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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 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! 

We will use our laser cutter to make customized LED candle holder. Basic computer skills required. 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, January 17 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

We will use our laser cutter to make customized LED candle holder. Basic computer skills required. 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 Wednesday, January 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. 

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. Join us for the inaugural meeting!  No computer programming experience is necessary. Laptops will be provided and snacks will be served.

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 organized in the new year by setting up a bullet journal. You also will learn to make a habit tracker and birthday wheel.

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

Turn pine cones into decorative, wax coated fire starters! 

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, January 24 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

Turn pine cones into decorative, wax coated fire starters! 

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Wednesday, January 23 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. 

Did you know you can create interesting textures and elements of surprise just by using humble household items?  In this workshop, you will learn how to use salt, rubber cement and crayons in watercolor paintings for fun and whimsical results.

Instructor Amy McNamara is your local artist. Her watercolor drawings capture the beauty found in everyday life; your home, your pets, your business and the town you live in. Sharing beauty through social media and building community through her love of art are two of her biggest joys! She works as a full-time artist from her home studio, participates in artisan markets with her art and serves as a Board member at Creative Arts Workshop.
 

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

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!

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. 

There's nothing wrong with buying a greeting card at the store, but there is no better way to let your loved ones how you feel than by giving them a customized handmade card! In this class we will use the Silhouette Cameo machine to create customized greeting cards, perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. The Cameo does a great job of cutting paper, and can also do beautiful calligraphy using the pen attachments. These tools make creating stunning cards easy. With Valentine’s Day coming up, this is a good opportunity to make a card for the occasion, but feel free to make a card for whatever or whomever you want. 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, January 31 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

There's nothing wrong with buying a greeting card at the store, but there is no better way to let your loved ones how you feel than by giving them a customized handmade card! In this class we will use the Silhouette Cameo machine to create customized greeting cards, perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. The Cameo does a great job of cutting paper, and can also do beautiful calligraphy using the pen attachments. These tools make creating stunning cards easy. With Valentine’s Day coming up, this is a good opportunity to make a card for the occasion, but feel free to make a card for whatever or whomever you want. 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 Wednesday, January 30 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. 

In this session, you will learn basic techniques to improve your photos, using Photoshop.
Topics include:

• Introduction to navigating Photoshop
• Adjusting contrast, brightness, and colors
• How to draw attention to your subject

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

Design your own mini movie and film it in the Collaboratory. A parent or guardian must accompany each child registered for this program.

For grades 3-5. Registration is required. Wallingford residents may call or stop by to pre-register beginning January 9th. Open online registration will begin January 23rd.

Sew your own cozy, decorative pillow- and then tie it in a knot! 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, February 7 at 3:00. Please register for only one session. 

Sew your own cozy, decorative pillow- and then tie it in a knot! 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 Wednesday, February 6 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. 

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.  

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. 

Paint a winter scene using pre-cut stencils. Perfect for beginners! Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, February 14 at 3:00. Please register for only one session.

Paint a winter scene using pre-cut stencils. Perfect for beginners! Be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Wednesday, February 13 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 the "ideas worth spreading" in a timely TED Talk. In February, we will be watching and discussing Andrew Solomon's TED Talk called
"How the Worst Moments in Our Lives Make Us Who We Are."

Registration is required, as seating is limited.

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! 

In this activity, you will have a hands-on introduction to Arduino programming. Arduino is a very popular microcontroller which is widely used by engineers, hobbyists and even artists. Arduino allows you to obtain signals from sensors (such as buttons, knobs, light sensors) and control physical devices (such as LEDs and motors). Combining this with other modern tech skills (basic circuits, 3D printing, laser-cutting), one can create control systems, fun robots, interactive visual displays, etc. Arduino projects can be as simple as creating blinking patterns for an LED, and as complex as building your own RC drone from scratch.

Instructor José A Riofrío received his B.S. in Engineering Physics from Elizabethtown College in 2003, and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University in 2005 and 2008, respectively. At Vanderbilt, José focused his research in controls, mechatronics and mechanical design. From 2008 to 2011, José worked in the Fluid Power industry designing servo-pneumatic control systems for various motion-control applications, such as packaging, automation, and animatronics. In the fall of 2011, José returned to the academic world and became an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at Western New England University, where he taught various courses in solid mechanics, mechatronics, and first-year engineering. In the fall of 2015, José joined the faculty at Quinnipiac University (Hamden, CT) as an Assistant Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering, where he also teaches Circuits and Controls.

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

Use our Silhouette Mint machine to create your very own custom stamp. Create a design or make a personalized return address stamp. Basic computer skills required. 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, February 28 at 3:00. Please register for only one session.

Use our Silhouette Mint machine to create your very own custom stamp. Create a design or make a personalized return address stamp. Basic computer skills required. 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 Wednesday, February 27 at 7:00. Please register for only one session.

Discover the art and fun of lettering with elegance. This two-part workshop will teach you the basic skills to create a small hands-on project. No experience required, but you must attend both sessions (Mondays, March 4 & 11).

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.
 

Make and decorate a wooden key bowl, perfect for holding small things that you want to keep track of!

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, March 7 at 3:00. Please register for only one session.

Make and decorate a wooden key bowl, perfect for holding small things that you want to keep track of!

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00. Please register for only one session.

Discover the art and fun of lettering with elegance. This two-part workshop will teach you the basic skills to create a small hands-on project. No experience required, but you must attend both sessions (Mondays, March 4 & 11).

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.

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. 

Join librarian Cindy Haiken to watch and discuss the "ideas worth spreading" in a timely TED Talk. In March, we will be watching and discussing Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's "The Danger of a Single Story."

Registration is required, as seating is limited.

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! 

Create crayon art in a new way! We’ll melt the crayons onto canvas with glue guns to create a work of art. 

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Thursday, March 21 at 3:00. Please register for only one session.

Create crayon art in a new way! We’ll melt the crayons onto canvas with glue guns to create a work of art. 

Registration required. Open to adults and teens in grades 9 and above. All materials provided. This program is also being held on Wednesday, March 20 at 7:00. Please register for only one session.

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.

14 participants max

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. 

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! 

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. 

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! 

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. 

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!