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 Lucy Robbins Welles Library

Children's Events Newsletter for November 2019


Lucy Robbins Welles Library | 95 Cedar Street | Newington, CT 06111
Telephone: 860-665-8720 |  Fax: 860-667-1255

Children's



You can call to register for programs.
For Adult or Teen: 860-665-8700
 For Children's: 860-665-8720 
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Play with Us!
Tuesdays, December 10, and 17, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs.  Meet with birth to three-year-old resource professionals and socialize with your peers.  All are welcome.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Partnered with Creative Interventions, LLC.

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Just a Story and a Song!
Wednesdays, December 11, and18, 10:15 a.m.

Join us for a thirty minute all ages storytime.  We’ll enjoy a story (or two) and a song (or two) to welcome in the morning.

Otter family reading


Family Storytime
Every Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

Stories, songs and more for the whole family all year ‘round.

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Holiday Ornament Art
Tuesday, December 10, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

You have a half day, so stop by and make some beautiful holiday ornaments.  Registration for kids in grades K-5 begins November 26.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Stories and Art
Tuesday, December 17, 12:00 p.m.

Join us for a story and art program for children ages 2–4 and a caregiver.  Call to register beginning December 3.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Lucy’s Chess and Checkers Club
Wednesday, December 18, 4:00 p.m.

Like to play chess and/or checkers?  We will set up our program room with sets and a knowledgeable adult and teens who can provide basic assistance.  Snacks will be available.  Bring a friend or find one here!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Cookbook Club
Wednesday, December 18, 6:30 p.m.

Let’s get ready for winter!  Join us as we make soup in a jar, yours to keep or give as a gift.  Registration for Chefs in grades 3–6 begins December 4.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Tales to Tails
Thursday, December 19, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 15 minute session reading to Ellie, a certified therapy dog.  Please call to register beginning November 5.

Donated by Natalie Harbeson.

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Sewing Basics
Saturday, December 21, 10:30 a.m.

Learn the basics of sewing.  You will be making your own mini stuffed pillow.  Registration for budding tailors in grades 3-6 begins December 7.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Tales to Tails
Saturday, December 21, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Children who love dogs or need to boost their reading skills may sign up for a 15 minute session
reading to a certified therapy dog.  Please call to register beginning December 7.

Sponsored by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts, Inc.

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My Gym
Monday, December 23, 10:15 a.m.

2-4 year olds are welcome to join in with a movement program presented by My Gym of West Hartford.  Be prepared to climb, move and have FUN!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Art Sparkles!
Thursday, December 26, 1:00 p.m.

Learn, explore, and discover your inner artist! This workshop will focus on the artist Sonia Delaunay. Her artwork uses colors and repetitive patterns to capture a sense of rhythm, movement and light.  Registration for kids in grades 2 - 6 begins December 12. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Goats N’ Pajamas
Friday, December 27, 10:30 a.m.

Join us as Terri with two pajama clad goats from the Bradley Mountain Farm, reads us a story or two.  Then spend time cuddling and petting the goats.  Bring your camera!  Kids and their adults, must be able to listen and sit quietly so we don't frighten the goats.  Registration begins December 13th.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Wonderful World of Music
Friday, December 27, 1:00 p.m.

The young and young-at-heart are invited to hear (and sing along with) the Joe Giangrasso band, re-created from the members of the Sam Pasco Orchestra. They will be performing a medley of rousing holiday songs for us to enjoy. 

Sponsored by the Bloomfield Rotary

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Special Builder’s Club
Saturday, December 28, 1:00 p.m.

Join us in creating with different types of building materials; to include, LEGO® bricks, keva planks, and blocks. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

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Winter Fun!
Monday, December 30, 11:00 a.m.

Kids in grades 1 - 5 are invited to join us for games, crafts and activities for a winter day.  Registration begins December 16.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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New Year’s Eve Bash
Tuesday, December 31, 11:15 a.m.

Kids ages 3 – 6 are invited to welcome in 2020 with stories, games, crafts and snacks.  We’ll end with a countdown to 12:00 NOON!  Registration begins December 17.

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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