Upcoming Events

Ever wonder exactly what is in the Collaboratory (or what the Collaboratory even is)? Come to this class and learn about each and every thing in there!

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.

No registration required.

Birth - Age 5 | Registration Required

Join Miss Erin at this active, early literacy enriched story time where we will explore books, songs, and rhymes for all ages. Make sure to wear your pj's for added fun!

Ages 15 mo - 35 mo | Registration Required

Ages 15 mo - 35 mo | Registration Required

Grades 1-5 | Registration Required

Discover the magic of backyard mushroom growing! Join Master Gardener Mark Gostkiewicz for this eye-opening workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of cultivating three easy-to-grow mushroom varieties: Shiitakes, Oysters, and Wine Caps.

Ages 2-3 | Registration Required

Full of music, movement, and stories, this program is perfect for children who are working on making the transition to Preschool Story Time.

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Felt a cute little rubber ducky! Needle felting is a craft that uses a barbed needle to mat together fibers, typically wool, allowing you to create a wide variety of 2D and 3D objects.

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

The Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT has one of the most extensive collections of Middle Eastern art in the country.

This tutorial uses bookbinding techniques to create a handheld folding fan that looks like a hardcover book when folded shut. 

Ages 3-5 | Registration Required

Books, puppets, and songs will reinforce your child's pre-reading skills through repetition and rhyme. A craft is included that will help kids develop their fine motor skills. 

This tutorial uses bookbinding techniques to create a handheld folding fan that looks like a hardcover book when folded shut. 

Grades 2-9 | Registration Required

Grades 2-5 | Registration Required

Come and make felt cat toys to give to the Wallingford Animal Shelter. No sewing experience needed.

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz

Birth - Age 5 | Registration Required

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

Two Black teenagers, Elwood and Turner, form an unlikely bond while serving time at Nickel Academy, a harsh Florida reform school.

Join us for a special workshop hosted by Matt Yanarella from My Productions CT! You'll have the opportunity to decorate and assemble your own pair of wooden DIY bookends to reflect your unique personality.