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Create and Take Club: No-Sew Stuffie

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
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Grades K-2 | Registration Required Come make your very own cuddly stuffie! We will use socks and a few special tricks to make either a puppy or a bear!  ...

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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. 

 

Mini Clay Succulents

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
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Grades 6-12 | Registration required Make a realistic miniature potted succulent garden out of polymer clay. It's the perfect project for someone who doesn't have a green thumb! ...

Wooden Quilting Block

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
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Use laser cut wooden pieces to create decorative wooden quilting blocks! There will be three classic quilt block patterns from which to choose. Please note that this is not a quilting program....

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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. 

 

Make Your Own Dice Set

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades 6-12 | Registration requiredUse resin to create your own dice set for Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop games! Each participant will make a full set of custom dice. Please note: due to the time resin needs to cure, you will need t...

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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. 

 

Wooden Quilting Block

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
Registration Required
Event Details:
Use laser cut wooden pieces to create decorative wooden quilting blocks! There will be three classic quilt block patterns from which to choose. Please note that this is not a quilting program....

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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. 

 

Kinetic Sculpture - Miniature Water Scene

11:00am - 12:30pm
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:
This laser-cut paint and assemble project illustrates a miniature water scene. Water movement is simulated through the use of a tiny camshaft, which moves the waves. ...

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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. 

 

Make Your Own Dice Set

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table
Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades 6-12 | Registration requiredUse resin to create your own dice set for Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop games! Each participant will make a full set of custom dice. Please note: due to the time resin needs to cure, you will need t...

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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. 

 

Etched Vases

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create a design in CorelDRAW to etch onto a glass vase using the laser cutter. Enter the registration lottery from April 20th-22nd at: https://forms.gle/UUGDFk1uZxQSSVvh8.   ...

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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. 

 

Etched Vases

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Create a design in CorelDRAW to etch onto a glass vase using the laser cutter. Enter the registration lottery from April 20th-22nd at: https://forms.gle/UUGDFk1uZxQSSVvh8.   ...

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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. 

 

Colors of My Jewish Year

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Community Events, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:
PreK - 2nd Grade | Registration Required Children and caregivers gather together to learn about different Jewish holidays. Join Wallingford’s Beth Israel Synagogue in reading stories, making a craft, and eating a snack. Whether you are curious abo...

Star Wars Planet Wall Art

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Film & TV
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades 6-12 | Registration requiredBring a little piece of a galaxy far, far away into your home! We'll create laser-cut wall art representing your favorite Star Wars planet. You'll get to paint the wood and assemble the pieces to create a layered pi...

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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. 

 

Etsy Artisan Spring Market

10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Collaboratory, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Spring is finally here and with that comes a season of celebrations... Mother's Day, graduations, birthdays, weddings, baby showers, and Father's Day, to name a few. Forget the big box stores and celebrate your loved ones with a special han...

Spring Family Paint & Sip

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades K-6 | Registration Required Come enjoy a refreshing cup of lemonade while you paint a sunset scene on a canvas. All painting abilities are welcome and instructions will be provided step-by-step. Grown-ups are welcome and encouraged to parti...

Knit @ WPL

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
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....

Open Sew

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
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. There...

Needle Felting Free for All!

3:15pm - 4:45pm
Collaboratory Conference Table
Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades 6-12 | Registration requiredNeedle felting is a craft that uses a barbed needle to mat fibers together, typically in wool. This session will be completely freeform as you'll be able to felt anything you'd like! ...

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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. 

 

Sublimation Puzzle

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Make you own beautiful full color 120-piece 8-inch by 11-inch jigsaw puzzle! If there are specific images you want to use, be sure you bring the originals to scan or have access to them digitally. Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not regi...

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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. 

 

Sublimation Puzzle

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Make you own beautiful full color 120-piece 8-inch by 11-inch jigsaw puzzle! If there are specific images you want to use, be sure you bring the originals to scan or have access to them digitally. Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not regi...

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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. 

 

Polymer Clay Turtles

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades 6-12 | Registration required Deb Jaffe will teach participants how to make their very own turtle out of polymer clay!...

Laser Cut Cactus

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Assemble and paint a laser cut cactus, a great decoration for the warmer months! All pieces will be cut out of wood prior to the program. Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously. Enter the registra...

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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. 

 

Laser Cut Cactus

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Assemble and paint a laser cut cactus, a great decoration for the warmer months! All pieces will be cut out of wood prior to the program. Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously. Enter the registra...

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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. 

 

Create and Take Club: Galaxy Jars

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades K-2 | Registration Required Hold the galaxy in your hands and see just how calming it can be! We will make our calming galaxy jars using paint and shiny, shimmering stars.  ...

Knit @ WPL

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
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....

Spring Gnome

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Paint a charming spring gnome on a wooden board. Enter the registration lottery from April 20th-22nd at: https://forms.gle/UUGDFk1uZxQSSVvh8. ...

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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.