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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
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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.

Truth Be Told Nonfiction Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
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VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON MEETING

Educated by Tara Westover

Krampus @ the Library!

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults
Rear Entrance
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.

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

9:45am - 12:00pm
Adults
Board Room
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.

Etsy Artisan and Local Author Holiday Market

10:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone
Community Room
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.

Etsy Artisan and Local Author Holiday Market

10:00am - 2:00pm
Everyone
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
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.

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
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Grades K-5 | Registration Required

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
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Grades K-5 | Registration Required

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
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Grades K-5 | Registration Required

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
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Grades K-5 | Registration Required

Game on!

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Wonder Room
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
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PreK - 8th Grade | Registration encouraged for a reminder

Dungeons and Dragons: Fright of the Frost Dragon Session 1

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Children's Program Room
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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
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Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration Required

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Children's Study Room 2
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!

French Conversation Group

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Board Room
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.

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

Dungeons and Dragons: Fright of the Frost Dragon Session 2

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Children's Program Room
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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

Retro Santa

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

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. 

 

Literacy Volunteers

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Board Room
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.

Wallingford Garden Club 36th Annual Holiday Tea & Decoration Exhibit

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Community Room
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!

Retro Santa

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

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. 

 

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Children's Study Room 2
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!

Parent Support Group: Strategies In Dealing With Adolescent Behavior

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Board Room
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:

Clay Krampus

6:00pm - 8:30pm
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, 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. 

 

Virtual Author Visit with Laura Dave

2:00pm - 3:00pm
High Schoolers, Adults
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:

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