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The Building Is Closed, But the Library Is Here For You!

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Beginning May 20th, a limited number of staff will be in the library Monday-Friday, from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. to answer phones, empty the book drop, and work toward Park ‘n Pickup – a no-contact library materials pick up by appointment. Stay tuned for more information. Please note that overdue fines will not be charged during this time. You may return books, magazines, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs in the book drop if you wish.

We are continuously reviewing updated guidelines from public health authorities and plan to reopen as soon as we safely can.

In the meantime, please enjoy our digital collections and online resources. Also visit our Safe at Home: Fun & Games and Information & Assistance pages. You may apply online to establish a new library card or to renew an existing one.

We appreciate your patience and understanding and miss seeing you every day.

Write a Letter to the Library: Be a Part of Our COVID-19 Archival Project

It can be easy to think of history as the past. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that history happens every day. This is why we have launched an archival project called Letters to the Library, where we are gathering and sharing community members’ responses about this historic time. We need your help with this project! You could even win a gift card to the Wallingford business of your choice. Learn more…

Virtual VITA Tax Assistance

tax form Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Government has extended the federal income tax filing deadline to July 15, 2020.

Free tax assistance is available virtually for those who earned less than $56,000 in 2019. Complete a VITA Intake Form to start the process.

If you have limited access to technology, please call (860)225-1084 ext. 315.

Upcoming Virtual Events for Kids

storytime While our community is at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the children’s librarians are providing virtual programs for our youngest patrons to enjoy. Please follow the Wallingford Public Library’s Facebook page for the most up-to-date information regarding our virtual programming schedule. Also, you can join our email list for a weekly round up of virtual programs for children!

Weekly story times will be available on Facebook Live. Can’t tune in live? The story time will be available until 9:00 p.m. on the day it airs. No Facebook? No problem! The Wallingford Public Library’s Facebook page can be viewed in a browser without an account! Other programs may be held on Zoom, but you must register your child to receive the link and password to attend.

Visit our calendar of virtual programs for the current schedule.