The Joy of Coloring
An Adult Coloring Group

Thursday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Coloring isn’t just for kids! Health benefits for adults include stress relief, exercising fine motor skills, and stimulating your senses and creativity. So come unplug, relax, and color!
Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tech 4 U Thursdays

September 7, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Do you need help downloading your eBook or using your new smartphone? Want to set up a Facebook or Twitter account? For help with your specific technology questions, make an appointment for a 45 minute session with a Librarian today!

Evening Book Discussion

Thursday, September 7, 7:00 p.m.

This month’s title is A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Everyone is invited to attend.

Outside the Lines:
Libraries Reintroduced, Sept. 10-16, 2017

During the week of September 10 – 16, 2017, the library will once again participate in this annual event that is an opportunity for libraries around the world to step out of their normal parameters and reintroduce themselves to their communities in new and interesting ways. Staff will be popping up throughout town to bring the library and its services to you. If you see us, stop by and find what the library can offer you!

Library Board Annual Meeting

Monday, September 11, 7:00 p.m.

Join us at the Library Board Annual Meeting that will feature local author Katherine Spada Basto. After a brief business meeting, Ms. Basto will speak about her book Days to the Gallows, a historical novel about the 1662 Hartford witch panic. 

PowerPoint 2013 Essentials

Thursday, September 14, 6:30 p.m.

Join us for an overview class that covers the basics, plus some essential in-depth features to get you off to a great start!  With this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create a customized presentation, tailored to your unique style. Registration required.

The Joy of Coloring
An Adult Coloring Group

Monday, September 18, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Coloring isn’t just for kids!  Health benefits for adults include stress relief, exercising fine motor skills, and stimulating your senses and creativity. So come unplug, relax, and color!
Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

The Changing Brain, a Caregiving Affair, Part 1. 

Dementia specialists Michelle Wyman and Patty O’Brian, of the Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging will discuss brain health and brain illness, provide information on professional intervention, and suggest practical caregiving and self-care strategies and tips.
Registration required.

 
Let’s Talk About the Brain

Monday, September 18, 6;30 p.m.

Normal brain changes, four tasks of the brain, keeping your brain healthy, signs and symptoms of dementia and staying engaged for brain health.

Movies & More
The Zookeeper’s Wife

Tuesday, September 19, 1:00 p.m.
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The Zookeeper’s Wife tells the account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the German invasion.  Starring Jessica Chastain, Johan Heldenbergh, Daniel Bruhl. Running time 127 minutes. Pick up your FREE tickets at the Adult Information Desk.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Soapmaking and Body Scrubs

Wednesday, September 20, 6:00 p.m.

Create unique homemade soaps and body scrubs using tea, lavender, apricot seed, shea butter, fragrances and more with Sue Raybine.  Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tech 4 U Thursdays

September. 21, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Do you need help downloading your eBook or using your new smartphone? Want to set up a Facebook or Twitter account? For help with your specific technology questions, make an appointment for a 45 minute session with a Librarian today!

The Changing Brain, a Caregiving Affair, Part 2

Dementia specialists Michelle Wyman and Patty O’Brian, of the Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging will discuss brain health and brain illness, provide information on professional intervention, and suggest practical caregiving and self-care strategies and tips.
Registration required.

Something is Just Not Right:
1 + 1 Does Not = 2

Monday, September 25, 6:30 p.m.

Understanding memory loss, how and who to see for a diagnosis, different types of dementia and symptoms of each.

Classic Cary Grant with Gil Gigliotti

Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Once told by an interviewer, "Everybody would like to be Cary Grant", Grant is said to have replied, "So would I."   Join us as we explore 4 unforgettable films starring the incomparable Cary Grant.  Popcorn and soft drinks will be provided.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

His Girl Friday (1940)

Tuesday September 25, 6:30 p.m.

Grant plays a newspaper editor trying to keep his ex-wife (Rosalind Russell) from leaving her reporting job to marry someone else.

What is a Safe Home?

Wednesday, September 27, 7:00 p.m.

Newington’s Safe Homes Task Force will hold a presentation and informal discussion about the important issues of hoarding & blight.  Learn about the latest research on hoarding and how these issues affect the safety of residents, first responders and the community. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Newington Safe Homes Task Force. 

Tech Troubleshooting with Teens

Thursday, September 28, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Attention all adults! Stop by with the gadgets that drive you crazy and let our teen techies help you. This list can include: cell phones & text messaging, E-readers, social media, email, tablets, and iPods. Registration required.

Newington Reads!
One Book ~ One Town
Heat and Light

Join us for a community-wide reading event that will feature the novel Heat and Light by Jennifer Haigh. A best book of 2016 by the NYT, NPR and Washington Post, that explores the fallout of the natural gas boom in a small Pennsylvania town. Book discussions and related programming are scheduled for September and October. Multiple copies in different formats are available to checkout at the library. Paperback copies are available for purchase as well. The reading event will conclude with an appearance and book signing from author Jennifer Haigh on October 24 2017. The goal of Newington READS is to promote literacy through a common experience of reading and talking together about the same book.

Heat and Light Book Discussion (Daytime)

Thursday, September 28, 12:00 p.m.

Join us for a book discussion of the novel Heat and Light by Jennifer Haigh.  Bring a brown bag lunch.  Beverages and desserts will be provided.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Friends Bus Trip – New York City

Saturday, September, 30

Join the Friends for a day in New York City where you may spend the time as you wish. The cost of the trip is $43, payable at the Adult Information Desk.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.                                                                                                                                                                            

September is
Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Calling all children from birth through 8^th grade who live in Newington! Come to the Children’s department anytime in September to sign up for a library card and receive a free goody bag (new registrants only).

Play with Us!

Tuesdays
September 5, 12, 19 and 26
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs.  Meet with birth to three-year-old resource professionals and socialize with your peers.  All are welcome.
Partnered with Creative Interventions, LLC.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Movers and Shakers
A Musical Storytime

Tuesday, September 5, 12:00 p.m.

Children ages 2-4 and a caregiver are invited to experience music in this high-energy program.  Come sing, explore instruments and rhythm patterns, dance and more.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Just a Story and a Song!

Wednesdays, September 6 and 13, 10:15 a.m.

Join us for a thirty minute all ages storytime.  We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning.

Jr. Cookbook Club

Wednesday, September 6, 6:30 p.m.

Join us as we read The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle.  Later, we will make our own edible spiders!  Junior Chefs in grades K-2 may call to register beginning August 23.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Family Storytime

Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ’round.

Pajama Music

Mondays
September 11, 18, 25 and October 2
6:00 p.m.

Children ages 2-4 and a caregiver are invited to experience music together.  We will sing, explore instruments and rhythm patterns, and listen to great music that will get you moving and dancing.  Finally, we will wind down with a bedtime story.  Come join the fun!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Dahl’s Birthday Fun!

Tuesday, September 12, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Come celebrate Roald Dahl's Birthday with cake, games and crafts. Please call to register children in grades K-6 beginning August 29.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Cookbook Club

Wednesday, September 13, 6:30 p.m.

Happy Birthday to Roald Dahl!  To celebrate, we will make one of his “Revolting Recipes” based on his many stories.  Chefs in grades 3-6 may call to register beginning August 30.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails

Saturday, September 16, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 15 minute session
reading to a certified therapy dog. Beginning September 2 please call to register.
Sponsored by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc.

Fall Drop-in Weekly Storytimes

September 18 - November 16

Our regular fall weekly storytimes for ages 9 months through 6 years.  To choose the right one for your child, pick up a detailed schedule in the Children’s department or check our webpage.

Stories and Art

Tuesday, September 19, 12:00 p.m.

Join us for a story and art program for children ages 2–4 and a caregiver.  Please call to register beginning September 5.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tales to Tails

Tuesday, September 19, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 15 minute session reading to Jessie, a certified therapy dog.  Please call to register beginning September 5.
Donated by Kerrie Lurate.

Summer Reading Recognition Assemblies

Wednesday, September 20, Anna Reynolds and Elizabeth Green Schools
Friday, September 22, John Paterson and Ruth Chaffee Schools

Children who read for 200 minutes or more for Build a Better World will receive a certificate at special school assemblies on these days. All students will enjoy a performance of comedy and juggling by Bryson Lang.
Assemblies funded by the PTA/PTOs of Newington Elementary Schools.

Lucy’s Chess and Checkers Club

Wednesday, September 20, 4:00 p.m.

Like to play chess and/or checkers?  We will set up our program room with sets and a knowledgeable adult and teens who can provide basic assistance.  Snacks will be available.  Bring a friend or find one here!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Cinema City

Thursday, September 21, 1:00 p.m.

Curl up and watch a newly released movie in the comfort of the program room.  Snacks will be available.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Building with LEGO® Bricks

Saturday, September 23, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Come to our monthly gathering to build projects with LEGO® bricks. Due to safety concerns, infants and toddlers will not be allowed in the room.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Lucy's Kids Blog

Visit Lucy's Kids Blog from the Lucy Robbins Welles Children's department in Newington, CT. Our blog will keep you up to date with the happenings in the Children's department. In addition, we will post recipes from our very popular Cookbook Club series, Nutmeg Book Award information, reading activities, craft ideas, and more.

Teen Kayaking Trip

Saturday, September 30, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

For grades 6-12. We invite you to a day of kayaking at Bigelow Hollow State Park in Union, CT. Teens must register by September 23. Waiver forms will be available at the Adult Information Desk.
Sponsored by the Human Services Department of Newington.

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!