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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