Cover Letter & Reference Page – Job Seekers Special
Tuesday, April 2, 10:15 a.m.

Want to know how to set yourself apart from other candidates? Here you can learn how to sell your skills and qualifications to the employer! Create a list of references, which employers can contact to learn more about your experience. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Goodwill Career Center 

Crafts and Conversation
Wednesday, April 3, 10 a.m. - Noon

Bring the craft of your choice, and be part of the conversation! Light refreshments provided.  Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.                                                                                                                  

Tech 4 U
Thursday, April 4, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Do you need help downloading your eBook or using your new smartphone? Want to set up a social media 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, April 4, 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 tablets, smartphones, social media, and email. Registration required.

Thursday Page Turners Book Discussion
Thursday, April 4, 7:00 p.m.

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
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!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 

Grayson Hugh in Concert
Sunday, April 7, 3:00 p.m.
80 Years and Counting

We continue to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library with the 3^rd cultural event of the 80th Anniversary Celebration Series featuring the R & B Soul music of Grayson Hugh.

Funded by the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Legacy Society and the George G. Hanel Fine Arts Series. 

Presenting the internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, pianist and blue-eyed soul legend, Grayson Hugh, along with his wife, singer Polly Messer.  Hugh’s piano playing has been called “a veritable cyclone of soul” and his voice has been compared to Sam Cooke and Otis Redding.  Don’t miss the chance to see this talented duo up close and personal, performing songs from his albums, Blind to Reason, Road to Freedom, An American Record and his 2015 Grammy-nominated Back to Soul as well as his hits from radio and Oscar-winning films Thelma and Louise and Fried Green Tomatoes.

Movies & More: Instant Family
Tuesday, April 9, 1:00 p.m.

A couple find themselves in over their heads when they foster three children. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Isabela Moner. Running time is117 minutes. Snacks provided. FREE tickets at the Adult Information Desk.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

LinkedIn
Tuesday, April 16, 10:15 a.m.

Looking to create a professional social networking profile designed to connect with like-minded business professionals? Create a professional profile, connect with business and other professionals, search for jobs and career interests, and gather referrals and endorsements from coworkers and supervisors.  Sponsored by the Goodwill Career Center

Brown Bag It with a Book Discussion
My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor
Thursday, April 18, 12:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of the book My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor.  Bring a brown bag lunch.  Beverages and desserts will be provided.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tech 4 U

Thursday, April 18, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Do you need help downloading your eBook or using your new smartphone? Want to set up a social media account? For help with your specific technology questions, make an appointment for a 45 minute session with a librarian today!  Registration required.

Local Author Event: Julia Tannenbaum 

Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

For teens & adults! (Rescheduled from February) Debut author Julia Tannenbaum will discuss her contemporary YA book Changing Ways, how writing changed her life, and the struggles of having a mental illness. Light refreshments will be available.  Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Made in Connecticut:  October Kitchen of Manchester

Wednesday, April 24, 6:30 p.m.

Chef Paul Finney will talk about his chef delivery and pickup service that started in 2000.  October Kitchen supplies healthy and delicious meals using local and seasonal foods.  Special emphasis is given to reduced salt and reduced fat home style dishes that are healthy and ready to eat.  Samples will be provided. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Friends Annual Book Sale 
Friday, April 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Friends of the Library will hold their spring book sale on Friday, April 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Senior and Disabled Center. Admission on Friday evening is $5 and free on Saturday. Buy a Friends book sale GREEN bag for $7 and fill it with books for free. Refills are $6. Stock up and save!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.