Wallingford Public Library

Wallingford does have one of the better libraries. Lots of books kept in good order. Good computers. Stock of movies. Good activities for kids. And super clean.

Very nice public library with a relatively open floor plan, very clean and well lit, plenty of seating options with power and free wi fi. It’s a relatively newly renovated space so the one thing it is lacking is some of that classic old New England charm that many of our public libraries exude but all in all it’s a great space for a great town.

Not all libraries are created equally. This is far above the rest. It is a great resource.
As all the other reviews have mentioned, there are fantastic workshops, seminars, children’s activities, movies, the list goes on! If you’re ever hanging around the house with «nothing to do», just go here.
I adore the children’s sections (even baby friendly!) and all the interactive activities they have. Were currently looking forward to the Mystic Aquarium class and they’re bringing live animals in for the kids to touch.
More than ample parking, close to the center with good eats. You can really make a day out of going here, just leave your phone behind and get to know your neighbors and some good books.

This is a WONDERFUL library, by far the best I’ve been to in CT. I had been living in Wallingford for over a year before I got around to checking this place out, and boy was I missing out! I borrow books as well as DVDs regularly, and their online system makes it a breeze to request items.
I don’t have kids, but the children’s library is really cool too!

If you have kids, this is solid gold. Play areas, special kids computers, great staff. A+

This is a GREAT library. There is ample parking, and an entrance from Main Street and also from North Whittlesey Avenue. The ground floor has two meeting rooms and bathrooms. The meeting rooms are used often for free-​registration art lessons or cooking lessons or book/​poetry readings or seminars, but lately the library has also begun hosting staged readings, one-​act play festivals, and full theatrical productions, all for free admission. These are great things to bring kids to, and great things to attend on weeknights for entertainment that expands knowledge.
The children’s section is beautifully decorated and has a great selection of books and programs.
Their general book selection — fiction and nonfiction — is excellent, and they handle inter-​library loaning really well.
They have a great selection of DVDs and VHS movies, and they often have new releases as soon as they come out. They have a circulating «express rental» selection of these most high-​demand movie items on a separate set of shelves in the media section, and you can only keep those items for two days with no renewal so that the most number of cardholders have access to those items while they are in such high demand.
This library also does e-​rentals, which is awesome! As long as you’re a Wallingford public library cardholder you can borrow books from the library in e-​reader format, download them instantly from wherever you are, and keep them for the amount of time you’d be able to keep a physical book. Obviously this option is only available for books that are available in e-​format to begin with (which includes all classic books), but it’s such an amazing convenience, and not all libraries do this yet!
You can use an outgoing fax machine from the library that charges per page; it’s really easy to use. They also have a copy machine and printers, with per-​page fees (I think it’s 10 cents per page for both, but don’t quote me). During tax season, they have all the tax forms and packets you need, organized on shelves, with plenty of copies for all.
It is a beautiful, well-​stocked library with friendly staff and lots going on all the time. I love going there.

We love this library! With two young sons, I am most familiar with the children’s section. My boys love exploring the fish tank, train station, nature corner, and tree reading nook. In addition to traditional book shelves, the train in the middle has bins of books, making in very easy for little ones to find a special book. They also have great programs for kids of all ages, including a summer reading program for non school age kids!

This is a great library. There is something here for the whole family. Being a parent though,
I am a little concerned about the bathroom situation. The reflections in the tiles of the bathroom are highly detailed and if you have someone with less than good intentions in the stall next to you, they can view everything. I hope they take care of this because I don’t feel comfortable letting my kids use the restroom here.

Since the renovations of the Wallingford Library, it is an absolutely beautiful place to venture for resources, computer usage, movies, shows, or just a quiet afternoon of studying/​getting work done!
The huge inside is well kept and extremely clean, and has almost every book you could ever need (and if you cant find it here, you can ask the friendly staff about the said missing item, and get it in for you within a week!)
I was able to ouse the childrens room (which is so beautifully colorful and fun!) for a work project-​needing childrens songs for a recreational camp project! It was perfect. Also love going here whenever I need a break from the fast pace of daily life, to browse for a new best selling fiction book, working on a wide array of projects or simply to rent full season shows!
I love this library, I was away at college while the renovations were going on, and was so pleasantly shocked the first time I walked back into the new Library!!! from the bulletin boards right at the front door, filled with miscellaneous events in and around WLFD, to the helpful staff, this library is just wonderful!

Living in Wallingford for almost two years I’ve found that there isn’t very much to do here. The «WPL» has become my favorite spot in Wallingford because they have a really large selection of books, music, and movies.
They have a wide selection of books in all genres and a very nice kids section. The building itself is very nice.
Books are loaned out for an entire month, which is great to me since my old Library in Salem, MA only gave you them for two weeks.
Their website is great. Not only can you browse and reserve movies, but you can check out when your books are due, when books and films you want are due, and you can set it up to receive email alerts.
They also offer free internet use, as well as cheap printing and copying.
Another nice thing about the library is their bookstore which sells excess books at yard sale prices.
If you’re looking for a book or movie then I’d try the library before anywhere else. It’s a great way to learn new things or catch up on some good reads or movies.