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 Lucy Robbins Welles Library

Teen July and August 2020 Events

Lucy Robbins Welles Library | 95 Cedar Street | Newington, CT 06111
Telephone: 860-665-8700 |  Fax: 860-667-1255
Please call 860-665-8700 to register for programs. 
 
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Teen Summer Reading - Click here for more information or to register.

Registration begins Monday, June 22
Program runs from June 22 - August 14


By registering and participating you will be eligible for giveaways throughout the summer. Last day for Teen Summer Reading Program is Friday August 14. A grand prize will be picked from participants.  Visit our library’s teen page or our Facebook page for more events added weekly this summer, especially our Take It! Make It Teen Days in June Grab & Go projects to have fun with this summer.  
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Grab and Go
Grab & Go Crafts
Begins Monday, June 22 through August 28

Each week we will have crafts ready for pick up! Please note that supplies are limited and may be things you have at home. Call to register starting Monday, June 22 to reserve a craft bag.Supplies are limited.

Page Turners


PAGE TURNERS ADVENTURES PROGRAM SERIES

June 29 –   August 28, weekdays only
The Lucy Robbins Welles Library presents the Page Turner Adventures series! Get ready to laugh, have fun, and be entertained! This NINE week program series will run from June 29- August 28. Each week will feature a different theme and each day will bring a new adventure! Access a new link each weekday on the Kids event page. 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Monday: SHOW DAY – Every Monday, a different Virtual Comedy Story Theater show will be shared. Length: 45-60 minutes.
Tuesday: PROJECT DAY – Do crafts, games, recipes, science experiments, and activities that go along with that week’s theme. Length: 30 minutes.
Wednesday: AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR DAY – Get ready for fun interviews and activities with some of the most amazing authors and illustrators in the business! In addition to the interview, there will be read-alongs, activities, and trivia games. Length: 30 minutes.
Thursday: TWEEN DAY – Crafts and activities for upper elementary and middle school kids. Length: 30 minutes.
Friday: SPECIAL GUEST DAY – Each week, watch a bonus show with another amazing performer! These include Ringling Clowns, magicians, Grammy winning singers, ventriloquists, and more. You’ll also “visit” exciting places like zoos, science museums, and the International Clown Hall of Fame. Length: 30 minutes.

magic workshop

Magic Workshop (Virtual)
Tuesday, July 28, 4:00 p.m.

Have you ever wanted to learn some Magic? Here is your chance! Join us for a hands on magic learning experience, leaving everyone with some skills using ordinary, household objects! Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.



Jester Jim


Jester Jim (Virtual)

Friday, August 14, at 10:30 a.m.
All ages event! Jester Jim joins us live to witness his awe inspiring juggling skills. All registrants will be emailed the link to the program. Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

injury prevention


Injury Prevention Strategies for Athletes with Licensed Athletic Trainer Jenn Tirillo (Virtual)

Using her experience working with youth athletes up through Olympic level hopefuls, Jenn will demonstrate key self-care techniques, dynamic warm up exercises and more.

teen yoga


Teen Yoga for Anxiety with Cynthia (Virtual)

Join librarian and Parks and Rec Yoga Instructor Cynthia for this fun program. If you have some familiarity with yoga postures and want to further explore the practice of yoga to decrease anxiety, then this one’s for you!

yoga and mood


Teen Yoga for Changing Your Mood (Virtual)

Join librarian and Parks and Rec Yoga Instructor Cynthia to learn how yoga positions can change your mood. If you have some familiarity with yoga postures and want to further explore the practice of yoga, then you will enjoy it for sure!



The Friends of the Library sponsor many of these programs.  If you would like to become a member of the Friends, please click on the image and you will be taken to the Friends' page.  Thank you!

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