Library Events

Come to the library to read stories and sing songs!  In the storytime room.  For children aged 5 and under.  No registration required.

Join us and take home your own creations using the In-House Creative Equipment.Try your hand at crafting with the Cricut machine, make custom buttons with the button maker or explore 3D printing with our 3D printer.Drop-in; no registration required. For more information, call 860-627-1495.

Learn how to 3D print a bust of yourself and take a picture at the library or email it before 7/15. On 7/23 you can take it home or paint it in the meeting room. (All Ages)

Come to Art Club and make a different craft every week!  You can come to just one, or attend them all!  Best for ages 7-11.  Register on our online calendar or call the library.  This week make a cute picture frame out of popsicle sticks!

BookBuggs is a casual book review group for people who love to read and want to discover more great books to check out.  The group gathers on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. in the Haskell Homestead Room to share opinions and reviews of recently read novels and nonfiction.  Come prepared to share information and insights about one or two books (new or old) and to engage in friendly discussions with fellow readers.  Most participants bring along a notebook for recording titles and authors that interest them.  New members are always welcome! Email wlpl@libraryconnection.info with the subject Attn: Eileen to join the club.

Design your own tote bag!  Best for ages 10 and up.  Registration required.

Knit, crochet, weave, or stitch your way through the morning with others who share your crafting passion! 

Bring your current project and join us for a fun, hands-on morning at the library.

Drop-in; no registration required. For more information, call 860-627-1495.

Children ages 0-2 and their caregivers can come to the storytime room to play with some toys.  No registration required.

Come to the library and learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons!  Registration required.

Drop in any time between 1:00pm and 2:30pm for our Dog Man Party!  Draw your own comics, make a robot, create your own super hero mask, and help save a frozen town!  Best for ages 5-12.  Registration recommended, but not required.  

Sign up for a fifteen minute session to read to Bingley the therapy dog!  Best for ages 5-10.  Siblings and friends are welcome to share a session.

Sign up for a fifteen minute session to read to Bingley the therapy dog!  Best for ages 5-10.  Siblings and friends are welcome to share a session.

Sign up for a fifteen minute session to read to Bingley the therapy dog!  Best for ages 5-10.  Siblings and friends are welcome to share a session.

Sign up for a fifteen minute session to read to Bingley the therapy dog!  Best for ages 5-10.  Siblings and friends are welcome to share a session.

Sign up for a fifteen minute session to read to Bingley the therapy dog!  Best for ages 5-10.  Siblings and friends are welcome to share a session.

Sign up for a fifteen minute session to read to Bingley the therapy dog!  Best for ages 5-10.  Siblings and friends are welcome to share a session.

This book club for adults is a "tour of the genres", trying something new each month as voted upon by the members. We are always accepting new friends from any town! July's book is "Miss Morgan's Book Brigade" by Janet Skeslien Charles. Email lfernandez@libraryconnection.info to request a copy and join the club.

Come to the library to read stories and sing songs!  In the storytime room.  For children aged 5 and under.  No registration required.

Come to the library to view a new feature film for free and enjoy some popcorn. Registration recommended, walk-ins are also welcome. *Please take note of the rating of each film.

Wed. 7/16: "Snow White" (2025)
Family/Fantasy
1 hr. 49 min.

A princess joins forces with seven dwarfs and a group of rebels to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother the Evil Queen.

*Rated PG for violence, some peril, thematic elements and brief rude humor.

For more than 20 years, Sarah Cody has been sharing stories about interesting places and inspiring people throughout Connecticut. At News Channel 8 (WTNH), Sarah serves as the weekend morning anchor, and produces and reports two weekly segments: "8 Things To Do This Weekend" and "Connecticut Families".

Sarah will be joining us at the library to present her recently published book "Around Every Corner of Connecticut: 100 Towns to Explore Every Season". Learn about some incredible things to do in our own state such as taking a llama for a hike, spying a majestic bald eagle sitting in a tree on the banks of the Connecticut River, or taking a sleigh ride through a snowy pasture!

Registration is required. Books will be (optionally) available for purchase.