September & October 2019

Children’s Activities Flower Power Fundraiser Lucy Robbins Welles NonProf. Org The Friends Flower Power fundraiser October — continued Tales to Tails a certified therapy dog. Please call to US Postage runs through 9/21. Please call for more Saturday, October 19, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. register beginning October 10. Donated LIBRARY Paid information. Movers and Shakers: Children who love dogs or need by Natalie Harbeson. 95 Cedar Street Hartford, CT A Musical Storytime Newington, CT 06111–2645 Permit No. 786 Evanston’s Living History to boost their reading skills may Tuesday, October 1, 12:00 p.m. Address Service Requested Thursday, September 19, 12:00 p.m. sign up for a 15 minute session Safety with Ume and Pam Children ages 2 – 4 and a - This is the story of a community’s struggle reading to a certified therapy Saturday, October 26, 10:15 a.m. Parking – On evenings and weekends, caregiver are invited to Come meet Ume the Guide Dog and library patrons can also utilize the parking for justice: with roots extending to the dog. Sponsored by Cold Noses, town of Abbeville, South Carolina and the experience music in this her owner Pam Garde! Hear a story areas in the lower Town Hall parking lot, at Warm Hearts, Inc. the Senior Center and along marked September / October 2019 horrific lynching of one of its prominent high energy program. Come about how Ume keeps areas on Garfield Street. If you have ears and ounting our ibrary citizens, Anthony Crawford. Follow the sing, explore instruments and Sea Tea Improv Pam safe. A drawing will any questions please feel free to call 80 Y C @ Y L lives of Crawford’s descendants and their the library 860 665 8700. rhythm patterns, dance and more. Sunday, October 20, 2:00 p.m. be included at the end of - - allies as they fight for the passage of An All Ages Whodunit – Children must be the program. Sponsored by 80th Anniversary Celebration Series United States Senate Resolution 39, which Family Storytime accompanied by an adult. (See cover). the General Federation of We continue to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Lucy Robbins apologized for the failure of the Senate to Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Welles Library with the next three cultural events: Dr. Gina Barreca, River Woman’s Club of Newington enact anti-lynching legislation. (Pumpkin Palooza! will replace Parent – Child Workshop City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs, and Sea Tea Improv Touring Company. - Wethersfield Family on October 17) Mondays, October 21 and 28, and This series is funded by the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Legacy Society and the A Look at Some Great Directors Stories, songs and more for November 4 and 11, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.* Building with LEGO® Bricks George G. Hanel Fine Arts Series. & Their Films Wednesdays in October at 6:30 p.m. the whole family all year. Tuesdays, October 22 and 29, and Saturday, October 26, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Professor Gil Gigliotti has entertained November 5 and 12, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build Library Board of Trustees Annual Meeting with guest speaker Dr. Gina Barreca Sunday, September 22, 1:00 p.m (Doors open at 12:30 p.m.) us for the past 4 years with his insights Craft-R-Noon Family Place is presenting a 4 week ® - projects with LEGO bricks. Due to From the Library Director — A Special Thanks The Library Board of Trustees invites everyone to attend this year’s meeting. into some great films and actors. For 4 Wednesday, October 9, 1:00 p.m. series of free workshops for parents safety concerns, infants As we enter the fall, we would like to thank the many businesses and individuals who donated money, services, refreshments After a short business meeting and recognition of this year’s honorees, Wednesdays beginning October 2nd, we Get crafty at the library! See and their 1 – 3 year old children. - - and toddlers will not be and prizes to two recent, successful library events: the 23rd Annual Newington Library 5K Challenge road race and the summer humorist and author Dr. Gina Barreca will be our guest speaker. Copies of her will look at some famous directors and what you can make from the Meet other families, share thoughts, allowed in the room. reading programs “A Universe of Stories.” Because of these contributions, the race and the reading programs continue to thrive books will be available for purchase and signing. their films. A short introduction before materials provided. and talk with librarians and child each screening will be followed by a John and Adella Sliva Memorial and grow. We appreciate their continued support and encourage you to support these local businesses and organizations. River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs Stories and Art development experts as you play and closing discussion. Charlie Chaplin’s Young People’s Literary Series — Lisa Masten Friday, October 4, 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Tuesday, October 15, 12:00 p.m. read with your child. Find out about Modern Times – John Ford’s How Green community services that can help you Wednesday October 30 at Newington River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs bring the exuberant sounds of Was My Valley – William Wyler’s Roman Join us for a story and art 23rd Annual Newington Library 5K Challenge road race sponsors and businesses that donated prizes. the bayous of Louisiana to the hills of New England. They cook up and your family. Brothers and sisters Schools: NHS, MKMS & JWMS. Holiday – Steven Spielberg’s Raiders of the program for children ages a spicy musical gumbo that combines the traditional sounds of the Thanks to the generosity of the Sliva Platinum Sponsor: Newington CHEERS Raffle Prizes continued: Lost Ark. (See inside for details). 2 – 4 and a caregiver. Call under 5 are invited to join Art Exhibits button accordion and washboard with a driving, syncopated beat. Family, children’s/teen author Tami The Keeney Manufacturing Company C & C Janitorial Supplies Footprints to register beginning October the fun! Call to register The Dental Center Goldburgers Located in the Community Room Come hear the Hogs turn up the Louisiana heat when they play John and Adella Sliva Memorial Charles will be coming to Newington. 1. beginning October 7. Mile-Marker Sponsor: Newington Chamber of Commerce Hartford Marathon Foundation September – Lauren Vaneese, multi-media their rockin’ sounds! Young People’s Literary Series Kingston Wealth Management Group, LLC. Hartford Yard Goats *A light supper will be Ms. Charles has written the popular Trustee Sponsors: October – Newington Art League, Wednesday October 30 at these Newington Healthy Body Massage Therapy LLC multi-media Lucy’s Chess and Checkers Club served before the evening Daphne series as well as Fearless Gold Sponsors: Library Board of Trustee Horizon Personal Training Centers Sea Tea Improv Touring Company – All Ages* Schools: NHS, MKMS and JWMS. Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Attorney Kevin L. Mason Wednesday, October 16, 4:00 p.m. sessions. Mary and Like Vanessa. She will be Judson Family Chiropractic Library Meetings Sunday, October 20, 2:00 p.m. (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.) Thanks to the generosity of the Sliva Eversource Ron Tramadeo The Kakery GEICO Insurance Come solve a literary mystery! Join the cast of Sea Tea Improv Touring Family, children’s/teen author Tami Like to play chess and/or checkers? We speaking to all third and fourth graders Raffle Prizes: Karma’s Closet Library Board Let’s Get Goosebumps! Kiwanis Club of Newington LA Fitness Monday, September 9, 7:00 p.m. Company as you deduce whodunit, in what literary location, with Charles will be coming to Newington. Ms. will set up our program room with sets at Newington High School in the Newington Rapid Recovery Rehab Center 5 and Dime Canteen Tuesday, October 22, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Anytime Fitness Mortensen’s Ice Cream Monday, October 21, 7:00 p.m. what unlikely weapon. Only you can find out – by interrogating the Charles has written the popular Daphne and a knowledgeable adult and teens who morning, and speaking at both middle Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Ctrs. New Britain Bees The Procko Family In memory of Tom Artichoke Basille’s Pizza Friends of the Library suspects yourself! *Children must be accompanied by an adult. series as well as Fearless Mary and Like can provide basic assistance. Scare yourself silly! Enjoy an hour of schools in the afternoon. Her books - Balance Massage & Wellness Center Peoples Products Procko Wednesday, September, 11, 7:00 p.m. Vanessa. She will be speaking to all third Goosebumps books, movies, snacks and will be available for sale at the library. Batteries & Bulbs Taylor Therapy Center Snacks will be available. Bring Sequin-Level Lodge No. 140 – Newington Tokyo Café Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. and fourth graders at Newington High activities. Beginning October 8 call to Freemasons Bloom Yoga a friend or find one here! The author visit is Body in Balance Massage Trader Joe’s School in the morning, and speaking at Wave Car Wash LLC Library Hours register children sponsored by the Silver Sponsor: Big Sky REMINDERS: both middle schools in the afternoon. Jr. Cookbook Club American Eagle Financial Credit Union Carvel West Hartford Yoga Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. in grades K – 6. Adella S. and John Wood n Tap Her books will be available for sale at the Anytime Fitness Chef’s Dog House - - Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Many programs require registration. Wednesday, October 16, 6:30 p.m. Chick fil A Yanni’s M. Sliva Memorial Body in Balance Massage - - They will be identified by this symbol. library. The author visit is sponsored by the Connecticut Humane Society Library Closings Join us as we read The Pumpkin Fair by Fund. Dutch Point Credit Union Food and Water: information. Unless noted, registration will be taken in Adella S. and John M. Sliva Memorial Fund. Cookbook Club GFWC CT Newington/Wethersfield Connecticut K-9 Education Center Dunkin’ Donuts Monday, September 2 – Labor Day — Call for more person or over the telephone at the Adult Eve Bunting. Later we will Core Barre Studio Newington Rotary Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Monday, October 14 – Columbus Day Information Desk or by calling 860 Library Card Sign Up Month! make pumpkin brownie Wednesday, October 23, 6:30 p.m. Peoples Products Crouchley Chiropractic Center ✔ovemberN 15, 16 & 17, 2019 - Li’l Chefs Local Market or the Children’ 665 This month we will make pumpkin Servpro of Newington Del Soul Spa To Reach the Library Friends Fall Book Sale s Department 860-665- -8720.-8700 Calling all children from birth through cookies. Junior Chefs in Doogie’s Other: Wednesday, October 30, 6:00 p.m. Turnpike Motors, Inc. General Information & Reference: at the Senior and Disabled Center Many of the programs the library 6th grade who live in Newington! Come grades K – 2 may call to chocolate chip pancakes. Fleet Feet Sports Paladin Commercial Printers Little kids can cook too! We will listen (860) 665-8700 ✔ ecemberD 8, 2019 Hanel Series offers are sponsored by the Friends of to the Children’s Department anytime register beginning October 2. Chefs in grades 3 – 6 may ango Foxtrot – the Library to a seasonal story and then Summer Reading Donations Hours & Programs: (860) 665-8710 Whiskey T . These programs are identified by September 3 – 30 to sign up for a library call to register beginning the symbol above. make Graveyard Cups. Children’s Department: (860) 665-8720 card and receive a free goody bag (new October 9. • Applebee’s Restaurant • Hartford Yard Goats ✔ anuaryJ 18, 2020 Call to register children Love Your Library! Administration: (860) 665-8730 Friends Winterfest registrants only). Pumpkin-Palooza! • Arby’s Restaurant • The Home Depot, Berlin • Barnes & Noble Bookstore • New Britain Bees Fax: (860) 667-1255 Friends Thursday, October 17, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tales to Tails ages 3 – 4 beginning Give to the Lucy Robbins National Friends of the Library Reception • Bowl-O-Rama • Newington Pizza www.newingtonct.gov/library Friends Mini eek: It’s a pumpkin filled good time! Thursday, October 24, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. October 16. • Chili’s Restaurant • Pottery Piazza Welles Library Legacy Library W Saturday October 19, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Friends Bus Trip Media Sale Children who love dogs or need to • Chuck E. Cheese • Quassy Amusement Park Society and help the Follow Us on Facebook, In recognition of the National Friends Drop in to make different kinds New York City October 20 – 26 boost their reading skills may • Connecticut Sun • Jonathan & Elizabeth Twitter and Pinterest Saturday, September 14 of the Library Week our Friends of pumpkin crafts, or decorate • Dunkin Donuts Tessitore library thrive and grow. Saturday, September 14 (See inside are celebrating all they do for the a pumpkin that you bring sign up for a 15-minute •s Friendly’ • TD Bank Call the Library Director The Friends of the Library sponsored the (See inside for details) for details) library. Their reception will be in the from home. session reading to Ellie, • Giovanni’s Bakery at 860-665-8724 for more info. design, printing and mailing of this publication. Community Room. Adult Activities Teen Activities Children’s Activities

September Gardening for Good: September Creations in Wethersfield No registration is necessary unless otherwise Jr. Cookbook Club Tales to Tails How your Backyard can Friends of the Library Reception will be here to help you noted. To register call 860-665-8720. Wednesday, September 11, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Flower Power Fundraiser Teen Movie Night: Aladdin Help Protect Long Island Sound Saturday October 19, design art using only a Join us as we read Amelia Bedelia’s Children who love dogs or need to boost The Friends Flower Power fundraiser Tuesday, September 24, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 p.m. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. hammer, nails, wood September First Apple Pie by Herman Parish. their reading skills may sign up for a runs through 9/21. Please call for more For grades 6 – 12. Watch Join Judy Preston, from the Long Island In recognition of the National and string. Come create Then we will make our own 15-minute session reading to a certified information. this new remake of the Library Card Sign-Up Month! Sound Study at the UConn Sea Grant, Friends of the Library Week our something fun! no bake apple crisp. Junior therapy dog. Call to register beginning Disney movie! Bring Calling all children from birth through - Thursday Page Turners for an engaging presentation about Friends are celebrating all they do Chefs in grades K – 2 may September 7. Sponsored by Cold Noses, a friend & eat some 6th grade who live in Newington! Come Book Discussion – We are sustainable gardening practices. Judy will for the library. Their reception will Teen Horror Movie Night to the Children’s Department anytime call to register beginning Warm Hearts, Inc. snacks. Wa te r by Wally Lamb talk about ways to redefine the way we be in the Community Room. Friday, October 25, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. September 3 – 30 to sign August 28. Tales to Tails Thursday, September 5, 7:00 p.m. value our backyard gardens For grades 6 – 12. After-hours scary up for a library card and October Fall Drop in Weekly Storytimes Thursday, September 26, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. The discussion will be facilitated and landscapes with a focus Sea Tea Improv (See cover) movie night for teens! Come hang receive a free goody bag - September 16 – November 21 Children who love dogs or need to by a library staff member and light on reducing nitrogen inputs Sunday, October 20, 2:00 p.m. Sea Tea Improv (See cover) with your friends & eat some treats. (new registrants only). refreshments will be served. Anyone to the Sound. An All Ages Whodunit – Children must be October 2 – Charlie Chaplin’s Sunday, October 20, 2:00 p.m. Movie to be determined by a vote. Our regular Fall weekly storytimes for boost their reading skills may sign up Modern Times (1936) interested is invited to attend any or all. accompanied by an adult. An All Ages Whodunit – Children Feel free to bring Play with Us! ages 9 months through 6 years. To for a 15-minute session reading to Ellie, Starring Charlie Chaplin & Paulette We hope to see you there! Evanston’s Living History (See cover) must be accompanied by and adult. Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17 and 24, choose the right one for your child, a certified therapy dog. Goddard. The Tramp struggles to live bean bag chairs, Thursday, September 19, 12:00 p.m. Brown Bag It with a Book Discussion pillows or blankets. 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. pick up a detailed schedule in the Call to register beginning Friends Bus Trip – New York City in modern industrial A documentary and a discussion about The Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro Teen String Art: Fall Edition All movies are rated Join us for this program geared for Children’s Department or check September 12. Donated Saturday, September 14, society with the help this community’s struggle for justice. Thursday, October 24, 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. PG 13. families with young children who our webpage at: by Natalie Harbeson. Join the Friends for a day in New York of a young homeless - Join us for a discussion of the woman. Running For grades 6 – 12. Josey from Crafty have special needs. Meet with birth to www.newingtonct. City where you may spend the time as Building with LEGO® Bricks Library Board of Trustees book The Art Forger by B.A. time 87 minutes. three-year-old resource professionals gov/library. you wish. The cost of the Saturday, September 28, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Annual Meeting with guest Shapiro. Bring a brown bag and socialize with your trip is $48, payable at the October 9 John Ford’s How Technology Come to our monthly gathering to build speaker Dr. Gina Barreca (See cover) lunch. Beverages and desserts – peers. All are welcome. Stories and Art (1941) ® Adult Information Desk. Sunday, September 22, 1:00 p.m will be provided. Green Was My Valley Tuesday, September 17, 12:00 p.m. projects with LEGO bricks. Due to Starring Walter Pidgeon & Maureen Registration is required for all Technology Programs Partnered with Creative (Doors open at 12:30 p.m.) The Library Join us for a story and art program for safety concerns, infants Friends of the Library Mini Media Sale Stress Management 101 O’Hara. At the turn of the century Interventions, LLC. Board of Trustees invites everyone to Word 2013 Essentials technology questions, make an children ages 2 – 4 and a and toddlers will not Saturday, September 14, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 6:30 p.m in a Welsh coal mining attend this year’s meeting with guest Thursday, September 12, 6:30 p.m. appointment for a 45-minute session Movers and Shakers: caregiver. Call to register be allowed in the Check out the Friends Mini Join local health and wellness coaches village, the Morgans–he speaker Dr. Gina Barreca. A Word overview with a librarian today! A Musical Storytime beginning September 3. room. Media Sale. Items include Craig Davis and Kirstin Burnham St. stern, she gentle–raise their sons and hope class which covers all Tuesday, September 3, 12:00 p.m. DVDs, Blu-rays, audio books, Jean for six successful strategies and Cinema City October the youngest will find a the basics plus more Tech Troubleshooting with Teens Children ages 2 – 4 and a caregiver are CDs, and VHS tapes. Monday, September 30, 1:00 p.m. tools for stopping stress in your daily life. better life. Running time in depth instructions Thursdays, September 26 & invited to experience music in this high Lucy’s Chess and Checkers Club Thursday Page Turners Book - Curl up and watch a newly released Movies & More Participants will be introduced to the 118 minutes. on the essentials to October 17, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m energy program. Come sing, Wednesday, September 18, 4:00 p.m. Discussion – Women in the Castle movie in the comfort of the concept of food as medicine get you off to a great start. Join us Like to play chess and/or checkers? We The Public by Jessica Shattuck October 16 William Wyler’s Attention all adults! Stop by with explore instruments and and be given several easy – will set up our program room with sets Program Room. Snacks Tuesday, September 17, 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 7:00 p.m. Roman Holiday (1953) for this hands-on class covering the gadgets that drive you crazy and rhythm patterns, dance and tools for quickly and and a knowledgeable adult and teens will be available. An act of civil disobedience turns into The discussion will be facilitated Starring Gregory Pack & Audrey formatting, editing, graphics, borders let our teen techies more. effectively reducing stress who can provide basic a standoff with police when homeless by a library staff member and light Hepburn. A bored and and more. help you. This list can levels. Just a Story and a Song! assistance. Snacks will be October people in Cincinnati take over the refreshments will be served. Anyone sheltered princess escapes include: cell phones her guardians and falls in Wednesdays, September 4 and 11, 10:15 a.m. available. Bring a friend or Play with Us! public library to seek shelter from the interested is invited to attend any or all. & text messaging, love with an American Join us for a 30-minute all ages find one here! Tuesdays, October 1, 8 and 15, bitter cold. Starring Alec We hope to see you there! E-readers, social newsman in Rome. media, email, storytime. We’ll enjoy a story 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Baldwin, Emilio Estevez, Running time 118 minutes. Cookbook Club River City Slim & The tablets, and iPods. (or two) and a song (or two) Join us for this program geared for Taylor Schilling. Running Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 p.m. Zydeco Hogs (See cover) October 23 Steven Spielberg’s to welcome in the morning. families with young children who time 119 minutes. – This month we will make a variety of Friday, October 4, 7:00 p.m. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Excel 2013 Essentials have special needs. Meet with birth to Family Storytime sweet and savory dips. POMS A musical performance from the bayous Starring Harrison Ford & Karen Thursday, October 10, 6:30 p.m. three-year-old resource professionals Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 1:00 p.m. Allen. In 1936, archaeologist Join us for an overview covering Chefs in grades 3 – 6 may and socialize with your peers. All of Louisiana. Stories, songs and more for POMS is a comedy about a group of Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. Tech 4 U – Thursdays\ the basics plus some call to register beginning are welcome. Partnered with Creative Mornings government to find the the whole family all year. September 4. women who form a cheerleading squad at Interview Skills • September 5, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. in-depth features to Interventions, LLC. their retirement community, proving that 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Ark of the Covenant Tuesday, October 8, 10:15 a.m. • September 19, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. get you off to a great Pajama Music you’re never too old to “bring before the Nazis. This interview workshop • Thursday, September 12 • October 3, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. start with Excel! In this Mondays, September 9, 16, 23 and 30, it!!” Starring Diane Keaton, Running time 115 Summer Reading Recognition Assemblies prepares for what to expect and • Wednesday, September 25 minutes. • October 24, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. hands-on class, we will 6:00 p.m. Jacki Weaver, Celia Weston. beyond. Here you learn how perform calculations, make tables n Thursday, Sept. 19, Anna Reynolds and Elizabeth Green Schools • Wednesday, October 9 Do you need help downloading Children ages 2 – 4 and a caregiver are n Running time 90 minutes. to: prepare yourself before the interview, and graphs, and keep track of Friday, Sept. 20, John Paterson and Ruth Chaffee Schools • Tuesday, October 29 your eBook or using your new invited to experience music together. Snacks provided. Get your FREE what to expect during the interview smartphone? Want to set your finances! We will sing, explore instruments and Children who participated in the of To the Moon and Back, a Library tickets at the Adult Information process, how to answer difficult questions Bring the craft of your choice up a social media account? rhythm patterns, and listen to great A Universe of Stories, summer reading Magic Show by Matt the Balloon Man. Desk. you may be asked and how to follow up and join the conversation! For help with your specific music that will get you moving and program will receive a certificate at Assemblies funded by the PTA/PTOs special school assemblies these days. of Ruth Chaffee, Elizabeth Green, John after the interview is over. Sponsored by the Light refreshments provided. dancing. Finally, we will wind down with All students will enjoy a performance Paterson and Anna Reynolds Schools. Goodwill Career Center. a bedtime story. Come join the fun! Children’s Activities Flower Power Fundraiser Lucy Robbins Welles NonProf. Org The Friends Flower Power fundraiser October — continued Tales to Tails a certified therapy dog. Please call to US Postage runs through 9/21. Please call for more Saturday, October 19, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. register beginning October 10. Donated LIBRARY Paid information. Movers and Shakers: Children who love dogs or need by Natalie Harbeson. 95 Cedar Street Hartford, CT A Musical Storytime Newington, CT 06111–2645 Permit No. 786 Evanston’s Living History to boost their reading skills may Tuesday, October 1, 12:00 p.m. Address Service Requested Thursday, September 19, 12:00 p.m. sign up for a 15 minute session Safety with Ume and Pam Children ages 2 – 4 and a - This is the story of a community’s struggle reading to a certified therapy Saturday, October 26, 10:15 a.m. Parking – On evenings and weekends, caregiver are invited to Come meet Ume the Guide Dog and library patrons can also utilize the parking for justice: with roots extending to the dog. Sponsored by Cold Noses, town of Abbeville, South Carolina and the experience music in this her owner Pam Garde! Hear a story areas in the lower Town Hall parking lot, at September / October 2019 Warm Hearts, Inc. the Senior Center and along marked horrific lynching of one of its prominent high energy program. Come about how Ume keeps areas on Garfield Street. If you have citizens, Anthony Crawford. Follow the ears and ounting our ibrary sing, explore instruments and Sea Tea Improv Pam safe. A drawing will any questions please feel free to call 80 Y C @ Y L lives of Crawford’s descendants and their the library 860 665 8700. rhythm patterns, dance and more. Sunday, October 20, 2:00 p.m. be included at the end of - - allies as they fight for the passage of An All Ages Whodunit – Children must be the program. Sponsored by 80th Anniversary Celebration Series United States Senate Resolution 39, which Family Storytime accompanied by an adult. (See cover). the General Federation of We continue to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Lucy Robbins apologized for the failure of the Senate to Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Welles Library with the next three cultural events: Dr. Gina Barreca, River Woman’s Club of Newington enact anti-lynching legislation. (Pumpkin Palooza! will replace Parent – Child Workshop City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs, and Sea Tea Improv Touring Company. - Wethersfield Family on October 17) Mondays, October 21 and 28, and This series is funded by the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Legacy Society and the A Look at Some Great Directors Stories, songs and more for November 4 and 11, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.* Building with LEGO® Bricks George G. Hanel Fine Arts Series. & Their Films Wednesdays in October at 6:30 p.m. the whole family all year. Tuesdays, October 22 and 29, and Saturday, October 26, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Professor Gil Gigliotti has entertained November 5 and 12, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build Library Board of Trustees Annual Meeting with guest speaker Dr. Gina Barreca Sunday, September 22, 1:00 p.m (Doors open at 12:30 p.m.) us for the past 4 years with his insights Craft-R-Noon Family Place is presenting a 4 week ® - projects with LEGO bricks. Due to From the Library Director — A Special Thanks The Library Board of Trustees invites everyone to attend this year’s meeting. into some great films and actors. For 4 Wednesday, October 9, 1:00 p.m. series of free workshops for parents safety concerns, infants As we enter the fall, we would like to thank the many businesses and individuals who donated money, services, refreshments After a short business meeting and recognition of this year’s honorees, Wednesdays beginning October 2nd, we Get crafty at the library! See and their 1 – 3 year old children. - - and toddlers will not be and prizes to two recent, successful library events: the 23rd Annual Newington Library 5K Challenge road race and the summer humorist and author Dr. Gina Barreca will be our guest speaker. Copies of her will look at some famous directors and what you can make from the Meet other families, share thoughts, allowed in the room. reading programs “A Universe of Stories.” Because of these contributions, the race and the reading programs continue to thrive books will be available for purchase and signing. their films. A short introduction before materials provided. and talk with librarians and child each screening will be followed by a John and Adella Sliva Memorial and grow. We appreciate their continued support and encourage you to support these local businesses and organizations. River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs Stories and Art development experts as you play and closing discussion. Charlie Chaplin’s Young People’s Literary Series — Lisa Masten Friday, October 4, 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Tuesday, October 15, 12:00 p.m. read with your child. Find out about Modern Times – John Ford’s How Green community services that can help you Wednesday October 30 at Newington River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs bring the exuberant sounds of Was My Valley – William Wyler’s Roman Join us for a story and art 23rd Annual Newington Library 5K Challenge road race sponsors and businesses that donated prizes. the bayous of Louisiana to the hills of New England. They cook up and your family. Brothers and sisters Schools: NHS, MKMS & JWMS. Holiday – Steven Spielberg’s Raiders of the program for children ages a spicy musical gumbo that combines the traditional sounds of the Thanks to the generosity of the Sliva Platinum Sponsor: Newington CHEERS Raffle Prizes continued: Lost Ark. (See inside for details). 2 – 4 and a caregiver. Call under 5 are invited to join Art Exhibits button accordion and washboard with a driving, syncopated beat. Family, children’s/teen author Tami The Keeney Manufacturing Company C & C Janitorial Supplies Footprints to register beginning October the fun! Call to register The Dental Center Goldburgers Located in the Community Room Come hear the Hogs turn up the Louisiana heat when they play John and Adella Sliva Memorial Charles will be coming to Newington. 1. beginning October 7. Mile-Marker Sponsor: Newington Chamber of Commerce Hartford Marathon Foundation September – Lauren Vaneese, multi-media their rockin’ sounds! Young People’s Literary Series Kingston Wealth Management Group, LLC. Hartford Yard Goats *A light supper will be Ms. Charles has written the popular Trustee Sponsors: October – Newington Art League, Wednesday October 30 at these Newington Healthy Body Massage Therapy LLC multi-media Lucy’s Chess and Checkers Club served before the evening Daphne series as well as Fearless Gold Sponsors: Library Board of Trustee Horizon Personal Training Centers Sea Tea Improv Touring Company – All Ages* Schools: NHS, MKMS and JWMS. Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Attorney Kevin L. Mason Wednesday, October 16, 4:00 p.m. sessions. Mary and Like Vanessa. She will be Judson Family Chiropractic Library Meetings Sunday, October 20, 2:00 p.m. (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.) Thanks to the generosity of the Sliva Eversource Ron Tramadeo The Kakery GEICO Insurance Come solve a literary mystery! Join the cast of Sea Tea Improv Touring Family, children’s/teen author Tami Like to play chess and/or checkers? We speaking to all third and fourth graders Raffle Prizes: Karma’s Closet Library Board Let’s Get Goosebumps! Kiwanis Club of Newington LA Fitness Monday, September 9, 7:00 p.m. Company as you deduce whodunit, in what literary location, with Charles will be coming to Newington. Ms. will set up our program room with sets at Newington High School in the Newington Rapid Recovery Rehab Center 5 and Dime Canteen Tuesday, October 22, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Anytime Fitness Mortensen’s Ice Cream Monday, October 21, 7:00 p.m. what unlikely weapon. Only you can find out – by interrogating the Charles has written the popular Daphne and a knowledgeable adult and teens who morning, and speaking at both middle Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Ctrs. New Britain Bees The Procko Family In memory of Tom Artichoke Basille’s Pizza Friends of the Library suspects yourself! *Children must be accompanied by an adult. series as well as Fearless Mary and Like can provide basic assistance. Scare yourself silly! Enjoy an hour of schools in the afternoon. Her books - Balance Massage & Wellness Center Peoples Products Procko Wednesday, September, 11, 7:00 p.m. Vanessa. She will be speaking to all third Goosebumps books, movies, snacks and will be available for sale at the library. Batteries & Bulbs Taylor Therapy Center Snacks will be available. Bring Sequin-Level Lodge No. 140 – Newington Tokyo Café Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. and fourth graders at Newington High activities. Beginning October 8 call to Freemasons Bloom Yoga a friend or find one here! The author visit is Body in Balance Massage Trader Joe’s School in the morning, and speaking at Wave Car Wash LLC Library Hours register children sponsored by the Silver Sponsor: Big Sky REMINDERS: both middle schools in the afternoon. Jr. Cookbook Club American Eagle Financial Credit Union Carvel West Hartford Yoga Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. in grades K – 6. Adella S. and John Wood n Tap Her books will be available for sale at the Anytime Fitness Chef’s Dog House - - Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Many programs require registration. Wednesday, October 16, 6:30 p.m. Chick fil A Yanni’s M. Sliva Memorial Body in Balance Massage - - They will be identified by this symbol. library. The author visit is sponsored by the Join us as we read The Pumpkin Fair by Dutch Point Credit Union Connecticut Humane Society Food and Water: Library Closings information. Unless noted, registration will be taken in Fund. Connecticut K 9 Education Center Adella S. and John M. Sliva Memorial Fund. Eve Bunting. Later we will Cookbook Club GFWC CT Newington/Wethersfield - Dunkin’ Donuts Monday, September 2 – Labor Day — Call for more person or over the telephone at the Adult Newington Rotary Core Barre Studio Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Monday, October 14 – Columbus Day Information Desk or by calling 860 665 8700 Wednesday, October 23, 6:30 p.m. Crouchley Chiropractic Center ✔ November 15, 16 & 17, 2019 - - Library Card Sign-Up Month! make pumpkin brownie Li’l Chefs Peoples Products Local Market or the Children’s Department 860-665-8720. This month we will make pumpkin Servpro of Newington Del Soul Spa To Reach the Library Friends Fall Book Sale Calling all children from birth through cookies. Junior Chefs in Doogie’s Other: Wednesday, October 30, 6:00 p.m. Turnpike Motors, Inc. General Information & Reference: at the Senior and Disabled Center Many of the programs the library 6th grade who live in Newington! Come grades K – 2 may call to chocolate chip pancakes. Fleet Feet Sports Paladin Commercial Printers Little kids can cook too! We will listen (860) 665-8700 ✔ December 8, 2019 offers are sponsored by the Friends of to the Children’s Department anytime register beginning October 2. Chefs in grades 3 – 6 may – Hanel Series the Library. These programs are identified by to a seasonal story and then Summer Reading Donations Hours & Programs: (860) 665-8710 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot September 3 – 30 to sign up for a library call to register beginning the symbol above. make Graveyard Cups. Children’s Department: (860) 665-8720 card and receive a free goody bag (new October 9. • Applebee’s Restaurant • Hartford Yard Goats ✔ January 18, 2020 Call to register children Love Your Library! Administration: (860) 665-8730 Friends Winterfest registrants only). Pumpkin-Palooza! • Arby’s Restaurant • The Home Depot, Berlin • Barnes & Noble Bookstore • New Britain Bees Fax: (860) 667-1255 Friends Thursday, October 17, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tales to Tails ages 3 – 4 beginning Give to the Lucy Robbins National Friends of the Library Reception • Bowl-O-Rama • Newington Pizza www.newingtonct.gov/library Friends Mini It’s a pumpkin filled good time! Thursday, October 24, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. October 16. • Chili’s Restaurant • Pottery Piazza Welles Library Legacy Library Week: Saturday October 19, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Friends Bus Trip Media Sale Children who love dogs or need to • Chuck E. Cheese • Quassy Amusement Park Society and help the Follow Us on Facebook, In recognition of the National Friends Drop in to make different kinds New York City October 20 – 26 boost their reading skills may • Connecticut Sun • Jonathan & Elizabeth Twitter and Pinterest Saturday, September 14 of the Library Week our Friends of pumpkin crafts, or decorate • Dunkin Donuts Tessitore library thrive and grow. Saturday, September 14 (See inside are celebrating all they do for the a pumpkin that you bring sign up for a 15-minute • Friendly’s • TD Bank Call the Library Director The Friends of the Library sponsored the (See inside for details) for details) library. Their reception will be in the from home. session reading to Ellie, • Giovanni’s Bakery at 860-665-8724 for more info. design, printing and mailing of this publication. Community Room. Children’s Activities Flower Power Fundraiser Lucy Robbins Welles NonProf. Org The Friends Flower Power fundraiser October — continued Tales to Tails a certified therapy dog. Please call to US Postage runs through 9/21. Please call for more Saturday, October 19, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. register beginning October 10. Donated LIBRARY Paid information. Movers and Shakers: Children who love dogs or need by Natalie Harbeson. 95 Cedar Street Hartford, CT A Musical Storytime Newington, CT 06111–2645 Permit No. 786 Evanston’s Living History to boost their reading skills may Tuesday, October 1, 12:00 p.m. Address Service Requested Thursday, September 19, 12:00 p.m. sign up for a 15 minute session Safety with Ume and Pam Children ages 2 – 4 and a - This is the story of a community’s struggle reading to a certified therapy Saturday, October 26, 10:15 a.m. Parking – On evenings and weekends, caregiver are invited to Come meet Ume the Guide Dog and library patrons can also utilize the parking for justice: with roots extending to the dog. Sponsored by Cold Noses, town of Abbeville, South Carolina and the experience music in this her owner Pam Garde! Hear a story areas in the lower Town Hall parking lot, at September / October 2019 Warm Hearts, Inc. the Senior Center and along marked horrific lynching of one of its prominent high energy program. Come about how Ume keeps areas on Garfield Street. If you have citizens, Anthony Crawford. Follow the ears and ounting our ibrary sing, explore instruments and Sea Tea Improv Pam safe. A drawing will any questions please feel free to call 80 Y C @ Y L lives of Crawford’s descendants and their the library 860 665 8700. rhythm patterns, dance and more. Sunday, October 20, 2:00 p.m. be included at the end of - - allies as they fight for the passage of An All Ages Whodunit – Children must be the program. Sponsored by 80th Anniversary Celebration Series United States Senate Resolution 39, which Family Storytime accompanied by an adult. (See cover). the General Federation of We continue to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Lucy Robbins apologized for the failure of the Senate to Every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Welles Library with the next three cultural events: Dr. Gina Barreca, River Woman’s Club of Newington enact anti-lynching legislation. (Pumpkin Palooza! will replace Parent – Child Workshop City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs, and Sea Tea Improv Touring Company. - Wethersfield Family on October 17) Mondays, October 21 and 28, and This series is funded by the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Legacy Society and the A Look at Some Great Directors Stories, songs and more for November 4 and 11, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.* Building with LEGO® Bricks George G. Hanel Fine Arts Series. & Their Films Wednesdays in October at 6:30 p.m. the whole family all year. Tuesdays, October 22 and 29, and Saturday, October 26, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Professor Gil Gigliotti has entertained November 5 and 12, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Come to our monthly gathering to build Library Board of Trustees Annual Meeting with guest speaker Dr. Gina Barreca Sunday, September 22, 1:00 p.m (Doors open at 12:30 p.m.) us for the past 4 years with his insights Craft-R-Noon Family Place is presenting a 4 week ® - projects with LEGO bricks. Due to From the Library Director — A Special Thanks The Library Board of Trustees invites everyone to attend this year’s meeting. into some great films and actors. For 4 Wednesday, October 9, 1:00 p.m. series of free workshops for parents safety concerns, infants As we enter the fall, we would like to thank the many businesses and individuals who donated money, services, refreshments After a short business meeting and recognition of this year’s honorees, Wednesdays beginning October 2nd, we Get crafty at the library! See and their 1 – 3 year old children. - - and toddlers will not be and prizes to two recent, successful library events: the 23rd Annual Newington Library 5K Challenge road race and the summer humorist and author Dr. Gina Barreca will be our guest speaker. Copies of her will look at some famous directors and what you can make from the Meet other families, share thoughts, allowed in the room. reading programs “A Universe of Stories.” Because of these contributions, the race and the reading programs continue to thrive books will be available for purchase and signing. their films. A short introduction before materials provided. and talk with librarians and child each screening will be followed by a John and Adella Sliva Memorial and grow. We appreciate their continued support and encourage you to support these local businesses and organizations. River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs Stories and Art development experts as you play and closing discussion. Charlie Chaplin’s Young People’s Literary Series — Lisa Masten Friday, October 4, 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Tuesday, October 15, 12:00 p.m. read with your child. Find out about Modern Times – John Ford’s How Green community services that can help you Wednesday October 30 at Newington River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs bring the exuberant sounds of Was My Valley – William Wyler’s Roman Join us for a story and art 23rd Annual Newington Library 5K Challenge road race sponsors and businesses that donated prizes. the bayous of Louisiana to the hills of New England. They cook up and your family. Brothers and sisters Schools: NHS, MKMS & JWMS. Holiday – Steven Spielberg’s Raiders of the program for children ages a spicy musical gumbo that combines the traditional sounds of the Thanks to the generosity of the Sliva Platinum Sponsor: Newington CHEERS Raffle Prizes continued: Lost Ark. (See inside for details). 2 – 4 and a caregiver. Call under 5 are invited to join Art Exhibits button accordion and washboard with a driving, syncopated beat. Family, children’s/teen author Tami The Keeney Manufacturing Company C & C Janitorial Supplies Footprints to register beginning October the fun! Call to register The Dental Center Goldburgers Located in the Community Room Come hear the Hogs turn up the Louisiana heat when they play John and Adella Sliva Memorial Charles will be coming to Newington. 1. beginning October 7. Mile-Marker Sponsor: Newington Chamber of Commerce Hartford Marathon Foundation September – Lauren Vaneese, multi-media their rockin’ sounds! Young People’s Literary Series Kingston Wealth Management Group, LLC. Hartford Yard Goats *A light supper will be Ms. Charles has written the popular Trustee Sponsors: October – Newington Art League, Wednesday October 30 at these Newington Healthy Body Massage Therapy LLC multi-media Lucy’s Chess and Checkers Club served before the evening Daphne series as well as Fearless Gold Sponsors: Library Board of Trustee Horizon Personal Training Centers Sea Tea Improv Touring Company – All Ages* Schools: NHS, MKMS and JWMS. Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Attorney Kevin L. Mason Wednesday, October 16, 4:00 p.m. sessions. Mary and Like Vanessa. She will be Judson Family Chiropractic Library Meetings Sunday, October 20, 2:00 p.m. (Doors open at 1:30 p.m.) Thanks to the generosity of the Sliva Eversource Ron Tramadeo The Kakery GEICO Insurance Come solve a literary mystery! Join the cast of Sea Tea Improv Touring Family, children’s/teen author Tami Like to play chess and/or checkers? We speaking to all third and fourth graders Raffle Prizes: Karma’s Closet Library Board Let’s Get Goosebumps! Kiwanis Club of Newington LA Fitness Monday, September 9, 7:00 p.m. Company as you deduce whodunit, in what literary location, with Charles will be coming to Newington. Ms. will set up our program room with sets at Newington High School in the Newington Rapid Recovery Rehab Center 5 and Dime Canteen Tuesday, October 22, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Anytime Fitness Mortensen’s Ice Cream Monday, October 21, 7:00 p.m. what unlikely weapon. Only you can find out – by interrogating the Charles has written the popular Daphne and a knowledgeable adult and teens who morning, and speaking at both middle Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Ctrs. New Britain Bees The Procko Family In memory of Tom Artichoke Basille’s Pizza Friends of the Library suspects yourself! *Children must be accompanied by an adult. series as well as Fearless Mary and Like can provide basic assistance. Scare yourself silly! Enjoy an hour of schools in the afternoon. Her books - Balance Massage & Wellness Center Peoples Products Procko Wednesday, September, 11, 7:00 p.m. Vanessa. She will be speaking to all third Goosebumps books, movies, snacks and will be available for sale at the library. Batteries & Bulbs Taylor Therapy Center Snacks will be available. Bring Sequin-Level Lodge No. 140 – Newington Tokyo Café Wednesday, October 16, 7:00 p.m. and fourth graders at Newington High activities. Beginning October 8 call to Freemasons Bloom Yoga a friend or find one here! The author visit is Body in Balance Massage Trader Joe’s School in the morning, and speaking at Wave Car Wash LLC Library Hours register children sponsored by the Silver Sponsor: Big Sky REMINDERS: both middle schools in the afternoon. Jr. Cookbook Club American Eagle Financial Credit Union Carvel West Hartford Yoga Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. in grades K – 6. Adella S. and John Wood n Tap Her books will be available for sale at the Anytime Fitness Chef’s Dog House - - Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Many programs require registration. Wednesday, October 16, 6:30 p.m. Chick fil A Yanni’s M. Sliva Memorial Body in Balance Massage - - They will be identified by this symbol. library. The author visit is sponsored by the Join us as we read The Pumpkin Fair by Dutch Point Credit Union Connecticut Humane Society Food and Water: Library Closings information. Unless noted, registration will be taken in Fund. Connecticut K 9 Education Center Adella S. and John M. Sliva Memorial Fund. Eve Bunting. Later we will Cookbook Club GFWC CT Newington/Wethersfield - Dunkin’ Donuts Monday, September 2 – Labor Day — Call for more person or over the telephone at the Adult Newington Rotary Core Barre Studio Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Monday, October 14 – Columbus Day Information Desk or by calling 860 665 8700 Wednesday, October 23, 6:30 p.m. Crouchley Chiropractic Center ✔ November 15, 16 & 17, 2019 - - Library Card Sign-Up Month! make pumpkin brownie Li’l Chefs Peoples Products Local Market or the Children’s Department 860-665-8720. This month we will make pumpkin Servpro of Newington Del Soul Spa To Reach the Library Friends Fall Book Sale Calling all children from birth through cookies. Junior Chefs in Doogie’s Other: Wednesday, October 30, 6:00 p.m. Turnpike Motors, Inc. General Information & Reference: at the Senior and Disabled Center Many of the programs the library 6th grade who live in Newington! Come grades K – 2 may call to chocolate chip pancakes. Fleet Feet Sports Paladin Commercial Printers Little kids can cook too! We will listen (860) 665-8700 ✔ December 8, 2019 offers are sponsored by the Friends of to the Children’s Department anytime register beginning October 2. Chefs in grades 3 – 6 may – Hanel Series the Library. These programs are identified by to a seasonal story and then Summer Reading Donations Hours & Programs: (860) 665-8710 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot September 3 – 30 to sign up for a library call to register beginning the symbol above. make Graveyard Cups. Children’s Department: (860) 665-8720 card and receive a free goody bag (new October 9. • Applebee’s Restaurant • Hartford Yard Goats ✔ January 18, 2020 Call to register children Love Your Library! Administration: (860) 665-8730 Friends Winterfest registrants only). Pumpkin-Palooza! • Arby’s Restaurant • The Home Depot, Berlin • Barnes & Noble Bookstore • New Britain Bees Fax: (860) 667-1255 Friends Thursday, October 17, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tales to Tails ages 3 – 4 beginning Give to the Lucy Robbins National Friends of the Library Reception • Bowl-O-Rama • Newington Pizza www.newingtonct.gov/library Friends Mini It’s a pumpkin filled good time! Thursday, October 24, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. October 16. • Chili’s Restaurant • Pottery Piazza Welles Library Legacy Library Week: Saturday October 19, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Friends Bus Trip Media Sale Children who love dogs or need to • Chuck E. Cheese • Quassy Amusement Park Society and help the Follow Us on Facebook, In recognition of the National Friends Drop in to make different kinds New York City October 20 – 26 boost their reading skills may • Connecticut Sun • Jonathan & Elizabeth Twitter and Pinterest Saturday, September 14 of the Library Week our Friends of pumpkin crafts, or decorate • Dunkin Donuts Tessitore library thrive and grow. Saturday, September 14 (See inside are celebrating all they do for the a pumpkin that you bring sign up for a 15-minute • Friendly’s • TD Bank Call the Library Director The Friends of the Library sponsored the (See inside for details) for details) library. Their reception will be in the from home. session reading to Ellie, • Giovanni’s Bakery at 860-665-8724 for more info. design, printing and mailing of this publication. Community Room.