Christmas Closing

The library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas.

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Uke-Tide Carols: A Wallingford Ukulele Club Holiday Concert

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Gather with our new Wallingford Ukulele Club as they celebrate the Holiday Season! This delightful group of local uke-thusiasts will "Jingle-Bell Rock" you with holiday classics fr...

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gather with our new Wallingford Ukulele Club as they celebrate the Holiday Season!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Snowy Sing Along

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Ages 3 & up | Registration RequiredCome sing some winter songs and read some winter stories in this special themed story time! Afterwards we will be making snowflakes to decora...

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3 & up | Registration Required

Come sing some winter songs and read some winter stories in this special themed story time! Afterwards we will be making snowflakes to decorate the Nature Corner. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Pajama Story Time: Cocoa Edition

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

All Ages | Registration RequiredWinter means it’s time to get cozy! Wear your pajamas to story time and enjoy some cocoa, too! (Hot cocoa, chocolate milk, and apple cider will be o...

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Ages | Registration Required

Winter means it’s time to get cozy! Wear your pajamas to story time and enjoy some cocoa, too! (Hot cocoa, chocolate milk, and apple cider will be options for drinks).

Christmas Eve

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

Christmas

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

LEGO Club

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration RequiredBring your imagination and join us for an hour of fun with LEGO bricks!At this program, kids and their grown-up will have a chance to show off the...

Event Full
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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration Required

Bring your imagination and join us for an hour of fun with LEGO bricks!

New Year's Eve Early Closing

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.

Dungeons and Dragons: Assault of the Necsnowmancer Session 1

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration RequiredAn evil wizard has besieged the kingdom with their army of snowmen! Can our heroes keep their cool and break the siege? This is a 5th edition Dung...

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.

Dungeons and Dragons: Assault of the Necsnowmancer Session 2

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration RequiredAn evil wizard has besieged the kingdom with their army of snowmen! Can our heroes keep their cool and break the siege? This is a 5th edition Dung...

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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Homeschool Meetup

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Adults
Event Details:

Homeschool Families | Registration encouragedLooking to connect with other homeschooling families? Stop by the library on the second Friday of every month to chat, share ideas, and...

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschool Families | Registration encouraged

This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.

LEGO Robotics with Choate Robotics

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 3-7 | Registration requiredJoin the Choate Robotics students to explore basic coding and robot-building skills with Lego. 

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Collaboratory, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-7 | Registration required

Join the Choate Robotics students to explore basic coding and robot-building skills with Lego. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Buzzy Bug Bots

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 2-5 | Registration RequiredUsing supplies from the Connecticut Science center, build a “bug” bot to learn how electricity can send your creation buzzing off the table. ...

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-5 | Registration Required

Using supplies from the Connecticut Science center, build a “bug” bot to learn how electricity can send your creation buzzing off the table. 

This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

American Sign Language Club for Kids

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 2-5 | Registration RequiredCome practice sign language with other kids! Each month will have a different theme and you will be able to reinforce what you learn through games...

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 2-5 | Registration Required

Come practice sign language with other kids! Each month will have a different theme and you will be able to reinforce what you learn through games and activities.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Colors of My Jewish Year: Shabbat

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

PreK - 2nd Grade | Registration RequiredThis year we gather together to learn about Shabbat. Join Wallingford’s Beth Israel Synagogue in reading stories, making a craft, and eating...

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Community Events, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

PreK - 2nd Grade | Registration Required

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Break It!

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 1-5 | Registration RequiredThe library has a pile of old electronics and we need YOU to help us dismantle them. Whether you want to take things apart to figure out how they ...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 1-5 | Registration Required

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Reading Buddies

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades K-2 | Registration encouragedSpend a Friday evening reading with a high school buddy! Choate volunteers will join us to do some group read-alouds, small group reading practi...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-2 | Registration encouraged

Spend a Friday evening reading with a high school buddy! Choate volunteers will join us to do some group read-alouds, small group reading practice, and other fun activities.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

LEGO Club

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration RequiredBring your imagination and join us for an hour of fun with LEGO bricks!At this program, kids and their grown-up will have a chance to show off the...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration Required

Bring your imagination and join us for an hour of fun with LEGO bricks!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.

Trading Card Battle Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Wonder Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration EncouragedCalling all trading card sharks! If you have the urge to battle, come bring your Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Magic the Gathering cards down to the li...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration Encouraged

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Early Childhood Education & Information Fair

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Adults
Event Details:

All families are welcome at this drop-in event!Looking for childcare in town? Wondering what services Wallingford has to offer families with young children?Stop by this event highl...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle
Event Details:

All families are welcome at this drop-in event!

Looking for childcare in town? Wondering what services Wallingford has to offer families with young children?

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Families | Drop-InStop by the library to celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day. We have tons of fun activities going on! Grab a free book, check out our Face Painting &...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Community Events, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Families | Drop-In

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.

All Booked Up!

All Day
Children's Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Are you an avid reader in 4th-6th grade but can't decide on your next great read? Perhaps you are ready to try a new genre or author. Try out "All Booked Up!" our monthly book box ...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you an avid reader in 4th-6th grade but can't decide on your next great read? Perhaps you are ready to try a new genre or author. Try out "All Booked Up!" our monthly book box for young members of the Wallingford Public Library.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group.

Dungeons and Dragons: Dragons and Dances Session 1

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hobbies & Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration RequiredWalfordius the dragon has been excited to attend Dragonprom all year, but when his magical bow tie goes missing the day before the dance, it falls...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-8 | Registration Required