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In response to a recent increase in Newington's COVID-19 positivity rates, the decision has been made to revert back into our COVID-19 Transmission Reduction Plan for Town Buildings.

Effective August 2, 2021- 

  • Town buildings will remain open to the public

  •  Masks (covering both nose and mouth) must be worn by anyone inside of town buildings including the Library and the Senior and Disabled Center

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Library Hours:
Monday - Thursday - 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Main # (Adult Information) - 860-665-8700
Children's Department - 860-665-8720
Administration - 860-665-8730 

Curbside Pickup Hours: 
Monday - Thursday-  10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday - 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Call 860-665-8700 to schedule a curbside pickup. 
Available Limited Services:
  • In-person browsing of the library collection. 
  • Borrowing of library materials.
  • Lucy-to-Go Curbside Service to pick-up library materials. Same day pick up available.
  • Information Assistance by phone 860-665-8700 and/or email during library hours.
  • Express Internet computers for the public as well as public online catalog computers
  • Public copiers and FAX machine
  • Reading suggestions or help finding a good book by phone, via the website or by email
  • Get a new library card- Learn more
  • 24/7 access to the library's website, online catalog and library's digital collection
  • Book drops are open 24 hours a day
  • Virtual library programming: children, teen and adults
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    Live Virtual Author Event with Martha Hall Kelly - Tuesday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m.

    Join us for a live virtual author visit via Zoom with Martha Hall Kelly, author of NYT bestseller Lilac Girls. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Books are available for purchase at the library and will be signed by the author. Read on...
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    Word Essentials- Monday, August 10

    Learn essential Word features for formatting, editing, handling graphics, and more! Video will be available on the library’s website on the day of the program. Read on...
  3. Aromatherapy 101

    Aromatherapy 101- Virtual - Wednesday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m.

    Kim Larkin is back with a Zoom program to teach you all about the benefits of aromatherapy especially in stressful times. Kits will be available so you can follow along and make your own essential oils at home. Registration is required. Read on...
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    Culinary Delights: General Tso's Meatballs – Virtual - August 9

    Chef Rob Scott is back with a yummy savory & sweet recipe! A video link & the recipe will be available beginning the day of the program. Read on...