Holiday Happenings and More at Glastonbury's Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Introducing the Library MakerBot

The library’s new MakerBot, a 3D printer, is up and running. If you’re curious about what this 3D printer can

do, or if you have a project you would like to create, stop by or call the Reference Desk at 860-652-7720 to set up an appointment. If you are new to 3D printing, we ask that you schedule your appointment when a volunteer is available to assist you. At the present time, the MakerBot is available for Glastonbury residents only. There is a fee of $1.00 per hour or part of an hour, with a maximum of 2 hours per day. The library’s complete 3D printer use policy is available online and at the Reference Desk.

We’ve added several completed projects in the Erley Display Case near the Main Street entrance to show some of what it can do and how long each project took to print. For more 3D project ideas and inspiration, check out a library book or two, or visit any number of 3D printing websites.

If you would like to volunteer to assist others with the MakerBot, please call Barbara Bailey at 860-652-7717.

Holiday Donations

We’re changing up our holiday donations this year: Instead of socks, hats, mitten and gloves, Social Services has asked for donations of new children’s books. We will collect these new books between Thanksgiving and December 11 and deliver them to Social Services on December 12. Purchase a children’s picture book, easy reader or chapter book and bring it to the library’s Lending Desk. You will receive an “ornament” on which to write the title of your donation and then hang it on the tree. Let’s fill the tree with lots of “ornaments!” We thank you in advance for helping to make this a happy holiday for many children in our community.

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Children’s Highlights

Climb Aboard the Polar Express!

Wednesday, December 10

@ 6:30pm

Ages 4-10

Imaginations will power this ride to the North Pole, where children will enjoy the classic holiday story, games and cup of cocoa. Pajamas are required. Required “Train Tickets” for your children may be picked up in the Children’s Department beginning December 1 for residents. Due to high demand, this program is available to Glastonbury residents only.

Holiday Story Breaks

Ages 2-5 and families

The Welles-Turner Library hosts Holiday Story Breaks for families to take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations. Each drop-in story break runs approximately 30 minutes, with seasonal stories selected for children ages 2-5 and their families; but all ages are welcome. No registration is needed. Story Breaks are scheduled on:

• Tuesday, December 2 @ 10:00 am
• Wednesday, December 3 @ 6:30 pm
• Friday, December 5 @ 10:00 am
• Monday, December 8 @ 6:30 pm
• Thursday, December 11 @ 10:00 am
• Saturday, December 13 @ 10:00 am
• Monday, December 15 @ 10:00 am
• Wednesday, December 17 @ 6:30 pm
• Thursday, December 18 @ 10:00 am
• Monday, December 22 @ 10:00 am

For more information, call the Children’s Department at 860-652-7718 or visit www.wtmlib.info.

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Adult Program

Friday Afternoon Films at the Library

Friday, December 5

@ 2pm

Friends Room

This film captures the incredible friendship between a guide and his eight amazing sled dogs stranded in Antarctica during the most severe weather on the planet. Jerry’s (Paul Walker) beloved dogs must learn to survive together until he can return to rescue them. Rated: PG; 120 minutes. Refreshments will be available. For movie title or more information, call Reference at 860-652-7720

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Featured Streaming Service

IndieFlix

Have you ever wanted to jet off to an international film festival like Sundance? Or Cannes? Now you can without leaving the comfort of your home through IndieFlix.

IndieFlix is a premier online streaming provider of award-winning films, documentaries and shorts. Choose from a variety of genres including: animation, classics, drama, experimental, food, foreign, just for kids, romance, sci-fi and westerns.

Start streaming today. All you need is a valid Welles-Turner Memorial Library card, a free account and a computer, tablet or other hand-held device. Watch films on TV with Roku and Xbox devices. To access IndieFlix, visit the Library web page: www.wtmlib.info. Select Internet Resources > Downloadable Books and Music, and click on IndieFlix. For more information, call Reference at 860-652-7720.

Friends of the Library

We are currently accepting donations of books in good condition, CDs, books on CD and DVDs. We do not accept textbooks or encyclopedias over five years old, Readers Digest Condensed Books, magazines, videocassettes, audio books or music on cassette, or vinyl records. To protect your donations from damage, please place your bags and boxes in our container, located outside the library parking lot entrance. Please do not put donations near the library sliding door entrance. Now is the chance to increase your end-of-the-year tax deduction. Forms are available at Lending Services.

Our holiday book cartacross from Lending Services will continue through December 31. We are offering books in all categories, CDs, DVDs and other gift items at affordable prices. What a great way to shop and support our library at the same time!