Newington's Weekend Guide: 'Tales And Twirls: The Nutcracker' At The Library

The Lucy Robbins Welles Library kicks off the holidays with a Nutcracker reading and live character visits Thursday.

By Rich Kirby, Patch Staff

Nov 11, 2026 7:32 AM EST

The Lucy Robbins Welles Library kicks off the holidays with a Nutcracker reading and live character visits Thursday. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

NEWINGTON, CT — The Lucy Robbins Welles Library kicks off the holiday season Thursday evening with a Nutcracker story time featuring live appearances by its characters.

This Weekend's Arts & Entertainment

Tales and Twirls: The Nutcracker, Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. A reading of "The Nutcracker" with live appearances by Clara, the Nutcracker Prince and friends. Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 100 Garfield St.

Clara and the Nutcracker at the library are a sweet start to the season in Newington.

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