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 Lucy Robbins Welles Library

Adult Events Newsletter for July 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

hands holding devices

Tech 4 U 
Thursday, July 5, 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.

adult coloring and crafts

Crafts and Conversations 
Tuesday, July 10, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
BRING YOUR OWN CRAFT & BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION!

(So that we will not be chided, colored pencils still provided!)
Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

muscle shoals

Brown Bag It with a Documentary 
Libraries Rock! 

Muscle Shoals
Wednesday, July 11, 12:00 p.m.

The story of FAME Studios, in Muscle Shoals, AL, that helped make some of the most important songs of all time. Bring a brown bag lunch. Refreshments provided. Running time 111 minutes.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

instagram and snapchat

Instagram & Snapchat
Thursday, July 12, 10:30 a.m.

Capture your summer with the popular apps of Instagram and Snapchat. Learn how to share photos and videos with Instagram and how to message your friends and family online with Snapchat. Registration required.

fancy bagels

Made in Connecticut
Fancy Bagels, Southington and Farmington
Monday, July 16, 6:30 p.m.

Learn about the history and production of Fancy Bagels, started in 1988 by the family of Salvatore Belcaro.  Featured in Hartford Business Journal for using a unique manufacturing technique, the co-owners, Salvatore Belcaro and Dominick Gualtieri, produce about 27 bagel varieties. Free tastings will be provided. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

wonder the movie

Movies & More: WONDER 
Tuesday, July 17, 1:00 p.m.

Based on the bestselling book, WONDER tells the heartwarming story of a boy with facial differences who enters 5thgrade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time. Starring Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson and Julia Roberts. Running time 113 minutes. FREE tickets at the Adult Information Desk.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.


guitar player

Acoustic Guitar Concert
Wednesday, July 18, 6:30 p.m.
Featuring music inspired by American jazz and popular styles with award-winning guitarist Francesco Barone. An evening of beautiful music!

hands holding devices

Tech 4 U 
Thursday, July 19, 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

reading rocks with kais and dollz

Reading Rocks with Kais and Dollz 
Tuesday, July 24, 6:30 p.m.

Join the Kais and Dollz, a band made up of 2 brother/sister pairs, ranging in age from 12 – 17, for an evening of rocking out with hits old and new – pop, funk, jazz and traditional tunes could all appear on this program featuring 4 multi-instrumentalists! 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

zentangle

Zentangle: What’s it All About 
Wednesday, July 25, 7:00 p.m.

Zentangle is a method of drawing simple repeating patterns that create a state of relaxed focus. Participate in some mindful doodling to create some original and beautiful artwork!  Local instructor Kelley Kelly will help guide you. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

adult crafts and coloring

Crafts and Conversations 
Thursday, July 26, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

BRING YOUR OWN CRAFT & BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION!
(So that we will not be chided, colored pencils still provided!)
Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

rumble

Dine with a Documentary 
Libraries Rock! 
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World

Monday, July 30, 6:30 p.m.

A feature documentary about the role of Native Americans in popular music history. Bring your light supper. Refreshments provided. Running time 104 minutes.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.


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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