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Art Exhibit - February Newington High School - Mixed Media

Adult Winter Reading: Yeti...Set... READ! The Adult Winter Reading program will kick off Wednesday, February 4. You can join the fun by registering at the library, online, or by calling us and we will do it for you. Read and submit your tickets for the weekly drawings. All tickets collected during the 5-week program will be entered into the finale drawing to be held Friday, March 13 at noon. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

We put together packets of fun just for you. Each packet will include puzzles, word games, and more! Stop by to pick up your packet on or after the date listed above.

Join library staff for coloring & jigsaw puzzles, meeting new friends, and practicing speaking English. Registration required. Sponsored by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving's Newington Greater Together Fund.

Brown Bag It with a Book Discussion @ the Library Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate Join us for a lively discussion who enjoying your bagged lunch brought from home. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Coffee-Making Social Tired of your everyday coffee? Try something new - join Columbian baristas for this multi-cultural event. We will talk about (and drink!) delicious coffee. You can also meet new friends and practice speaking English. Registration required. Sponsored by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving's Newington Greater Together Grant.

Grab & Go Puzzle Packets Tuesday, February 24 We put together packets of fun just for you. Each packet will include puzzles, word games, and more! Stop by to pick up your packet on or after the date above.

The outreach team from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (CT DMV) will be on site at the Lucy Robbins Library to perform limited paid services on a walk-in basis. Services include license renewal, Non-driver IDs, accessibility permits, and more. Registration required. Services provided will also include Vehicle Registration: Renewal ONLY; Fines, Tickets & Suspensions: Resolution & payments ONLY; Learner's Permits: Duplicates ONLY; and Driver history reports.

Join the Children’s Winter Reading Program! Beginning on Monday, February 2, registration will be available online. A Winter Reading Log will be posted on the library’s website. Once registered, you may print the log from home or come in to pick up a copy. When the log is completed, please visit the Children’s department to claim your reward. This reading program is for all children up to 5th grade. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Stories, songs, and crafts for children 24 months and older, siblings and their caregivers. Registration required

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. Call to register beginning February 1. Donated by Amanda Collin.

Stories and songs for children 9 – 24 months, siblings, and their caregivers. Registration required.

Stories, songs, and crafts for children 24 months and older, siblings and their caregivers. Registration required

For ages 5 – 9. Join us for literacy integration yoga with Heather from Nourished Mind Wellness. Registration begins February 4.

Stories, songs, and crafts for children ages 3 – 5, without caregivers. Children must be 3 years old by February 5. Registration required.

Stories and songs for the whole family. Materials are geared towards 2nd grade and under. Registration required.

For babies 6 to 24 months, with a caregiver. A program where babies can play and self-explore in a soft play environment. Registration begins February 6. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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. Call to register beginning Februrary 7. Donated by Cold Noses, Warm Hearts.

Stories and songs for children 9 – 24 months, siblings, and their caregivers. Registration required. No class on February 16.

Children ages 2-4 and a caregiver are invited to experience music together. We will sing, explore instruments and rhythm patterns, and listen to great music that will get you moving and dancing. Finally, we will wind down with a bedtime story. Come join the fun! Registration begins February 9.

Stories and songs for children 9 – 24 months, siblings, and their caregivers. Registration required.

Homeschooling families are invited to a casual meetup featuring a selection of self-directed games and activities. Learn, play, and connect with other families! Call to register beginning February 10.

Stories, songs, and crafts for children 24 months and older, siblings and their caregivers. Registration required

We will be making sweet rice pancakes to welcome Lunar New Year! Registration for kids in kindergarten through grade 2 may register beginning February 11.

Stories, songs, and crafts for children ages 3 – 5, without caregivers. Children must be 3 years old by February 5. Registration required.

Stories and songs for the whole family. Materials are geared towards 2nd grade and under. Registration required.

Let’s celebrate Ramadan with a special guest reader! Families can enjoy a story and a craft as we learn together. Registration will begin February 14.

Ready to read? Teens in grades 6-12 join the Teen Winter Reading Program! Beginning on Monday, February 2 registration will be available online. To get started, pick up a bingo card at the Adult Information Desk or download one from the library’s website. Once you complete a bingo, return your card to the Adult Information Desk to claim your prize! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

For teens in grades 6 – 12. Hang out with friends in the library and make fun and colorful DIY friendship bracelets to keep or trade while enjoying meaningful conversation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

For teens in grades 6 – 12. Come hang with your friends, eat snacks, and watch a movie. Movie to be determined by a vote. Participants can include movie suggestions with your program registration. Feel free to bring bean bag chairs, pillows or blankets. All movies are rated PG to PG-13. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.