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Paper Circuit Greeting Cards

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 2-5 | Registration RequiredUsing supplies from the Connecticut Science Center, build a circuit to create a unique, light-up greeting card to share with friends and family.Th...

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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 "Adults" group.

Truth Be Told Nonfiction Book Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON MEETINGEducated by Tara WestoverA memoir about the author's upbringing on an isolated Idaho farm dominated by her survivalist father, a devout Mormon, who k...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON MEETING

Educated by Tara Westover

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

Krampus @ the Library!

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Rear Entrance at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library the night of the Wallingford Holiday Stroll to meet Krampus, the legendary Christmas beast from Germanic folklore. Traditionally, Saint Nicholas rewards the ...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Rear Entrance
Age Group: Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Event Details:

Join us at the library the night of the Wallingford Holiday Stroll to meet Krampus, the legendary Christmas beast from Germanic folklore.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:45am - 12:00pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Saturday Mornings with Poetry:

IN-PERSON MEETING A meeting of people who love reading and writing poetry. SMwP provides poetic opportunities for anyone to share their poetry, discuss the literary wo...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

IN-PERSON MEETING

A meeting of people who love reading and writing poetry. SMwP provides poetic opportunities for anyone to share their poetry, discuss the literary works of poets known and unknown, and expand skills in writing and editing poems in the shared camaraderie of comfortable, supportive members. 

No registration required. To participate and for details about meeting virtually or in-person, contact Karen Ciosek at kjc73048@gmail.com.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Etsy Artisan and Local Author Holiday Market

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

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. Come to o...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Collaboratory, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Etsy Artisan and Local Author Holiday Market

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

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. Come to o...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Collaboratory, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

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

Paws for Reading: 11:00

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Hands-On Activities
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration RequiredLearning to read can be intimidating, but reading to a cute animal can be comforting. Sign up for a time slot to read a book to a furry friend. Ch...

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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

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Hands-On Activities
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration RequiredLearning to read can be intimidating, but reading to a cute animal can be comforting. Sign up for a time slot to read a book to a furry friend. Ch...

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Registration
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

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Hands-On Activities
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration RequiredLearning to read can be intimidating, but reading to a cute animal can be comforting. Sign up for a time slot to read a book to a furry friend. Ch...

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Registration
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

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Hands-On Activities
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration RequiredLearning to read can be intimidating, but reading to a cute animal can be comforting. Sign up for a time slot to read a book to a furry friend. Ch...

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Registration
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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.

Game on!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Event Details:

PreK - 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 Poké...

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 8th Grade | Registration encouraged for a reminder

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

Dungeons and Dragons: Fright of the Frost Dragon Session 1

Monday, December 9, 2024 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 RequiredWhen a Frost Dragon moves in to the mountains above the kingdom Walfordius, the kingdom's beloved pet dragon, disappears into the icy peaks. Was h...

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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

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

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Study Room 2 at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Español, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help!Homework Help is offered in English and Spanish and follows the public school c...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Study Room 2
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Español, Other
Event Details:

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
French Discussion Group:

Improve your French in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of French recommended.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

French Discussion Group

Improve your French in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of French recommended.

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

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hands-On Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration requiredEvery holiday season the library collects purchased or handmade hats, gloves/mittens, or scarves for our Mitten Tree and all items are donated to...

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

Dungeons and Dragons: Fright of the Frost Dragon Session 2

Monday, December 9, 2024 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 RequiredWhen a Frost Dragon moves in to the mountains above the kingdom Walfordius, the kingdom's beloved pet dragon, disappears into the icy peaks. Was h...

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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

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

Retro Santa

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults
Event Details:

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

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

 

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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 "Adults" group.

Literacy Volunteers

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Denise Codianne-Calabrese from Literacy Volunteers will be available Tuesdays for literary assistance. If you are an adult who needs help reading, writing, speaking or understandin...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Denise Codianne-Calabrese from Literacy Volunteers will be available Tuesdays for literary assistance.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Wallingford Garden Club 36th Annual Holiday Tea & Decoration Exhibit

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the spirit of the holiday season! Drop-in and treat yourself to delicious homemade sandwiches and sweets while enjoying the crea...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Music, Arts, & Culture
Event Details:

You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the spirit of the holiday season!

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

Retro Santa

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults
Event Details:

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

Join Waitlist
Registration
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 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Study Room 2 at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Español, Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help!Homework Help is offered in English and Spanish and follows the public school c...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Study Room 2
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Español, Other
Event Details:

Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Parent Support Group: Strategies In Dealing With Adolescent Behavior

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Parents are invited to join a support group to meet others and learn strategies for dealing with adolescent behavior. Maria Quiles from Wallingford Youth & Social Services will...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Parents are invited to join a support group to meet others and learn strategies for dealing with adolescent behavior. Maria Quiles from Wallingford Youth & Social Services will be on hand to facilitate the conversation. Topics may include:

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

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration requiredCreate your very own Krampus from clay! Krampus is a European legend, a mythical creature that appears around the holidays. 

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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
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.

Virtual Author Visit with Laura Dave

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults
Event Details:

On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura DaveJoin us for a conversation with the #1 New York Times bestselling author Laura Dave as she chats...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

On Pulse-Pounding, Family Driven Mysteries: A Conversation with Laura Dave