Feed Your Mind - Summer Learning Programs

This July and August we encourage you to Feed Your Mind with our summer learning programs. No matter your age, read and take part in activities that encourage exploration and learning in a way that is unique to YOU—and earn the chance to win great prizes along the way!

There are programs for Kids, Teens, Adults, and Makers! Visit our summer reading webpage to find the program for you and start winning prizes!

Summer Learning Programs

All Ages Summer Learning Kick-Off!
Saturday, July 8th | 10am-12noon | Front Lawn
All ages | Drop-in
Let’s decorate the library’s front walkway with sidewalk chalk! Drop by, grab a piece of chalk, and get drawing! We'll have an ice cream truck parked out front to really complete the summer experience. While you’re here you can learn about our Feed Your Mind summer learning program for all ages.

Did you know 1 in 9 teens and children in CT don’t have enough food? That’s according to FeedingAmerica.org, whose research also estimates 12% of people in New Haven county alone struggle with food insecurity. So this summer, the Wallingford Library is hosting a food drive for Master’s Manna because we know it can be hard to Feed Your Mind when you don’t have enough to eat. Master’s Manna is a Wallingford nonprofit that provides food and other services to those in need. Donations will be accepted in bins at the top of the stairs all throughout summer reading.

Teens and adults will compete against the children’s room to see who can donate the most food! While you won’t get a prize entry for donating food, you can be assured that you’re feeding your own mind and the mind of someone else in our community.

Visit Us at the Wallingford Garden Market this Summer!

We’re excited to participate in the Wallingford Garden Market this season. Stop by our booth to meet our amazing staff, take part in a fun activity, and even get a library card! We hope to see you there. Find us under our green tent on these dates:

July 29th, Aug 19th, Sept 9th, 16th, & 30th

Discover Wallingford’s Book Store...

You Never Know What Book You’ll Take Home Next... 
The Book Seller is the Wallingford Public Library’s volunteer-run used book store. New stock is added every week. The store offers books, DVDs, and CDs for children, teens, and adults at very low prices. Look for the entrance under the green awning at the back of the Library. For more info visit our website: walpublib.org/bookseller

All proceeds benefit the Wallingford Public Library Association, including funding our Sunday hours from January through April.

Donations Are Welcome! 
The Book Seller accepts donations of items during store hours including: Gently used books, Textbooks, Audiobooks, DVDs, & Music CDs.

Book Seller Hours
Mon, Fri, & Sat
10am - 12noon

Tue & Wed
10am - 12noon &
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Thu
2:30pm - 4:30pm

One-on-One Career Counseling
Sign up today to schedule your virtual appointment with our career specialist Sarah Eiseman!

Get personalized help with crafting a resume or cover letter or preparing for your big interview. 
Visit to get started or contact Sarah Eiseman at [email protected]. You will be contacted shortly to schedule your Zoom appointment. 

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Spanish Conversation Group
Thursdays| 4:30-5:30pm
Improve your Spanish in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of Spanish recommended. Just drop-in!

French Conversation Group
Mondays | 4:30-5:30pm
Improve your French in a friendly and non-judgmental space! Some knowledge of French recommended. Just drop-in!

Knit @ WPL
First and Third Monday of Each Month

Monday, July 3rd & 17th

6-7:30pm

Board Room

No registration required
Knit @ WPL is a place where knitters and crocheters can practice their work in the company of others. Newcomers are welcome to join, but knitting experience is required.

WPL Play Readers

First Wednesday of Each Month

Wednesday, July 5th

6:30-8:30pm

Collins Room

No registration required

The Wallingford Public Library Play Readers bring and share poetry, prose, famous speeches and documents, monologues, as well as original material! Come check us out. All are welcome to read and/or listen. 

Open Sew

First Tuesday of Each Month

No July Meeting due to Independence Day

Next Meeting: Tuesday, Aug 1st

5:30-8:30pm

Adults & Teens in Grades 9+

Drop-in

Collaboratory

Do you like to sew? Join people who enjoy quilting and sewing at a casual “drop in” program. Bring your unfinished projects, either hand sewing or machine. There are 4 portable sewing machines (or bring your own) and lots of sewing supplies and tools provided by the library for your use. Due to the one-on-one nature of this program, masks will be required for all participants.

Saturday Mornings with Poetry

Second and Fourth Saturday of Each Month

Saturday, July 8th

9:45am-12noon

Collins Room

No registration required

A meeting of people who love reading and writing poetry. SMwP provides poetic opportunities for anyone to share their poetry, discuss the literary works of poets known and unknown, and expand skills in writing and editing poems in the shared camaraderie of comfortable, supportive members.