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Adult Events Newsletter for June 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

Newport bus trip


Bus Trip To Newport, Rhode Island
Saturday, June 1, 7:00 a.m. 

A day on your own for $33 or tour The Breakers and Marble House for an additional $21. Please call for details.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.



crafts and conversation


Crafts & Conversation @ the Library
Monday, June 3, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 

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


Goodwill Career Center

Strategies for Job Seekers 50+
Tuesday, June 4, 10:15 a.m.

Interested in learning new strategies to find employment as a mature candidate? Here you can learn how to: Identify what obstacles maybe impacting your job search, increase your success in landing a job! Research the companies you are interested in working for and showcase your skills through your resume. Registration required.
Sponsored by Goodwill Career Center.


Language of Flowers

Brown Bag It with a Book Discussion @ the Senior Center
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Thursday, June 6, 12:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion of this book. Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages and desserts will be provided. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tech 4U

Tech 4 U 
Thursday, June 6, 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.

Before and after your computer

Before & After Your Computer
Thursday, June 6, 6:30 p.m.

Need an upgrade? Not sure what new computer to buy? At a loss of what to do with your old one? Join us for advice and tips to make the right purchase and dispose of your old computer properly! Registration required.

Apollo II

Documentaries After Dark
Apollo 11 

Friday, June 7, 6:30 p.m. 

A film crafted from newly discovered footage that takes viewers straight to NASA’s mission that first put men on the moon. Running time 93 minutes. Beverages and desserts will be provided Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Universe of Stories

Adult Summer Reading Kickoff & Registration – A Universe of Stories!
Tuesday, June 11, 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Drop in anytime during these hours for the start of this year’s reading event. Register to participate, receive a free gift and a chance to win the kickoff gift basket. Many reading suggestions will be available. Online registrations will be available as well. Light refreshments will be provided.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Green Book

Movies & More @ the Senior Center
Green Book

Tuesday, June 11, 1:00 p.m. 

A working class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. Starring Viggo Mortensen and Ali Mahershala. Running time is 130 minutes.  Snacks provided.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Tech 4U

Tech 4 U 
Thursday, June 13, 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.

Universe of Stories

All Ages Summer Reading Kickoff 
Summer Reading 2019 – A Universe of Stories! 

Friday, June 14, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Help us kick off a great summer of reading activities!  Get an Activity Passport and visit all the stations in the library. Try juggling and hula hoops with Matica Circus Arts! Get a temporary tattoo or your face painted. Get a cool twisted balloon from Matt the Balloon Man! Make some cool projects, play games and more!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
              

Beekeeper

Made in Connecticut
Why I Became a Beekeeper: A How-to Guide to Beekeeping
The Humble Bee Company of Watertown 

Monday, June 17, 6:30 p.m.

Learn why Catherine Wolko became a beekeeper. Learn where to place a hive, what supplies to order, and where to purchase your bees, and more. Displays, handouts and a door prize raffle at the end! Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 


Touring Each Town

Touring Each Town with Marty Podskoch
Wednesday, June 19, 6:30 p.m.

Join author and historian Marty Podskoch for an evening exploring Connecticut with his new book, The Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut. The book encourages travelers to visit all of the 169 towns and villages in our beautiful and unique state. Copies will be available for purchase and signing. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Crafts and Conversation

Crafts & Conversation @ Senior Center 
Thursday, June 20, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. @ Senior Center


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

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Google

Google Everything: Search, Images & Maps
Thursday, June 20, 6:30 p.m.

Discover what Google has for you! We’ll start with a brief overview of everything Google offers, then take a more in-depth look at Google Search, Google Images and Google Maps. Demo only. Registration required.

Larry Gareau Quartet

80th Anniversary Celebration Series: 
The Larry Gareau Quartet

Friday, June 21, 7:00 p.m. 

Join the Larry Gareau Quartet in celebration of International World Music Day. The Gareau Quartet will be your “Musical Messengers” bringing you songs, performed in a jazzy way, from around the world. We will visit St Thomas, Tunisia, make a “British Invasion” as well as making numerous stops in the United States of America - where jazz was born. Registration required.

Books and Bites

Books & Bites: Book Talks by Librarians the Senior Center
Thursday, June 27, 1:00 p.m. 

Looking for a hot summer read? Join your librarians for tasty bites and book recommendations for all genres! Cool off with some new titles that will get you through the dog days of summer! Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Tech Troubleshooting

Tech Troubleshooting with Teens
Thursday, June 27, 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.

Flowers made from books

ReDefined READS- Summer Blooms
Friday, June 28, 6:00 p.m.

Create a Create a beautiful bouquet of flowers using pages from old book. All materials are provided. Registration required.
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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