Lucy Robbins Welles Library

Adult Events Newsletter for November 2017

Adults

Tech Troubleshooting with Teens 
Thursday, November 2, 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.

Evening Book Discussion
Thursday, November 2, 7:00 p.m.

This month’s title is Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Everyone is invited to attend. 

Friends’ Fall Book Sale
Friday, November 3, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - $5.00 admission fee
Saturday, November 4, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – free admission
Sunday, November 5, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – free admission.  On Sunday, buy a Friends’ book sale GREEN bag for $7 and fill it with books for free.  Refills are $6.  Stock up and save!
Held at the Newington Senior & Disabled Center

All types of books, including fiction and non-fiction, will be on sale as well as CDs, audiobooks, DVDs, videos, and specially priced items.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

George G. Hanel Series Presents: 
Martin Kellogg Auditorium
Sunday, November 5, 2:00 p.m.Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

The George G. Hanel Fine Arts Series returns with a performance by The Cat’s Pajamas, a vocal band, in the Martin Kellogg Auditorium. Please join us for an afternoon of a cappella entertainment. Registration required.

Brown Bag it with a Documentary
Amazing Individuals
Tuesday, November 7, 12:00 p.m.

Good Ol’ Freda
Freda Kelly, a shy Liverpudlian teenager asked to work for a young local band hoping to make it big: the Beatles. Their loyal secretary from beginning to end, finally tells her tales for the first time in 50 years. Running time 86 minutes.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Film Based on the Book
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Thursday, November 9, 1:00 p.m
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This film adaptation of Rebecca Skloot’s critically acclaimed 2010 best-seller tells the true story of Henrietta Lacks, an African-American woman whose cells were used to create the first immortal human cell line. The film stars Rose Byrne and Oprah Winfrey. Running time is 93 minutes. Refreshments will be provided. Pick up your FREE tickets at the Adult Information Desk.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tech 4 U 
Thursday, November 9, 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!
Registration required.

Before & After Your Computer
Thursday, November 9, 6:30 p.m.

Need an upgrade?  Not sure what new computer to buy?  At a loss of what to do with your old one? Join us for some advice and tips to make the right purchase and dispose of your old computer properly!
Registration required.

Tidings of Comfort . . . and Joy of Coloring
Tuesday, November 14, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Reduce the stress of the holiday season and exercise your coloring talents in the company of others. At both November and December coloring sessions, participants will have the additional option of creating personalized gift bags for friends and family. Coloring supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.  Registration required.

Brown Bag it with a Documentary
Amazing Individuals
Tuesday, November 14, 12:00 p.m.

The Boys of ‘36
The story of how a team of underdog American rowers became gold medalists in the 1936 Olympics. 
Running time 53 minutes.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Local Authors Get Together - So You Wrote a Book... Now what?
Tuesday, November 14, 6:30 -8:30 p.m.

Come talk with Matthew Dicks and other local authors about marketing and publishing your book. Light refreshments served. In honor of Nanorimo please bring something that you are working on to share.  Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.                      

Majesty and Mystery of Crop Circles
Wednesday, November 15, 6:30 p.m.

Join John Root and see complex and exquisite designs that are found annually in farmers’ fields and learn about their unexplained effects on soil, plants, animals, and people. Registration Required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Brown Bag It with a Book and Film Discussion
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Thursday, November 16, 12:00 p.m.

Join us for a book discussion of the film and book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages and desserts will be provided.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Tech 4 U 
Thursday, November 16, 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!
Registration required.

Brown Bag it with a Documentary
Amazing Individuals
Tuesday, November 21, 12:00 p.m.

A Ballerina’s Tale
Profiles Misty Copeland, the First African American Female Principle Dancer with the American Ballet Theater.
Running time 85 minutes.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Tidings of Comfort . . . and Joy of Coloring
Monday, November 27, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Reduce the stress of the holiday season and exercise your coloring talents in the company of others. At both November and December coloring sessions, participants will have the additional option of creating personalized gift bags for friends and family. Coloring supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.  Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Brown Bag it with a Documentary
Amazing Individuals
Tuesday, November 28, 12:00 p.m.

Magnus
This films follows Magnus Carlsen’s journey from introverted child prodigy to World Chess Champion.
 Running time 78 minutes.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Computer Health Tips
Thursday, November 30, 6:30 p.m.

Don't let your computer get a cold!  Join us as we cover some basic proactive techniques that you can do to keep your computer healthy and running smoothly.
Registration required.

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