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Patriotism and Protest: Famous American Songs and Their Legacies

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

“I Hear American Singing,/the varied carols I hear” are the opening lines of a poem in Walt Whitman’s 1860 version of his monumental “Leaves of Grass.” Whitman proceeds in the poem...

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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

“I Hear American Singing,/the varied carols I hear” are the opening lines of a poem in Walt Whitman’s 1860 version of his monumental “Leaves of Grass.” Whitman proceeds in the poem to catalogue the wonderfully various “voices” he hears in hi

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Sew

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults
Event Details:

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 6:00 to 8:30pm in the Collaboratory the first Tuesday evening of each month...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program anytime from 6:00 to 8:30pm in the Collaboratory the first Tuesday evening of each month. Bring your unfinished projects, either hand sewing or machine.

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

Choate Mentorship Project for Middle Schoolers

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers
Event Details:

The Choate Mentorship Project intends to strengthen the foundational learning practices of students in public middle schools. Our mission is to increase educational access and netw...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers
Event Details:

The Choate Mentorship Project intends to strengthen the foundational learning practices of students in public middle schools.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

"Screened Out": A Documentary & Discussion

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, STEM/STEAM, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to watch & discuss the 2020 documentary Screened Out! In this timely feature, filmmaker Jon Hyatt explores all the ways we are addicted to our screens and the grea...

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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, STEM/STEAM, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to watch & discuss the 2020 documentary Screened Out! In this timely feature, filmmaker Jon Hyatt explores all the ways we are addicted to our screens and the greater impact it has on our lives.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

WPL Play Readers

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adults
WPL Play Readers:

The Wallingford Public Library Play Readers perform dramatic readings of comedies and dramas, monologues, scenes from William Shakespeare’s plays, and short plays of Thornton Wilde...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

WPL Play Readers

The Wallingford Public Library Play Readers perform dramatic readings of comedies and dramas, monologues, scenes from William Shakespeare’s plays, and short plays of Thornton Wilder and Eugene O’Neill. Members of the group select plays and cast roles for members. You may join the WPL Play Readers as a spectator or participant.

No registration required.

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons and Dragons Supplies

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults
Event Details:

Make your own custom resin Dungeons and Dragons dice set AND a dice tower from laser cut parts.Enter the registration lottery from April 20th-22nd at: https://forms.gle/trcC9niYUHt...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make your own custom resin Dungeons and Dragons dice set AND a dice tower from laser cut parts.

Disclaimer(s)

Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons and Dragons Supplies

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults
Event Details:

Make your own custom resin Dungeons and Dragons dice set AND a dice tower from laser cut parts.Enter the registration lottery from April 20th-22nd at: https://forms.gle/trcC9niYUHt...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make your own custom resin Dungeons and Dragons dice set AND a dice tower from laser cut parts.

Disclaimer(s)

Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Español, Hobbies & Gaming, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Spanish Conversation Group:

Improve your Spanish in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of Spanish recommended. No registration required.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Español, Hobbies & Gaming, Interest Groups

Spanish Conversation Group

Improve your Spanish in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of Spanish recommended.

No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Talking TED @ Home

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join librarian Cindy Haiken on Zoom to watch and discuss a popular TED talk. Once registered, you will receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting via email on the day of the event. ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Interest Groups
Event Details:

Join librarian Cindy Haiken on Zoom to watch and discuss a popular TED talk. Once registered, you will receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting via email on the day of the event.

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, May 9, 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 "Adults" group.

Coffee & Connections

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for a weekly program to forge new connections with folks you might otherwise never get to know! Stop by for a warm drink and some conversation, hosted by Linda Reilly-...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Other
Event Details:

Come join us for a weekly program to forge new connections with folks you might otherwise never get to know!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

International Movie Night

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Español, Hobbies & Gaming, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
Event Details:

Join us the second Friday of each month to enjoy a fascinating film from another country! This series will feature comedies, dramas, musicals, romances, and thrillers from around t...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Español, Hobbies & Gaming, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Event Details:

Join us the second Friday of each month to enjoy a fascinating film from another country! This series will feature comedies, dramas, musicals, romances, and thrillers from around the world.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 9:45am - 12:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Saturday Mornings with Poetry:

IN-PERSON MEETING A meeting of people who love reading and writing poetry. SMwP provides poetic opportunities for anyone to share their poetry, discuss the literary wo...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

IN-PERSON MEETING

A meeting of people who love reading and writing poetry. SMwP provides poetic opportunities for anyone to share their poetry, discuss the literary works of poets known and unknown, and expand skills in writing and editing poems in the shared camaraderie of comfortable, supportive members. 

No registration required. To participate and for details about meeting virtually or in-person, contact Karen Ciosek at kjc73048@gmail.com.

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

Music Fun with Terri Lachance

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Event Details:

Ages 2-8 | Registration RequiredDance and sing along with musician Terri Lachance. A retired teacher, Terri sings original and traditional songs with a twist.

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-8 | Registration Required

Dance and sing along with musician Terri Lachance. A retired teacher, Terri sings original and traditional songs with a twist.

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

LEGO Club

Saturday, May 10, 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 "Adults" group.

Dear IT: Backing Up Your Computer

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you feel like technology has left you behind? Do you have a burning question, but you don’t know who to ask? Come catch up with Digital Navigators Connor and Elijah, as they tea...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Podcasting and You!

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Training
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults
Event Details:

It seems like everyone has a podcast these days…why not you? Learn different techniques to record your own podcast and upload it online! We will discuss what equipment and software...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

It seems like everyone has a podcast these days…why not you? Learn different techniques to record your own podcast and upload it online!

Disclaimer(s)

Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Conversation Group

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Board Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
French Discussion Group:

Improve your French in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of French recommended.

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

French Discussion Group

Improve your French in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of French recommended.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Patriotism and Protest: Famous American Songs and Their Legacies

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

“I Hear American Singing,/the varied carols I hear” are the opening lines of a poem in Walt Whitman’s 1860 version of his monumental “Leaves of Grass.” Whitman proceeds in the poem...

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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

“I Hear American Singing,/the varied carols I hear” are the opening lines of a poem in Walt Whitman’s 1860 version of his monumental “Leaves of Grass.” Whitman proceeds in the poem to catalogue the wonderfully various “voices” he hears in hi

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writing for Wellness: Discovering your Story

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover the transformative power of your story in this immersive wellness writing workshop. Through guided exercises and thoughtful prompts, you'll explore your personal experienc...

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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the transformative power of your story in this immersive wellness writing workshop.

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

Choate Mentorship Project for Middle Schoolers

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers
Event Details:

The Choate Mentorship Project intends to strengthen the foundational learning practices of students in public middle schools. Our mission is to increase educational access and netw...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers
Event Details:

The Choate Mentorship Project intends to strengthen the foundational learning practices of students in public middle schools.

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

Nature Walk at Fresh Meadows

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 1-5 | Registration RequiredJoin us for another exciting nature walk at The Wallingford Land Trust’s Fresh Meadows trail! We will explore this amazing outdoor trail together ...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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 "Adults" group.

Wallingford Ukulele Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Arts, & Culture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our Wallingford Ukulele Club to practice and play with other uke enthusiasts! The club meets on the first Monday of the month from 10-11:30 am and the second Wednesday and fin...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture
Event Details:

Join our Wallingford Ukulele Club to practice and play with other uke enthusiasts! The club meets on the first Monday of the month from 10-11:30 am and the second Wednesday and final Monday of the month from 6:30-8 pm.

This event is in the "High Schoolers" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Etched Vases

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High Schoolers, Adults
Event Details:

Create a design in CorelDRAW to etch onto a glass vase using the laser cutter.Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously. Enter the...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a design in CorelDRAW to etch onto a glass vase using the laser cutter.

Note: This is a repeat program. Please do not register if you have attended previously. 

Disclaimer(s)

Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and may require special accommodations in order to fully participate in this program, please contact us at (203)265-6754. Advance notice is required to arrange for some accessibility needs.