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📚 Many happy returns of the day to Jane Austen on her birthday! Celebrate this Austen-tatious occasion by checking out some of her works and others inspired by her works!
December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
📚 Many happy returns of the day to Jane Austen on her birthday! Celebrate this Austen-tatious occasion by checking out some of her works and others inspired by her works!
🧸 Order, order! Hibernation Book Club is now in session, the Honorable Judge Bearister Fitzwilliam presiding...
📘 🟦 Get a head start on Hibernation Book Club by picking up a copy at the Information Desk. More info here: walpublib.org/bookclub
📘 🟦 Get a head start on Hibernation Book Club by picking up a copy at the Information Desk. More info here: walpublib.org/bookclub
December 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🧸 Order, order! Hibernation Book Club is now in session, the Honorable Judge Bearister Fitzwilliam presiding...
📘 🟦 Get a head start on Hibernation Book Club by picking up a copy at the Information Desk. More info here: walpublib.org/bookclub
📘 🟦 Get a head start on Hibernation Book Club by picking up a copy at the Information Desk. More info here: walpublib.org/bookclub
☕ Join us today from 1-3pm in the Community Room for the 37th Annual Wallingford Garden Club Holiday Tea and Decoration Exhibit. Enjoy some tea and light refreshments and purchase some floral centerpieces for your holiday gathering. This year's theme is Toyland!
December 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
☕ Join us today from 1-3pm in the Community Room for the 37th Annual Wallingford Garden Club Holiday Tea and Decoration Exhibit. Enjoy some tea and light refreshments and purchase some floral centerpieces for your holiday gathering. This year's theme is Toyland!
🍊 The clove-studded pomander ornaments stole the show at our Jane Austen-inspired Regency era Christmas party! The ton would have been shook.
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📧 Check out our monthly newsletter (walpublib.org/newsletter) and sign up for emails (walpublib.org/email) so you don’t miss any future events!
December 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🍊 The clove-studded pomander ornaments stole the show at our Jane Austen-inspired Regency era Christmas party! The ton would have been shook.
📧 Check out our monthly newsletter (walpublib.org/newsletter) and sign up for emails (walpublib.org/email) so you don’t miss any future events!
📧 Check out our monthly newsletter (walpublib.org/newsletter) and sign up for emails (walpublib.org/email) so you don’t miss any future events!
🌲 🧤 🥫 It's the last week to donate food and warm clothing to our Caring Tree! Thank you to everyone who has already contributed. Donations of hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens will be delivered to local charitable organizations after Fri Dec 12th. You may also donate non-perishable grocery items.
December 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🌲 🧤 🥫 It's the last week to donate food and warm clothing to our Caring Tree! Thank you to everyone who has already contributed. Donations of hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens will be delivered to local charitable organizations after Fri Dec 12th. You may also donate non-perishable grocery items.
❄️ Thanks to everyone who stopped in during Wallingford Center Inc.'s Holiday Stroll! We hope you got a jump start on your holiday shopping!
🎁 You can continue to shop local today during the Local Author Holiday Market taking place at the Library today from 10am-2pm. walpublib.org/HolidayMarket2025
🎁 You can continue to shop local today during the Local Author Holiday Market taking place at the Library today from 10am-2pm. walpublib.org/HolidayMarket2025
December 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
❄️ Thanks to everyone who stopped in during Wallingford Center Inc.'s Holiday Stroll! We hope you got a jump start on your holiday shopping!
🎁 You can continue to shop local today during the Local Author Holiday Market taking place at the Library today from 10am-2pm. walpublib.org/HolidayMarket2025
🎁 You can continue to shop local today during the Local Author Holiday Market taking place at the Library today from 10am-2pm. walpublib.org/HolidayMarket2025
The first 150 visitors during the Holiday Stroll from 4-9pm tonight will receive laser cut ornaments. There will be a drawing for a laser-cut lantern, free glittery Collaboratory stickers, free hot cocoa, a photo op, and we hear there is a chance of snow on the library's front walkway! ❄️ 😉
December 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The first 150 visitors during the Holiday Stroll from 4-9pm tonight will receive laser cut ornaments. There will be a drawing for a laser-cut lantern, free glittery Collaboratory stickers, free hot cocoa, a photo op, and we hear there is a chance of snow on the library's front walkway! ❄️ 😉
🎄 We dropped off our tree at Coalition for a Better Wlfd! Our tree is fiber arts themed and was handcrafted by some of our regular visitors who volunteered their time to knit and crochet the decorations. It was truly made with love and we hope it will find the perfect home this holiday season!
December 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🎄 We dropped off our tree at Coalition for a Better Wlfd! Our tree is fiber arts themed and was handcrafted by some of our regular visitors who volunteered their time to knit and crochet the decorations. It was truly made with love and we hope it will find the perfect home this holiday season!
🎶 Gather with our Wallingford Ukulele Club as they celebrate the Holiday Season! This delightful group of uke-thusiasts will “Jingle-Bell Rock” you with holiday classics from “Blue Christmas” to “Light One Candle.” Everyone will be invited to sing along!
🔵 Register: walpublib.org/Uketide1225
🔵 Register: walpublib.org/Uketide1225
December 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🎶 Gather with our Wallingford Ukulele Club as they celebrate the Holiday Season! This delightful group of uke-thusiasts will “Jingle-Bell Rock” you with holiday classics from “Blue Christmas” to “Light One Candle.” Everyone will be invited to sing along!
🔵 Register: walpublib.org/Uketide1225
🔵 Register: walpublib.org/Uketide1225
👀 So, no big deal... but here are the four best deals available through the library--even when we're closed!
🎬 #1 walpublib.org/kanopy
🎀 #2 walpublib.org/CreativeBug
📘 #3 walpublib.org/hoopla
🌱 #4 walpublib.org/playgarden
🎬 #1 walpublib.org/kanopy
🎀 #2 walpublib.org/CreativeBug
📘 #3 walpublib.org/hoopla
🌱 #4 walpublib.org/playgarden
November 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
👀 So, no big deal... but here are the four best deals available through the library--even when we're closed!
🎬 #1 walpublib.org/kanopy
🎀 #2 walpublib.org/CreativeBug
📘 #3 walpublib.org/hoopla
🌱 #4 walpublib.org/playgarden
🎬 #1 walpublib.org/kanopy
🎀 #2 walpublib.org/CreativeBug
📘 #3 walpublib.org/hoopla
🌱 #4 walpublib.org/playgarden
🦃 To celebrate Thanksgiving we hosted Rachel Sayet, a Mohegan chef, anthropologist, and storyteller at our most recent Wallingford Table event. She discussed the history of indigenous cuisine in southern New England. You can learn more about Rachel and her mission on her website (rachelsayet.com)
November 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🦃 To celebrate Thanksgiving we hosted Rachel Sayet, a Mohegan chef, anthropologist, and storyteller at our most recent Wallingford Table event. She discussed the history of indigenous cuisine in southern New England. You can learn more about Rachel and her mission on her website (rachelsayet.com)
🌲 You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the spirit of the holiday season! Drop in and treat yourself to delicious homemade sandwiches and sweets while enjoying the creative display of holiday decorations designed by the Wallingford Garden Club.
November 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🌲 You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the spirit of the holiday season! Drop in and treat yourself to delicious homemade sandwiches and sweets while enjoying the creative display of holiday decorations designed by the Wallingford Garden Club.
🎁 Before you check out that shopping cart take a look at Consumer Reports, free with your Wallingford library card to make sure you're getting the best deals on the best products! Including the best Black Friday deals: walpublib.org/ConsumerReports
November 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🎁 Before you check out that shopping cart take a look at Consumer Reports, free with your Wallingford library card to make sure you're getting the best deals on the best products! Including the best Black Friday deals: walpublib.org/ConsumerReports
🎁 WPL is delighted to support local graduates of our Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship workshops and local published adult and children’s book authors. Come to our annual holiday market to meet and talk with the artisans and writers and purchase some wonderful crafts or personally autographed books.
November 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🎁 WPL is delighted to support local graduates of our Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship workshops and local published adult and children’s book authors. Come to our annual holiday market to meet and talk with the artisans and writers and purchase some wonderful crafts or personally autographed books.
🌲 In honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday this December, you are invited to a Regency holiday party at the WPL! We will be joined by historian Rachel Koladis, who will share some of the holiday traditions that were fashionable in Jane’s lifetime.
🔴 Info and register: walpublib.org/JaneAusten1225
🔴 Info and register: walpublib.org/JaneAusten1225
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🌲 In honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday this December, you are invited to a Regency holiday party at the WPL! We will be joined by historian Rachel Koladis, who will share some of the holiday traditions that were fashionable in Jane’s lifetime.
🔴 Info and register: walpublib.org/JaneAusten1225
🔴 Info and register: walpublib.org/JaneAusten1225
🎹 Join the Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) School of Music for a festive holiday concert! The SCOW Singers will present a program of traditional Christmas Carols in both Spanish and English. Light refreshments will be served!
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🎹 Join the Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) School of Music for a festive holiday concert! The SCOW Singers will present a program of traditional Christmas Carols in both Spanish and English. Light refreshments will be served!
🎁 Join us at one of our fun, festive, eco-friendly wrapping parties this holiday season! You are invited to drop by the Collaboratory on Monday nights between 6:30-8:30pm to wrap gifts in the company of your fellow crafters. We’ll provide everything you need to create beautiful, sustainable packages
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🎁 Join us at one of our fun, festive, eco-friendly wrapping parties this holiday season! You are invited to drop by the Collaboratory on Monday nights between 6:30-8:30pm to wrap gifts in the company of your fellow crafters. We’ll provide everything you need to create beautiful, sustainable packages
⚡ A huge thanks to Pokémon for supporting libraries by sending us these cards and goodies! We'll be using these cards at our upcoming Pokémon events! Register here: walpublib.org/PokemonEvents
🟦 And don't forget to sign-up for emails so you never miss an event: walpublib.org/email
🟦 And don't forget to sign-up for emails so you never miss an event: walpublib.org/email
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
⚡ A huge thanks to Pokémon for supporting libraries by sending us these cards and goodies! We'll be using these cards at our upcoming Pokémon events! Register here: walpublib.org/PokemonEvents
🟦 And don't forget to sign-up for emails so you never miss an event: walpublib.org/email
🟦 And don't forget to sign-up for emails so you never miss an event: walpublib.org/email
📬 ❄️ Holiday Postcards featuring historical images from the Connecticut Collection are now available for $1 each at the Check-Out Desk for the history lovers and readers in your life! All proceeds benefit the library.
November 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
📬 ❄️ Holiday Postcards featuring historical images from the Connecticut Collection are now available for $1 each at the Check-Out Desk for the history lovers and readers in your life! All proceeds benefit the library.
🇺🇸 The library is closed today in honor of our Veterans. A soldier's service to their country continues even after they leave active duty, and in that spirit we encourage everyone to leave their own messages to Veterans on our whiteboard wall throughout the month of November.
#ThankYouForYourService
#ThankYouForYourService
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🇺🇸 The library is closed today in honor of our Veterans. A soldier's service to their country continues even after they leave active duty, and in that spirit we encourage everyone to leave their own messages to Veterans on our whiteboard wall throughout the month of November.
#ThankYouForYourService
#ThankYouForYourService
🧶 The yarn bombing is complete! The trees in front of the library have all been wrapped in yarn tiles created by talented Wallingford crocheters as part of a colorful art installation that will be up through the gray days of winter. #YarnBombing #YarnBomb
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🧶 The yarn bombing is complete! The trees in front of the library have all been wrapped in yarn tiles created by talented Wallingford crocheters as part of a colorful art installation that will be up through the gray days of winter. #YarnBombing #YarnBomb
🟠 Happy Día de Muertos! 🟠 Thank you to Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) for bringing this cultural celebration of remembrance to the Wallingford Public Library with music, dancing, and food! This has become one of our favorite fall traditions!
November 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🟠 Happy Día de Muertos! 🟠 Thank you to Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) for bringing this cultural celebration of remembrance to the Wallingford Public Library with music, dancing, and food! This has become one of our favorite fall traditions!
🐋 Kids recently got to experience what it might be like to be swallowed by a whale! The Whalemobile took up nearly all of the library's Community Room. Inside we learned all about its anatomy and whale conservation.
🟦 Be notified of more programs like this: walpublib.org/email
🟦 Be notified of more programs like this: walpublib.org/email
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🐋 Kids recently got to experience what it might be like to be swallowed by a whale! The Whalemobile took up nearly all of the library's Community Room. Inside we learned all about its anatomy and whale conservation.
🟦 Be notified of more programs like this: walpublib.org/email
🟦 Be notified of more programs like this: walpublib.org/email
🟦 🕯️ Join Connecticut Hospice bereavement counselor Micheal Santangelo as she discusses how to cope with grief and find meaningful ways to honor our lost loved ones during the holiday season.
🟦 For more info and to register: walpublib.org/Grief1125
🟦 For more info and to register: walpublib.org/Grief1125
November 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🟦 🕯️ Join Connecticut Hospice bereavement counselor Micheal Santangelo as she discusses how to cope with grief and find meaningful ways to honor our lost loved ones during the holiday season.
🟦 For more info and to register: walpublib.org/Grief1125
🟦 For more info and to register: walpublib.org/Grief1125
🌽 Rachel Sayet, a Mohegan chef, anthropologist, and storyteller, will discuss the history of indigenous cuisine in southern New England, along with some of the key seasonal foods that Native people have been eating since time immemorial.
🟦 Register: walpublib.org/MoheganHarvest1125
🟦 Register: walpublib.org/MoheganHarvest1125
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🌽 Rachel Sayet, a Mohegan chef, anthropologist, and storyteller, will discuss the history of indigenous cuisine in southern New England, along with some of the key seasonal foods that Native people have been eating since time immemorial.
🟦 Register: walpublib.org/MoheganHarvest1125
🟦 Register: walpublib.org/MoheganHarvest1125