Memorial Day Closing

The library will be closed on Saturday, May 23rd and Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Anaconda

Monday Night Movies Presents: "Anaconda"

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other

Age Group:

Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of the 2025 action comedy Anaconda!

A tree with a rectangular white sign for the wallingford land trust on it

Nature Walk at the Orchard Glen Trail

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

STEM/STEAM

Age Group:

Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration Required

Screenagers

"Screenagers": A Documentary & Discussion

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Film & TV, Interest Groups, Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Film & TV, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to watch the new documentary Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition. Dr.

Owl

Connecticut's Nocturnal Critters & Their Calls

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Lectures, Presentations, & Author Events, STEM/STEAM, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

When the sun sets and night is upon us, all sorts of creatures emerge from their hiding places and begin to forage, hunt, and play - especially in the spring and summer!

Movie

Monday Night Movies Presents: "Wuthering Heights"

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Community Room at Wallingford Public Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Event Details:

Join us to watch the 2026 period romance Wuthering Heights!

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Age Group

Rhyme Time Engineers

10:30am–11:15am
Preschoolers
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Book Discussion, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 | Registration Required

Coffee & Connections

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Other
Event Details:

Come join us for a weekly program to forge new connections with folks you might otherwise never get to know!

The Connection Corner

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Interest Groups, Other
Event Details:

On Fridays between 11 am and 1 pm, we will host weekly drop-in sessions at the library for anyone who would like to speak with a social worker.

Watch The Karate Kid with East Asian Snacks

4:30pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Register for a reminder

Dear IT: Test Your Eye, AI or Not?

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Training
Registration Required
Event Details:

Artificial Intelligence has been a major concern over the few years. We once were able to easily distinguish between things created by humans or machines, now it's not so easy. 

Game on! Pokemon, Board Games, Video Games, and more!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens, Middle Schoolers
Program Type: Hobbies & Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool - 8th Grade | Registration encouraged for a reminder

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

4:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers
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!

French Conversation Group

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

Monday Night Movies Presents: "Anaconda"

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Film & TV, Music, Arts, & Culture, Other
Event Details:

Join us for a screening of the 2025 action comedy Anaconda!

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. 

 

English Conversation Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Cancelled
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Español, Interest Groups, Other
Event Details:

The WPL is pleased to introduce our new English Conversation Group! This is an informal gathering for people who wish to practice speaking English. There is no level of proficiency required to join.

Board of Managers

7:00pm–8:30pm
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room

Story Walk with Mrs. Stowe

9:30am–10:30am
Children, Preschoolers
Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers
Program Type: Book Discussion, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 | Registration Required

Story Walk with Mrs. Stowe

1:30pm–2:30pm
Children, Preschoolers
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers
Program Type: Book Discussion, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 | Registration Required

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal

2:00pm–3:00pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Zoom Virtual Meeting
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal

Nature Walk at the Orchard Glen Trail

4:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Register Now
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Tweens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5 | Registration Required

"Screenagers": A Documentary & Discussion

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Film & TV, Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to watch the new documentary Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition. Dr.

Homeschool Meetup

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Adults
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Wonder Room
Age Group: Children, Preschoolers, Elementary Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Interest Groups, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschool Families | Registration encouraged

Choate Mentorship Project for Middle Schoolers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Middle Schoolers
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.

Teen Cuisine: Maduros and Vanilla Ice Cream

4:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Charlotte Collins Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Lifestyle, Hobbies & Gaming, Hands-On Activities, STEM/STEAM, Music, Arts, & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 6-12 | Registration required

Bilingual Homework Help with Mrs. Cabrera

4:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Elementary Schoolers
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!

Graphics Office Hours

6:00pm–8:00pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Collaboratory Diamond Desk - Green
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Technology Training
Event Details:

Do you need dedicated one-on-one help with a graphics project? Our talented volunteer, Kate, will help you use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop to turn your vision into reality.

Handcrafted Tin Art Workshop

6:30pm–8:00pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: High Schoolers, Adults
Program Type: Collaboratory, Hands-On Activities, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring handcrafted tin art inspired by Mexican folk traditions. Participants will create their own spring-inspired design while learning about the rich history and cultural significance of this vibrant art form.

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. 

 

Sublimation Earrings

3:00pm–4:30pm
High Schoolers, Adults
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
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 how to use sublimation to create abstract earrings. Pick from five patterns and learn more about this popular Collaboratory process!

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. 

 

Spanish Conversation Group

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Wallingford Public Library
Room: Board 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.