Adult Winter Reading Registration Day
Thursday, February 4

Adult Winter Reading registration will begin on Thursday, February 4. Registration will be online, by phone or with a printed form (upon request). Register on this day for a chance to win the kickoff prize giveaway basket.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Adult Winter Reading Program Dates
Thursday, February 4  - Friday March 12

Register yourself online, by phone or with a print form (upon request). Read or listen to the library books of your choice at your own pace and receive one prize ticket for each book completed. Tickets will be available online or you can call to have one submitted. Weekly drawings will be held on Fridays. All weekly entries will be entered into the grand prize drawings which will be held on Friday, March 12. Winners will be notified.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Thursday Page Turners Book Discussion – Virtual
Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
Thursday, February 4, 7:00 p.m.

Join us for this lively book discussion. The discussion will be held through Zoom and be facilitated by a library staff member. Anyone interested is invited to attend. We hope to “see” you there! An email with a Zoom link will be sent out prior to the program. Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Book Sale on Facebook Live - Virtual
Tuesday, February 9, 7:00 p.m.
 
Join us on our Facebook Live Page for a special night of fun!!! The Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library will be holding a LIVE Book Sale Event hosted by Deanna Reney at Karmas Closet. Watch and buy your favorite authors from home. Pick up will be at Karma's Closet @3153 Berlin Turnpike in Newington. Call the library for details! Support the Friends at this virtual sale. Buy something for yourself or a gift for someone else!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Streaming at Home - Virtual
Wednesday, February 10

Spending more time at home? Looking for something to watch? Join us for a basic overview of quality online entertainment options using streaming services and devices.

Movie Talk with Gil Gigliotti
Exploring the Evolution of Dracula – Virtual
Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 7:00 p.m.

Pop some popcorn and join movie buff and CCSU professor Gil Gigliotti for our second Movie Talk. Set up like a book discussion on Zoom, we will be discussing two Dracula films, 1931 starring Bela Lugosi and 1979 starring Frank Langella. Copies of both movies will be available for advance viewing, check out, and curbside pick-up at the library, and to pick up a Grab & Go movie goody bag. This movie is also available on some streaming services. Registration is required. An email with the Zoom link will be sent out prior to the program.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 

Grab & Go Coloring Packets 
 Friday, February 12 

We are happy to offer packets of coloring pages, each with its own theme, that will be ready for Curbside Pickup on or after the dates listed while supplies last. Call to register to reserve a coloring packet.

Culinary Delights with Chef Rob Scott - Virtual
Saturday, February 20, 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a two-part series with Simply Creative Chef Rob Scott, a head chef in the Hamptons for 20 years as well as a personal chef. He has worked with many chefs in Italy, Greece, Turkey and Hungary. You may watch him at work or try your hand at his culinary delights. Menu will feature parmesan-crusted quesadilla with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil; panko chicken Milanese with blistered tomatoes; and a sweet ending with a batch of ultimate chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. 

For Facebook account holders, you will be prompted to sign into your account to view the program.
For individuals without Facebook accounts, when prompted to sign in, scroll down the page and click on the "Not Now" button to view the program.
The link will be posted at the time of the program.

• Click here for the the Facebook Live link ten minutes before the program starts.
• Click here for the recipes.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Pet Savvy Citizens - Virtual
with the Connecticut Humane Society
Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m.

Do you have a pet in your life? Or are you looking for ways interact with pets in the community? During this interactive program you will learn all about the benefits of pet ownership and interaction, how to get involved with pets and the important components of pet safety. This program is specifically designed for adults and senior citizens. Registration is required if you want to attend the live event. A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the program. If you are unable to attend the live event, this program will be recorded and will be available for viewing after February 24.
Sponsored by the Connecticut Humane Society & The Friends of the Library.

• Click here to register. 

ReDefined READS - Virtual
Literary Blooms
Wednesday, February 24

Watch and learn how to make how make your own bouquet of Black-Eyed Susan flowers form old book pages. All supplies are provided. Call to register for your kit today. Kits are available to pick up beginning February 22. A link to the video will be available on the day of the program. Registration is required.

Grab & Go Coloring Packets 
Friday, February 26

 We are happy to offer packets of coloring pages, each with its own theme, that will be ready for Curbside Pickup on or after the dates listed while supplies last. Call to register to reserve a coloring packet.