Today is Tuesday. Our hours are 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM. View our full hours
Today is Tuesday. Our hours are 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM. View our full hours
Discover your next favorite story or a new world of information in the Adult Department. We offer a robust collection of print and digital resources, from the latest bestsellers to specialized research databases. We also provide a variety of programs and services, including quiet study areas, book clubs, public computers, notary assistance, and more.
Visit us today to explore, learn, or simply relax. We look forward to seeing you here!
Check out our upcoming events at Welles Turner Library! From book clubs and storytimes to workshops and community programs, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out — join us!
Looking for a place to settle in and get things done? The library offers a variety of welcoming spaces for whatever your day calls for, whether that’s quiet focus, collaborative work, or simply getting lost in a good book.
Spread out at a table, tuck into a cozy corner, or meet with friends and colleagues in one of our reservable rooms. Study rooms provide semi-private space for individuals or small groups and can be reserved for up to two hours, with extra time available if there is no wait. Planning something bigger? Meeting rooms are available for larger groups.
Whether you’re here to work, connect, or unwind, there’s a spot perfect for you.
Visit us in the 2CF Studio on Tuesday 7/14 at 6 p.m. to put your face on a $100 bill sicker in celebration of America’s 250th birthday! We’ll help you swap a famous historical figure for your own smiling portrait to create a hilarious, personalized sticker. You’ll learn the digital tricks of the trade and walk away with a custom decal that proves you’re truly one in a million.
Ages: 10 and Up
Visit the Events Calendar link in our bio to register!
Teens, come to WTML on Monday, 7/13 at 6:30 p.m. to follow instructor Pamela Halligan of Pam’s Picassos as she guides you in painting a vibrant, patriotic scene. You’ll leave the library with your own colorful, star-spangled masterpiece!
Visit the Events Calendar link in our bio to register!
Come visit the library booth at @glastonburyctpride!
See what`s new this week at the Welles-Turner Memorial Library at:
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There are nineteen new bestsellers, 48 new children`s books, and 309 other new books, including 138 that are available online.
The new bestsellers this week include "The Things We Never Say," "Death on the Lanai," and "Contrapposto."
Join us at our next Silent Book Club meetup on Saturday, 6/27 at 2 p.m. No assigned reading, no pressure, no prep. Just you, a good book, and an hour of peaceful page-turning.
Bring your own read or discover one on our shelves, grab a coffee next door, get cozy in the Gallery, and enjoy some shared silence with fellow readers. When the hour ends, stick around for optional chatting and mingling! 📚
Thank you to everyone who voted for Welles-Turner Memorial Library in the Hartford Courant`s 2026 Best of Hartford Reader`s Poll! 📚🥈
We are honored to be named First Runner-Up this year after taking the top spot in 2025. While we may have passed the crown along for now, we`re incredibly grateful for the support of our amazing community, patrons, volunteers, and staff who make our library such a special place.
We`ll be working hard and setting our sights on reclaiming the #1 spot in 2027! 👑📖
The new app is live! Visit the link in our bio to get started!
🌿🎨 Join us for the artist reception of "Grown from Here" by @glastonburyarts on Wednesday, 7/8 at 6:30 PM!
Inspired by our Summer Reading theme, "Plant a Seed, Read!," this special exhibition celebrates gardens, flowers, plants, and the beauty of the natural world through the eyes of 22 local artists.
Explore a vibrant collection featuring watercolor, oil, acrylic, photography, pastel, cyanotype, embroidery, colored pencil, graphic art, and more. Meet the artists, learn about their creative process, and enjoy an evening of art and community. All artwork will be available for purchase.
The exhibition will be on display at WTML from 7/2—8/25.
📚 Come talk books with fellow bibliophiles! Our next meeting is Thursday, 6/25 at 6:30 p.m.
This month we’re reading "Everything Is Tuberculosis" by John Green, a deeply human exploration of one of the world’s deadliest diseases, weaving together history, medicine, inequality, and personal stories with compassion, curiosity, and sharp insight.
📖 Copies available at the Lending Desk
🌟 No registration required. New members always welcome!
Which side are you on? That’s the question that every single person in Connecticut had to answer in 1775, as the thirteen colonies began a rebellion against British rule. Loyalty was not only a matter of words or opinion. For soldiers and civilians alike, loyalty could mean loss of fortune, of friends, and even of life.
On Monday, 7/6 at 6:30 p.m., the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History will share stories – some well known, some obscure – of Nutmeggers who risked and sacrificed to support their chosen side during this “tumultuous jarring time of civil war.”
Visit the Events Calendar link in our bio to register!
Embark on your job-seeking adventure with a career navigator from American Job Center who can help you explore programs, register for CTHires, complete the WIOA Pre-application, and search for exciting job opportunities using library computers. This monthly drop-in program is a great way to get one-on-one support.
🗓 Next session: Wednesday, 6/24 at 3 p.m.
Drop in; no registration required!
Teens! Register now for "Jewelry-Making Basics" on Thursday, 7/2 at 6:30 PM!
Learn the basics of using jewelry tools, designing jewelry, and using a beading board. Make a bracelet and earrings set, two sets of earrings, or a necklace.
Visit the Events Calendar link in our bio to register!
Looking to learn something new or connect with others? The library offers a wide range of events for adults.
Join us for thought-provoking lectures, hands-on craft workshops, book clubs, and monthly group meetings centered around shared interests. Whether you’re diving into a new topic, trying a creative project, or enjoying conversation with others, there’s always something happening!
