Hello Glastonbury!

I can’t believe how quickly July flew by – it seems like just last week we were celebrating the start of the summer reading program Color Your World, and now we’re almost done! We’ve been running full-speed, but as the program winds down, I’m looking forward to enjoying the final weeks of summer at a slower pace. I’m excited to take some time to visit some of our local museums with my kids- using the library’s Museum Passes, of course, to keep it affordable (and maybe have something left for the gift shops?). Beyond that, we’ll probably check out some board games to play in the AC (to beat the heat & stay screen-free!), borrow the library’s projector & screen for an outdoor family movie night, and bring our tablets to the beach so we can read magazines on Flipster and Libby while we relax by the shore. We’ll listen to an audio book on the way, and probably practice some of the drawing and/or friendship bracelet making we learned on Creativebug while we’re there, too. I can’t think of a better day.

Maybe I’m biased, but it feels like the Library can really help make summer special – I hope you have been finding ways to let WTML help you enjoy your summer, too. If not, it’s not too late – we have all of August to enjoy together! Reserve an item by placing a hold or sign up for a library resource today.

Happy summer,

Amy

"COLOR OUR WORLD" SUMMER READING at WTML!

Color Our World

June 16 - August 9

The final days of the WTML all-ages Summer Reading Club, Color Our World, are upon us! Stop by the Library before it's too late to add a splash of color to your summer, log your final "summer reads," and pick up your prizes! Our colorful events and prize-winning fun continues through August 9 - Register online or at the Library!

Generous support for the Summer Reading Program courtesy of The Friends of the Welles-Turner Memorial Library.

In the Gallery

Dreaming Animals

by Meredith Miller & MJ Millington

July 7 - August 29, 2025

Erley Display Case

Stress Ball Collection - Kenneth Anderson

August 1 - August 30, 2025

Do you have artwork or a collection you'd like to showcase at WTML?

Submit a proposal for a feature in our Art Gallery or Display Case!

2CF Studio

Create Your Own Reading Pillow

Who: Adults, Teens

When: Tuesday, August 12

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: 2CF Studio

*Registration Required

Beads and Button Mosaic

Who: Grades 5 and up, Teens, Adults

When: Saturday, August 23

Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Place: 2CF Studio

*Registration Required

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Open Studio Hours

Children

Birth - grade 6

Art Mart

Who: For kids of all ages through grade 6

When: Wednesday, August 13

Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Place: Friends Room

No Registration Required

STEAM Try-It: Building Sets

Who: For kids entering grades K - 6

Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

When: Wednesday, August 20

Place: Friends Room

No Registration Required

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Teens

Grades 7 - 12

Creative Writing Workshop

Who: Teens entering grades 7 - 12

When: Thursday, August 14

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Place: Friends Room

*Registration Required

Back to School Workshop

Who: Teens entering grades 9 - 12

When: Thursday, August 21

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Place: Friends Room

*Registration Required

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Adults

Kenn Morr Band in Concert

Who: Adults

When: Monday, August 11

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Place: Friends Room

Generously sponsored by the Friends of WTML in memory of Isabella Waters.

*Registration Required

New England Oceans

Who: Adults

When: Monday, August 25

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Place: Friends Room

*Registration Required

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Second Century Fund presents...

Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Coming to Town!

Bestselling author Geraldine Brooks will visit Glastonbury at 2pm on September 28th at Smith Middle School to discuss “The Art of the Historical Novel: Making Fact from Fiction.” The event is sponsored by the Welles-Turner Memorial Library Second Century Fund (2CF). This event will be free and open to the public, and registration will begin later this summer. To prepare for her visit, join some of the WTML book discussions at the library!

Virtual Author Talk:

Casey McQuiston

Who: Adults

When: Wednesday, August 20

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: Virtual

*Registration Required

Virtual Author Talk: Tasha Eurich

Who: Adults

When: Thursday, August 28

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Place: Virtual

*Registration Required

Access Previous Virtual Author Talks

The Friends of WTML

FALL BOOK SALE INFORMATION

Location: Academy Building portion of town hall (2143 Main Street)

Dates/Times:

Friday, September 5th, 5-8 p.m. - Shop early and find treasures before the weekend shopping during this special sneak Preview Night! The fee for each adult is $10, entrance for children is free. (Please note: scanner use will not be allowed during the first hour of Friday evening's sneak preview sale.)
Saturday, September 6th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Regular shopping hours, free admission.
Sunday, September 7th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - The Friends "Bag Sale" hours, free admission.

Donation House Closed in August

While we are grateful for book donations, the Donation House will be closed in August so that we can sort and price items for the sale. Thank you for understanding and for holding your donations until after the September sale.

Volunteers - Please contact us at booksale@friendswtmlib.org or 860-652-7728 if you would like to volunteer or have any questions.

More Information about the Friends of WTML

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Hours

Monday 9 am - 9 pm

Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm

Wednesday 12 pm - 9 pm

Thursday 9 am - 9 pm

Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

Closed Sundays until September 7

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