American Sign Language Classes
Beginning Adult Class
Session 1: Four 1 hour classes
Location: The Willington Public Library
Dates: February 16th & 23rd; March 2nd & 9th
Times: Tuesday evenings from 6:45-7:45 PM
Fee: $20.00 (non-refundable)
Class participants will be introduced in the four components which make up
the American Sign Language system of communication; the manual alphabet,
fingerspelling, gestures, and hand positioning.
Instructor Linda Cooper has studied under a certified sign language interpreter
and has taught various children's ASL classes in both Tolland and Windham counties.
Linda currently resides in Willington and is a special-ed paraprofessional in the
Willington Public School system.
Register for this class at the Willington Public Library
by Saturday, February 13, 2010.
Questions? Contact Linda Cooper at 860-429-9752
Snapshot Day/Picturing America
Join us on Thursday, February 18, 2010
at 6:30 PM in the Community Room for
American History of Art to...Avatar
part of Picturing America
and Snapshot Day.
Learn:
*How to look at a painting
*Some basics of American Art
*Technology and Art History
*Locating art books and DVD's
*See what's offered in Art museum passes.
This exciting, fun, and informative program will be presented
by Willington's very own award winning artist, Nancy Cooke Bunnell.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Movie Showings
"Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie"
Saturday, February 27th at 11:30am
in the Community Room
Rated TV-G
All are welcome and you may bring your own snacks!
Watch the trailer!
Library Book Club
The next meeting will be held on
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 from 6:45-8PM
They will be discussing the book
The Art of Racing in the Rain
by Garth Stein
"The Heart of the Matter"
Join us on Thursday, March 4th at 6:30 PM
in the Community Room with
Chris Houle, Health & Wellness Educator, and the
DVD presentation of "The Heart of the Matter"
by Tamara Sachs, M.D.
Love your heart!
*How we can protect our children now and help
them live long and healthy lives!
*Reevaluate the choices we make everyday that can
affect our hearts at the cellular level!
*What we must do for ourselves and our families to live the longest,
healthiest, and fullest lives possible!
*How we can take simple lifestyle steps toward vitality
that will make a big difference!
Teen Nutmeg Book Award Reading Club
You decide which book wins the 2011 Teen Nutmeg Book Award!
We will read books, discuss them, vote on them and celebrate with
a pizza and brownie party in January of 2011
Please join us on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010,
for our first meeting
from 6:30-7:30pm in the Reading Room.
You must be in the 7th or 8th grade to join.
Questions?
Please call Mrs. Passardi @ 860 429-3854
or Kim Kowalyshyn @ 860 487-9449
Intermediate Nutmeg Book Award Reading Club
You decide which book wins the 2011 Intermediate Nutmeg Book Award!
We will read books, discuss them, vote on them and celebrate with
a pizza and brownie party in January of 2011
Please join us on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010,
for our first meeting
from 6:30-7:30pm in the Mary D. Edwards Study Room.
You must be in the 4th, 5th, or 6th grade to join.
Questions?
Please call Mrs. Passardi @ 860 429-3854
or Karen Gregoire @ 860 429-2263
Story Time
Saturday Mornings at 10:00 am
Each week we will read different stories and then make a theme related craft, play games,
enjoy music, with even an occasional film showing. All ages are welcome!
(Note: Storytime will not be held on Saturday, November 7th)
Twilight Tales
Every first and third Tuesday of the month beginning
September 1st from 7:15-7:45 p.m..
Come in your pajamas, bring a pillow and a
snugly, so we can get cozy and quiet for bedtime stories.
Crocheting Club
Don't forget to bring your crocheting supplies!
Lessons will be provided for beginners.
Meets every Thursday 6:30-8:30PM
in the Reading Room.
Knitting Club
The Knitting Club meets every Tuesday from
1:00p.m.-3:00p.m. in the Reading Room.
Lessons will be given for beginners!
Be sure to bring your knitting supplies!
Teen Advisory Board
Calling all teens to our first meeting where you can
take part in sharing and deciding what you feel and see
as important programs and resources to bring and have available
at your library for your age and interests.
Take teen service to a new level.
Come and be counted!