Adult Winter Reading Program
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.

• Watch the video to learn more about the program.

Friends of the Library Curbside Bag Sale
Fridays 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Are you interested in certain authors and genres? Do you miss the Friends books sales as much as we do? We’ve put a new twist on the old format. If email is unavailable patrons can call the library and give their contact information to be forwarded to the Friends. A contactless delivery to your home can also be arranged. 

• Email the Friends at LRWFriends95@icloud.com  with requests by Tuesday.
• You will receive an email notification to confirm the order, or notification that the order was not able to be filled.
• A bag consisting of hardcover and paperbacks will be prepared of Adult books for $10.00 and Teen and Children’s books for $5.00.  Smaller orders may be requested. 
• Pickups are Friday of from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. 
• Payments will be made at pickup.

Grab n Go Puzzle Packets 
Tuesday, March 2
 
Stuck in the house? Try something new. We will put together packets of fun just for you. Each packet will include puzzles and word games and more. Call to register to reserve a puzzle packet on the date listed above and pick up the packet at our curbside service. Registration required.

Thursday Page Turners Book Discussion – Virtual
Songs for the Missing by Stuart O’Nan
Thursday, March 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 the Zoom link will be sent prior to the program. Registrations required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Trivia Night with Jeanette & Karolyn – Virtual
Friday, March 5, 7:00 p.m.

 Bring snacks and the beverage of choice and get comfy in your living room.  It’s our second (with more to come, we hope) Zoom Trivia Night!  Our topic this month is DISNEY. Individuals and/or family teams of all ages are welcome to join in the fun. Prizes will be awarded. An email with the Zoom link will be sent prior to the program. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Gentle Yoga - Virtual
Thursday March 11 
 
Join StrongHouse Yoga of Newington for a gentle yoga practice to assist you in maintaining balance and stability with movement. A link to the video will be available on the day of the program.
Sponsored by StrongHouse Yoga.

End of Adult Winter Reading – Reading Rules
Friday, March 12
 
All tickets collected for the program’s weekly drawings will be entered into the grand prize drawing to be held at 12 noon. Winners will be notified.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Grab n Go Coloring Packets
Monday, March 15

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. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Find Your Roots @ the Library

Join us for this multi-town collaborative Genealogy Series with Bryna O’Sullivan, proprietor of Charter Oak Genealogy. Each week we will explore different topics. Bryna O’Sullivan is a Middletown, Connecticut based professional genealogist and French to English genealogical translator. As proprietor of Charter Oak Genealogy, she specializes in lineage society applications. 

Genealogy Basics: FamilySearch - Virtual
Monday, March 15
Want to dive into genealogy research but on a limited budget? The website FamilySearch is the perfect place to get started. Join us for an introduction to this free site, which includes access to records, how to guides, classes, and more. A Zoom link will be provided prior to the event. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Culinary Delights: Chocolate Snowstorm Cookies - Virtual
Tuesday, March 16

Watch Chef Rob Scott as he whips up a delicious treat for those cold nights. A video link & the recipe will be available on the Adult Event page beginning the day of the program.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

• Click here for the recipe.

Facebook Live Book Sale – Virtual 
Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 p.m.
 
Join the Friends of the Library on the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Facebook Page for a special night of fun on Facebook LIVE. A Book Sale event hosted by Deanna Reney at Karma’s Closet. Watch and buy your favorite titles, DVDs Children’s Books from home and more. Pickup 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 as a gift for someone else!
The Facebook Live Starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. on the LRWL FACEBOOK PAGE 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Grab n Go Puzzle Packets
Tuesday, March 23
 
Stuck in the house? Try something new. We will put together packets of fun just for you. Each packet will include puzzles and word games and more. Call to register to reserve a puzzle packet on the date listed above and pick up the packet at our curbside service. Registration required.

Ocean Farming in Connecticut with the owners of Stonington Kelp Company - Virtual
Tuesday, March 23, 6:30 p.m.
 
Join Suzie Flores to learn more about the fascinating business of sustainable ocean farming taking place right here in Connecticut. Stonington Kelp Co. is owned and operated by Suzie and Jay, and is one of the largest commercial seaweed farms in the state of Connecticut selling food grade sugar kelp to local restaurants and shops. She has been featured on WNPR’s Seasoned. Registration is required. Prior to the program you will receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting. This program will also be available as a recorded program to view, after March 23. Registration required for the live program.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Another Cut the Cord Program – Virtual
Wednesday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.
Many people are making the decision to cut the cable cord and make the transition to online streaming services. There are numerous options available at varying prices depending on the desired viewing selection. Find more information join us for this zoom program.  Registration required. An email with the Zoom link will be sent prior to the program. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Newington Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of the Library.

Mystery Author Talk with Matt Coyle  - Virtual
Friday, March 26, 7:00 p.m.

Join us to hear author Matt Coyle discuss the newest book in his Rick Cahill mystery series – Blind Vigil. All are encouraged to ask Mr. Coyle questions to learn more about his writing. Registration 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 the program date. Registration required for the live event.

Trace Your Connecticut Revolutionary Roots - Virtual
Monday, March 29

Bryna O’Sullivan, proprietor of Charter Oak Genealogy. Each week we will explore different topics. Bryna O’Sullivan is a Middletown, Connecticut based professional genealogist and French to English genealogical translator. As proprietor of Charter Oak Genealogy, she specializes in lineage society applications. 

Did your Connecticut ancestor support the American cause during the Revolution? This virtual program will introduce you to the major sources that trace their “service” during the War, from pension files to town meeting records. Whether you want to join DAR or SAR or simply learn more about your ancestors’ activities, this program will give you the resources needed to tell their stories. Registration required for each program. A Zoom link will be provided prior to the event. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Grab n Go Coloring Packets
Wednesday, March 31

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. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.