The Wallingford Library Teen Area is specially designed for teens in grades 6-12. We offer a great collection of fiction, graphic novels, and manga. We even offer Comics Plus to read on your tablet or phone. Enjoy free wi-fi, a device charging station, and 11 teen computers. Check the online calendar for a listing of programs for teens.
Trading Card Battle Club
Tuesday, April 23rd, 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Wonder Room
Grades 4-8
Registration encouraged
Calling all trading card sharks! If you have the urge to battle, come bring your Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Magic the Gathering cards down to the library to test your skills and compete for prizes. Premade decks can be provided by the library but bringing your own is encouraged.
Mini Clay Succulents
Tuesday, April 23rd, 5:30-8:00 p.m. in the Collins Room
Grades 6-12
Registration required
Make a realistic miniature potted succulent garden out of polymer clay. It’s the perfect project for someone who doesn’t have a green thumb!
Make Your Own Dice Set!
Thursday, April 25th, 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Collaboratory
Grades 6-12
Registration required
Use resin to create your own dice set for Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop games! Each participant will make a full set of custom dice.Please note: due to the time resin needs to cure, you will need to pick up your dice the following week. Please do not register if you have attended previously.
Note: April 25th is an early release day for Wallingford Public Schools.
Game Night!
Tuesday, April 30th, 4:00-8:00 p.m. in the Collins Room
Teens & Adults
Register for a reminder
Come play board games, video games, and trading card games at the library! We will have Super Smash Brothers, Magic the Gathering, and our collection of board games out for public use. Games from home are welcome as well. Bring some friends to game with or meet up with people at the library!
Make Your Own Dice Set!
Wednesday, May 1st, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Collaboratory
Grades 6-12
Registration required
Use resin to create your own dice set for Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop games! Each participant will make a full set of custom dice. Please note: due to the time resin needs to cure, you will need to pick up your dice the following week.
Star Wars Planet Wall Art
Thursday, May 2nd, 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Collaboratory
Grades 6-12
Registration required
Bring a little piece of a galaxy far, far away into your home! We’ll create laser-cut wall art representing your favorite Star Wars planet. You’ll get to paint the wood and assemble the pieces to create a layered piece of wall art.
All pieces will be cut ahead of time, on your registration please indicate what planet you would like: Coruscant, Endor, Hoth, Mustafar, Naboo, or Tatooine.
Needle Felting Free for All
Wednesday, May 8th, 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the Collaboratory
Grades 6-12
Registration required
Needle felting is a craft that uses a barbed needle to mat fibers together, typically in wool. This session will be completely freeform and you’ll be able to felt anything you’d like!
Polymer Clay Turtles
Wednesday, May 15th, 5:30-8:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Grades 6-12
Registration required
Deb Jaffe will teach participants how to make their very own turtle out of polymer clay!
Trading Card Battle Club
Tuesday, May 28th, 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Wonder Room
Grades 4-8
Registration encouraged
Calling all trading card sharks! If you have the urge to battle, come bring your Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Magic the Gathering cards down to the library to test your skills and compete for prizes. Premade decks can be provided by the library but bringing your own is encouraged.
Game Night!
Tuesday, May 28th, 4:00-8:00 p.m. in the Community Room
Teens & Adults
Register for a reminder
Come play board games, video games, and trading card games at the library! We will have Super Smash Brothers, Magic the Gathering, and our collection of board games out for public use. Games from home are welcome as well. Bring some friends to game with or meet up with people at the library!