Name: Roller Coasters with the Connecticut Science Center
Start: 2025-02-18T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-18T11:15:00-05:00
Location: Wallingford Public Library

Presidents' Day

All Day 2/16 - 2/17

Wallingford Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Wallingford Public Library

Image of a twisty red and white roller coaster

Roller Coasters with the Connecticut Science Center

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Elementary Schoolers

Event Details:

Grades 3-5 | Registration RequiredRoll, twist, loop, and speed down the track as you design, create, and test your own rollercoaster! How does inertia affect an object’s motion? Ex...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Elementary Schoolers

Program Type: STEM/STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 3-5 | Registration Required

Blue background, white hand sticking straight up from bottom, doing ASL sign for I Love You.

American Sign Language Club for Kids

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

Age Group:

Elementary Schoolers

Event Details:

Grades 2-5 | Registration RequiredCome practice sign language with other kids! Each month will have a different theme and you will be able to reinforce what you learn through games...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Wonder Room

Age Group: Elementary Schoolers

Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 2-5 | Registration Required

Come practice sign language with other kids! Each month will have a different theme and you will be able to reinforce what you learn through games and activities.

Reading Buddies

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Children's Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events

Age Group:

Children, Elementary Schoolers

Event Details:

Grades K-2 | Registration encouragedSpend a Friday evening reading with a high school buddy! Choate volunteers will join us to do some group read-alouds, small group reading practi...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Children's Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers

Program Type: Community Events

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades K-2 | Registration encouraged

Spend a Friday evening reading with a high school buddy! Choate volunteers will join us to do some group read-alouds, small group reading practice, and other fun activities.

LEGO Club

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Children, Elementary Schoolers

Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration RequiredBring 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 the...

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!

Trading Card Battle Club

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies & Gaming

Age Group:

Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration EncouragedCalling all trading card sharks! If you have the urge to battle, come bring your Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Magic the Gathering cards down to the li...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Wonder Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration Encouraged

Canvas on an easel with a jar of paintbrushes and paint on a table.

Family Paint & Sip

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Elementary Schoolers

Event Details:

Grades 2-6 | Registration RequiredCome enjoy a refreshing cup of lemonade while you paint a lighthouse scene on a canvas. All painting abilities are welcome and instructions will b...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 2-6 | Registration Required

MTG Commander Night!

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 8:30pm

Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies & Gaming

Age Group:

Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

Grades 3 & up | Registration RequiredCome play Magic the Gathering's popular Commander format at the library! We will have games going of all skill levels from beginner level a...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 3 & up | Registration Required

Planting Flowers Story Time with the Wallingford Garden Club

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

STEM/STEAM, Story Time

Age Group:

Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers

Event Details:

Ages 3-9 | Registration RequiredCome plant a flower with the Wallingford Garden Club! In this story time program we will read some flower themed books and then plant a real flower ...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers

Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Story Time

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ages 3-9 | Registration Required

Come plant a flower with the Wallingford Garden Club! In this story time program we will read some flower themed books and then plant a real flower in a container to take home.

Red headed woman wearing a red dress with arms crossed and smiling in the forest with the leaves changing colors to red and yellow.

Irish Music Concert with Liz McNicholl

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Music, Arts, & Culture

Age Group:

Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens

Event Details:

All Ages | Registration RequiredCome and enjoy an Irish-themed concert with Liz McNicholl just in time for St. Patrick's Day. In this engaging and interactive concert you can sing ...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens

Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

All Ages | Registration Required

Homeschool Meetup

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Adults

Event Details:

Homeschool Families | Registration encouragedLooking to connect with other homeschooling families? Stop by the library on the second Friday of every month to chat, share ideas, and...

Register Now

Registration

Register Now

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Wonder Room

Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Adults

Program Type: Interest Groups, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Homeschool Families | Registration encouraged

LEGO Club

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Children, Elementary Schoolers

Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration RequiredBring 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 the...

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!

D&D-Fest

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies & Gaming

Age Group:

Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

All Ages | Registration RequiredCalling all D&D (or any other tabletop RPG) players! D&D-Fest will be a mini convention style program where players can find resources to im...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

All Ages | Registration Required

American Sign Language Club for Kids

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

Age Group:

Elementary Schoolers

Event Details:

Grades 2-5 | Registration RequiredCome practice sign language with other kids! Each month will have a different theme and you will be able to reinforce what you learn through games...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Wonder Room

Age Group: Elementary Schoolers

Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 2-5 | Registration Required

Come practice sign language with other kids! Each month will have a different theme and you will be able to reinforce what you learn through games and activities.

Various game pieces strewn around a game board

Game on!

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies & Gaming

Age Group:

Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

Event Details:

Preschool - 8th Grade | Registration encouraged for a reminderPokémon Club and Gaming Club have combined into one big gaming bonanza! Come trade, battle, and participate in various...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Wonder Room

Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Preschool - 8th Grade | Registration encouraged for a reminder

Trading Card Battle Club

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies & Gaming

Age Group:

Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration EncouragedCalling all trading card sharks! If you have the urge to battle, come bring your Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Magic the Gathering cards down to the li...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Wonder Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration Encouraged

Reading Buddies

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Children's Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events

Age Group:

Children, Elementary Schoolers

Event Details:

Grades K-2 | Registration encouragedSpend a Friday evening reading with a high school buddy! Choate volunteers will join us to do some group read-alouds, small group reading practi...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Children's Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers

Program Type: Community Events

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades K-2 | Registration encouraged

Spend a Friday evening reading with a high school buddy! Choate volunteers will join us to do some group read-alouds, small group reading practice, and other fun activities.

Dungeons and Dragons: Battle of the Bards 2: Electric Boogaloo, Session 1

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies & Gaming

Age Group:

Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration RequiredBattle of the Bards is back by popular demand! In this level 5 D&D quest players must battle in a tournament of bards to earn the favor of the...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration Required

Dungeons and Dragons: Battle of the Bards 2: Electric Boogaloo, Session 2

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies & Gaming

Age Group:

Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration RequiredBattle of the Bards is back by popular demand! In this level 5 D&D quest players must battle in a tournament of bards to earn the favor of the...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration Required

Homeschool Meetup

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Adults

Event Details:

Homeschool Families | Registration encouragedLooking to connect with other homeschooling families? Stop by the library on the second Friday of every month to chat, share ideas, and...

Register Now

Registration

Register Now

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Wonder Room

Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Adults

Program Type: Interest Groups, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Homeschool Families | Registration encouraged

LEGO Club

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Children, Elementary Schoolers

Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration RequiredBring 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 the...

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!

American Sign Language Club for Kids

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

Age Group:

Elementary Schoolers

Event Details:

Grades 2-5 | Registration RequiredCome practice sign language with other kids! Each month will have a different theme and you will be able to reinforce what you learn through games...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Wonder Room

Age Group: Elementary Schoolers

Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Grades 2-5 | Registration Required

Come practice sign language with other kids! Each month will have a different theme and you will be able to reinforce what you learn through games and activities.

Easter

All Day

Wallingford Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Wallingford Public Library

Game on!

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies & Gaming

Age Group:

Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

Event Details:

Preschool - 8th Grade | Registration encouraged for a reminderPokémon Club and Gaming Club have combined into one big gaming bonanza! Come trade, battle, and participate in various...

Registration

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Wonder Room

Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers

Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Preschool - 8th Grade | Registration encouraged for a reminder

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