Movies Remade with Gil Gigliotti
Wednesday, November 6, 6:30 p.m.

Love Affair (1939) starring Irene Dunne & Charles Boyer.
 What does Hollywood do when they make a successful film?  Remake it again and again. CCSU professor Gil Gigliotti will take a look at 1939’s Love Affair and 2 remakes.  Each time, two people engaged to others, meet, fall passionately in love, break it off, and reunite on top of the Empire State Building.  Popcorn and soft drinks will be served.

Tech 4 U
Thursday, November 7, 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.

Assess Your Company's Financial Needs
Thursday, November 7, 6:30 p.m.

People in business or interested in lending or credit should attend this seminar. Join Larry Stovall for an informational meeting to understand your company’s financial needs. Registration required.
Co-sponsored by the Newington Chamber of Commerce. 

Thursday Page Turners Book Discussion
The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
Thursday, November 7, 7:00 p.m.

The discussion will be facilitated by
a library staff member and light refreshments will be served.  Anyone interested is invited to attend.  We hope to see you there.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

We Were There: Writing Our Military Experiences
Friday, November 8, 2:00 p.m. 

The Russell Library Veterans' Writing Group has been meeting and writing stories of their incredible wartime experiences for over six years. A collection of their stories will be published by En Route Publishing in 2020. Join group members for a panel discussion, a short film, and a preview of their fascinating book of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam stories. The group is led by author and Old Saybrook native Elisabeth Petry, and facilitated by Russell Library’s Christy Billings.

Made in Connecticut
Explore the Connecticut Wine Trail
Monday, November 11, 6:30 p.m.

You don’t need to fly to California to try great wines.  We have dozens of fantastic, award-winning wineries in Connecticut!  With beautiful scenery, tastings, live music, and special events, Connecticut wineries make a perfect getaway.  Come get insider tips for exploring the CT Wine Trail with Michelle Griffis, a former writer for CTWine.com and advocate for the CT Wine Trail. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Instant Pot 101 - Fall Comfort Food
Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 p.m.

Do you own an Instant Pot but are intimidated by it? Wonder what all the fuss is about and if you should buy one? Come watch our professional librarians (but not professional cooks!) demo why they love theirs, and sample their home cooking. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Crafts & Conversation
Wednesday, November 13, 10 a.m. – 12 Noon

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

Movies Remade with Gil Gigliotti
Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 p.m.
An Affair to Remember (1957) starring Deborah Kerr & Cary Grant

 What does Hollywood do when they make a successful film?  Remake it again and again. CCSU professor Gil Gigliotti will take a look at 1939’s Love Affair and 2 remakes.  Each time, two people engaged to others, meet, fall passionately in love, break it off, and reunite on top of the Empire State Building.  Popcorn and soft drinks will be served.

Books & Bites
Thursday, November 14, 1:00 p.m.

Join your favorite librarians for tasty bites and engaging book talks. Discover new titles and authors that our librarians love and you might too! Refreshments provided. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 

Tech Troubleshooting with Teens
Thursday, November 14, 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.

Friends Fall Book Sale (at the Senior and Disabled Center)

• Friday, November 15, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – admission is $5.00.
• Saturday, November 16, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – free admission.
• Sunday, November 17, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – buy a Friends book sale GREEN bag for $7 and fill it with books for free. Refills are $6.

All types of books, including fiction and non-fiction, will be on sale as well as CDs, audiobooks, DVDs, videos, and specially-priced items.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Moroccan Marvels with Marian
Monday, November 18, 6:30 p.m.

Join us as world traveler and our former Library Director Marian Amodeo presents a photographic travelogue of her recent trip to Morocco. Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Movies & More 
Yesterday
Tuesday, November 19, 1:00 p.m.

A struggling musician realizes he’s the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate timeline where they never existed. Starring Lily James and Himesh Patel. Running time 116 minutes. Tickets are available at Adult Information Desk
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Movies Remade with Gil Gigliotti
Wednesday, November 20, 6:30 p.m.
Love Affair (1994) starring Annette Bening & Warren Beatty

What does Hollywood do when they make a successful film?  Remake it again and again. CCSU professor Gil Gigliotti will take a look at 1939’s Love Affair and 2 remakes.  Each time, two people engaged to others, meet, fall passionately in love, break it off, and reunite on top of the Empire State Building.  Popcorn and soft drinks will be served.

Tech 4 U
Thursday, November 21, 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.

Save It to the Cloud
Thursday, November 21, 6:30 p.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.

Crafts & Conversation
Tuesday, November 26, 10 a.m. – 12 Noon

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

Tellabration – Wondrous Wonder: Stories and Movement - All Ages
Saturday, November 30, 10:15 a.m.

As part of the statewide month-long Tellabration, coordinated by the Connecticut Storytelling Center, we are hosting Rona Leventhal in Wondrous Wonder: Stories and Movement. Rona will have you singing and laughing as she shares stories from the silly to the serious. Suggested for ages 4 to 100!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.