Library Board approves Shakesperience programming, scholarships for fall events
Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board unanimously approved Shakesperience programming for fall Hanel events, budgeting up to $1,000 for teen and elementary theater programs between September 22 and October 10. Treasurer LeeAnn Manke reported total accessible funds of $1,522,325.78 as of March 31, 2026,
Library Board of Trustees · Meeting of April 13, 2026
CT NEWINGTON — Lucy Robbins Welles Library Board unanimously approved Shakesperience programming for fall Hanel events, budgeting up to $1,000 for teen and elementary theater programs between September 22 and October 10. Treasurer LeeAnn Manke reported total accessible funds of $1,522,325.78 as of March 31, 2026, and confirmed a bequest from the Anne Marino Living Trust will distribute most funds within two months. Library Director Lisa Masten reported the parking lot project underway with a two-week timeline and new study carrels arriving April 20-21.
The library system will shut down for one full week between Memorial Day and early June for complete system replacement, during which patrons will be unable to place holds or obtain new cards but can still check materials in and out.
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Source: the Library Board of Trustees meeting of April 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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