Board of Trustee Members

The Library Board of Trustees consists of 15 members: 6 appointed by the Town Council and 9 by the Library Corporation.

Board of Trustees Meeting Dates

A list of the Library Board of Trustees meeting dates for the current year.

Agendas & Minutes

Legacy Society

The Legacy Society is an association of Library patrons and friends who have made donations and/or future provisions for the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in their estate plans, regardless of value.

Ways to Give to the Library

There are a number of effective means of giving to the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, all of which will assist the Board of Trustees to improve the Library.

Newington Library 5K Challenge Road Race

The Lucy Robbins Welles Library proudly presents the 24 Annual Newington Library 5K Challenge Road Race to be held on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at Mill Pond Park in Newington, CT. This is an annual library fundraiser will all proceeds to benefit the library.

Library's Dining Partner Program

Local dining establishments have an opportunity to support the library and receive year-round recognition by participating in the Library's Dining Partner Program. Dining Partner Tickets are distributed to current members of the Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library and upon request.. This is a win-win opportunity to showcase participating restaurants in the Dining Partner Ticket and help the Library offset expenses for its ambitious year-round programming schedule. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library and the Library Board of Trustees.

Mission Statement

Mission statement of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library

Trustees Communications

The Communications Committee of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board of Trustees submits letters to the editor periodically to The Newington Town Crier, Newington Life, Rare Reminder and Hartford Courant.