Lucy Robbins Welles Library

Adult Events Newsletter for February 2018

Adults

Thursday Page Turners Book Discussion
Thursday, February 1, 7:00 p.m.
The Wright Brothers by David McCullough

Our Thursday Evening Book Discussion has been revitalized and revamped. It has a new name – Thursday Page Turners, a new schedule and a slightly new format.  The discussion will be facilitated by a library staff member and light refreshments will be served.  Anyone interested is invited to attend any or all.  We hope to see you there.

Tech Troubleshooting with Teens
Thursday, February 1, 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.

Joy of Coloring
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 10:00 a.m. – noon

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! Detailed coloring sheets and colored pencils will be provided, but participants may bring their own coloring supplies if they wish. Registration required.

Movies & More:  Victoria and Abdul
Tuesday, February 6, 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

 Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim. Starring Judy Dench, Ali Fazal. Pick up your free tickets at the Information Desk .
Sponsored by the Deschler family in honor of their mother, Cecile Deschler

Tech 4 U Thursdays 
Thursday, February 8, 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!

Perpetuity: A Hartford Men in Harmony Quartet
Friday, February 9, 11:30 a.m.

Come for a special Valentines treat. The Hartford Men in Harmony is made up men of all ages from all backgrounds. The ingredients they share are a love of harmony, fellowship, and curiosity to learn and continually develop our personal musical ability. Come for this performance and enjoy!  Registration required.

T’ai Chi: What’s it all About
Monday, February 12, 7:00 p.m.

T’ai Chi is one of the most effective exercise systems for mental and physical well-being.  T’ai Chi releases tension, deepens relaxation, improves balance and more. Join Instructor Ken Zabrowski for the history of this art and a demonstration. Registration required.

Tea with Queen Victoria
Thursday, February 15, 2:00 p.m. 

In 1837, teenaged Victoria ascended to the British throne, untrained and innocent.  She would rule for 63 years.  Victoria wrote an average of 2,500 words a day during her life. From 1832 until just before her death, she kept detailed journals.  Using Queen Victoria's diary and letters, Sally Mummey will reveal the personal details of this powerful yet humane woman.  Registration required. 
Sponsored by the Deschler family in honor of their mother, Cecile Deschler

Powerful Beyond Measure
Wednesday, February 21, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Meet author Cindy Mazzaferro and hear about a program that unfolds perfectly in your life allowing you more happiness, love, abundance and success.  Come alive to your power within. Books available for purchase. Registration required.

            

Brown Bag It with a Book Discussion: Victoria
Thursday, February 22, 12:00 p.m.

Join us for a book discussion of the novel Victoria by Daisy Goodwin, a coming of age story that chronicles Queen Victoria’s ascent to the British throne and the first two years of her reign. Bring a brown bag lunch.
Sponsored by the Deschler family in honor of their mother, Cecile Deschler

Tech 4 U Thursdays 
Thursday, February 22, 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.

End of Adult Winter Reading – Swing into Reading! 
Friday, February 23

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.

Joy of Coloring
Monday, February 26, 2018, 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! Detailed coloring sheets and colored pencils will be provided, but participants may bring their own coloring supplies if they wish. Registration required.

iPad Essentials
Wednesday, February 28, 10:30 a.m.

This class will cover basic iPad skills, including the iPad physical features, charging the battery, settings, finding and installing apps and more. Bring your device and questions to the class. Registration required.

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