Today is Wednesday. Our hours are 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM. View our full hours
Today is Wednesday. Our hours are 12:00 PM – 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.
🪴 Ready to turn a pot of soil into a tiny botanical masterpiece? Join us for Beginner Container Gardening with GPIP on Monday, 6/22 at 6:30 PM!
Presented by @gpipinc, this inspiring evening will explore the basics of container garden design, including themes like native plants, herbs, perennials, and plantings for both sunny and shady spaces. 🌿☀️🌥️
Enjoy live planter demonstrations, stroll the beautiful GPIP planters around the WTML grounds for real-world inspiration, and bring your gardening questions for a lively discussion with fellow plant lovers. 🌸🪻🌱
🔗 Visit the Events Calendar link in our bio to register!
📚 The Second Tuesday Book Club returns on Tuesday, 6/9 at 2 p.m.
This month’s selection is “The Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes, an inspiring historical novel about a group of women delivering books through the mountains of Kentucky during the Great Depression. Filled with friendship, courage, and the transformative power of libraries. 🐎✨
➡️ Limited copies available at the Lending Desk
➡️ Drop-in; no registration required
🌿 New members always welcome
📞 For more details, call 860-652-7720
REMINDER: As part of our upcoming library system upgrade, we will be closed on Wednesday, June 3.
Here’s what the time leading up to launch looks like:
⭐ Checkouts are available at the Lending Desk with your library card only (self-check machines are down).
⭐ New holds are paused (but you can still pick up items you`ve placed on hold before today).
⭐ We will not be making new library cards until after launch.
⭐ Our online catalog is only semi-operational - call to confirm items are available before visiting.
⭐ Please keep your checked-out materials home since we won`t be able to check the items back in until after launch!
Please call us at 860-652-7719 if you need assistance during this switch. Our team has had training to ensure everything goes smoothly, but we will be learning the finer details of this new system alongside you and we expect some “bumps” in the process as we change over.
Thank you for your patience and support as we improve your library experience!
WTML is closed today (5/25/26), but our digital library is always open!
Enjoy Bonus Borrows more often! Hoopla’s Bonus Borrows for May are available now! Choose from select titles without using your monthly borrows.
Visit the Downloadables link in our bio to get started on hoopla.
WTML is closed today, but our digital offerings are always open and...
🏛️ It’s Museum Monday! 🏛️
This week we’re spotlighting Connecticut’s Old State House in Hartford, a landmark filled with history, civic stories, and fascinating exhibits that bring Connecticut’s past to life. 📜✨
🎟️ Pass Details: Admits up to 4 visitors, free of charge
Reserve the pass at wtmlib.info and plan your visit at cga.ct.gov/osh
See what`s new this week at the Welles-Turner Memorial Library at:
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There are fourteen new bestsellers, nine new movies, four new children`s books, and 133 other new books.
The new bestsellers this week include "The Deal," "The Ballad of Falling Dragons," and "Jujutsu Kaisen30." The new movies this week include "Avatar: Fire and Ash," "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," and "Hoppers."
REMINDER: WTML is getting ready to launch a whole new online catalog experience very soon! Visit wtmlib.info/new-library-catalog-coming-soon/ for complete details (link in our bio).
Here’s what the coming weeks will look like:
🚀 May 26 – June 2:
⭐ Checkouts will be available at the Lending Desk with your library card only (self-check machines will be down).
⭐ New holds will be paused during this period (but you`ll still be able to pick up items you`ve placed on hold before May 26).
⭐ We will not be making new library cards until after launch.
⭐ Our online catalog will be semi-operational - call to confirm items are available before visiting the library.
⭐ Please keep your checked-out materials home since we won`t be able to check the items back in until after launch!
🚀 June 3 – The library will be CLOSED for system updates.
🚀 June 4 – We’ll reopen with our brand-new catalog system, Vega Discover!
Please call us at 860-652-7719 if you need assistance during this switch. Our team has had training to ensure everything goes smoothly, but we will be learning the finer details of this new system alongside you and we expect some “bumps” in the process as we change over.
Thank you for your patience and support as we improve your library experience!
Join us for a virtual conversation on Thursday, 6/18 at 2 p.m. with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page about his heartfelt book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. After discovering there was little written about the joys and wisdom of being a grandfather, Page launched a blog and began interviewing grandfathers from all walks of life, from public figures like Tom Brokaw and John Cleese to clergy, veterans, physicians, and family members. Through their stories and one essential piece of advice from each, Page uncovers a powerful collection of insights about family, legacy, and helping the next generation thrive. Register today to explore the wisdom and hope behind why Page believes our greatest generation is still to come.
Visit libraryc.org/wtmlib/162372
This beautiful birdhouse was handcrafted by Bruce (one of our wonderful Friends of the Welles-Turner Memorial Library) in his spare time. We love seeing the creativity and generosity our community brings to the library. We`re sure the birds appreciate it, too! 🐦
📣We are excited to share our new collection - The WTML Toy Library!
🎉Join us in the Children`s Department for a kickoff celebration on Friday, 5/29 at 11:15 a.m.
Play is an important aspect of early childhood development, and all children should have free and easy access to a variety of quality toys. Children experience the world through play while also developing fine motor skills, cognitive concepts, language, and social skills. This collection, intended for families to check out for at-home play, includes toys which encourage talking, reading, singing, writing and, of course, PLAYING, all of which are important to the development of early literacy skills.
👏The WTML Toy Library has been created in collaboration with @travelingtoysusa with generous funding from the Norma and Natele Sestero Fund at the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation.
All are welcome to attend to learn more about the Toy Library and to borrow some fun!
🗣️ Practice makes perfect! Join us on Tuesday, 6/2 at 6:30 PM for our monthly ESL Conversation Club. Connect with fellow language learners, build confidence, and improve your communication skills.
Drop in; registration not required.
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!
