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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 Felted Ornament

3:15pm - 4:45pm
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
Registration Required
Event Details:
Create your own felted ornament. We'll start with a large, pre-felted wool ball that you can add your design to! You can create a classic ornament or your own work of art.  Needle felting is a craft that uses a barbed needle to mat fibers tog...

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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. 

 

Lego Explorers with Choate Robotics

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Wonder Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades 1-4 | Registration Required Choate Robotics is excited to host the LEGP Explorers Club at the library! In this club, students will learn more about FIRST LEGO League Explore, a project-based robotics activity where students learn how to bui...

Laser Cut Snowman

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:
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. 

 

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
Registration Required
Event Details:
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. 

 

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. 

 

Create and Take Club: Croc Charms

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades K-2 | Registration Required Let's croc and roll into this program where you will get to design or decorate your very own croc charms. No crocs? No problem! These DIY charms can also be used to accessorize croc bracelets which will be provid...

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. 

 

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. 

 

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. 

 

Winter Scene Surprise Box

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:
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. 

 

Make Your Own Gingerbread House

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:
All Ages | Registration Required Everyone is welcome to join us to make a Gingerbread House to celebrate the holiday season! Materials to build the house will be provided. Please bring your own candy decorations along with something flat and s...

Blankets & Beds for The Pups

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
All ages | Registration required Hello and welcome to Blankets and Beds for The Pups hosted by the Mark T. Sheehan National Honor Society. During this craft night, we will give back to those non-adopted animals at the Wallingford Animal Shelter. W...

Make Your Own Gingerbread House

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:
All Ages | Registration Required Everyone is welcome to join us to make a Gingerbread House to celebrate the holiday season! Materials to build the house will be provided. Please bring your own candy decorations along with something flat and s...

Wandering Santa Board

2:30pm - 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:
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. 

 

Knit @ WPL

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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. ...

Decorate Your Own Mug

3:15pm - 4:45pm
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, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Transform a plain white mug into a colorful, custom mug! You'll learn the basics of sublimation transfers by designing and printing your own artwork to be transferred onto a mug. Perfect for a winter hot chocolate or even to give as a gift!  ...

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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. 

 

Geode Painting

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:
Make a beautiful geode-style painting using a special paint pouring technique. No previous painting experience required! 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. 

 

Geode Painting

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:
Make a beautiful geode-style painting using a special paint pouring technique. No previous painting experience required! 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. 

 

Christmas

All Day
Closing
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Wallingford Public Library

LEGO Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wonder Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Grades K-5 | Registration Required Bring your imagination and join us for an hour of fun with LEGO bricks! At this program, kids and their grown-up will have a chance to show off their building skills with LEGO bricks provided by the library. ...

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...

Snowflake Name Window Hangings

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:
Use CorelDRAW to create your name as a snowflake pattern to hang on a window! The snowflake will be etched and cut out on the laser cutter using a clear acrylic. Enter the registration lottery from December 20th-22nd at: https://forms.gle/Ty6...

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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.