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Name: Scratch Programming Workshop
Start: 2024-11-23T13:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-23T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Wallingford Public Library

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Scratch Programming Workshop

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Board Room at Wallingford Public Library

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Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM, Technology Training

Age Group:

Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers

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

instructor showing senior citizens how to use a computer

Dear IT: Managing Passwords on iOS

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library

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Technology Training

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Adults

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Training

Registration Required

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Do you feel like technology has left you behind? Do you have a burning question, but you don’t know who to ask?

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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.

Wallingford Public Library Presents: Tap & Trivia - Holiday Edition!

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Off Site

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Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Other

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Adults

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Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Other

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Join us at Tap & Vine for our last trivia night of 2024! Quizmaster Rich Steeves will test your wits with five rounds of questions about the upcoming holidays, including Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and more.

SCOW School of Music Presents: Festival of Christmas Carols

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

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Community Events, Español, Music, Arts, & Culture

Age Group:

Everyone

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Community Events, Español, Music, Arts, & Culture

Registration Required

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Join the Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) School of Music for a festive holiday concert! The SCOW Singers will present a program of traditional Christmas Carols in Spanish.

Virtual Author Visit with Dr. Jeffrey Post

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library

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Book Discussion

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High Schoolers, Adults

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting

Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

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Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post

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9 am						This event is in the "Adults" group. Saturday Mornings with Poetry 9:45am - 12:00pm Adults Board Room This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
10 am	This event is in the "Adults" group. Morning Ukulele Club 10:00am - 11:30am Adults Charlotte Collins Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture Event Details: Join our morning 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 "Everyone" group. Etsy Artisan and Local Author Holiday Market 10:00am - 2:00pm Everyone Community Room This event is in the "Everyone" group. 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 10:00am - 2:00pm Everyone Charlotte Collins Meeting Room This event is in the "Everyone" group. 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Toddler Yoga 11:00am - 11:30am Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Wonder Room Event Full Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Event Full Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Wonder Room Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Other Registration Required Event Details: Ages 2-4 \| Registration Required			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 Join Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group. Join Waitlist 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 Join Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Join Waitlist 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 Join Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Join Waitlist 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 Join Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group. Join Waitlist 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
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Literacy Volunteers 12:30pm - 2:00pm Adults Board Room This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
1 pm						This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group. Game on! 1:30pm - 4:00pm Children, Tweens, Middle Schoolers Wonder Room Register Now Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group. Register Now 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
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Introduction to the Laser Cutter 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth Age Group: Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training Event Details: Learn all about our laser cutter, including what it can do and how to use it. You will also design a small project. 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 Dr. Jeffrey Post 2:00pm - 3:00pm High Schoolers, Adults Zoom Virtual Meeting Virtual Event This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Unearthed: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post
3 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Mystery Book Club 3:00pm - 4:15pm Adults Community Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON MEETING In the Woods by Tana French	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 This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group. Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera 4:00pm - 8:00pm Children, Elementary Schoolers Children's Study Room 2 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group. 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 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens, Adults Board Room This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group. Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera 4:00pm - 8:00pm Children, Elementary Schoolers Children's Study Room 2 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group. 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. Spanish Conversation Group 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens, Adults Board Room This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Español, Hobbies & Gaming, Interest Groups Spanish Conversation Group Improve your Spanish in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of Spanish recommended. No registration required.
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. One-on-One Career Counseling 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults Zoom Virtual Meeting Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial One-on-One Career Counseling One-on-One Career Services Sign up today to schedule your 45-minute appointment with our Career Specialist, Sarah Eiseman, CPRW, CCSP! Get personalized help with crafting a resume or cover letter or preparing for your big interview. Appointment required. Sessions are scheduled individually and may not fall on this date. Please fill out this form to request a session. A link will follow to register for a specific time.		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! 5:00pm - 5:30pm Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults Rear Entrance 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. 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Knit @ WPL 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Board Room This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 "Adults" group. Parent Support Group: Strategies In Dealing With Adolescent Behavior 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Board Room This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Sew 6:00pm - 8:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Collaboratory Conference Table This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 "Everyone" group. SCOW School of Music Presents: Festival of Christmas Carols 6:30pm - 8:00pm Everyone Community Room Register Now Registration This event is in the "Everyone" group. Register Now Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community Events, Español, Music, Arts, & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Join the Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) School of Music for a festive holiday concert! The SCOW Singers will present a program of traditional Christmas Carols in Spanish.	This event is in the "Adults" group. WPL Play Readers 6:30pm - 8:30pm Adults Charlotte Collins Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups WPL Play Readers The Wallingford Public Library Play Readers perform dramatic readings of comedies and dramas, monologues, scenes from William Shakespeare’s plays, and short plays of Thornton Wilder and Eugene O’Neill. Members of the group select plays and cast roles for members. You may join the WPL Play Readers as a spectator or participant. No 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. Customize a Tote Bag 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group. This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers Program Type: Collaboratory, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Grades 6-12 \| Registration required Customize a plain tote bag with any design you come up with! We'll use the Collaboratory's sublimation printer which will allow you to create a full-color design. 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 Register Now Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group. Register Now 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.
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Quiet Reading Party 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Community Room Register Now Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Register Now Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Registration Required		This event is in the "Adults" group. Penguins, Polar Bears, Peaks, and Playas: A Journey to the Four Poles 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Community Room Register Now Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Register Now Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Interest Groups, Other Registration Required Event Details: It has become fashionable in the last few years to scale the seven highest peaks on each continent or walk across a continent or visit every country in the world. In this vein, our speaker, Dr. 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 This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 "Adults" group. Truth Be Told Nonfiction Book Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Charlotte Collins Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. 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

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