Lucy Robbins Welles LibraryAdult Events Newsletter for July 2018
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Lucy Robbins Welles Library | 95 Cedar Street | Newington, CT 06111 Telephone: 860-665-8700 | Fax: 860-667-1255
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You can call to register for programs. For Adult or Teen: 860-665-8700 For Children's: 860-665-8720
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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