Date Night Ideas in Waterford, CT

Romantic date night ideas in Waterford, CT. Restaurants, shows, concerts, and unique experiences for couples.

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Coral Reef Conservation

Starts in 8 hrs · Mon, Apr 13, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Join Jeff Cinciripino, Founder and President of the Scuba Educational Alliance of Connecticut, for an illustrated exploration of the world’s coral reefs. These vibrant ecosystems are essential to ocean health and coastal communities, yet increasingly under threat. Jeff will explain what coral reefs.

Cozy Crafters Club

Tue, Apr 14, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Bring your latest project and supplies and join us at the Cozy Crafters Club! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, needlefelt, make jewelry, or simply enjoy coloring, this welcoming group is the perfect spot to relax, share ideas, and connect with other creative spirits. Crafts should be...

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Wonders Ocean Solutions Marine Theater

Wonders Ocean Solutions Marine Theater · 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT

Wonders Ocean Solutions Marine Theater is a zoo in Mystic, CT. Exhibits and attractions include Husbandry, Ocean Refuge, Renewable Ocean Energy, Fish & Invertebrate Husbandry and 10 more. Offers programs including Details Necessary7 Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic func

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Writing as Regulation, Reflection, and Connection

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Trauma is often misunderstood, both in how it forms and how it shows up in everyday life. In this session, Glastonbury Poet Laureate Victoria Nordlund will lead a guided writing workshop exploring writing as a practice of regulation, reflection, and connection. Through thoughtfully structured,...

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GHS & WTML Present... An Evening of Rhyme & Rhetoric

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 29, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT

You are cordially invited to the 10th anniversary presentation of “An Evening of Rhyme & Rhetoric," where community members can experience the works of the next generation of Glastonbury writers. This special event, hosted by the Glastonbury High School English Department in conjunction with...

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Creative Writing Workshop

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Join us for a welcoming, monthly creative writing workshop led by Glastonbury Poet Laureate Victoria Nordlund. This workshop offers writers a supportive space to share works in progress and engage in thoughtful, constructive discussion. Participants are invited to bring poems, short fiction,...

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Double Play Acoustic Duo in Concert

In 4 weeks · Mon, May 11, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Join us for a captivating live music performance blending bluegrass, folk, and blues from two accomplished regional artists. With more than 30 years of performance experience, Cathy Kreger brings masterful guitar work, a powerful 3½-octave voice, and a rich, band-like sound shaped by her unique...

Career Navigation for Job Seekers with American Job Center

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 29, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Embark on a job-seeking adventure with the American Job Center! Connect with a career navigator to explore available programs, register for CTHires, and complete the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Pre-application. Utilize our library computers with the navigator's support to...

Artist Reception: Zachary King

Mon, Jun 29, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Join us in the gallery to see our newest exhibit, meet the artist, and have the opportunity to ask questions about the work on display. Light refreshments will be provided. Drop-in; no registration required. Stay ahead of the crowd—be the first to know about events for adults by signing up for our..

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Experience Virtual Reality on our Meta Quest 3 Headset

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT

In this introductory session, patrons will explore the cutting-edge world of mixed/virtual reality through a guided demonstration of the Meta Quest 3 headset. Participants will learn how to navigate the interface using hand tracking and spatial gestures, moving seamlessly between their physical...

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Mental Health Awareness Month Celebration & KV Publication Launch

In 3 weeks · Sun, May 3, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month at this afternoon community showcase led by Glastonbury Poet Laureate Victoria Nordlund. The event marks the launch of the KV publication and features writing and artwork created through the series exploring mental health, creativity, and expression....

Books in Bloom

In 1 week · Apr 22 – Apr 25 · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT

In collaboration with Welles-Turner Memorial Library, the Evergreen Country Gardeners of Glastonbury are pleased to present "Books in Bloom" in honor of Library Appreciation Week. This creative exhibition features floral and plant arrangements inspired by book titles, covers, and themes. The public.

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Beginner Chair Yoga

Wed, May 27, 10:30 PM–11:15 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Experience a unique chair yoga session with Rachel Koladis, designed for all levels. Most of the class will be seated, with occasional standing poses using the chair for support. Discover breathing techniques, explore mantras, and delve into meditation and energy practices. This class welcomes...

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Tories, Spies, and Traitors: Divided Loyalty in Revolutionary Connecticut (America's 250th)

Mon, Jul 6, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT

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...

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An Introduction to AI (Artificial Intelligence)

In 2 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Step inside the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence with Dennis Gleeson, a former Director of Strategy in the CIA’s Directorate of Intelligence. Drawing on decades of experience aligning technology and information for analysts across the U.S. Intelligence Community, Gleeson brings a clear,.

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The Sporting Events That Changed America (America's 250th)

In 3 weeks · Mon, May 4, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a fascinating journey through the sporting events that helped shape the nation's history, culture, and identity. Based on his acclaimed book Powerful Moments in Sports: The Most Significant Sporting Events in American History, author and pop culture...

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Sublimation Printing on Coasters!

In 4 weeks · Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to transfer their own high-quality photos and digital drawings onto sublimation coasters using a sublimation heat press. After an introduction to specialized sublimation inks and papers, attendees will prepare their unique designs and watch...

2nd Tuesday Book Club: The Giver of Stars

Tue, Jun 9, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

This month we're reading: "The Giver of Stars" by Jojo Moyes. Alice Wright leaves her restrictive life in England by marrying American Bennett Van Cleve, only to find small-town Kentucky just as suffocating, especially under her domineering father-in-law. When she joins a group of women delivering..

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Sprout Your Success: A Beginner's Guide to Seed Starting

Mon, Jun 29, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Join expert gardener Mark Gostkiewicz for a practical, beginner-friendly class that walks you through the essentials of starting plants from seed, with a special focus on early and cold-weather crops. You’ll learn when and how to sow seeds indoors, what conditions they need to thrive, and how to...

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The Web They Wove: Women & their Wardrobes during New England’s Revolution (America's 250th)

Mon, Jun 1, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Explore the often-overlooked role of women whose choices in textiles and fashion helped shape the course of the American Revolution. Beyond the headlines of battles and the proclamations of Congress, women’s daily decisions about fabric creation, consumption, and style influenced the fight for...

Thursday Night Book Club: Everything is Tuberculosis

Thu, Jun 25, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Come talk books with other bibliophiles! This book group will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required. This month we will be reading "Everything Is Tuberculosis" by John Green. In 2019,...

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How to Deliver Effective and Flawless Presentations

Mon, Jun 8, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Do you have a project, a passion, or a pitch you’re ready to share with the world? Don't let your hard work go unnoticed! This workshop provides the ultimate toolkit for anyone looking to speak with confidence and clarity. Led by Dr. Al Pucino, founder of EssentialMFGConcepts and an experienced...

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Get Turned into a 3D Printed Cartoon!

Tue, May 26, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT

Step into our digital workshop and watch yourself transform from real-world resident to a stylized, 3D-printed cartoon character. Using advanced technology and creative modeling software, we’ll help you capture your likeness in a fun, animated aesthetic. Participants will leave with a unique,...

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Laser-Etched Bookmarks

Tue, Jun 9, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT

Celebrate our nation's milestone by crafting a commemorative keepsake in our America 250th laser-etching workshop. One side of your custom wooden bookmark will feature the official anniversary logo, while the other side offers a blank canvas for your favorite quote, name, or design. You’ll learn...

Cozy Crafters Club (Evening Edition)

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Welles-Turner Memorial Library · 2407 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT · Ages 18+

Can’t make it to our weekly daytime Cozy Crafters Club? This monthly evening meetup is a relaxed, after-work complement for those who prefer to craft once the day winds down. Bring your current project, get comfortable, and enjoy a cozy space to unwind, create, and connect with fellow...