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Laser Cut Snowman

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
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Construct a snowman from parts made on our laser cutter and decorate it using paints and other embellishments. Your snowman can be used year after year, because it will never melt! Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you...

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Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

Computer Tutoring

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Blue
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Blue
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:
Register for a one-on-one computer tutoring session with volunteers. Learn about keyboard and mouse skills, word processing, Internet searching, online job applications, or social media. You can bring your own device or the library can supply a lapto...

Spanish Conversation Group

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Board Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Español, Hobbies & Gaming, Interest Groups

Spanish Conversation Group

Improve your Spanish in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of Spanish recommended.

No registration required.

Computer Tutoring

4:45pm - 5:30pm
Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Blue
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Blue
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:
Register for a one-on-one computer tutoring session with volunteers. Learn about keyboard and mouse skills, word processing, Internet searching, online job applications, or social media. You can bring your own device or the library can supply a lapto...

Create Your Own Natural Wintry Wreath

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Jill from PlantHer will guide you through embellishing your own 10" wintry grapevine wreath with natural elements, including evergreens, pinecones and more! Participants are invited to bring in their own responsibly-foraged materials to add to their ...

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Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

The Fright Before Christmas with Jeff Belanger

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture
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Event Details:
IN-PERSON PROGRAM Based on Jeff Belanger’s New England Legends “Creepy Christmas” special that aired on PBS and his latest book The Fright Before Christmas! Remember the famous Christmas song which goes, “There’ll be ...

Tableau Virtual Course

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:
Thursdays, November 16th & 30th and December 7th, 14th, & 21st You must attend all sessions Register by Wednesday, November 8th This course provides intensive experience with Tableau as a visualization tool for data scientists. The cours...

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

9:45am - 12:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

IN-PERSON MEETING

A meeting of people who love reading and writing poetry. SMwP provides poetic opportunities for anyone to share their poetry, discuss the literary works of poets known and unknown, and expand skills in writing and editing poems in the shared camaraderie of comfortable, supportive members. 

No registration required. To participate and for details about meeting virtually or in-person, contact Karen Ciosek at kjc73048@gmail.com.

Introduction to Cricut

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:
This class will cover how to use Cricut Design Space, the software used to create custom designs with the Cricut Maker vinyl cutting machines.   ...

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Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

Introduction to Cricut

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:
This class will cover how to use Cricut Design Space, the software used to create custom designs with the Cricut Maker vinyl cutting machines.   ...

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Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

Maker Monday

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory
Event Details:
Meet and mingle with like-minded makers! Maker Mondays are a great opportunity to share and show off what you have made/what you are working on at the moment.  ...

Virtual Reality Drop-In

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Collaboratory Popup Studio
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Popup Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory
Event Details:
Tired of reality? Try virtual reality instead. We have a new Meta Quest 2 headset, so stop by to see what it can do. Play a game, ride a roller coaster, explore the world, or just hang out in VR! ...

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Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

French Conversation Group

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Board Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

French Discussion Group

Improve your French in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of French recommended.

Mom & Son, Dad & Daughter Holiday Movie Night

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Film & TV
Registration Required
Event Details:
Parents/Guardians & teens ages 13-17 | Registration required Join for a Mom & Son, Dad & Daughter Christmas Movie Date Night! This event will give moms the opportunity to bond with their teen sons and dads the opportunity to bond ...

Wandering Santa Board

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Paint a snowy scene featuring a wandering Santa on a wooden board. This project requires previous decorative painting experience.       ...

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Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

Data Analytics 101 Virtual Course

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Event Details:
Mondays, November 13th, 20th, & 27th and December 4th, 11th, & 18th You must attend all sessions Register by Wednesday, November 8th Data Analytics 101 teaches a broad understanding of the data analytics field, technologies and opportuni...

Literacy Volunteers

11:30am - 1:00pm
Board Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Denise Codianne-Calabrese from Literacy Volunteers will be available Tuesdays for literary assistance. If you are an adult who needs help reading, writing, speaking or understanding English—or know someone who does—drop by the Board Room during Denis...

Computer Tutoring

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Blue
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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Blue
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:
Register for a one-on-one computer tutoring session with volunteers. Learn about keyboard and mouse skills, word processing, Internet searching, online job applications, or social media. You can bring your own device or the library can supply a lapto...

Computer Tutoring

4:45pm - 5:30pm
Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Blue
Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Blue
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:
Register for a one-on-one computer tutoring session with volunteers. Learn about keyboard and mouse skills, word processing, Internet searching, online job applications, or social media. You can bring your own device or the library can supply a lapto...

Wandering Santa Board

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Paint a snowy scene featuring a wandering Santa on a wooden board. This project requires previous decorative painting experience.       ...

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Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

Python Virtual Course

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Event Details:
Tuesdays, November 14th, 21st, & 28th, 22nd, & December 5th, 12th, & 19th You must attend all sessions Register by Wednesday, November 8th Python is a programming language used by statisticians, engineers, and scientists to perform d...

Ask Attorney Allinson

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial
Registration Required
Event Details:
IN-PERSON PROGRAM This popular program is back! Attorney Steven Allinson, an attorney in Wallingford, will speak and answer your questions about probate, trusts, wills, estates, Medicaid, and other estate planning. At this forum, the Attorney...

Snowflake Virtual Course

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Event Full
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:
Wednesdays, November 15th, 22nd & 29th and December 6th, 13th, & 20th You must attend all sessions Register by Wednesday, November 8th Snowflake is a modern, cloud-based data warehousing solution that empowers organizations to efficientl...

Winter Scene Surprise Box

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Decorate and assemble this winter scene surprise box! On the outside, the box looks like an ordinary gift box, but once opened you get a surprise 3D winter scene. All pieces will be cut out using the Collaboratory’s Cricut Maker.    &...

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Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs.