Welcome to the Lucy Robbins Welles Library Programs page!
To register for programs, go through the calendar and click to sign up, or scroll down for a list. Questions? Please call us at 860-665-8700.
Virtual Author Talks!!
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Enjoy a range of live talks from bestselling, award winning authors with this exciting virtual event series!
This free, virtual series will take place two to three times per month.
Register to attend the virtual sessions live and ask your favorite authors questions!
Can’t attend a talk? Recordings of past programs will be available here.
Culinary Delights - Month of April
Baked Praline French Toast Casserole
Chef Rob Scott will share a video and recipe each month!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
See the calendar below for a full list of programs.
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Easter - Library Closed
- Date:
- Sunday, April 20, 2025
- Time:
- All Day Event
- Audience:
- Library Closed
- Categories:
- All Ages
Storytime for Ones In-Person
Stories and songs for children 9 - 24 months, siblings, and their caregivers. Registration required.
- Date:
- Monday, April 21, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 10:15am - 11:00am
- Location:
- Children's Program Room
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Children
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 3 seats left
Seed Library and Propagation Station
Happy Earth Day! Drop in to the library beginning Tuesday, April 22nd to visit our Seed Library and Propagation Station. Select from a variety of seeds and houseplant clippings to take home or bring...
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Play for All In-Person
Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. All are welcome! Partnered with Big Hearts ABA. Registration required.
- Date:
- Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 10:15am - 11:00am
- Location:
- Children's Program Room
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Children
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 14 seats left
Wildflower Seed Bombs In-Person
Let's get wild! All ages are invited to join us in making DIY wildflower seed balls in celebration of Earth Day. Seed bombs are a quick way to sow local wildflower seeds. They help bring greenery and...
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- Date:
- Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Location:
- Community Room
- Audience:
- All Ages
- Categories:
- All Ages
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 1 seat left
Teen Council In-Person
For teens in grades 6 – 12. Join us for Teen Council and help us plan activities at the library. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your...
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- Date:
- Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- Time:
- 3:30pm - 4:30pm
- Location:
- Lienhard Room
- Audience:
- Teen
- Categories:
- Teen
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 9 seats left
Wildflower Seed Bombs In-Person
Let's get wild! All ages are invited to join us in making DIY wildflower seed balls in celebration of Earth Day. Seed bombs are a quick way to sow local wildflower seeds. They help bring greenery and...
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Storytime for Twos In-Person
Stories, songs, and crafts for children 24 months and older, siblings, and their caregivers. Registration required.
- Date:
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 10:15am - 11:00am
- Location:
- Children's Program Room
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Children
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register!
Introduction to Assistive Technology In-Person
The library has purchased New High- and Low-Tech Assistive Technology for the library. The equipment was made possible through a grant with the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: Newington Greater...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Community Room
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Adult Technology
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 24 seats left
Introduction to Assistive Technology In-Person
The library has purchased New High- and Low-Tech Assistive Technology for the library. The equipment was made possible through a grant with the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving: Newington Greater...
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- Date:
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Community Room
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Adult Technology
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 23 seats left
Junior Cookbook Club In-Person
We're making mug cakes! Please bring a 12-16 oz. microwave-safe mug. Kids in grades K-2 may register beginning April 9. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
- Date:
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Time:
- 6:15pm - 7:00pm
- Location:
- Children's Program Room
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Children
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 5 seats left
Storytime for 3-5 year-olds In-Person
Stories, songs, and crafts for children ages 3 – 5, without caregivers. Children must be 3 years old by April 3. Registration required.
- Date:
- Thursday, April 24, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 10:15am - 11:00am
- Location:
- Children's Program Room
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Children
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register!
Family Storytime In-Person
Stories and songs for the whole family. Registration required.
- Date:
- Thursday, April 24, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:15pm
- Location:
- Children's Program Room
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Children
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 7 seats left
Library Speakers Consortium | The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz - Online
Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X...
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Storytime Yoga In-Person
For ages 5 – 9. Join us for literacy integration yoga with Heather from Nourished Mind Wellness. Registration begins April 12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
- Date:
- Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Children's Program Room
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Children
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 11 seats left
Storytime for Ones In-Person
Stories and songs for children 9 - 24 months, siblings, and their caregivers. Registration required.
- Date:
- Monday, April 28, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 10:15am - 11:00am
- Location:
- Children's Program Room
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Children
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 6 seats left
Play for All In-Person
Join us for this program geared for families with young children who have special needs. All are welcome! Partnered with Big Hearts ABA. Registration required.
- Date:
- Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 10:15am - 11:00am
- Location:
- Children's Program Room
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Children
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 12 seats left
Intro to CSS 101 In-Person
CSS is the style component to HTML! Join us in creating a practice website using HTML and CSS. Please bring your own laptop. If you need to borrow a laptop, please note that in the registration as...
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- Date:
- Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Location:
- Community Room
- Audience:
- Adult & Teen
- Categories:
- Adult & Teen Technology
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 25 seats left
Storytime for Twos In-Person
Stories, songs, and crafts for children 24 months and older, siblings, and their caregivers. Registration required.
- Date:
- Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 10:15am - 11:00am
- Location:
- Children's Program Room
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Children
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 9 seats left
Storytime for 3-5 year-olds In-Person
Stories, songs, and crafts for children ages 3 – 5, without caregivers. Children must be 3 years old by April 3. Registration required.
- Date:
- Thursday, May 1, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 10:15am - 11:00am
- Location:
- Children's Program Room
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Children
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 4 seats left
Family Storytime In-Person
Stories and songs for the whole family. Registration required.
- Date:
- Thursday, May 1, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:15pm
- Location:
- Children's Program Room
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Children
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 18 seats left
Page Turners Book Discussion In-Person
First Thursday of the month at 6:30pm!
A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell
Join us for a lively book discussion facilitated by Karen and Pat. Sponsored by the Friends of the...
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- Date:
- Thursday, May 1, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Location:
- Community Room
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Adult
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 4 seats left
Friends of the Library Book Sale – May 2 - 4 In-Person
Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar Street, Newington
Preview: Friday, May 2, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - $10 Admission
General Sale: Saturday, May 3, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday Bag Sale:...
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Friends of the Library Book Sale – Saturday, May 3 In-Person
Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar Street, Newington
General Sale: Saturday, May 3, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday Bag Sale: Sunday, May 4, Noon – 3:00 p.m. Buy a Friends green bag for...
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Little Yogi In-Person
For ages 2 – 5 years old with a caregiver. Have you ever wanted to move along with the characters in a book? Join us for literacy integration yoga with Heather from Nourished Mind Wellness....
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- Date:
- Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Children's Program Room
- Audience:
- Children
- Categories:
- Children
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 5 seats left
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Make an appointment with a librarian and get help with your technology questions! Services offered include creating a social media account and help with using your laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Please bring necessary passwords & chargers.
Appointments are 45 minutes. Call the Reference Desk to request an appointment.