**A section of Garfield Street will be closed to through traffic
between Mazzoccoli Way and the Town Hall Parking lot.**
Monday, September 16 through Friday, September 20 from 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m daily.
The best way to get to the Library is to approach from Main Street or Wilson Avenue.
Any questions please call the library at 860-665-8700
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Lucy Robbins Welles Library 80th Anniversary 
Celebrating 80 years of service to the Newington community!

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  1. Evanston Living History newsflash

    Evanston's Living History - Thursday, September 19 at 12:00 p.m.

    Join us for a documentary and a discussion Craig Dudnick and his film about the story of a community's struggle for justice with roots extending to Abbeville, SC and the horrific lynching of one of its prominent citizens Anthony Crawford. Read on...
  2. Pajama Music

    Pajama Music - Mondays, September 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 6:00 pm

    Children ages 2 - 4 and a caregiver are invited to experience music together Read on...
  3. library card sign up month

    Calling all kids from birth to grade 6 who live in Newington!

    Sign up for a new library card and receive a free goody bag from the Children's Department Read on...
  4. Gina Barreca newsflash

    Library Board Annual Meeting with guest speaker Dr. Gina Barreca

    Join us at the library on Sunday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m. at the library for the Library Board of Trustees Annual meeting that will feature guest speaker Dr. Gina Barreca. Read on...