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Saturday Mornings with Poetry

9:45am - 12:00pm
Adults
Board Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board 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.

Sanderson Sisters Musical Show!

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Community Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture
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Ages 5 + | Registration Required

Dear IT: Social Media Apps - Instagram 📷

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Board Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Registration Required
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Do you feel like technology has left you behind? Do you have a burning question, but you don’t know who to ask?

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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. 

 

Fall Into Photography: Exploring Autumn Landscapes

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Music, Arts, & Culture, Technology Training, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an immersive fall photography workshop where we’ll explore the vibrant colors and stunning landscapes of the season.

French Conversation Group

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Literacy Volunteers

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
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.

Autumnal Tints and Hints: New England Poets on Fall

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Registration Required
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In an essay titled “Autumnal Tints” written in 1859, Henry David Thoreau lamented that “the autumnal change of our woods has not made a deep impression on our own literature yet.

Parent Support Group: Strategies In Dealing With Adolescent Behavior

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Board Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Parents are invited to join a support group to meet others and learn strategies for dealing with adolescent behavior. Maria Quiles from Wallingford Youth & Social Services will be on hand to facilitate the conversation. Topics may include:

Polymer Clay Pumpkin Doorway

6:00pm - 8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
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
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Event Details:

Create a polymer clay doorway, which can be inserted into a real pumpkin and reused year after year.

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

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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. 

 

Transitioning Towards Truth: The Facts of Trans Healthcare and More

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
Community Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this important talk by Jillian Celentano, a social worker, licensed therapist, and transgender advocate who will explore the issue of healthcare rights for the gender-diverse community.

One-on-One Career Counseling

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial

One-on-One Career Counseling

One-on-One Career Services

Sign up today to schedule your 45-minute appointment with our Career Specialist, Sarah Eiseman, CPRW, CCSP! Get personalized help with crafting a resume or cover letter or preparing for your big interview. Appointment required. Sessions are scheduled individually and may not fall on this date.

Please fill out this form to request a session. A link will follow to register for a specific time.

Introduction to Sewing: Fabric Bin

7:00pm - 8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
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:

Use one of the Collaboratory’s sewing machines to create a reversible fabric bin, perfect for storing your crafting supplies! This program is for both beginner and experienced sewers alike.

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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. 

 

Resume Basics

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
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:

Has it been a while since you’ve written a resume? Do you need to put together a resume soon and don’t know where to start? Are you wondering what information employers are looking for in a resume?

Introduction to Sewing: Fabric Bin

3:00pm - 4:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
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:

Use one of the Collaboratory’s sewing machines to create a reversible fabric bin, perfect for storing your crafting supplies! This program is for both beginner and experienced sewers alike.

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

 

Spanish Conversation Group

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Thursday Night Book Club

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON MEETING

Trespasses by Louise Kennedy

Fall Into Poetry: A Family Open Mic Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone
Community Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Event Details:

The Wallingford Public Library, in collaboration with our Saturday Mornings with Poetry club, presents an evening of sharing favorite poems about autumn in New England as well as the spooky and haunting sides of Halloween!

Yin Yoga for Beginners

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Community Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Yin Yoga series led by certified yoga teacher & practitioner Erin Brea!

French Conversation Group

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Knit @ WPL

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Board Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Interest Groups
Event Details:

Knit @ WPL is a place where knitters and crocheters can practice their work in the company of others. Newcomers are welcome to join, but knitting experience is required.

No registration required.

Moonlight Pumpkin

6:30pm - 8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
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 festive autumnal scene on a pumpkin-shaped plaque.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

 

Literacy Volunteers

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
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.

Virtual Author Visit with Lori Gottlieb

2:00pm - 3:00pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: Examining the Truths and Fictions we Tell Ourselves with Lori Gottlieb

Digitization Services

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
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 review all of the different digitization options available in the Collaboratory and how they operate.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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.