NEWINGTON, CT — Newington's weekend is centered on the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, which hosts an online Halloween trivia night Friday and a painting class and Friends of the Library celebration Saturday, from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Sunday, Oct. 25.
This Weekend's Arts & Entertainment
Spooktacular Trivia Night — Friday, Oct. 23, 7 to 8 p.m., online. Questions cover movies, monsters and Halloween classics; all ages are welcome, small treats go to winners, and registration brings the Zoom link. Lucy Robbins Welles Library
Mushroom Painting with Allyson — Saturday, Oct. 24, 10:15 a.m. to noon. Adults paint a mushroom-themed acrylic on canvas, with all supplies provided; registration is required. Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 100 Garfield Street
Friends Reception — Saturday, Oct. 24, 1 to 3 p.m. The Friends of the Library mark National Friends of the Library Week with free gifts and light refreshments, and new members are entered to win a basket; registration is required. Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 100 Garfield Street
Test your Halloween trivia from home Friday night, then head to the library Saturday to paint mushrooms in the morning and meet the Friends in the afternoon.