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Astronomy Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers
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, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
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Grades K - 5 | Registration Required

The night sky is vast and amazing. Each month we will focus on a constellation and a scientist.

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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. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.

Mini Resin Jars

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
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, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

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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. 

 

This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.

Scratch Programming Workshop

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers
Board Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM, Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-10 | Registration Required

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Evening Ukulele Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Community Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Event Details:

Join our evening Ukulele Club to practice & play with other uke enthusiasts! The first hour of each session will be dedicated to more experienced players, while the last half-hour will be focused on beginners.

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Polymer Clay Winter Cottage

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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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. 

 

Thanksgiving Early Closing

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

LEGO Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Wonder Room
Event Full
Registration
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Sew

6:00pm - 8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
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.

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Laser Engraved Slate Coasters

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

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.

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. 

 

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Laser Engraved Slate Coasters

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

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.

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. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Paper Circuit Greeting Cards

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Wonder Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-5 | Registration Required

Using supplies from the Connecticut Science Center, build a circuit to create a unique, light-up greeting card to share with friends and family.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Paws for Reading: 11:00

11:00am - 11:15am
Children, Elementary Schoolers
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: Book Discussion, Hands-On Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paws for Reading: 11:15

11:15am - 11:30am
Children
Children's Program Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Hands-On Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paws for Reading: 11:30

11:30am - 11:45am
Children
Children's Program Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Discussion, Hands-On Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Paws for Reading: 11:45

11:45am - 12:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers
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: Book Discussion, Hands-On Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration Required

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.

Crochet for a Cause

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Retro Santa

6:30pm - 8:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
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:

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

 

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Retro Santa

2:30pm - 4:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
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:

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

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.

Clay Krampus

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Create your very own Krampus from clay! Krampus is a European legend, a mythical creature that appears around the holidays. 

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. 

 

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Custom Photo 3D Printed Ornament

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

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

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. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.

Laser Cut Winter Scene

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
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 required

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

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. 

 

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Custom Photo 3D Printed Ornament

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

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

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.