Christmas Closing

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

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Name: Dear IT: Backing Up Your Computer
Start: 2024-12-21T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-21T15:30:00-05:00
Location: Wallingford Public Library

Featured Events

instructor showing senior citizens how to use a computer

Dear IT: Backing Up Your Computer

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Training

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community 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?

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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.

Black family observing Kwanzaa by lighting kinara

Kwanzaa: Umoja (Unity) and a Festival of Lights

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Music, Arts, & Culture

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Music, Arts, & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

All Ages | Registration Required

A Passeggiata Through Italy: Its Past, Present and Future

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library

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Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Escape the winter cold with us on this passeggiata (“stroll”) through the richness and diversity of Italy with Mariann Millard, a professional tour guide who has spent time living there herself.

Talking TED @ Home

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library

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Collaboratory, Interest Groups

Age Group:

Adults

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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.

International Movie Night: "A Man Called Ove"

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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

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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 at our new International Movie Night to enjoy a fascinating film from another country! This series will feature comedies, dramas, musicals, romances, and thrillers from around the world.

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All Day				Closing Thanksgiving All Day 11/24 - 11/25 Branches: Wallingford Public Library
9 am					This event is in the "Adults" group. Saturday Mornings with Poetry 9:45am - 12:00pm Adults Charlotte Collins Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
10 am					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. Gaming Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers Children's Room Event Full Registration 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. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming Registration Required Event Details: All Ages \| Drop in \| Registration encouraged for a reminder email
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. Literacy Volunteers 11:30am - 1:00pm Adults Board Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Denise Codianne-Calabrese from Literacy Volunteers will be available Tuesdays for literary assistance.
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1 pm					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. Pokémon Club 1:00pm - 4:00pm Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers Children's Room Event Full Registration 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. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming Registration Required Event Details: All Ages \| Drop in \| Registration encouraged for a reminder email
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Meet Jim Beloff, the 'Duke of Uke' 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Community Room Event Full Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture Registration Required Event Details: IN-PERSON EVENT
3 pm		This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Interlocking Turkey Coasters 3:00pm - 4:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Collaboratory Conference Table Registration This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Collaboratory Conference Table Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Protect your table during Thanksgiving festivities with these turkey-shaped coasters! Disclaimer(s) Mask Requirement Due to the one-on-one nature of this program, masks will be required for all participants.
4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group. Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera 4:00pm - 8:00pm Children, Elementary Schoolers Children's Study Room 2 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Children's Study Room 2 Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers Program Type: Español, Other Event Details: Have questions about your homework? The Wallingford Public Library offers FREE drop in Homework Help! This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. French Conversation Group 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens, Adults Board Room This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Computer Tutoring 4:00pm - 4:45pm Adults Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Blue Event Full Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Blue Age Group: Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training Registration Required Event Details: Register for a one-on-one computer tutoring session with volunteers. Learn about keyboard and mouse skills, word processing, Internet searching, online job applications, or social media. Disclaimer(s) Mask Requirement Due to the one-on-one nature of this program, masks will be required for all participants. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Spanish Conversation Group 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens, Adults Board Room This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Computer Tutoring 4:45pm - 5:30pm Adults Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Blue Event Full Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Blue Age Group: Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training Registration Required Event Details: Register for a one-on-one computer tutoring session with volunteers. Learn about keyboard and mouse skills, word processing, Internet searching, online job applications, or social media. Disclaimer(s) Mask Requirement Due to the one-on-one nature of this program, masks will be required for all participants.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Knit @ WPL 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Board Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts, Interest Groups Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Everyone" group. ¡Bienvenidos a la Biblioteca! 6:00pm - 8:00pm Everyone Information Desk This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Information Desk Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Español Event Details: ¡Le damos una Especial Bienvenida a todas las Familias que hablan Español! Gina Cabrera estará aqui para ayudarlos si lo necesitan, darles un tour y explicarles todos los servicios que la biblioteca tiene para usted	Closing Thanksgiving Early Closing 6:00pm - 9:00pm Branches: Wallingford Public Library
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Are You Smarter than a Librarian? Virtual Trivia Night 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Zoom Virtual Meeting Event Full Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting Age Group: Adults Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming Registration Required Are You Smarter than a Librarian? Virtual Trivia Night VIRTUAL PROGRAM Team up with family and friends or play alone! The winning team will take home a certificate and a $10 gift certificate to the Wallingford business of their choice. Registration required. We will be accepting 15 teams, but individuals are welcome to play as their own team! Only one registration per team. Prior to the program you will receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting along with instructions on how to play. This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Interlocking Turkey Coasters 7:00pm - 8:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Collaboratory Conference Table Registration This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Collaboratory Conference Table Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Protect your table during Thanksgiving festivities with these turkey-shaped coasters! Disclaimer(s) Mask Requirement Due to the one-on-one nature of this program, masks will be required for all participants.

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Saturday Mornings with Poetry

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French Discussion Group

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Spanish Conversation Group

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Are You Smarter than a Librarian? Virtual Trivia Night

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