Christmas Closing

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

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Ukulele Concert

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!

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Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting 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: Charlotte Collins Meeting 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.

White Bird movie poster

Friday Night Flicks Presents: White Bird

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Film & TV
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults
Event Details:

The story of Julian's grandmother, Grandmère. Traveling back to her traumatic childhood, she recounts her time as a Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France. Seeking shelter in a small ...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Film & TV
Event Details:

The story of Julian's grandmother, Grandmère. Traveling back to her traumatic childhood, she recounts her time as a Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France.

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. 

 

Crochet Ornament

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration requiredCrochet a cover for a standard ball ornament! We'll crochet a flat piece that we'll wrap around the ornament and sew together to keep in place. W...

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Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

French Conversation Group

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, 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: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

French Discussion Group

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

Christmas Eve

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
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Wallingford Public Library

Christmas

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library
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
Event Details:

All Ages | Registration RequiredYou are invited to share in the learning and celebration of Kwanzaa. Jolyn Walker will lead us through the history and traditions of this pan-Africa...

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Registration
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

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie poster

Friday Night Flicks Presents: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Film & TV
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults
Event Details:

After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her reb...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Film & TV
Event Details:

After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River.

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. 

 

French Conversation Group

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, 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: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

French Discussion Group

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

New Year's Eve Early Closing

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

New Year's Day

All Day
Wallingford Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Wallingford Public Library
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Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting 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: Charlotte Collins Meeting 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.

French Conversation Group

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, 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: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

French Discussion Group

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

Choate Mentorship Project for Middle Schoolers

Wednesday, January 8, 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.

Winter Fairy Houses

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration requiredClay artist Deb Jaffe will lead you in designing a beautiful fairy house, one that you can give a winter twist!

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Clay artist Deb Jaffe will lead you in designing a beautiful fairy house, one that you can give a winter twist!

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Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting 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: Charlotte Collins Meeting 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.

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. 

Ove

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
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, ...

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.

French Conversation Group

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Collaboratory Conference Table at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Collaboratory, 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: Collaboratory Conference Table
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups

French Discussion Group

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

Choate Mentorship Project for Middle Schoolers

Wednesday, January 15, 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.

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ASL Conversation Group

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Interest Groups, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the third Wednesday of each month to improve your American Sign Language skills in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Robin Crispino, a professional sign language inte...

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Interest Groups, Other
Event Details:

Join us on the third Wednesday of each month to improve your American Sign Language skills in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Robin Crispino, a professional sign language interpreter, will facilitate each session.

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Spanish Conversation Group

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charlotte Collins Meeting 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: Charlotte Collins Meeting 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.

Learn to Crochet: Fox

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library
Program Type:
Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration requiredLearn to crochet with a kit from The Woobles! Woobles kits provide step-by-step video (and written) instructions to complete the project. You wil...

Registration
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

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.