Passport to Connecticut Libraries
April 2 – April 30

Discover the world of Connecticut libraries with a Passport to Connecticut Libraries. Get a passport with your library card, visit participating libraries, get it stamped and receive a token gift. Visit at least 5 libraries and return your passport to a participating library and you will be entered into a state drawing, one for adults and one for children. 

Tech 4 U 
Thursday, April 5, 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.

Tech Troubleshooting
Thursday, April, 8,  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.

Thursday Page Turners Book Discussion
Thursday, April 5, 7:00 p.m.

Buried Giant by Zazuo Ishiguro
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
Thursday, April, 8,  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.

Crafts and Conversation
Monday, April 9^th:  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Like to color?  Don’t despair. This art form will still be there.  
‘Thought that we’d extend the party. To adults and all things “arty”.
Bring the project of your choice. Quilters, crafters, have a voice.
So that we will not be chided, Colored pencils still provided! Registration required.

Brown Bag it With Royalty
Tuesdays 12:00 p.m.

We’re celebrating the upcoming Royal Wedding with a 4 film documentary series about the Royal Family. Bring your lunch. We’ll provide dessert and enjoy all things Royal.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Born into Royalty
Tuesday, April 10, 12:00 p.m. 

Charts the history of the Royal babies born in recent times. Running time 76 minutes.

Sugar Blues 
Wednesday, April 11, 6:30 p.m.

Suffering from afternoon fatigue? You may have the sugar blues. Learn easy steps to increase energy and maintain focus from. You will also learn about the hidden sugars in everyday foods and the health problems that result from sugar consumption. Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Khara Aberle will tell us how it’s done.

Great Directors and Their Films
Alfred Hitchcock
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

With a series introduction by Stuart Barnett and film commentaries by Gil Gigliotti.

Thursday, April 12, 6:30 p.m. CCSU Professor Stuart Barnett will introduce this film series with a talk about the master of suspense Hitchcock and his films. CCSU Professor Gil Gigliotti will host the screenings.

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Movie
Saturday, April 14, 1:00 p.m.

Get ready for Desserts Ever After with a movie matinee starring Gene Wilder.  This movie is rated G and runs 100 minutes.  Light refreshments will be provided.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 

Made in Connecticut - Eddy Farm and Farm Stand, Newington
Monday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.

Join Haley Billipp, granddaughter of Roger Eddy and her husband Andy as they talk about the rich history of the Eddy Farm and family in Newington. Andy and Haley have been in charge of the farm since 2011, helping to preserve the land as open space and providing residents with delicious fresh produce and flowers.  Registration required.
 Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Brown Bag it With Royalty
Tuesdays 12:00 p.m.

We’re celebrating the upcoming Royal Wedding with a 4 film documentary series about the Royal Family. Bring your lunch. We’ll provide dessert and enjoy all things Royal.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Prince Philip: A Plot to Make a King
Tuesday, April 17, 12:00 p.m.

The inside story of the fierce dynastic tensions that were unleashed when the Queen fell in love with Prince Philip. Running time 60 minutes.

Great Directors and Their Films
Alfred Hitchcock
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

With a series introduction by Stuart Barnett and film commentaries by Gil Gigliotti.

Thursday, April 19, 6:30 p.m.
39 Steps (1935) starring Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll
While on vacation in London, Canadian Richard Hannay (Robert Donat) becomes embroiled in an international spy ring related to the mysterious "39 steps."

Tech 4 U 
Thursday, April 19, 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.
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Google Everything:  Drive & Docs
Thursday, April 19, 6:30 p.m. 

Ready for more Google? Eyeing an alternative to the expensive Microsoft Office?  Join us for look into the file storage service of Google Drive and the word processor of Google Docs, all completely free! Registration required.

Desserts Ever After: Dessert with the characters from Willy Wonka 
Sunday April 22, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

The Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library and Newington Children’s Theatre Company are co-sponsoring a fundraiser on Sunday, April 22 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the library. Children and adults are invited to meet and take pictures with the cast of NCTC’s Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. Guests will also enjoy fun activities, play games, and have ice cream for dessert. Tickets are $10 for each child who must be accompanied by an adult and $5 for each additional person. Tickets are available to purchase at the Adult Information Desk.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Brown Bag it With Royalty
Tuesdays 12:00 p.m.

We’re celebrating the upcoming Royal Wedding with a 4 film documentary series about the Royal Family. Bring your lunch. We’ll provide dessert and enjoy all things Royal.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Diana: 7 Days That Shook the World
Tuesday, April 24, 12:00 p.m.

Investigates the dramatic week leading up to Princess Diana s funeral at Westminster Abbey. Running time 90 minutes.

Crafts and Conversation
Wednesday, April 25^th:  10:00 a.m. – Noon

Like to color?  Don’t despair. This art form will still be there.  
‘Thought that we’d extend the party. To adults and all things “arty”.
Bring the project of your choice. Quilters, crafters, have a voice.
So that we will not be chided, Colored pencils still provided!  Registration required.

Great Directors and Their Films
Alfred Hitchcock
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

With a series introduction by Stuart Barnett and film commentaries by Gil Gigliotti.

Thursday, April 26, 6:30 p.m.
Rear Window (1954) starring Jimmy Stewart, Grace Kelly, and Raymond BurrA wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.