Wallingford Public Library's blog

The Library will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours resume Monday, July 6th.

Beginning July 1st and running to September 1st, our summer reading program for adults offers the opportunity to travel with the Library no matter where you choose to go! Our theme is "Book Your Summer at the Library." Each week we will give readers the chance to win a WPL Summer Book Bag. Details on how to enter will be forthcoming. Please stop by the Library and request your entry form beginning July 1st.

We will also feature some great travel stories and "book to movie" films on Wednesdays in July at 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 7th at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room

Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the rigid and fear-inspiring principal of the Saint Nicholas Church School, suffers an extreme dislike for the progressive and popular parish priest Father Flynn. Looking for wrongdoing in every corner, Sister Aloysius believes she's uncovered the ultimate sin when she hears Father Flynn has taken a special interest in a troubled boy. But without proof, the only thing certain is doubt. Rated: PG-13

Thursday, June 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Collins Room

Panoramic in scope, Away is the epic and intimate story of young Lillian Leyb, an accidental heroine. All of the qualities readers love in Amy Bloom's work-her humor and the human heart-come together in this brilliant novel, which is at once heartbreaking, romantic, and completely unforgettable. Copies of the book are available from our catalog.

Our Thursday Night Book Club is an informal gathering for fans of fiction and popular nonfiction. Each month a book is selected for group discussion and all are welcome to share their thoughts about authors, writing styles, plots, and themes. It's all about the book; however light refreshments are offered!

Wednesday, June 24th at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room

All teens in grades 6-12 are invited to a Wii Tennis Tournament to celebrate Wimbledon. Registration is required, but sweatbands are optional. We will be eating the traditional strawberries and cream!

You may sign up in person, online, or by phone at (203)265-6754.