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Adult Events Newsletter for March 2018

Lucy Robbins Welles Library | 95 Cedar Street | Newington, CT 06111
Telephone: 860-665-8700 |  Fax: 860-667-1255
You can call to register for programs.
For Adult or Teen: 860-665-8700
 For Children's: 860-665-8720 

Adults

Page Turners


Thursday Page Turners Book Discussion
Thursday, March 1, 7:00 p.m. 

Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleave
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.


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Tech Troubleshooting with Teens
Thursday, March 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


Joy of Coloring
Thursday, March 8, 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.

iPad


Best Free iPad Apps
Thursday, March 8, 10:30 a.m.

Discover several great apps for everything from books and movies to cooking, travel and more!  Bring your device to this demo class. Registration required.

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Reiki: What’s it all About
Thursday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.

Reiki is in ancient relaxation and healing technique that originated in Japan. Reiki Master Maryann Lonergan will discuss what Reiki is and how it works to provide relaxation, healing and pain relief. She will also provide a demonstration.  Registration required.

Book Talk


Books & Bites: Book Talks by Librarians
Thursday, March 15, 1:00 p.m. & Saturday, March 24, 10:00 a.m.

Join your favorite librarians for tasty bites and engaging booktalks. Discover new titles and authors that our librarians love and you might too!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tech devices


Tech 4 U Thursdays 
Thursday, March 15, 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.

media


Mini Media Sale:
Saturday, March 17, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Check out the Friends Mini Media Sale. Items include DVD’s Blu-ray, Books on CD, CD’s and VHS tapes. We will also be showcasing some great March Themed books.


            

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Joy of Coloring
Monday, March 19, 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.

battle of the sexes

Movies & More: Battle of the Sexes
Tuesday, March 20, 1:00 p.m.

The true story of the 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs. Starring Emma Stone, Steve Carell. Running time 121 minutes.Pick up your FREE tickets at the Adult Information Desk.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.


Breaking Bread

An Evening with Martin Philip, Author of Breaking Bread
Monday, March 26, 6:30 p.m.

Breaking Bread is a unique combo of memoir and cookbook chronicling Martin Philip’s life growing up in the Ozark Mountains, being an opera singer, a banjo player, and even working in the corporate finance world, all the while baking.  Program complete with 75 original recipes from the head bread baker of King ArthurFlour.  Bread samples will be served with various spreads. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the program. It’s the perfect hostess gift.  Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

cloud

iSave It To The Cloud
Thursday, March 29, 10:30 a.m.

Wondering about that invisible cloud above our heads?  Cloud storage is the answer to avoid wasting valuable storage space of your device.  Join us to learn more about the cloud and how to use the Cloud.  Registration required.


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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