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The library will be closed Saturday, May 24th through Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.

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Trivia

Wallingford Public Library Presents: Tap & Trivia!

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Other

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Hobbies & Gaming, Other

Event Details:

Join us the last Tuesday of each month for our new trivia night at Tap & Vine!

Sleeping Giant

The History of Sleeping Giant State Park

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

Adults

Register Now

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

In 2024, Sleeping Giant State Park turned 100 years old! Creating the park was not easy nor quick.

Passport

The Long Road In: A Community Conversation on Immigration

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Español, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

Adults

Register Now

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Español, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, Interest Groups, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

The topic of immigration can be complex. Join us for an informative and interactive conversation about the immigration processes in the United States, and learn the facts from the fiction.

Extinctopedia–A Discovery of What We Have Lost, What is at Risk, and What To Do About it with Smithsonian Scientists

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Zoom Virtual Meeting at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

High Schoolers, Adults

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting

Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

Extinctopedia–A Discovery of What We Have Lost, What is at Risk, and What To Do About it with Smithsonian Scientists

Queer Icons

Queer Icons of Rock N' Roll

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Adults

Register Now

Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a talk on the great queer icons of the 1970s and 80s when Rock N' Roll was in its prime! Music historian Richard Killeaney will explore the impact they had on music, popular culture, and politics.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (2/09)	Mon (2/10)	Tue (2/11)	Wed (2/12)	Thu (2/13)	Fri (2/14)	Sat (2/15)
11 am							This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Middle Schoolers" group. This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. Laser Etched Canvas Art 11:00am - 1:00pm Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth Event Full Registration Required 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 Horseshoe Booth Age Group: Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers Program Type: Collaboratory, Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM 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.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Literacy Volunteers 12:30pm - 2:00pm Adults Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth 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 Horseshoe Booth Age Group: Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Interest Groups, Other Event Details: Denise Codianne-Calabrese from Literacy Volunteers will be available Tuesdays for literary assistance.
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Photoshop Basics 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth Event Full Registration Required 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: Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop, such as editing and resizing photos, using layers, the difference between tools, and adjustments that can be made to images. 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.		This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Love Bugs 2:30pm - 4:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Collaboratory Conference Table Event Full Registration Required 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 mandala dotting paint techniques on a rock to create a cute bug. This is a great beginner project. 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.
3 pm					This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. DIY Laser Etched Candles 3:00pm - 4:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth Event Full Registration Required 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 Horseshoe Booth Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Design an image to be etched onto a candleholder, then make the candle that goes inside using wax, pigment, and fragrances! 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. French Conversation Group 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens, Adults Collaboratory Conference Table 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: 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.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Knit @ WPL 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Gray 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 Diamond Desk - Gray Age Group: Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, 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 "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Love Bugs 6:30pm - 8:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Collaboratory Conference Table Event Full Registration Required 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 mandala dotting paint techniques on a rock to create a cute bug. This is a great beginner project. 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "High Schoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. DIY Laser Etched Candles 7:00pm - 8:30pm High Schoolers, Adults Collaboratory Horseshoe Booth Event Full Registration Required 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 Horseshoe Booth Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Design an image to be etched onto a candleholder, then make the candle that goes inside using wax, pigment, and fragrances! 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Talking TED @ Home 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Zoom Virtual Meeting Event Full Registration Required 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: Collaboratory, Interest Groups Registration Required 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.