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Our Doors Open to Endless Possibilities ๐ Located in the heart of downtown Wallingford, CT ๐ฆ linktr.ee/walpublib ๐ฉ linkinprofile.com/walpublib
๐ ๐ฉ All aboard! There are only a few weeks left for our winter story times! Don't miss this train! Registration for story times opens at 9am weekly on the Sunday prior to the program.
๐ฉ Visit our website for story time descriptions: walpublib.org/storytimes
๐ We're excited to announce that this year's One Book One Wallingford title is The Wedding people by Alison Espach!
๐ Visit our website to register for Alison Espach's visit on April 21st and see what else we have planned leading up to the main event: walpublib.org/obow
๐ฆ WPLโs website now includes accessibility features through Recite Me Assistive Toolbar! Look for the accessibility icon located in the lower left corner of the website to access features such as:
-Screen reading
-Reading aids
-Customizable styling options
-100+ languages
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โ๏ธ๐ฅ Join us for a virtual tour of the Amistad Center as part of our #BlackHistoryMonth events line-up. Founded in 1987 the Amistad Center was inspired by the historical Amistad ship, whose African captives revolted for their freedom in 1839.
๐ฆ Register and more info: walpublib.org/amistad0226
๐ญ We started the New Year by travelling along the rainbow path to King Kandyโs Castle. Along the way we faced some challenges, made crafts, and collected treats!
๐ฆ Don't forget to sign up for emails so you never miss a library event: walpublib.org/email
๐ Thanks to everyone who came out to our One Book One Wallingford 2026 title reveal! This year we'll be reading The Wedding People by Alison Espach! Alison Espach will be visiting Wallingford on April 21st. More info here: walpublib.org/obow
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๐ The One Book One Wallingford title reveal is tonight at 7pm across from the Information Desk and streaming live on Facebook! We'll have cake and cider as we receive a video message from the author! Here's your last clue to guess the title before 7pm tonight!
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๐ Meet feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart author of the new book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Womenโs Magic. #BlackHistoryMonth
๐ฆ Register and more info: walpublib.org/Stewart0226
๐ฐ A giant wedding cake has appeared in the library across from the Information Desk! We suspect it contains all of the books for One Book One Wallingford 2026. Join as as we cut the cake, pop open some cider, and and reveal the title this Thursday at 7pm.
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๐ฌ๐ง ๐บ๐ธ Which side are you on? Thatโs the question that every single person in Connecticut had to answer in 1775, as the thirteen colonies began a rebellion against British rule. Join us for a fascinating look at a lesser-known side of the Revolution in honor of Americaโs 250th!
๐ช walpublib.org/CT0226
๐งต Nothing looks better than the cover of a good book... except maybe the same book cover with a complimentary bookmark! This month letโs learn how to use our needle felting machine.
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๐ We're celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth in February! Join us as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.
๐ฆ Register and more info: walpublib.org/Riley0226
๐ Just one week left until the the reveal party for this year's One Book One Wallingford title. We're really excited for this one. Think you can guess the title? Here's your fourth clue!
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๐ญ Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with Ubuntu Storytellers! An ensemble of performance artists from across the Diaspora, are joined by guests who will tell personal stories of allyship.
๐ฆ Register and more info: walpublib.org/ubuntu0226
The Library is closed today in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. How did Martin Luther King Jr. get a holiday? Find out in this short PBS documentary: walpublib.org/MLKHoliday
Visit our website for more resources to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King: walpublib.org/MLKDayResources
โ๏ธ The library will be closed today, Sunday, Jan 18th due to the inclement weather.
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๐ We've gotten some great guesses for the OBOW 2026 title so far! Here's the third clue if you need more help figuring out the title!
๐ More information: walpublib.org/obow
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๐๏ธ Are you seeking a small, supportive writing community for adults? Look no further! In this new program that meets on the final Wednesday of each month, weโll write fun, short pieces in the form of blogs, diaries, micro-fiction, self-care journaling, zines, and much more.
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๐ชด Join us for an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at farming in a whole new way! This presentation highlights the journey from concept to daily operations, showcasing how vertical farming strengthens food access in Connecticut.
๐ฉ More info and register: walpublib.org/Foodshare0126
๐ฆ Jump start your new year with journalist and author Julia Hotz, who will be discussing The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.
๐ More info and register: walpublib.org/Hotz0126
๐ In this workshop led by Denise Wood of the American Job Center, you will learn effective methods for securing your next job, including employee research and preparation.
๐ช Register: walpublib.org/JobSearch0126
๐ Can you guess the title of this year's One Book One Wallingford selection? Here's your second clue!
๐ More information: walpublib.org/obow
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โ When did your immigrant ancestors first arrive in America? Al Fiacre, Senior Researcher at the Godfrey Memorial Library, will teach you how to locate genealogical records from various regions of the United States.
๐ฉ For more info and to register: walpublib.org/Ancestors0126
โ Poets are among the best chroniclers of our daily existence, so itโs no wonder that they choose certain parts of the day as the setting of, or inspiration for, their musings. Join us as we explore various poetsโ accounts of the passage of time.
๐ฆ walpublib.org/SeizeTheDay0126
๐ Join us for an online discussion with the bestselling author David Brooks about his book How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply.
๐ฆ More info and register: walpublib.org/Brooks0126
๐ What happens ๐๐๐ก๐๐ you place a book on hold? ๐ค Find out!
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๐Readers Advisory Librarian Cindy Haiken was ecstatic to be a winner of the Simon and Schuster (@ssedlib.bsky.social) Spring Seasonal Showcase Sweepstakes! She received 9 advance reader copies of books scheduled for release between January and April. Cindy's having a great start to 2026! ๐.
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Are you putting together your 2026 reading list? We hope youโll join us in reading our 2026 One Book One Wallingford selection! Here's your first clue to guess the title! More info here: walpublib.org/obow
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