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

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Location: Wallingford Public Library

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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

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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Training

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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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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.

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Kwanzaa: Umoja (Unity) and a Festival of Lights

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

Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

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Music, Arts, & Culture

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Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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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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Adults

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting

Age Group: Adults

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

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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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Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Collaboratory, Interest Groups

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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

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Community Events, Español, Hobbies & Gaming, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other

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Teens, High Schoolers, Adults

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Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Español, Hobbies & Gaming, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other

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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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10 am			Reservation Wallingford Health Dept - COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic 10:00am - 1:00pm Community Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting This is a Wallingford Health Dept. clinic. For more information, please call 203-294-2065.			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group. Saturdays with Sara (Grades K-2): Color Theory & Kandinsky 10:30am - 11:15am Children, Elementary Schoolers Children's Program Room Event Full Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Grades K-2 \| Registration Required
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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2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Six Degrees of Musical Separation: Part Four 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture Registration Required Event Details: IN-PERSON PROGRAM		This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Danish Stars 2:00pm - 3:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Charlotte Collins Meeting Room 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: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a no-sew fabric star based on a Danish Christmas tradition. 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 "Adults" group. Wallingford Writers Community 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Music, Arts, & Culture, Interest Groups Wallingford Writers Community IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL MEETING Join the Wallingford Writers Community and discover how the fellowship of other writers can help you pursue your writing goals! All meetings include dedicated writing time, craft techniques for fiction and literary nonfiction, and the opportunity to share work in a supportive, creative forum. No registration required. To participate and for details about meeting virtually or in-person, contact Leah Farrell at lfarrell@wallingfordlibrary.org.
3 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. CorelDRAW for Laser Cutting 3:00pm - 4:30pm Adults Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth 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 Horseshoe Booth Age Group: Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training Registration Required Event Details: This class will get into the nitty-gritty details of how to use CorelDraw, the software which controls our laser cutter. 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 "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Introduction to Sewing: Quilted Potholders 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: Use one of the library’s sewing machines and learn how to create a quilted potholder. This program is for both beginner and experienced sewers alike. 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 Charlotte Collins Meeting 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: 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. 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.	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 "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 "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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group. Everybody Wash Your Hands! 5:00pm - 5:30pm Children, Elementary Schoolers Children's Program Room Event Full Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle Registration Required Event Details: Grades K-5 \| Registration Required	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 two new Meta Quest 2 headsets, and are holding half-hour virtual reality sessions for adults. Play a game, ride a roller coaster, explore the world, or just hang out in VR!
6 pm	This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cheery Fall Gnome Plaque 6:30pm - 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: Learn decorative painting techniques to create a gnome wearing a hat with a sunflower. 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 "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 This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cheery Fall Gnome Plaque 6:30pm - 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: Learn decorative painting techniques to create a gnome wearing a hat with a sunflower. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Parent Workshop: How to Use Sparkler 6:00pm - 7:30pm Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Adults Community Room Event Full Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Elementary 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: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Technology Training, Other Registration Required Event Details: Pizza & Salad Dinner: 6:00pm, children welcome \| Workshop Begins: 6:30pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group. This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. Sewn Hand Warmers 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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: Get ready for winter by making your own reusable pocket hand warmers. We’ll sew small rice-filled pouches you can microwave and keep in your jacket pockets. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" group. Harry Potter Eats 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children, Elementary Schoolers Zoom Virtual Meeting Event Full Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Elementary Schoolers" 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: Children, Elementary Schoolers Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hands-On Activities, Interest Groups Registration Required Event Details: Grades K-5 \| Zoom This event is in the "Adults" group. Thursday Night Book Club 6:30pm - 8:30pm 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: Book Discussion Event Details: The Throwback Special by Chris Bachelder	This event is in the "Adults" group. Friday Night Flicks Presents: Top Gun: Maverick 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Community 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: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Film & TV Event Details: After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him.
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Meet the Author: Matthew Quick (In-Person) 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture Registration Required Event Details: THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE (SPACE IS LIMITED) - TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY, CLICK HERE This event is in the "Adults" group. Meet the Author: Matthew Quick (Virtual) 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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: Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Music, Arts, & Culture Registration Required Event Details: THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE - TO ATTEND IN-PERSON, CLICK HERE (SPACE IS LIMITED)	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Tales of Connecticut’s Past with Carolyn Stearns: Tellabration 2022 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults, Everyone Community Room Event Full Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" 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, Everyone Program Type: Community Events, Music, Arts, & Culture Registration Required Event Details: IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL EVENT	This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Introduction to Sewing: Quilted Potholders 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: Use one of the library’s sewing machines and learn how to create a quilted potholder. This program is for both beginner and experienced sewers alike. 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 "Adults" group. Resume Writing Workshop 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Board 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: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business, Career, & Financial Registration Required Event Details: Has it been a while since you’ve written a resume? Do you need to put together a resume soon and don’t know where to start? 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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