Lucy Robbins Welles Library

10/24/2026

Today!! 💚 The Friends of Lucy Robbins Welles Library reception is today, Saturday, October 24, between 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Celebrate National Friends of the Library Week at our reception with free gifts, light refreshments, and more!

We’ll end at 3:00 p.m. with the drawing for our membership basket giveaway! If you register during our membership drive, you are automatically entered to win!

For more information call us at (860) 665-8700 or visit our website www.newingtonct.gov/3091/library

10/24/2026

November Fun Socials 10:15 a.m. - noon
Tuesday, November 3 - Giving Thanks: Art with Laura
Tuesday, November 17 - Coloring and more!
Saturday, November 21 - Thanksgiving Centerpieces and more!

Join library staff for coloring, jigsaw puzzles, conversations, crafts, and more. We will also be practicing English with a new topic for each program.

Registration is required. Register online newingtonlibrary.libcal.com or call us at 860-665-8700.

Sponsored by the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation.

10/23/2026

Today is the last day of the Friends Annual Membership Drive!
September 1 - October 23

Join the Friends or renew your membership during this time and you will be entered into the special Friends Membership Prize Giveaway drawing that will be held on Saturday, October 24. All are welcome to attend.

For more information visit our website: www.newingtonct.gov/2845/Join-the-Friends or call us at (860) 665-8700.

10/23/2026

👻TONIGHT! Spooktacular Trivia Night - Virtual
Friday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m.

It’s a spectacular grab bag of spooky trivia! Join us for some chilling trivia of movies, monsters, and Halloween classics to help get into the spirit of the season. All ages are welcome and small treats will be awarded.

Register for the Zoom link. Register online newingtonlibrary.libcal.com or call us at 860-665-8700.

Co-sponsored by the Beekley Community Library.

10/23/2026

🎬Monday Night Movie Club
Monday, October 26, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Calling all movie buffs! Do you enjoy discussing movies, or even analyzing the details? Then Movie Club is for you! Each discussion will include a different theme, and genre-related games. This month’s pick: Alfred Hitchcock films. A discussion of cinematic elements, storytelling style, and the history of how these movies were made. Bring all your cinema knowledge from the era! Registration is required.

Register online newingtonlibrary.libcal.com or call us at 860-665-8700.

10/23/2026

Did you know the library has research, facts, & fun for kids! 🌎📚🐼

Through our library website you can access helpful resources and research tools that can help children with homework or find information. Kids can discover a lot of fun facts about animals, science, math, and more!

Visit our website www.newingtonct.gov/1535/Research-Facts-Fun or call us at (860) 665-8720 for more information.

10/22/2026

The Friends of Lucy Robbins Welles Library reception is this Saturday, October 24, between 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

For more information call us at (860) 665-8700 or visit our website www.newingtonct.gov/3091/library

Don’t miss our 💚 Friends 💚 Reception THIS Saturday, October 24, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.!

Celebrate National Friends of the Library Week at our reception with free gifts, light refreshments, and more!

We’ll end at 3:00 with the drawing for our membership basket giveaway! If you register during our membership drive, you are automatically entered to win!

Registration for the reception is required: https://newingtonlibrary.libcal.com/event/17357108?hs=a

10/22/2026

🎾🔍🎼 Did you know that you can check out more than traditional library items at the library? (Books, DVD's, etc...)

Stop in the Library and check out our "Library of Things!" You can check out things like a pickleball set, tool kit, and more!

For more information call us at (860) 665-8700, or visit our website www.newingtonct.gov/3091/Library

10/20/2026

Join us for Storytime with Maple Bacon! 📚🐾 Let your little ones enjoy a reading session with our furry friend this Saturday, October 24.

Spots are limited, so call us at (860) 665-8720 to reserve your spot today! 🐶✨

https://www.newingtonct.gov/1384/Kids-Events