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

Crafts & Conversation
Wednesday, February 6, 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.

Google Photos
Thursday, February 7, 10:30 a.m.

Are you looking for a place to keep all of your holiday photos? Do you want to organize, edit and share your photos all from one place? Learn what Google Photos has to offer you in this demo class. Registration required.

Thursday Page Turners Book Discussion
February 7, 7:00 p.m.
The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende

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! Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

George G. Hanel Fine Art Series Presents: 
Resonant Winds Quintet
Sunday, February 10, 3:00 p.m. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. 
(Snow date February 24) 

The George G. Hanel Fine Arts Series kicks off the 80^th Anniversary Celebration Series with a performance by Resonant Winds Quintet. Members explore the vast library of music that encompasses several genres from the Baroque period to contemporary that is written and arranged for the woodwind quintet. Registration required.

Springfield Confidential – My 30 Years with “The Simpsons”
With writer Mike Reiss
Tuesday, February 11, 7:00 p.m. 

Newington welcomes Bristol, Connecticut’s most famous comedic son, author Mike Reiss! Mike has been writing for “The Simpsons” since Day One. Mike has won 4 Emmys, a Peabody Award, and a 2006 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Animation Writers Caucus. Copies of “Springfield Confidential” will be available for purchase and signing. Registration required.

Movies & More: The Children Act - movie
Tuesday, February 12, 1:00 p.m.

As her marriage crumbles, a judge must decide a case involving a teenage boy who is refusing a blood transfusion on religious principle. Starring Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Ben Chaplin. Running time is106 minutes. Free tickets at the Adult Information Desk.Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Local Author Event: Julia Tannenbaum 
Tuesday, February 12, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Debut author Julia Tannenbaum along with Betsy Davis, a licensed nutritionist at Don't Weight Clinic, will discuss Julia’s contemporary YA book Changing Ways, how writing changed Julia’s life, and the struggles of having a mental illness. Light refreshments will be available. Registration required.

Pet Rescue and Adoption - What's it all about? 
Tuesday, February 19, 6:30 p.m.

Learn how the Connecticut Humane Society and Dog Star Rescue help pets find their forever homes! They will provide an overview of the programs and services they offer. Donations welcome. Registration required.

Getting your Home Ready for Sale 
Wednesday, February 20, 6:30 p.m.

Thinking about moving? To help you sort it all out, come meet our panel of professionals including a short sale expert and an assisted living community representative. Think HGTV “library style”! Registration required.
Co-sponsored by the Newington Chamber of Commerce. 

Crafts & Conversation
Thursday, February 21, 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.

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

Brown Bag It with a Book and Film Discussion: The Children Act - the book
Thursday, February 21 at Noon.

Join us for a book discussion of the film and novel The Children Act by Ian McEwan. Bring a brown bag lunch. Refreshments provided.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tech 4 U 
Thursday, February 21, 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 with Teens

Thursday, February 21, 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.

Ice Cream for Books Adult Winter Reading Ice Cream Social

Friday, February 22, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Adult winter readers, join us after-hours to make your own ice cream sundae and solve the library history scavenger hunt (and win a prize). Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Brown Bag it With a Documentary
Everything is Copy: Nora Ephron

Tuesday, February 26, 12:00 noon.

A look at the life and work of writer/filmmaker Nora Ephron. Running time 89 minutes.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tech 4 U 

Thursday, February 28, 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.