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

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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

Program Type:

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

Program Type:

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 Juneteenth All Day 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					Reservation American Red Cross Blood Drive 10:00am - 3:00pm Community Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Community Room
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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3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group. This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. Needle Felted Frogs 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers Collaboratory Conference Table Event Full Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group. This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Collaboratory Conference Table Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Needle felting is a craft that uses a barbed needle to mat fibers together, typically in wool. You’ll learn the basics of this art form while creating a cute, little frog!	This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Chain Painting 3:00pm - 4:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Collaboratory Conference Table Event Full Registration This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. 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 Conference Table Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Chain pull painting is a fun non-traditional method of painting that gives gorgeous results, no brushes required. Be sure to wear clothes which you wouldn't mind having a few paint drops!
4 pm		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. 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.		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. 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. VR for Adults 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults Collaboratory Popup Studio 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: Collaboratory Popup Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Collaboratory Event Details: Tired of reality? Try virtual reality instead. We have a new Meta Quest 2 headset, so stop by to see what it can do. Play a game, ride a roller coaster, explore the world, or just hang out in VR!
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group. This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Learn to Play the Ukulele 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults Community Room Event Full Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group. This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. 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: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, Music, Arts, & Culture Registration Required Event Details: IN-PERSON PROGRAM		This event is in the "Adults" group. Bereavement Support Group 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: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Interest Groups Event Details: This group provide those who are grieving with a safe and supportive environment in which to share their experiences, their memories, their sorrows, and their challenges of grieving.
7 pm			This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Chain Painting 7:00pm - 8:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Collaboratory Conference Table Event Full Registration This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. 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 Conference Table Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Chain pull painting is a fun non-traditional method of painting that gives gorgeous results, no brushes required. Be sure to wear clothes which you wouldn't mind having a few paint drops! This event is in the "Adults" group. One-on-One Career Counseling 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Zoom Virtual Meeting Virtual Event 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: Zoom Virtual Meeting Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial One-on-One Career Counseling One-on-One Career Services Sign up today to schedule your 45-minute appointment with our Career Specialist, Sarah Eiseman, CPRW, CCSP! Get personalized help with crafting a resume or cover letter or preparing for your big interview. Appointment required. Sessions are scheduled individually and may not fall on this date. Please fill out this form to request a session. A link will follow to register for a specific time.

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