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Adult Events Newsletter for April 2021

Lucy Robbins Welles Library | 100 Garfield Street | Newington, CT 06111
Telephone: 860-665-8700 |  Fax: 860-666-0034
You can call to register for programs.
For Adult or Teen: 860-665-8700
 For Children's: 860-665-8720 

Adults

book of longings

Thursday Page Turners Book Discussion – Virtual
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd

Thursday, April 1, 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. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.


puzzle packets

Grab n Go Puzzle Packets 
Tuesday, April 6

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.

zoom

Getting Started with Zoom - Virtual
Thursday, April 8

 
Need to use Zoom to attend meetings and conferences online, or just stay connected with friends and family? Unsure of how to get started? We will cover how to set up an account, join a meeting, host a meeting, and more, so you can feel comfortable and confident navigating this online environment. A link to the video will be available on the day of the program on the Adult Events page. Registration required.

house history

House History Part 1: Accessing Land Records – Virtual
Monday, April 12, 6:30 p.m.

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. 

Would you like to learn the history of your home, discover who lived there, and what it looked like in the past? This two part series will help you get started. In part I, we’ll learn how to navigate Connecticut’s land records so that you can determine who once owned your property. Registration required for each program. A zoom link will be provided prior to the event. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

coloring packets

Grab n Go Coloring Packets
Thursday, April 13

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.

apple pie calzones

Culinary Delights: Apple Pie Calzones - Virtual
Tuesday, April 13

Chef Rob Scott is back to create some cooking magic with yummy apple pie calzones. A video link & the recipe will be available on the Adult Events page beginning the day of the program.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

  • Click here to view the recipe.

 

friends live book sale

Facebook Live Book Sale – Virtual 
Tuesday, April 13, 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.

novel book and media sale

Novel Book and Media Sale
Saturday, April 17, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. 
Lucy Robbins Welles Library Parking Lot

Purchase a reusable Friends bag for $10.00. Fill it up with as many books (hard or soft cover) as it will hold. This is an outdoor book sale; you must register for a time slot (6 people every 15 minutes). Media will be sold separately. Masks are required and COVID precautions will be in effect! To register or ask questions, call the library at 860-665-8700.  Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

puzzle packets

Grab n Go Puzzle Packets 
Tuesday, April 20
 

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

book fold candle holders

ReDefined READS – Book Fold Candle Holder - Virtual
Thursday, April 20

 Watch and learn how to make how your own a pillar-like candle holder with a recycled book by folding book pages. All supplies are provided. Call to register for your kit today. Kits are available to pick up beginning April 17. A link to the video will be available on the day of the program. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

house history part 2

House History Part 2: Who’s Lived in Your House – Virtual
Monday, April 26, 6:30 p.m.

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. 
Would you like to learn the history of your home, discover who lived there, and what it looked like in the past? This two part series will help you get started. In part II, we’ll cover some of the many resources available to learn more about the past of your home and its occupants. From maps to the census to local photo collections, you’ll be able to put together the stories of your home’s “past lives". A Zoom link will be provided prior to the event. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

coloring packets

Grab n Go Coloring Packets
Friday, April 30 

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.

novel and media sale

Novel Book and Media Sale
Saturday, May 1, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Lucy Robbins Welles Library Parking Lot

Purchase a reusable Friends bag for $10.00. Fill it up with as many books (hard or soft cover) as it will hold. This is an outdoor book sale; you must register for a time slot (6 people every 15 minutes). Media will be sold separately. Masks are required and COVID precautions will be in effect! To register or ask questions, call the library at 860-665-8700.  Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.



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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