Upcoming Events

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Create a miniature winter cottage, a great addition to your holiday decor.

Learn all about our laser cutter, including what it can do and how to use it. You will also design a small project.

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 6:00 to 8:30pm in the Collaboratory the first Tuesday evening of each month. Bring your unfinished projects, either hand sewing or machine.

Design a set of slate coasters with words and/or graphics engraved by the laser cutter.

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

Design a set of slate coasters with words and/or graphics engraved by the laser cutter.

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

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Customize a plain tote bag with any design you come up with! We'll use the Collaboratory's sublimation printer which will allow you to create a full-color design.

The Wallingford Public Library is delighted to support local graduates of our Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship workshops and local published adult and children's book authors.

The Wallingford Public Library is delighted to support local graduates of our Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship workshops and local published adult and children's book authors.

Use decorative techniques to paint a retro-style Santa on a heart-shaped plaque.

Use decorative techniques to paint a retro-style Santa on a heart-shaped plaque.

Design a custom lithophane ornament using up to four images of your choice which will then be made on the 3D printer.

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Assemble and paint a winter-themed scene in a layered "snowglobe". All pieces will be pre-cut using the Collaboratory's laser cutter.

Design a custom lithophane ornament using up to four images of your choice which will then be made on the 3D printer.

Join librarian Cindy Haiken on Zoom to watch and discuss a popular TED talk. Once registered, you will receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting via email on the day of the event.

Learn all about our laser cutter, including what it can do and how to use it. You will also design a small project.

This class will go over how to use Silhouette Studio, the software used to create custom designs for the Silhouette vinyl cutting machines.

Join us for our first-ever sustainable wrapping party! You are invited to drop by the Community Room with your holiday gifts in tow and enjoy snacks and music while wrapping presents in the company of your fellow crafters.