Calendar

Make a horrific prop for Halloween: your face in a jar!  Scare your family and friends with your "severed head" floating in a jar with bugs and slime.  All materials provided.  Open to all in grades 6-12.  Registration is required.

This three-week class will cover the basics to keep your bicycle in good condition and handle most repairs by yourself.  This includes understanding the parts of a bike and how they work together, getting to know common tools and what you’ll need to get started, and actually getting your hands greasy with routine repairs.  This class with Wallingford resident, Jared Liu, will meet in the Collaboratory on Thursdays in October from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.  Please only sign-up if you can attend all sessions.  Because it’s limited to 10 people, preference will be given to those who commit to spreading the knowledge and helping others in town with their bicycle needs!

The class schedule is:
Week 1 (Oct. 5) - Tubes, Tires, and Wheels
Week 2 (Oct. 12) - Frame, and Chain, and Drivetrain
Week 3 (Oct. 19) - Brakes, Shifting, and Cabling & Gears, Freewheels, and Cassettes

Get started with your first knitting project. You will learn how to cast on and off and garter stitch. Please note: This is a two-part program.

 This session's projects are box, pot, and envelope. Level: Easy

We will fold a simple box, then fold a letter into an envelope. We will also fold a pot or vase. This is suitable for people with no origami experience.

Origami CT is a group for paper folding enthusiasts. Adults, teens, and children ages 10 and up welcome. All supplies provided. 

Make and take home your very own scrapbook! Bring in photos from home to personalize your creation.  A blank scrapbook will be provided.  A supervising adult must register with each child.

For grades 3-5. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 or stop by the Children's Room beginning four weeks before the program date. Open online registration will begin two weeks before the program.

Create festive autumn pumpkins out of wine corks.

Registration required. All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. This program is also being held on Thursday, October 26, please register for only one session. 

Create festive autumn pumpkins out of wine corks.

Registration required. All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. This program is also being held on Tuesday, October 3. 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.

Get started with your first knitting project. You will learn how to cast on and off and garter stitch. Please note: This is a two-part program.

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.

Check out our collection of board games and learn how to play one!  

Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month. Open to adults and teens. No registration necessary. 

Beginner level – If you have some knowledge of and experience with a sewing machine and you want to complete a quick quilting project then this is the class for you! You will work with Batik fabric strips from a 2 1/2 inch pre-cut jelly roll and learn some basic quilting techniques; fabric selection, measuring for seam allowances, using the rotary cutter with a mat, how to iron and press fabric, and how to use decorative stitches to create simple and easy quilted pot holders.

Note: This is a two-part program. You must attend both sessions on November 1st and 8th.

Bring the beautiful smells of autumn into your house by creating your own custom scented soy candle.

Registration required. All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. This program is also being held on Tuesday, November 21. Please register for only one session. 

Construct unique centerpieces from string to adorn your holiday tables.

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

Use tie dye paint to decorate a paper lantern in our library Collaboratory.  A supervising adult must register with each child.

Grades 3-5. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call (203) 284-6436 to pre-register beginning October 11th. Open, online registration will begin October 25th.

Beginner level – If you have some knowledge of and experience with a sewing machine and you want to complete a quick quilting project then this is the class for you! You will work with Batik fabric strips from a 2 1/2 inch pre-cut jelly roll and learn some basic quilting techniques; fabric selection, measuring for seam allowances, using the rotary cutter with a mat, how to iron and press fabric, and how to use decorative stitches to create simple and easy quilted pot holders.

Note: This is a two-part program. You must attend both sessions on November 1st and 8th.

Construct unique centerpieces from string to adorn your holiday tables.

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

This session's project is goldfish. Level: Medium

We will fold Akira Yoshizawa’s goldfish. This will be easy for people who have folded any origami before. If you have never folded origami before and want to practice, try folding an origami crane by following this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux1ECrNDZl4

Origami CT is a group for paper folding enthusiasts. Adults, teens, and children ages 10 and up welcome. All supplies provided. Drop in on the second and fourth Monday of the month.

Create a design to be laser etched on to an apron. Basic computer skills preferred.

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

Check out our collection of board games and learn how to play one!  

Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month. Open to adults and teens. No registration necessary. 

Create a design to be laser etched on to an apron. Basic computer skills preferred.

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

Create a one-of-a-kind wreath to kick off the holiday season. All supplies are provided, although you are welcome to bring your own gardening/work gloves, pliers, and pruners. In addition, you may bring and share the following natural materials from your own yards (8" or longer pieces will be best):

Evergreens--needled or broadleaved--such as pine, fir, spruce, rhododendron, mountain laurel, holly, boxwood, ivy, etc.
Berries: holly, winterberry, rosehips, juniper, etc.
Dried seed heads: flower, weed, ornamental grass, etc.
Cones: pine, fir, spruce, etc.

Instructor Jude Hsiang has been exploring the use of plants to add color to her knitting and weaving projects for four decades. A UConn Extension Advanced Master Gardener, she is an instructor and county coordinator for the program. She also works at Broken Arrow Nursery and is a member of the boards of the Experiment Station Associate and Connecticut Botanical Society.

Bring the beautiful smells of autumn into your house by creating your own custom scented soy candle.

Registration required. All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. This program is also being held on Thursday, November 2. Please register for only one session.

This session's project is dragon. Level: Difficult

We will fold Jo Nakashima’s Dragon #6. This is a challenge, and you will need to practice folding it before the meeting. Here is a video that shows you how to fold it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUsxMXwCW8A

Origami CT is a group for paper folding enthusiasts. Adults, teens, and children ages 10 and up welcome. All supplies provided. Drop in on the second and fourth Monday of the month.

Get ready for the colder weather by arm knitting an infinity scarf! No knitting experience needed. All materials provided, though you are welcome to bring your own bulky or super bulky yarn. 

Registration required. Open to adults teens in grades 9 and above. This program is also being held on Thursday, November 30. Please register for only one session.

Beginner level – If you have some knowledge of and experience with a sewing machine and you want to complete a quick project then this is the class for you!  You will learn some basic quilting techniques; following an easy pattern, fabric selection, measuring fabric and cutting it with a rotary cutter on a mat, measuring for seam allowances, ironing and pressing fabric, and how to use decorative stitches to create an easy and simple quilted table runner.

Note: This is a two part program. You must attend both sessions on November 29 and December 6.

Get ready for the colder weather by arm knitting an infinity scarf! No knitting experience needed. All materials provided, though you are welcome to bring your own bulky or super bulky yarn. 

Registration required. Open to adults teens in grades 9 and above. This program is also being held on Tuesday, November 28. Please register for only one session.

Please join us for a 2 hour introduction to the Zentangle method of creating art.  All materials will be supplied and the class will be taught by Janet Valencis, a West Hartford based Certified Zentangle Teacher.  Visit www.zentangle.com for more information about Zentangle.

Decorate a reusable tote bag with your own designs made from heat transfer vinyl. Basic computer skills preferred.

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

Check out our collection of board games and learn how to play one!  

Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month. Open to adults and teens. No registration necessary. 

Beginner level – If you have some knowledge of and experience with a sewing machine and you want to complete a quick project then this is the class for you!  You will learn some basic quilting techniques; following an easy pattern, fabric selection, measuring fabric and cutting it with a rotary cutter on a mat, measuring for seam allowances, ironing and pressing fabric, and how to use decorative stitches to create an easy and simple quilted table runner.

Note: This is a two part program. You must attend both sessions on November 29 and December 6.

Decorate a reusable tote bag with your own designs made from heat transfer vinyl. Basic computer skills preferred.

Registration required. All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. This program is also being held on Tuesday, December 5. Please register for only one session. 

This session's project is star decorations. Level: Easy

We will fold different types of star decorations. This is suitable for people with no origami experience.

Origami CT is a group for paper folding enthusiasts. Adults, teens, and children ages 10 and up welcome. All supplies provided.

Weave a beautiful necklace with nothing but your fingers!

Registration required. All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. This program is also being held on Thursday, December 21. Please register for only one session. 

Check out our collection of board games and learn how to play one!  

Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month. Open to adults and teens. No registration necessary. 

Weave a beautiful necklace with using your fingers as the needles!

Registration required. All materials provided. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. This program is also being held on Tuesday, December 19. Please register for only one session.