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new library grand opening celebration

Join us on Saturday, May 31 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm to celebrate our new library.

1:00 pm Library dedication and laying of corner stone: front plaza

1:30 pm Mountain Laurel Trio: lower lobby

Choate Rosemary Hall's "Maiyeros": front hall

2:00 pm Choate Rosemary Hall's "Whimawehs": Periodicals Area

Magic by Chick Kelman: Children's Room

1:30 to 4:00 pm Ongoing Activities

Library Tours: Information Desk every 30 minutes starting at 1:45 pm

Refreshments in lower lobby served by Library Teen Club

"Mug and a Membership" Table

Children's and Family Activities

Summer Reading Program Kickoff

Crafts, Dragons, Fun!

Special Guests: Max and Winnie-the-Pooh

children's book swap

Join the many Wallingford families who celebrate National Children's Book Week by clearing off their bookshelves at home and bringing their gently used, no longer needed children's books to the Library! For each book turned in, a coupon will be issued which is good for one book at the Book Swap. The Swap will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Community Room.

the Big Read

The Big Read is here in Wallingford! The International Festival of Arts & Ideas and the Connecticut Library Consortium invite you to join in reading Ray Bradbury’s novel, Fahrenheit 451, and participate in these theme-related events throughout the month of May.

World's First Time Machine: A Documentary Film
Thursday, May 15, 7:00-8:30 pm
Join us for a screening of Dr. Ronald L. Mallett's documentary, The World’s First Time Machine, followed by a question and answer session. Signed copies of his book will be available for purchase. Call the Library at 265-6754 to reserve your free seat!

Fahrenheit 451...the Film
Thursday, May 22, 6:30-8:45 pm
See the film and discuss whether you preferred the book or the movie.

great new database

Ancestry database is now available at the Main Library. It is an excellent tool for genealogists and includes historical records, publications, photos, and maps. Stop by soon to try it!

free computer assistance in April & May

Do computers intimidate you? Need help filling out an on-line job application and setting up your own email address? Maybe you are an absolute beginner with computers and want to know how to turn it on and operate a keyboard, and what about the Internet and the World Wide Web? Confused? Help is on the way at the Wallingford Public Library. Beginning Thursday, April 3rd and continuing every Tuesday and Thursday through May 27, the Wallingford Public Library will be offering free one-on-one computer help to its patrons. Individual, one hour sessions will be available at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Due to the high demand for these classes, patrons may sign up for one class and may request to be put on a wait list for additional classes.

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