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Game Night!

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
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Come play board games, video games, and trading card games at the library! We will have Super Smash Brothers, Magic the Gathering, and our collection of board games out for public use. Games from home are welcome as well. Bring some friends to game w...

Make Your Own Dice Set

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
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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. 

 

Etched Vases

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
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Event Details:
Create a design in CorelDRAW to etch onto a glass vase using the laser cutter.  ...

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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. 

 

Etched Vases

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Create a design in CorelDRAW to etch onto a glass vase using the laser cutter. ...

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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. 

 

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
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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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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. 

 

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
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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
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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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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. 

 

Virtual Author Visit with Nina Simon

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:
In partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, we're streaming A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: A Virtual Author Talk with Nina Simon. This is a live author event with an interactive Q&A ses...

Sublimation Puzzle

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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 register...

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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
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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 register...

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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
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
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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
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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:
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.  ...

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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
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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:
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. ...

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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. 

 

Spring Gnome

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 charming spring gnome on a wooden board....

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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. 

 

Virtual Author Visit with Rebecca F. Kuang

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:
In partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, we're streaming Asian American Representation in Literature: A Virtual Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang. This is a live author event with an interactive Q&A session!Rebecca F. Kuang is th...

Rainbow Fish

6:00pm - 8:30pm
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 whimsical polymer clay rainbow fish sculpture using the millefiori technique....

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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. 

 

Spring Gnome

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 charming spring gnome on a wooden board. ...

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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. 

 

Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/27
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Wallingford Public Library

Game Night!

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:
Come play board games, video games, and trading card games at the library! We will have Super Smash Brothers, Magic the Gathering, and our collection of board games out for public use. Games from home are welcome as well. Bring some friends to game w...

Resin Jewelry

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:
Resin jewelry is beautiful, customizable in an infinite amount of ways, and easier to make than it seems! We will use resin, molds, dyes, and small objects to create earrings and pendants. Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register i...

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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. 

 

Resin Jewelry

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:
Resin jewelry is beautiful, customizable in an infinite amount of ways, and easier to make than it seems! We will use resin, molds, dyes, and small objects to create earrings and pendants. Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register i...

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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. 

 

Cosplay Con at WPL!

11:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room
Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Kindergarten - High Schoolers | Registration encouraged for a reminder emailCome celebrate your favorite characters and fandoms at Cosplay Con! You can come dressed up as a character you love or work on your costume at one of our creation stations! O...

Painted Daisy Wine Bottle

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:
Celebrate spring by painting daisies on a wine bottle. Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously. Enter the registration lottery from May 20th-22nd at: https://forms.gle/4zszu4mkmWGavQLz7. ...

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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. 

 

Painted Daisy Wine Bottle

2:30pm - 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:
Celebrate spring by painting daisies on a wine bottle. Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously. Enter the registration lottery from May 20th-22nd at: https://forms.gle/4zszu4mkmWGavQLz7. ...

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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.