Friends of Lucy Robbins Welles Library

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Friends of Lucy Robbins Welles Library Join us and be a Friend to Lucy! Ten good Reasons to become a Friend:

1. Support children’s, adult and young adult reading programs and services.

2.

The Friends of Lucy Robbins Welles Library financially support and promote the wonderful programming and services offered by the Library. Be the first to receive Footnotes and Calendar of Events, the Library newsletter.

3. Receive advance notice of special events.

4. Sponsor Summer & Winter Reading programs.

5. Assist the library with the purchase of the latest books, videos, and DVDs.

6. Meet others who love books and the library as much as you do.

7. Join in the fun on Friends bus trips.

8. Help the library provide passes to area museums and family attractions.

9. Be part of this library’s vision for the future.

10. Know that your contribution will touch the lives of people in our community.

It was great to see so many Friends come out for our Reception this afternoon! Attendees received this lined notebook wi...
10/24/2026

It was great to see so many Friends come out for our Reception this afternoon! Attendees received this lined notebook with matching pen (both Friends-branded of course!) 💚

Enjoy this beautiful fall weekend! 🍁 🍂 ☀️

We’re ready for you at the Friends Reception with activities, treats, a gift, and information about what the Friends are...
10/24/2026

We’re ready for you at the Friends Reception with activities, treats, a gift, and information about what the Friends are up to for the coming months! Come stop by from 1:00-3:00!

In the Community Room at Lucy Robbins Welles Library.

TODAY from 1:00-3:00! 💚
10/24/2026

TODAY from 1:00-3:00! 💚

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

Pop by our Friends Reception tomorrow (Saturday, 10/24) from 1:00-3:00 while you’re out and about!
10/24/2026

Pop by our Friends Reception tomorrow (Saturday, 10/24) from 1:00-3:00 while you’re out and about!

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

10/24/2026

🎬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.

10/23/2026

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.

Our fall- and winter-themed rubber ducks were very popular with the kids who went to the Book Sale last Saturday! What k...
10/23/2026

Our fall- and winter-themed rubber ducks were very popular with the kids who went to the Book Sale last Saturday! What kinds of ducks did your kiddos get?

Love this display at Lucy Robbins Welles Library!
10/22/2026

Love this display at Lucy Robbins Welles Library!

10/22/2026

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

Address

Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 100 Garfield Street
Newington, CT
06111

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18606658700

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