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Adult Events Newsletter for January 2019

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

crafts and conversation


Crafts & Conversation
Thursday, January 3, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

 Bring your own craft and join the conversation! Refreshments provided. Registration required
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Tech 4U

Tech 4 U 
Thursday, January 3, 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.

Page Turners

Page Turners Book Discussion
Book to be Determined

Thursday, January 7, 7:00 p.m.

Copies are available at the library. 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!

Bright Lights

Brown Bag it With a Documentary
Bright Lights

Tuesday, January 8, 12:00 noon.

An intimate portrait of actress Debbie Reynolds and her relationship with her beloved children, Carrie Fisher and Todd Fisher. Running time 95 minutes.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Taxes

Tax Law Changes for 2018
Wednesday, January 9, 6:30 p.m.

Ben Franklin is famously quoted as saying, “Nothing can be said to be certain, except for death and taxes.” Join us with local tax expert Heidi Parchmann MSPA, EA to see what that means in this day and age.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

The Cloud

Save It To The Cloud
Thursday, January 10, 10:30 a.m.

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

Tech Troubleshooting

Tech Troubleshooting with Teens
Thursday, January 10, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Alerting all adults! Stop by with the gadgets that drive you crazy and let our teen techies help you. Topics can include electronic devices, social media, and email. Registration required.

adrift

Movies & More: Adrift
Tuesday, January 15, 1:00 p.m. 

A true story of survival, as a young couple’s chance encounter leads them first to love, and then on the adventure of a lifetime as they face one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history. Starring Shailene Woodley, Sam Claflin. Running time 99 minutes. Snacks provided. Tickets available at the Adult Information Desk.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

wine beer cheese

Friends Winterfest (Formally Friends Wine and Cheese Social)
Friday, January 18 – (Snow date January 25)
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Must be 21 to attend.


Enjoy an evening of tasty beer, wine, spirits and savory refreshments, plus great entertainment.
2019 marks the tenth anniversary of this event. It will be held from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Place orders for bottles of wine or beer you liked at special prices offered only at the wine tasting event. Orders placed during the event make you eligible for a special prize. After the tasting, participate in the teacup and silent auction and more. Dessert will follow. Bluegrass Music trio will be provided by Audrey Mae.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

three identical strangers

Brown Bag it With a Documentary
Three Identical Strangers

Tuesday, January 22, 12:00 noon

A true story that explores triplets who were separated at birth, reunited years later as adults and the discovery of why it happened. Running time 96 minutes.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

crafts and conversation

Crafts & Conversation
Wednesday, January 23, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Bring your own craft and join the conversation! Refreshments provided. Registration required
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

wake up humans

Wake Up Humans! by Dr. Stephen C. Judson
Wednesday, January 23, 7:00 p.m.

Learn how the body can heal itself via the central nervous system and the importance of the atlas bone, the first cervical vertebra.  Dr. Judson is a chiropractor and upper cervical specialist. Dr. Judson's book, Wake Up Humans,will be available for purchase and signing after the program. Registration required.

Tech 4U

Tech 4 U 
Thursday, January 24, 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. 

Ice cream for books

Adult Winter Reading Kickoff & Registration 
Ice Cream for Books

Thursday, January 31
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m.

Drop in between these hours or register online to receive a free gift and a chance to win the kickoff prize giveaway. Refreshments will be provided. Adults will earn a prize ticket for every book they read or listen to, which will be entered into the weekly drawings for special gifts. All tickets collected will be entered into the grand prize drawing to be held on Friday, March 9.
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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