Author: HML

HALL HAPPENINGS for JANUARY

HALL MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 93 Main Street, Ellington 860-870-3160

COFFEEHOUSE: WHODAT - Friday, January 13, 7:00 pm
Dance away your winter blues with some great New Orleans-flavored funk, soul, and blues. As an added treat, WhoDat features not one, but two Ellington residents! The music is free but please pre-register.

ESSENTIAL EATING FOR MENTAL HEALTH with Dr. Christine Najjar Tuesday, January 18, 6:30 pm
Learn all about how food can alter mood! This talk goes through the ABC's of Essential Eating while providing insights on how to optimize food choices for brain health. Please pre-register for this talk.

TRASH AND TREASURE SWAP MEET - Wednesday, January 25, 6:30 pm
Now that you’ve recovered from the holiday madness, you probably realize that you received gifts that you’ll never use. Following the adage that one (wo)man’s trash is another’s treasure, we invite you to bring 1-3 QUALITY items to swap with an equal number of things from others. Please pre-register for this event so we can determine if there is enough interest.

CHOCOLATE DESSERTS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY with Mary Lee-Brody Thursday, January 26, 6:30 pm
Nothing says Valentine’s Day like the sweet taste of chocolate. We will be preparing these desserts that are sure to melt the hearts of your loved ones: Heart-Shaped Cookie Pops,Raspberry White Chocolate Truffles, Molten Chocolate Cakes and Chocolate Fondue. There is a $10 per person non-refundable materials fee that must be paid within 7 days of your registration to hold your spot.

COYOTES IN CONNECTICUT w/Ginny Apple Monday, January 31, 6:30 –7:30pm Join wildlife expert Ginny Apple from Connecticut DEEP for yet another informative talk- this time about coyotes in our state. This program is a partnership with the Ellington Trails Committee.
-registration required.

QUILTING w/Ellington Country Quilters – Tuesdays at 1:00, Wednesdays at 5:30 Jan. 10 & 11– Intro to Rotary Cutting– this is a pre-req. for Block of the Month project. There is no fee for this class/project (you will receive a materials list) but you must register for all classes. Jan. 17 & 18 –Soup Bowl Cozies (2)** Jan. 24 & 25– Block of the Month #1 Jan. 31 & Feb. 1– Skinny Snowman Quilt** **There is a $10 fee per person, per class fee payable within 7 days of registration; ALL materials are provided for these classes.
-registration required.

Online registration at www.library.ellington-ct.gov or call 860-870-3160.

MOVIES WILL RESUME IN APRIL