Calendar

Unfortunately, this program is full.  Please check our events calendar for more fun, educational programming.

Full of music, movement, and stories, this program is perfect for children making the transition from Musical Mother Goose to Preschool Story Time.

For ages 2-3 years. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

Unfortunately, this program is full.  Please check our events calendar for more fun, educational programming.

Join us for a lively, interactive program filles with music and movement. Children have a chance to practice following directions, develop fine motor skills, and expand their vocabulary while interacting with peers. 

For ages 1-2. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Unfortunately, this program is full.  Please check our events calendar for more fun, educational programming.

Join us for a lively, interactive program filles with music and movement. Children have a chance to practice following directions, develop fine motor skills, and expand their vocabulary while interacting with peers. 

For ages 1-2. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

This class introduces babies and their grown-ups to the Library and each other while learning how to support baby's growth and development through songs, puppets, rhymes, and books.

Ages 0-12 months. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

 Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment, which one can develop through the practice of meditation and through other training.  You will be provided the opportunity to learn how this process can help you as a teacher as well as techniques to teach to your preschoolers.  This workshop will be beneficial in creating a more peaceful environment for all in your facility.                                                

Presenter: Heather (Fritz) McDonnell; Occupational & Physical Therapist                                                                                      

Program begins at 6:00 p.m. preceded by a light meal at 5:30 for those who register ahead of time with the Parks & Recreation Dept.

Come learn how to make your very own play-dough from things you already have around the house!  We will then use our homemade dough to make some fun artwork to show family and friends.

Grades K-2. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning on February 26th. Open online registration will begin March 12th.

Just Kids by Patti Smith

Legendary artist Patti Smith offers a never-before-seen glimpse of her remarkable relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe in the epochal days of New York City and the Chelsea Hotel in the late 60s and 70s.  An honest and moving story of youth and friendship, Smith brings the same unique, lyrical quality to Just Kids as she has to the rest of her formidable body of work—from her influential 1975 album Horses to her visual art and poetry.

Moderated by Journalist and Literary Critic Parul Kapur Hinzen. Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk.

Books, puppets, and songs help reinforce pre-reading skills through repitition and rhyme. 

For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 20. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

Find out about the science of how some popular arcade games work!

Grades 3-5. Registration is required.  Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning February 27.  Open online registration will begin on March 13.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

THIS PROGRAM IS PART OF THE ONE BOOK, ONE WALLINGFORD SERIES.

Second generation pigeon fancier Bob McKenna will talk about the breeding, training, and history of homing pigeons, including their use in wartime. 

Bob is the chairman of the New England Open Pigeon Races and is on the board of directors of the national organization, The American Racing Pigeon Union.

Songs, rhymes, movement, parachute play, books, and a whole lot of fun help children learn more about how language works.

Ages 13-24 months. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 21. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Drop in to the Children's Room for a chance to meet some other babies and caregivers!  There will be a short librarian-led activity to start each meeting followed by time for the babies to play and caregivers to chat!

No registration required.  Ages birth - 18 months.

Books, puppets, and songs help reinforce pre-reading skills through repitition and rhyme. 

For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 21. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Not sure which IRA is right for you? This presentation will help you understand your options, the benefits of each one and the advantages of tax deferral. Workshop participants will receive a complimentary Morningstar retirement snapshot and tax benefit analysis.

Presented by Louis Czerwinski, Vice President of Northeast Wealth Solutions LLC, located in Wallingford. Lou has been serving clients for more than 16 years and is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC).

All teens and adults are welcome at this book discussion where we discuss Young Adult Literature. Lauren Rumi.  Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk.

In March we will be discussing Far From the Tree by Robin Benway, winner of the 2017 National Book Award for Young People's Literature. 

What does it mean to be a family? Grace is an only child who was adopted at birth. After getting pregnant at sixteen and putting her own baby up for adoption, she goes looking for her biological family and finds an older brother and younger sister.  Together these siblings weave a story about the meaning of family in all its forms-how to find it, how to keep it, and how to love it.

Books, puppets, and songs help reinforce pre-reading skills through repitition and rhyme. 

For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 22. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Choate student volunteers will host 1st and 2nd graders for activities such as reading with the children, playing interactive games and doing group read-alouds and skits.

For grades 1 & 2 with grown-up. No registration required.

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.

Learn to make a variety of realistic succulent plants using polymer clay. Each participant will learn to make at least 3 types of plants and mulch.

Join us to celebrate the launch of our seed library.

Coding with Girl Tech is an opportunity for girls in grades 5-8 to experience STEM in a positive, empowering way. Using the Khan Academy curriculum, Choate Rosemary Hall’s Girl Tech Club will serve as mentors and instructors.  No computer programming experience is necessary. Laptops will be provided.  Registration is required. 

Unfortunately, this program is full.  Please check our events calendar for more fun, educational programming.

Full of music, movement, and stories, this program is perfect for children making the transition from Musical Mother Goose to Preschool Story Time.

For ages 2-3 years. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

Unfortunately, this program is full.  Please check our events calendar for more fun, educational programming.

Join us for a lively, interactive program filles with music and movement. Children have a chance to practice following directions, develop fine motor skills, and expand their vocabulary while interacting with peers. 

For ages 1-2. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Discover the history, folklore and symbols used to make a pysanka. Learn this ancient Ukrainian art of egg decorating in the wax resist technique using the traditional kistka, bees wax and dyes to create your own treasured keepsake.

Registration required. All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. 

Unfortunately, this program is full.  Please check our events calendar for more fun, educational programming.

Join us for a lively, interactive program filles with music and movement. Children have a chance to practice following directions, develop fine motor skills, and expand their vocabulary while interacting with peers. 

For ages 1-2. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

This class introduces babies and their grown-ups to the Library and each other while learning how to support baby's growth and development through songs, puppets, rhymes, and books.

Ages 0-12 months. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

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.

Why knit? Research shows that knitting supports a healthy brain and helps elevate mood. What are you waiting for? Grab your needles and yarn (we will provide materials if you are without) and come to a fun-filled evening. 

This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Use a wood burning tool to decorate a small, custom cutting board or serving tray. 

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, April 4 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

In a tribute to the late playwright Neil Simon (1927-2018) and in celebration of their 5th anniversary, the WPL Play Readers will perform a script-in-hand reading of five short comic scenes from The Good Doctor. This comedy consists of a series of short plays based on works written by Anton Chekhov, the 19th century Russian playwright.

This performance stars David Andrews, Joe Bertini, Carol Buongirno, Charmaine Craggs, Renee Geiger, Helen Miller, Eddie Morales, Neel Pizinger, and Terry Remeika.

The Good Doctor is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.

No registration required.

Calling all babies, toddlers, and preschoolers!  Grab your grownup and join us for alively, interactive music program presented by Music Together.  Learn how to make music an important part of early childhood - and have lots of fun in the process!

Ages 0-5 with caregivers. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning four weeks before the program date. Open online registration will begin two weeks prior to the program.

Calling all babies, toddlers, and preschoolers!  Grab your grownup and join us for alively, interactive music program presented by Music Together.  Learn how to make music an important part of early childhood - and have lots of fun in the process!

Ages 0-5 with caregivers. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning four weeks before the program date. Open online registration will begin two weeks prior to the program

Books, puppets, and songs help reinforce pre-reading skills through repitition and rhyme. 

For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 20. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Is crime-solving an aphrodisiac? Are love and marriage compatible with murder and mayhem? We'll look at five couples -- spouses, lovers, friends -- who sleuth together. They give new meaning to "til death do us part."

This month:
The Beekeeper's Apprentice [1994] by Laurie King
A chance meeting with an elderly beekeeper turns into a pivotal, personal transformation when fifteen-year-old Mary Russell discovers that the beekeeper is the reclusive Sherlock Holmes, who soon takes on the role of mentor and teacher. This is not a "Sherlock Holmes" story. It is the story of a modern young woman who comes to know and work with Holmes, the story of young woman coming to terms with herself and with this older man who embodies the age that is past. 

Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk. This Book Group is moderated by Carole Shmurak, author of 11 books and Professor Emerita at Central Connecticut State University.

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Decorate a bird house with book-themed materials!

Grades 3-5 with caregiver. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning on March 6. Open online registration will begin March 20.

THIS PROGRAM IS PART OF THE ONE BOOK, ONE WALLINGFORD SERIES.

Graphoanalysis -- the scientific study of individual strokes of handwriting to determine the personality and character traits of the writer -- has been used in courtrooms, personal goal-setting, counseling, personnel work, and the classroom. Patricia Senich, a certified graphoanalyst and member of the International Graphoanalysis Society for more than 50 years, will discuss the nature and uses of graphoanalysis.

No registration required.

Songs, rhymes, movement, parachute play, books, and a whole lot of fun help children learn more about how language works.

Ages 13-24 months. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 21. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Drop in to the Children's Room for a chance to meet some other babies and caregivers!  There will be a short librarian-led activity to start each meeting followed by time for the babies to play and caregivers to chat!

No registration required.  Ages birth - 18 months.

Use a wood burning tool to decorate a small, custom cutting board or serving tray. 

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, April 2 at 7:00. Please register for only one session. 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Books, puppets, and songs help reinforce pre-reading skills through repitition and rhyme. 

For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 21. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Two speakers from the Faces of Homelessness Speakers Bureau will share their first-hand experiences with homelessness. Learn about homelessness in Connecticut and the ways you can get involved.

The Faces of Homelessness Speakers’ Bureau is a public education program that works to promote advocacy, understanding, and service. The Bureau travels to diverse audiences across Connecticut where Speakers share their firsthand experiences with homelessness, emphasizing what it’s like to be homeless and the causes of homelessness. The Bureau strives to break the stigma surrounding these issues and encourage others to get involved. Speakers are driven to expose the truths of homelessness in an effort to educate, empower, involve, and make change.

Faces of Homelessness is a program of Hands On Hartford, a social service nonprofit organization that serves Hartford’s neediest residents in the areas of food, housing, and health.

No registration required.

Books, puppets, and songs help reinforce pre-reading skills through repitition and rhyme. 

For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 22. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Creed II. Rated PG-13. No registration required.

Do you miss coming to story time at the library?  Then join Miss Kari for a story time designed just for big kids!  We'll share some longer books, do an activity, and most importantly, have lots of fun!

Grades 1-2. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning on March 8th. Open online registration will begin March 22nd.

Join master chess player, Wayne Aguiar to learn and play this classic strategy game. All are welcome; whether you're just learning, want to improve your game, or just want to have fun. 

Grades K-12. Registration is encouraged.

Location: Children's Room

Unfortunately, this program is full.  Please check our events calendar for more fun, educational programming.

Full of music, movement, and stories, this program is perfect for children making the transition from Musical Mother Goose to Preschool Story Time.

For ages 2-3 years. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Hoopla is the Library’s service for borrowing digital movies, music, and audiobooks. Hoopla can be used on a computer, as well as most Android and iOS devices. In this class you will set up your hoopla account and learn how to search their catalog and borrow materials. Please bring your library card, your fully charged device, and any associated passwords to class. Note: hoopla is only available to Wallingford cardholders.

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

Unfortunately, this program is full.  Please check our events calendar for more fun, educational programming.

Join us for a lively, interactive program filles with music and movement. Children have a chance to practice following directions, develop fine motor skills, and expand their vocabulary while interacting with peers. 

For ages 1-2. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Get started with your first knitting project by learning how to do a knit and a purl stitch. 

Please note: This is a two-part program. The second session will be held on Monday, April 15th.

All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above.

Unfortunately, this program is full.  Please check our events calendar for more fun, educational programming.

Join us for a lively, interactive program filles with music and movement. Children have a chance to practice following directions, develop fine motor skills, and expand their vocabulary while interacting with peers. 

For ages 1-2. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

This class introduces babies and their grown-ups to the Library and each other while learning how to support baby's growth and development through songs, puppets, rhymes, and books.

Ages 0-12 months. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Sign up for a specific 15-minute time slot to practice your reading skills with a trained therapy dog! You don't need to be a proficient reader, just be able to turn the pages of a book.  

Ages 3 and up. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning on March 12. Open registration will begin March 26.

Do you do make jewelry, embroidery, bead work, cross stitch, crochet, create in mixed media, or do other handwork? Bring your project and share inspiration, conversation, and ideas with other handcrafters. This is a drop-in group for adults and teens. Bring your own supplies and a portable task light if you need one. Basic tools and some supplies are available at the Library. 

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the Collaboratory. No registration necessary. 

Everyone loves cardboard cut outs of celebrities. Now you can make your own using our laser cutter! Ours won’t be quite life sized, or in color, but they are really cool. We will use our green screen and photo editing software to set up the files. Please note: Experience with image editing on computers is preferred.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, April 11 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

Books, puppets, and songs help reinforce pre-reading skills through repitition and rhyme. 

For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 20. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

Meet Nutmeg-nominated author Carter Roy and learn about how he created his popular books The Blood Guard, Glass Gauntlet, and Blazing Bridge. Copies of his books will be available to purchase for autographing. 

Grades 3 and up. Registration for a reminder email is suggested.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

THIS PROGRAM IS PART OF THE ONE BOOK, ONE WALLINGFORD SERIES

Dr. Heather Munro Prescott, professor of history at CCSU, will explore the image of the “new woman” that emerged in response to women’s changing roles in early twentieth-century America. Her lecture will look at how women challenged gender norms through a new public presence in work, education, leisure, and politics.

No registration required.

Thinking getting rid of cable? This lecture-style class will explore Internet-based streaming services and various devices that allow you to watch TV without a cable subscription.

Songs, rhymes, movement, parachute play, books, and a whole lot of fun help children learn more about how language works.

Ages 13-24 months. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 21. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Drop in to the Children's Room for a chance to meet some other babies and caregivers!  There will be a short librarian-led activity to start each meeting followed by time for the babies to play and caregivers to chat!

No registration required.  Ages birth - 18 months.

Everyone loves cardboard cut outs of celebrities. Now you can make your own using our laser cutter! Ours won’t be quite life sized, or in color, but they are really cool. We will use our green screen and photo editing software to set up the files. Please note: Experience with image editing on computers is preferred.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00. Please register for only one session. 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Calling all Otaku!  If you love anime and manga this is where you need to be...

This month we will be watching the film Your Name.  Teenagers Mitsuha and Taki embark on a quest to meet each other for the first time after they magically swap bodies.  Your Name is the highest-grossing anime film of all time worldwide. 

Japanese snacks always served.  Open to all in grades 6-12.  

Books, puppets, and songs help reinforce pre-reading skills through repitition and rhyme. 

For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 21. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Join librarian Cindy Haiken to watch and discuss a popular TED talk. New discussions are held on the second Thursday of each month. In April, we will watch and discuss Christian Picciolini’s “My Descent Into America’s Neo-Nazi Movement – and How I Got Out.”

Registration is required, as seating is limited.

LECTURE II of IV: Colonialism, Power and Identity

This lecture will consider how images of slavery, ethnic diversity, and exoticism were used to reinforce European concepts of self, superiority, and control. 

Presented by Olivia Scarpa, an Assistant Professor of Art History at Manchester Community College. Olivia holds a M.A. in the History of Art from Yale University and a B.A in History and Art History from Tufts University. 

No registration required.

Books, puppets, and songs help reinforce pre-reading skills through repitition and rhyme. 

For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 22. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Choate student volunteers will host 1st and 2nd graders for activities such as reading with the children, playing interactive games and doing group read-alouds and skits.

For grades 1 & 2 with grown-up. No registration required.

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.

Put on your dancing shoes and joing Edward Leonard for a fun family program that combines songs, dance, instruments, and course, acting silly!  No registration required.  Ages birth - eight.

Prepare to get your hands dirty!  Join art teacher, Sara Taussik, for a fun, interactive art workshop highlighting an artist or art movement that has impacted the art world.  This month, participants will explore techniques that trick the eye.  Using lots of tiny colorful dots, our young artists will create a masterpiece of their very own.  This program is provided with support from the Department of Economic and Community Development, Connecticut Office of the Arts, which also receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.  

Grades 2-5. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning on March 16. Open online registration will begin March 30.

Gini Mita of the Wallingford Garden Club will help you prepare vegetable seeds for sprouting indoors and will teach you how to care for them after they've sprouted. Please note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. 

Coding with Girl Tech is an opportunity for girls in grades 5-8 to experience STEM in a positive, empowering way. Using the Khan Academy curriculum, Choate Rosemary Hall’s Girl Tech Club will serve as mentors and instructors. No computer programming experience is necessary. Laptops will be provided.  Registration is required.

National Healthcare Decisions Week is an annual 50-state initiative created to inspire, educate, and empower people and providers about the importance of advance care planning; when people are asked to consider what comes next, and to do it before it’s too late. This panel aims to equip everyone with concise and useful information on healthcare decision-making. It will also take some of the trepidation out of advance healthcare decision-making and how to make the process one of comfort, preparedness, and communication.

The Panel will include: Rev. Carl Anderson, Vice President of Mission Effectiveness for Masonicare; Beverly Bryda, MSW, ACSW, Director of Social Services for Masonicare; and George Guertin, Eldercare Attorney.

This program is co-sponsored by Masonicare.

Registration is required.

Abracadabra! Join magician Chick Kelman for an amazing magic show and learn some new tricks to wow your family.

Grades K and up. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning on March 18. Open online registration will begin April 1.

Join Readers Advisory Librarian Cindy Haiken for a lively and informative discussion of Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart.

Extensive musical practice is associated with a host of sensory and cognitive advantages, including heightened hearing abilities in noisy environments. Yet, musicians, especially those who play amplified music or play with large groups, are regularly exposed to sound levels that place them at risk for hearing loss. This talk will summarize our current understanding of the “noise lives” of musicians and provide an overview of the perceptual benefits and hazards of being a musician.

Presented by Dr. Erika Skoe, Assistant Professor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, and the founder and director of the Auditory Brain Research Lab at UConn.

Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and UConn.  

No registration required.

Have fun dancing as a flower or an insect in this creative movement class hosted by dancers from Eastern CT Ballet Company.

Ages 3-7. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning on March 19. Open online registration will begin April 2.

Have fun dancing as a flower or an insect in this creative movement class hosted by dancers from Eastern CT Ballet Company.

Ages 3-7. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning on March 19. Open online registration will begin April 2.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

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.

Why knit? Research shows that knitting supports a healthy brain and helps elevate mood. What are you waiting for? Grab your needles and yarn (we will provide materials if you are without) and come to a fun-filled evening. 

This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Please bring your questions for this hour-long program. Attorney Steven Allinson, an attorney in Wallingford with vast knowledge and experience in Wills, Trusts, and Probate, will speak and answer questions. At this forum, the Attorney cannot give specific legal advice; all his responses will be procedural in nature and contain a general overview of the law. Anyone is welcome to attend and the forum is free. 

No registration required.

A certified Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) instructor will introduce you to the wonders of water, fish, and fishing. This class is designed for families and kids age 9 and up. You will learn about fishing tackle, how to cast, knot tying, safety, regulations, and how to identify your catch. Spend time learning from experienced state certified instructors who will pass along information and expertise they've gained while fishing in local waters.

Registration required.

Use paint and scissors to transform egg cartons and a strand of string lights into beautiful spring decor.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, April 18 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

Decorate your own car, and then sit in it while you have some popcorn and watch a short movie!  

Ages 3-5. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning on March 20. Open online registration will begin April 3.

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 5:00-9:00 p.m. in the Collaboratory the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. Meet people to share ideas with and get inspired for your next project! Bring your unfinished projects, either hand sewing or machine. There are portable sewing machines (or bring your own) and lots of sewing supplies and tools provided by the library for your use including rotary blades, thread, needles, pins, cutting mats, cutting table, scissors, rulers and more! While you are here you can view the Baby Lock Crown Jewel III long arm quilting machine, the Bernina Artista 200/730 embroidery machine and also the Juki Exceed 600 computerized sewing machine (these machines require a training appointment with a staff member and will also need to be reserved when you want to use them). Stop by for 10 minutes or for the full 4 hours for a fun evening of sharing and learning! 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Kids and their grown-up will have a chance to show off their building skills with LEGO bricks provided by the Library. Because LEGO bricks pose a choking hazard, no younger siblings please.

Grades K-5. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning on March 21. Open online registration will begin April 4.

Use paint and scissors to transform egg cartons and a strand of string lights into beautiful spring decor.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:00. Please register for only one session. 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Strut your stuff on our catwalk wearing your sensational creations inspired by your favorite fictional characters and pop culture.  Find other fanatics, discuss costume techniques, and meet new friends.  Registration is required to participate in the fashion show.  Spectators do not need to register.  Open to all in grade 6 and older.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

A.J. Fikry's life is not going the way he expected. He lives alone, his bookstore is failing and someone has stolen his prized possession, a rare book of poems by Edgar Allan Poe. But when a mysterious package arrives at the bookstore, Fikry gets the chance to make his life over and see everything anew.

Unfortunately, this class has been cancelled.

Does your child have difficulty sitting through storytime?  If so, this inclusive, interactive program of stories, songs and movement may be just what you're looking for! Sensory Storytime is especially welcoming for children on the spectrum, those with a variety of learning styles or sensory integration challenges, and their families. 

For ages 1-10. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by the Children's Room to pre-register 4 weeks before each class date. Open registration begins 2 weeks before each class.

Celebrating Writers, One Story at a Time

Join the Wallingford Writers Community and discover how the fellowship of other writers can help you pursue your writing goals!

Monthly meetings are facilitated by award-winning author, Cheryl Bardoe, and creative writing teacher, Kristin Liu. All meetings include dedicated writing time, craft techniques for fiction or literary nonfiction, and the opportunity to share work in a supportive, creative forum.

Unfortunately, this program is full.  Please check our events calendar for more fun, educational programming.

Full of music, movement, and stories, this program is perfect for children making the transition from Musical Mother Goose to Preschool Story Time.

For ages 2-3 years. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Google is more than just a search engine and Gmail, Google now has apps for almost every aspect of digital life. Come learn about their most common apps and how to make the most out of your Google account. Please bring your Google account (Gmail) login information to class.

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

Unfortunately, this program is full.  Please check our events calendar for more fun, educational programming.

Join us for a lively, interactive program filles with music and movement. Children have a chance to practice following directions, develop fine motor skills, and expand their vocabulary while interacting with peers. 

For ages 1-2. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Unfortunately, this program is full.  Please check our events calendar for more fun, educational programming.

Join us for a lively, interactive program filles with music and movement. Children have a chance to practice following directions, develop fine motor skills, and expand their vocabulary while interacting with peers. 

For ages 1-2. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

This class introduces babies and their grown-ups to the Library and each other while learning how to support baby's growth and development through songs, puppets, rhymes, and books.

Ages 0-12 months. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Celebrate Earth Day by learning how to make cleaners with simple ingredients that have names you can pronounce.  We'll talk about combinations of ingredients that can be easy to mix, work hard, smell great, and are kind to the Earth!  Parents should plan to stay in the room with their child.  No younger siblings please.

Grades K-2. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning on March 26th. Open online registration will begin April 9th.

A Four-Part Presentation Series Sharing Wallingford's Points of Interest.

Part 1: Highlights historic homes and architectural highlights of South Main Street, narrated by local historians and experts.

Mark Your Calendar:
Part 2 - May 28th: North Main Street
Part 3 - September 24th: Downtown/Choate
Part 4 - October 22nd: Center Street Cemetery

Resin jewelry is beautiful, customizable in an infinite amount of ways, and easier to make than it seems! We will be using resin, molds, dyes, and small objects to make earrings and pendants. Please note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, April 25 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

Books, puppets, and songs help reinforce pre-reading skills through repitition and rhyme. 

For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 20. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

What can you do to protect your egg from a 20 foot fall?  Come to the Break It-Make It Lab and find out!

Grades 3-5. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning on March 27. Open online registration will begin April 10.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Is there really such a thing as good grief? It’s an understatement to say that we feel overwhelmed and unprepared when someone close to us dies. It’s difficult to sort out good from bad advice offered by those who worry, and may wish we would “get over it” and be our “old self.” In this program, Karen Caplan, LCSW, will talk about grief, what helps us heal, and rediscovering the preciousness of each day. Karen is an experienced bereavement group leader and grief psychotherapist in Wallingford.

Registration appreciated.

Co-sponsored by the Wallingford Camera Club.

Get answers to your questions about your photo equipment -- 35 mm camera, digital camera, phone, or tablet. Please bring the equipment manual with you, if you have it.

No registration required.

Learn about the library resources available to you at all times, from the comfort of your own home. We will look at the Library’s catalog, resources for ebooks and digital audiobooks, as well as the databases available through the WPL website.

Songs, rhymes, movement, parachute play, books, and a whole lot of fun help children learn more about how language works.

Ages 13-24 months. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 21. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Drop in to the Children's Room for a chance to meet some other babies and caregivers!  There will be a short librarian-led activity to start each meeting followed by time for the babies to play and caregivers to chat!

No registration required.  Ages birth - 18 months.

Resin jewelry is beautiful, customizable in an infinite amount of ways, and easier to make than it seems! We will be using resin, molds, dyes, and small objects to make earrings and pendants. Please note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00. Please register for only one session. 

Please Note: This discussion takes place at the Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington Street.

Join Readers Advisory Librarian Cindy Haiken for a lively and informative discussion of Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Books, puppets, and songs help reinforce pre-reading skills through repitition and rhyme. 

For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 21. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

What the Health is a surprising, and at times hilarious, investigative documentary that will be an eye-opener for everyone concerned about our nation’s health and how big business influences it. Join Zorayda Cocchi for a post-screening discussion of the information presented in the film.

No registration required.

All teens and adults are welcome at this book discussion where we discuss Young Adult Literature. Lauren Rumi.  Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk.

All teens and adults are welcome to this book discussion where we explore Young Adult literature.  Lauren Rumi will moderate.  Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk. 

In March we will be discussing Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett Krosoczka, a graphic novel memoir and National Book Award finalist.

In kindergarten, Jarrett's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than that. His mom is an addict, in and out of rehab, and in and out of Jarrett's life. His father is a mystery--Jarrett doesn't know where to find him, or even what his name is. Jarrett lives with his grandparents--two very loud, very loving, very opinionated people who had thought they were through with raising children until Jarrett came along. Jarrett goes through his childhood trying to make his non-normal life as normal as possible, finding a way to express himself through drawing even as so little is being said to him about what's going on. Only as a teenager can Jarrett begin to piece together the truth of his family, reckoning with his mother and tracking down his father. 

Books, puppets, and songs help reinforce pre-reading skills through repitition and rhyme. 

For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 22. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

In this class we will be learning how the laser cutter works, what you can make in it, and how you can design your projects. This is an instructional course and not a craft program, so we will not actually be making anything in the class, but you will learn the skills you need to make your own awesome laser cut creations!

Our own life experiences can play a big role in our work as quilters. In this presentation and trunk show, Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill will share how she applies her graphic design training and practices to design quilts while showing a selection of her award-winning quilts. Come hear, see and be inspired as Sheri describes her creative journey and process.

Sheri’s quilts have gained national recognition including awards from QuiltCon, Quilt Week/Paducah and the Quilt Alliance. Additionally, they have been featured at art centers and galleries around the country. Her work has been included in books and publications such as Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century, Modern Patchwork and International Quilt Festival Scene. She self-publishes and distributes her patterns. She also teaches quilting techniques at quilt guilds and conferences across the country.

Registration appreciated. 

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.

Spring is finally here and with that comes a season of celebrations... Mother's Day, graduations, birthdays, weddings, baby showers, and Father's Day, to name a few. Forget the big box stores and celebrate your loved ones with a special handmade gift, made locally by crafters from Wallingford and surrounding towns.

Quilting, fabric art, woodwork, paintings, prints, pottery, kid and baby items, greeting cards, photography, jewelry, jams, wine charms, candles and lotions are just a sample of what will be offered at the Spring Market. There's literally something for everyone, in a range of prices.

Each crafter participating in this fair is an up-and-coming entrepreneur who got their start through the Wallingford Library’s Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop. In this class, students learned how to use the Etsy online marketplace as well as all of the necessary tools to start a small business.

Wallingford Public Library’s Craft Entrepreneurship Workshops have been offered free to the public thanks to the generosity of the family of Marcia W. Fix, an avid quilter, knitter and WPL librarian. In her memory, the classes are leaving behind a legacy of new crafters. In that spirit, this group of budding artists is grateful to be able to share their successes with you. Please attend the Spring Market, shop small, and become a part of their entrepreneurial journey.

Bring your inner Khaleesi and learn to make these GoT inspired dragon’s egg boxes.  Use polymer clay, metallic foils, pigments and your own imagination to make your egg uniquely your own. You will uncover the tricks of making a useful hollow “box,” realistic scales, and lizard textures. What will you store in your dragon egg?

THIS PROGRAM IS PART OF THE ONE BOOK, ONE WALLINGFORD SERIES.

Please Note: This discussion will take place at the Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington Street.

Mike Brunjes will lead a discussion on the intersection of faith and spirituality and the themes in Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart. Can faith show us a way forward? Is it a cause or a remedy to the issues presented in the book? Mike earned his Master of Divinity Degree from Knox Theological Seminary and lives in Wallingford where he pastors a brand new church, Christ Presbyterian Church, Wallingford.

Unfortunately, this program is full.  Please check our events calendar for more fun, educational programming.

Full of music, movement, and stories, this program is perfect for children making the transition from Musical Mother Goose to Preschool Story Time.

For ages 2-3 years. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

Unfortunately, this program is full.  Please check our events calendar for more fun, educational programming.

Join us for a lively, interactive program filles with music and movement. Children have a chance to practice following directions, develop fine motor skills, and expand their vocabulary while interacting with peers. 

For ages 1-2. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

THIS PROGRAM IS PART OF THE ONE BOOK, ONE WALLINGFORD SERIES.

Please Note: This discussion will take place at The Eatery, 65 South Colony Road, Wallingford.

Mike Brunjes will lead a discussion on the intersection of faith and spirituality and the themes in Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart. Can faith show us a way forward? Is it a cause or a remedy to the issues presented in the book? Mike earned his Master of Divinity Degree from Knox Theological Seminary and lives in Wallingford where he pastors a brand new church, Christ Presbyterian Church, Wallingford.

Unfortunately, this program is full.  Please check our events calendar for more fun, educational programming.

Join us for a lively, interactive program filles with music and movement. Children have a chance to practice following directions, develop fine motor skills, and expand their vocabulary while interacting with peers. 

For ages 1-2. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

This class introduces babies and their grown-ups to the Library and each other while learning how to support baby's growth and development through songs, puppets, rhymes, and books.

Ages 0-12 months. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 19. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Saturday Mornings with Poetry Reading

After 10 years, SMwP is stronger than ever. We are celebrating a decade of their poetry and invite the community to attend this National Poetry Month Program featuring readings from SMwP members. Refreshments will be provided. Copies of the SMwP chapbook, Perennial Awakenings, will be available for purchase.

No registration required

Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala

In 2004, at a beach resort on the coast of Sri Lanka, Sonali Deraniyagala and her family—parents, husband, sons—were swept away by a tsunami. Only Sonali survived to tell their tale. This is her account of the nearly incomprehensible event and its aftermath.

Moderated by Journalist and Literary Critic Parul Kapur Hinzen. Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk.

Books, puppets, and songs help reinforce pre-reading skills through repitition and rhyme. 

For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 20. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Is crime-solving an aphrodisiac? Are love and marriage compatible with murder and mayhem? We'll look at five couples -- spouses, lovers, friends -- who sleuth together. They give new meaning to "til death do us part."

This month:
Reflecting the Sky [2001] by S.J. Rozan
Chinese-American detective Lydia Chin and her partner Bill Smith are caught up in a kidnapping plot when they are hired to deliver a precious heirloom to the grandson of a deceased colleague right before he is abducted.

Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk. This Book Group is moderated by Carole Shmurak, author of 11 books and Professor Emerita at Central Connecticut State University.

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

Practice your reading skills with a trained therapy bunny rabbit.  No age requirement, but child should be able to turn pages of a book. Call or stop by to sign up for a specifc 15 minute time slot. 

Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning on April 3. Open online registration will begin April 17.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Can't seem to take a good picture? Members of the Wallingford Camera Club will teach you the basics of good exposure and how to use your equipment controls and programs.

No registration required.

Songs, rhymes, movement, parachute play, books, and a whole lot of fun help children learn more about how language works.

Ages 13-24 months. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 21. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Drop in to the Children's Room for a chance to meet some other babies and caregivers!  There will be a short librarian-led activity to start each meeting followed by time for the babies to play and caregivers to chat!

No registration required.  Ages birth - 18 months.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Everyone is welcome. 6:00-6:30 Light Refreshments. 6:30-7:30 Prayer Service 
Presented by National Day of Prayer, Wallingford Chapter

Books, puppets, and songs help reinforce pre-reading skills through repitition and rhyme. 

For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 21. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Books, puppets, and songs help reinforce pre-reading skills through repitition and rhyme. 

For ages 3-5. Registration is required. Families register once for the entire session. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning February 22. Open, online registration begins two weeks before the first class. You may only register your child for one program and/or time slot.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Rated PG.

Join master chess player, Wayne Aguiar to learn and play this classic strategy game. All are welcome; whether you're just learning, want to improve your game, or just want to have fun. 

Grades K-12. Registration is encouraged.

Location: Children's Room

THIS PROGRAM IS PART OF THE ONE BOOK, ONE WALLINGFORD SERIES.

Think about the cover of your favorite book: Did the cheerful colors catch your eye first, or was it the hand-drawn title that made you pick it up? How many early versions do you think the publisher rejected, and whose last-minute idea was it to put a dog on the jacket? From manuscript to marketing, professional book cover designer Jim Tierney will guide you through the twists, turns, and turmoil of making books look beautiful.

No registration required

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

Co-sponsored by the Wallingford Camera Club.

Learn how to improve your photographic images using photo editing software available in the Collaboratory.

No registration required

Dementia Friends USA is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, the Dementia Friends initiative is underway in the USA. By helping everyone in a community understand what dementia is and how it affects people, each of us can make a difference for people touched by dementia.

A Dementia Friend is someone who, through viewing a series of online videos, learns about what it's like to live with dementia and then turns that understanding into action. From telling friends about the Dementia Friends program to visiting someone who is living with dementia, every action counts. Anyone of any age can be a Dementia Friend – we all have a part to play in creating dementia-friendly communities!

This Information Session is run by a Dementia Friends Champion. It covers the five key messages everyone should know about dementia through activities and discussion, but the session is not a formal training. Those who attend are asked to commit to a dementia-friendly action and can become a Dementia Friend.

No registration required

Get started with your first crochet project by learning how to do a chain stitch and single crochet.

Please note: This is a two-part program. The second session will be held on Monday, May 13th. Participants must attend both sessions.

Registration required. All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Working with young children requires a great deal of patience and an understanding of their developmental stages.  We will discuss various strategies and share what “works” for you.  Managing, correcting, punishing, rewarding, ignoring behaviors of the each of the preschool ages.  Information with be shared as well as a discussion amongst the participants will be facilitated by the presenter.                                                                                                                           

Presenter: Teresia O’Hala; Special Education Teacher, Mentor, Transition Coordinator                                                                                                         

Program begins at 6:00 p.m. preceded by a light meal at 5:30 for those who register ahead of time through the Parks & Recreation Dept.

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.

Why knit? Research shows that knitting supports a healthy brain and helps elevate mood. What are you waiting for? Grab your needles and yarn (we will provide materials if you are without) and come to a fun-filled evening. 

This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month.

In this class we will use our Cricut Maker to create flowers out of paper, and potting them in recycled cans. These flowers are perfect for spring, or any season, as they will never die.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, May 9 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

In this class we will use our Cricut Maker to create flowers out of paper, and potting them in recycled cans. These flowers are perfect for spring, or any season, as they will never die.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00. Please register for only one session. 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Join librarian Cindy Haiken to watch and discuss a popular TED talk. New discussions are held on the second Thursday of each month. In May, we will watch and discuss Jill Bolte Taylor's "My Stroke of Insight."

Registration is required, as seating is limited.

LECTURE III OF IV: Abolition and the Beginnings of Self-Representation

This lecture will begin to look at the shift from representations of blacks by others to black artists beginning to create self-representations and art that resisted prevailing stereotypes by outside groups.

Presented by Olivia Scarpa, an Assistant Professor of Art History at Manchester Community College. Olivia holds a M.A. in the History of Art from Yale University and a B.A in History and Art History from Tufts University. 

No registration required

Choate student volunteers will host 1st and 2nd graders for activities such as reading with the children, playing interactive games and doing group read-alouds and skits.

For grades 1 & 2 with grown-up. No registration required.

Get your bike in shape for summer! Hopefully all you’ll need is a little air in your tires, but Wallingford resident and bike commuter, Jared Liu, will be on hand to demonstrate simple repairs to empower you to work on your own bike. The workshop will focus on anything needed to get your bike going, and will likely include repairs for: wheels, drivetrain, fit, and cables. 

Drop in on a first-come, first-served basis. Weather permitting, we will meet outside on the sidewalk by the rear entrance. Child and adult bikes welcome.

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

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

Co-sponsored by the Wallingford Camera Club.

Continuation of using photo editing software, plus learning how to print your images in the Collaboratory.

No registration required

Get started with your first crochet project by learning how to do a chain stitch and single crochet.

Please note: This is a two-part program. The first session will be held on Monday, May 6th. Participants must attend both sessions.

Registration required. All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Do you do make jewelry, embroidery, bead work, cross stitch, crochet, create in mixed media, or do other handwork? Bring your project and share inspiration, conversation, and ideas with other handcrafters. This is a drop-in group for adults and teens. Bring your own supplies and a portable task light if you need one. Basic tools and some supplies are available at the Library. 

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the Collaboratory. No registration necessary. 

Transform a plain glass vase into a custom, colorful piece of home decor by creating and cutting out a design with our vinyl cutter. Basic computer skills required.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, May 16 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 5:00-9:00 p.m. in the Collaboratory the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. Meet people to share ideas with and get inspired for your next project! Bring your unfinished projects, either hand sewing or machine. There are portable sewing machines (or bring your own) and lots of sewing supplies and tools provided by the library for your use including rotary blades, thread, needles, pins, cutting mats, cutting table, scissors, rulers and more! While you are here you can view the Baby Lock Crown Jewel III long arm quilting machine, the Bernina Artista 200/730 embroidery machine and also the Juki Exceed 600 computerized sewing machine (these machines require a training appointment with a staff member and will also need to be reserved when you want to use them). Stop by for 10 minutes or for the full 4 hours for a fun evening of sharing and learning! 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Please Note: This program will be held at Mark T. Sheehan High School, 142 Hope Hill Road, Wallingford.

Meet Amy Stewart as she discusses Girl Waits With Gun, the first book in the Kopp Sisters series.

Books will be available for purchase and signing. Stop by the library to get your free ticket!

Transform a plain glass vase into a custom, colorful piece of home decor by creating and cutting out a design with our vinyl cutter. Basic computer skills required.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00. Please register for only one session. 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Celebrating Writers, One Story at a Time

Join the Wallingford Writers Community and discover how the fellowship of other writers can help you pursue your writing goals!

Monthly meetings are facilitated by award-winning author, Cheryl Bardoe, and creative writing teacher, Kristin Liu. All meetings include dedicated writing time, craft techniques for fiction or literary nonfiction, and the opportunity to share work in a supportive, creative forum.

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

Learn how to make a soft cover sketchbook or journal. We will sew the pages through the spine of the book cover to create a decorative exposed sewing. This stitch is called “Longstitch.” You will learn the bookbinding basics, and discover how to use a bone folder and awl. 

Just One Drop tells the little known story of homeopathy: the most controversial system of medicine ever invented. Homeopathy is a specific form of medicine that uses minute doses of a highly diluted substance that stimulates the body to cure itself. To many, homeopathy seems implausible. They fear it is purely a placebo effect or worse, a form of deception or quackery. Yet, homeopathy has been around for more than 200 years and is used by millions worldwide. The film explores the controversy, dispels myths and misconceptions, and asks whether or not homeopathy has been given a fair shake. The film's ultimate message is about freedom of choice in healthcare.

Discussion moderated by Abby Beale, a nationally certified classical homeopath and the current board president for The National Center for Homeopathy, who enjoys educating others about the healing power of homeopathy. As a Wallingford resident, she has also served on the Wallingford Library Board of Managers. 

?No registration required

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.

Why knit? Research shows that knitting supports a healthy brain and helps elevate mood. What are you waiting for? Grab your needles and yarn (we will provide materials if you are without) and come to a fun-filled evening. 

This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Commemorate Memorial Day with two Vietnam Veterans.

Robert Lombardo was a Combat Medic in Vietnam in 1968, Americal Division 11th Brigade in Duc Pho, then assigned to a hospital in Chu Lai. He was awarded 5 Purple Hearts. Currently he is an Adjunct Professor at Quinnipiac University, teaching Radiography classes in the Diagnostic Imaging Program. He is also a volunteer consultant with the Connecticut Medical Examiner's Office.

Charles McNair was an Operating Room Technician in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970, tasked with receiving wounded directly from the battlefield. He is the author of "Soldiers of a Foreign War," which tells readers exactly what happened after a wounded soldier was brought in by the Combat Medics. Dr. McNair recently retired after 35 years in local practice in internal medicine. Copies of his book will be available for purchase.

You won't want to miss their presentation and the opportunity for Q&A. Refreshments will be served.

No registration required.

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

Learn about growing plants and make your own terrarium to take home!

Grades 3-5. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by to pre-register beginning on April 26. Open online registration will begin May 8.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

In the spirit of playful exploration and mindfulness practice, discover ways to express themes of kindness with imagery. We will explore simple mindful meditation to cultivate creativity. We will experiment with cut and paste collage and simple paints to create a personal piece of art.

Art making is relaxing, contemplative, and nourishes our natural creativity. No experience is necessary to enjoy this workshop, just a willingness to let go and see what emerges!

Instructor Judith Bird is a fine artist, Expressive Arts Educator, and muralist. She teaches workshops and individual session in Expressive Arts and creativity. She assists her students in a process of self-exploration that uses inner imagery, color, symbolism and art, to nurture creativity and promote relaxation. 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Mary Poppins Returns. Rated PG.

The Line Becomes a River: Dispatches from the Border by Francisco Cantú

For Francisco Cantú, the border is in the blood: his mother, a park ranger and daughter of a Mexican immigrant, raised him in the scrublands of the Southwest. Driven to understand the hard realities of the landscape he loves, Cantú joins the Border Patrol. He and his partners learn to track other humans under blistering sun and through frigid nights. They haul in the dead and deliver to detention those they find alive. Plagued by a growing awareness of his complicity in a dehumanizing enterprise, he abandons the Patrol for civilian life. But when an immigrant friend travels to Mexico to visit his dying mother and does not return, Cantú discovers that the border has migrated with him, and now he must know the full extent of the violence it wreaks, on both sides of the line.

Discussion moderated by Journalist and Literary Critic Parul Kapur Hinzen. Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk.

In this class we will make decorations for your walls by laser cutting short phrases, and then decorating the cut out letters. Decorations like this can be great for any room in your home, because you can tailor the word to fit the room.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, May 30 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

In this class we will make decorations for your walls by laser cutting short phrases, and then decorating the cut out letters. Decorations like this can be great for any room in your home, because you can tailor the word to fit the room.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, May 28 at 7:00. Please register for only one session. 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

All teens and adults are welcome at this book discussion where we discuss Young Adult Literature. Lauren Rumi.  Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk.

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

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.

Why knit? Research shows that knitting supports a healthy brain and helps elevate mood. What are you waiting for? Grab your needles and yarn (we will provide materials if you are without) and come to a fun-filled evening. 

This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Play around with a fun (and messy) method of painting by mixing and pouring acrylic paint onto canvas. Please note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, June 6 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

Is crime-solving an aphrodisiac? Are love and marriage compatible with murder and mayhem? We'll look at five couples -- spouses, lovers, friends -- who sleuth together. They give new meaning to "til death do us part."

This month:
The Body Snatchers Affair [2015] by Marcia Muller & Bill Pronzini
Conducting a dual investigation in the opium dens of Chinatown, Sabina Carpenter and John Quincannon search for missing millionaires against a backdrop of a brewing Tong war.

Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk. This Book Group is moderated by Carole Shmurak, author of 11 books and Professor Emerita at Central Connecticut State University.

Ms. Cabrera, a bilingual teacher, is available after school during the school year. This program is meant to help parents understand their child's assignments and to help children who don't know how to begin.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Quilling is a decorative art form going back at least a few hundred years, where all sorts of objects are decorated with intricate designs made using simple tools such as long strips of paper, a toothpick, and a little glue. In this workshop, we'll learn a few basic ways to shape the paper and create a card suitable for gifting.

Play around with a fun (and messy) method of painting by mixing and pouring acrylic paint onto canvas. Please note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:00. Please register for only one session. 

Calling all Otaku!

If you love anime and manga this is where you need to be...

Japanese snacks always served.

Open to all in grades 6-12.

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

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.

Many new babysitters face fears when it comes time to begin babysitting.  Will I know how to play with the children?  What happens if they get hurt?  How do I change a diaper?  This four hour class is designed to prepare teens to feel confident when accepting a babysitting job.  It covers topics such as interviewing tips, getting paid, how children play, ages and stages, communicating with children, basic care, changing diapers, and handling emergencies. At the completion of the course, participants will take a brief quiz and certificates of completion will be distributed.  Open to all in grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Do you do make jewelry, embroidery, bead work, cross stitch, crochet, create in mixed media, or do other handwork? Bring your project and share inspiration, conversation, and ideas with other handcrafters. This is a drop-in group for adults and teens. Bring your own supplies and a portable task light if you need one. Basic tools and some supplies are available at the Library. 

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the Collaboratory. No registration necessary. 

Did you know that you can use our Cricut Maker machine to do leather work?  We will be using it to make monogrammed key chains in this class. If you are vegetarian or vegan don’t worry; we will be using faux leather.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, June 13 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

The Humble Bees provide unique musical entertainment, delighting audiences of all ages. This band from central Connecticut features Marvin Beloff on flea ukulele, Peter Burch on fluke ukulele, Bruce Burchsted on firefly banjo ukulele, Sue Kostuk on autoharp, Steve Lazarus on tennor guitar, and Barry Spencer on bass. If you're looking for a fun time, come hear The Humble Bees perform an animated program of familiar and humorous songs!

Did you know that you can use our Cricut Maker machine to do leather work?  We will be using it to make monogrammed key chains in this class. If you are vegetarian or vegan don’t worry; we will be using faux leather.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00. Please register for only one session. 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Join librarian Cindy Haiken to watch and discuss a popular TED talk. New discussions are held on the second Thursday of each month. In June, we will watch and discuss Benjamin Zander's "The Transformative Power of Classical Music."

Registration is required, as seating is limited.

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.

Why knit? Research shows that knitting supports a healthy brain and helps elevate mood. What are you waiting for? Grab your needles and yarn (we will provide materials if you are without) and come to a fun-filled evening. 

This group meets the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 5:00-9:00 p.m. in the Collaboratory the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. Meet people to share ideas with and get inspired for your next project! Bring your unfinished projects, either hand sewing or machine. There are portable sewing machines (or bring your own) and lots of sewing supplies and tools provided by the library for your use including rotary blades, thread, needles, pins, cutting mats, cutting table, scissors, rulers and more! While you are here you can view the Baby Lock Crown Jewel III long arm quilting machine, the Bernina Artista 200/730 embroidery machine and also the Juki Exceed 600 computerized sewing machine (these machines require a training appointment with a staff member and will also need to be reserved when you want to use them). Stop by for 10 minutes or for the full 4 hours for a fun evening of sharing and learning! 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

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.

Create a small organizer to help keep cables and cords organized when you travel. Experience with a sewing machine preferred.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, June 27 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

Create a small organizer to help keep cables and cords organized when you travel. Experience with a sewing machine preferred.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:00. Please register for only one session. 

One-on-one instruction for computer novices. We have Windows and Macbook computers for tutoring but feel free to bring in your tablet or laptop.  You may register for up to 3 upcoming tutoring appointments. 

All teens and adults are welcome at this book discussion where we discuss Young Adult Literature. Lauren Rumi.  Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk.