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Local Authors Showcase

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
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The Wallingford Public Library is delighted to support local published adult and children’s book authors by connecting them with book lovers in our area. Come to the local authors showcase to meet and chat with local authors, discuss their writing pr...

Soft Protests: Quilts as Activism

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture
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VIRTUAL PROGRAM Did you know that protest quilts date back to 1830? In fact, stories have been quilted into bed coverings as far back as the year 1400. Join quilt historian Pam Weeks as she explores the rich history of storytelling, social awarene...

Gray-Wulff Environmental Series: The Temptation of Trees

7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
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Join us for an encore presentation by the Gray-Wulff Environmental Series as we present "The Temptation of Trees." The film follows a diverse and passionate group of scholars, scientists, and environmentalists into the woods as they discuss the impor...

The Fright Before Christmas with Jeff Belanger

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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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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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 ...

Kwanzaa: A Festival of Lights

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
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Join us to learn all about this inspirational African American celebration! Kwanzaa is celebrated annually from December 26 to January 1 every year.  Jolyn Walker first celebrated Kwanzaa in December 1990 at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford. ...

Christmas

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One Book, One Wallingford Reveal Party

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Information Desk
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Information Desk
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
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Do you think you've figured out the name of this year's One Book One Wallingford selection? Or maybe you haven't figured it out yet but you really want to know? Join us at our big Reveal Party where we will finally unveil the name of our 2024 book! T...

Let It Snow: Six New England Poets on Winter (Class One)

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
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As global warming threatens the existence of our traditional New England white winters, we have all the more reason to celebrate our regional literary tributes to the season.  In three ninety minute classes, we will explore how six classic ...

Let It Snow: Six New England Poets on Winter (Class Two)

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
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As global warming threatens the existence of our traditional New England white winters, we have all the more reason to celebrate our regional literary tributes to the season.  In three ninety minute classes, we will explore how six classic ...

Let It Snow: Six New England Poets on Winter (Class Three)

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
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As global warming threatens the existence of our traditional New England white winters, we have all the more reason to celebrate our regional literary tributes to the season.  In three ninety minute classes, we will explore how six classic ...

Sponsoring Refugees with IRIS New Haven

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events
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More than 110 million individuals have been forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, violence or human rights violations. From the war in Ukraine to ongoing conflict in Syria, to climate shocks and economic turmoil in East A...

Easter

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Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/27
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Juneteenth

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Labor Day

All Day 8/31 - 9/2
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Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
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Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
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