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January 2023

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Holiday Hours

New Year's Eve 9:00 - 5:00
New Year's Day Closed
Mon Jan 2 Closed
Mon Jan 16 Closed in observance of Martin Luther King day

Featured Service

Read in the New Year with the Libby app by OverDrive! It allows you to borrow eBooks, audiobooks and magazines from WTML. With the Libby app you can read across devices and all your notes, bookmarks and reading progress sync across devices. You can download for offline reading or stream to save space.

To get started all you need is a valid WTML card and the Libby app that can be downloaded from your device store.

Happy reading/listening!

For further information contact Reference, 860-652-7720.

More Information

The Library offers in-person and virtual programs for all ages in

January ~ take a look!

Full Calendar of Events

Adult Happenings

Thursday, Jan 5 @ 6:00 pm

Movie Theater Thursday: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

A widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, and decides that she must have one of her own.

Starring Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, and Lambert Wilson.

Rated PG for suggestive material, language and smoking; 1 hour 55 minutes.

All attendees are entered into a raffle to win a copy of the movie on DVD!

REGISTRATION: No registration is needed

CONTACT: Reference Department 860-652-7720

LOCATION: Friends Room

Other adult programs happening in January.

Just for Teens

Thursday, Jan 12 @ 3:30 pm

Teen Job Seeking ~ Virtual Program

Looking for your first job?

Here you can learn how to:

• Build a great resume showing any volunteer work or programs you’re involved in.

• Showcase your skills such as navigating technology or handling money.

• Navigate websites in order to job search.

• Identify references such as teachers or even a neighbor.

Registration with a valid email address is required to receive login information on the day of the Zoom meeting.

AGES: Teens in grades 9 - 12

REGISTRATION: Now Open online

CONTACT: Teen/Reference Department 860-652-7720

LOCATION: Virtual Session

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, January 19th @ 6:30 pm

Join the Teen Advisory Board and share your ideas for programs, materials, and improvements we can make in the Teen Department. In addition to giving your opinion, you can earn volunteer/community service hours. This is a monthly program.

AGES: Teens in grades 7 - 12

REGISTRATION: Now Open online

CONTACT: Teen/Reference Department 860-652-7720

LOCATION: MakerSpace

Other teen programs happening in January.

College Entrance Exam Practice Session

Children's Programs

Wee Rock! Drop-In Music & Movement @ 10:30 am

Dates Listed Below

Wee Rock! is 30 minutes of songs, dance, and finger plays. Children learn by playing, and the concepts include following directions, rhyme and rhythm, creative play, fine motor skills and coordination. Children also learn by example, so all adults are encouraged to get up and rock with us. Join us for a craft in the Children’s Department afterwards. No registration is needed.

Fridays, January 27 - March 10

10:30am - 11:15am

AGES: Families with children 5 and under

REGISTRATION: No registration is needed

CONTACT: Children's Department 860-652-7718

LOCATION: Friends Room

Make Art Monday

January 30 @ 4:15 pm

This new drop-in after school program will be held the last Monday of the month. Kids may come anytime from 4:15 - 5:15 to experiment with a different art medium. All supplies will be provided for the kids to create.

AGES: Grades K - 6

REGISTRATION: No registration is needed

CONTACT: Children's Department 860-652-7718

LOCATION: Children's Craft Room

Other children's programs happening in January.

Winter Storytimes & other events

News from Friends of the Library

For updates, follow the Friends on social media by clicking these icons!

The chilly days of winter are here! It’s a perfect time to find some great books for yourself or your children at the Friends Book Stop located at the rear entrance of the library. The Book Stop is restocked daily, and you can find some terrific bargains! On any given day you might also find puzzles, cookbooks, notebooks or craft books –great ways to spend cold days indoors.

If you are cleaning out after the holidays, please keep the Friends in mind! We are looking for clean, gently used books. Please put your bagged or boxed donations in the Friends Donation House at the rear entrance to the library. (Unfortunately we cannot accept damaged, highlighted or soiled books. We also do not accept media or magazines.)

If you have a large donation, please contact the Friends to check if someone will be available to assist you at drop-off booksale@friendswtmlib.org or 860-652-7728.

Thank you for supporting the Friends of Welles-Turner Library. All proceeds from sales go towards supporting patron programs for the Glastonbury community.