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❄️ Inside of a library, just before Christmas Eve, there happened a story you must see to believe...
How the Library Saved Christmas
Inside of a library, just before Christmas Eve. There happened a story you must see, to believe… Kaleb sat at his desk tabulating the cost Of a Christmas wish list that might soon be lost. With…
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🦃 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
🌲 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
🎁 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
❄️ Inside of a library, just before Christmas Eve, there happened a story you must see to believe...
How the Library Saved Christmas
Inside of a library, just before Christmas Eve. There happened a story you must see, to believe… Kaleb sat at his desk tabulating the cost Of a Christmas wish list that might soon be lost. With…
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November 24, 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.
November 22, 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
November 19, 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!
November 18, 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
November 17, 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
November 13, 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.
November 12, 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
November 11, 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
November 10, 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!
November 7, 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
November 6, 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
November 5, 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
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
💀 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃í𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟓:𝟑𝟎-𝟖𝐩𝐦 with Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW) & the Wallingford Public Library!

No registration required. More info here: walpublib.org/DiaDeMuertos1125
November 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🦀 If there's anything that can bring people together it's food and libraries! Wallingford Public Library Board President Jared Liu and Wallingford Mayor Vincent Cervoni both sampled an invasive crab species prepared by Sushi Chef Bun Lai at our 145th Annual Association Meeting last week.
November 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🎃 Happy Halloween from the Wallingford Public Library! We can't wait to see everyone's costumes at the Phantom Juice Bar tonight! This year we are also featuring a costume contest and a candy exchange! The juice bar will materialize at sunset for anyone trick-or-treating on North Main Street. 🦇
October 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
💎 It's become an annual tradition for Caitlin, our resident Queen of Halloween on staff to lead teens in creating a spooky artifact for Halloween each October. This year they created magic staffs powered by magic crystals!

🦇 Happy All Hallows' Eve Eve!
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
📘 Celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesMonth with a virtual visit from author Amanda Peters! The Berry Pickers is an intimate portrait of race, love, loneliness and the power of forgiveness.

📘 Register: walpublib.org/AmandaPeters1125
October 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🎴 Do you have any Pokémon or Magic: The Gathering Cards you are no longer using? The Children's Room is looking for donations of cards to use during programs and for giveaways. Your donations will help teach the next generation of gamers how to play! #Pokemon #MTG
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🟩 🌱 In this virtual workshop led by certified Master Gardener Jim Sirch, we’ll discuss the cultivation requirements for different plant species and get you fully equipped for the coming months.

🟩 For more info and to register: walpublib.org/WinterSeed1125
October 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
⛄ Do you have a sweater that’s just not quite “festive” enough? Join us at this workshop led by Ashley Parker of Sew This Studios, where we will embellish old sweaters by hand with holiday-themed adornments such as appliques, sequins, trims and more.

❄️ Register: walpublib.org/HolidaySweater1125
October 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
💀 Celebrate Día de Muertos with SCOW & the WPL! You will have the chance to learn about the customs of this traditional Mexican holiday and view our community-made altar. Dancers and musicians will put on live performances in authentic costume, while the SCOW School of Music singers serenades!
October 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM