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Lucy Robbins Welles Library LRWL fulfills its mission providing info, education & cultural enrichment for the Newington community

Update for all users: Starting on October 15, patrons will now need to enter both their library barcode and their librar...
10/15/2026

Update for all users: Starting on October 15, patrons will now need to enter both their library barcode and their library card PIN or password when logging into Libby and Overdrive.

Call us at (860) 665-8700 during regular Library hours if you need assistance. Thank you.

www.newingtonct.gov/3091/Library

Friends of the Library Adult Craft FairSunday, November 8,10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Artists, crafters and the public are inv...
10/15/2026

Friends of the Library Adult Craft Fair
Sunday, November 8,
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Artists, crafters and the public are invited to join us for the 2nd Annual Friends of the Library Adult Craft Fair Fundraiser scheduled for Sunday, November 8th, 2026 at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington. The craft fair will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

10/15/2026

📚📚📚 The Friends of the Library Book Sale starts tomorrow! 📚📚📚
Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18

Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar Street, Newington

Preview: Friday, October 16, 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. - $10 Admission for everyone over age 14.

General Sale: Saturday, October 17, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free admission.

Sunday Bag Sale: Sunday, October 18, Noon – 3:00 p.m. Buy a Friends green bag for $12.00 and fill it with books for free! Refills are $10.00. Stock up and save.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

For more information visit our website www.newingtonct.gov/2946/Friends-of-the-Library-Book-Sales-Donati or call us at (860) 665-8700.

The New England Vampire Folk Belief: the Archaeological RecordWednesday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m.Professor Bellantoni wi...
10/14/2026

The New England Vampire Folk Belief: the Archaeological Record
Wednesday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m.

Professor Bellantoni will discuss a dramatic discovery that was made during the archaeological excavation of thirty burials in a late-18th- and early 19th-century family burial ground in eastern Connecticut.

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

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

📚 Friends of the Library Book Sale: Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Ced...
10/14/2026

📚 Friends of the Library Book Sale: Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18

Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar Street, Newington

Preview: Friday, October 16, 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. - $10 Admission for everyone over age 14.

General Sale: Saturday, October 17, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free admission.

Sunday Bag Sale: Sunday, October 18, Noon – 3:00 p.m. Buy a Friends green bag for $12.00 and fill it with books for free! Refills are $10.00. Stock up and save.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

For more information visit our website https://www.newingtonct.gov/2946/Friends-of-the-Library-Book-Sales-Donati or call us at (860) 665-8700.

Friends Annual Membership DriveSeptember 1 - October 23Join the Friends or renew your membership during this time and yo...
10/14/2026

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.

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for Teen Stuffed Animal Taxidermy! ✂️🧸Swipe through to check out some of ...
10/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for Teen Stuffed Animal Taxidermy! ✂️🧸

Swipe through to check out some of the wild, one-of-a-kind upcycled creations our teens made. Huge thanks to the Friends of the Library for making programs like this possible!

Want to join the fun next time? Find our full lineup of upcoming teen events at newingtonct.gov/2428/Library (or via the link in our bio)!

10/14/2026

📚 Friends of the Library Book Sale: Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October, 18

Where: Newington Senior and Disabled Center, 120 Cedar Street, Newington

Preview: Friday, October 16, 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. - $10 Admission for everyone over age 14.

General Sale: Saturday, October 17, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free admission.

Sunday Bag Sale: Sunday, October 18, Noon – 3:00 p.m. Buy a Friends green bag for $12.00 and fill it with books for free! Refills are $10.00. Stock up and save.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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

🎬Monday Night Movie ClubMonday, October 26, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.Calling all movie buffs! Do you enjoy discussing movies, or ...
10/13/2026

🎬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.

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100 Garfield Street
Newington, CT
06111

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+18606658700

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