Currently On View

*Paintings by Beverly Branch: Artist Beverly Branch is exhibiting a collection of her paintings in the library’s Olga Knoepke Memorial Meeting Room until Tuesday, January 31. The exhibit, “Waterborne,”  features children at the beach and in the woods.

*Jewelry Dolls: Ivette Worrell began making jewelry dolls in 2003 and has since displayed them in many craft shows. The Newtown resident, along with husband David, is heavily involved in crafts that revolve around doll models and fine arts.

Mrs Worrell, who owns and runs a bridal services and fashion jewelry business, finds much of her inspiration for the dolls while working within the bridal business. A collection of her handmade dolls is on view in the first floor display case until the end of the month.

Have You Lost Your Heart?

A heart with a name and birth date was found in a book donated to the book sale. It looks to have great sentimental value.

Is it yours? Please call the library if you are missing this special item.

A Fully Wireless Library

C.H. Booth Library is now a wireless zone.

Thanks to our generous Friends of the Cyrenius H. Booth Library, wireless Internet access is available 24/7.

Children’s Programs

*What is your favorite Nutmeg Book? All students in grades 4-6 who have read one or more of the current Nutmeg nominees are invited to a round table discussion on Wednesday, January 25, from 6:30 to 7:30.

At the end of the discussion, participants will vote for their favorite. The two top vote getters will be chosen for The 2006 Battle of the Books, which will return in March.

*Story Times Registration: Registration for the next story hour session will begin January 23 and continue through January 30.

Thirty-minute sessions for 2-3-year-olds are available Mondays at 10 or 11 am; Tuesday at 10 am; and Wednesday at 10 am.

Forty-five-minute classes for 3-5-year-olds take place on Tuesdays starting at 11 am, Wednesday at 1pm, Thursday at 1 pm, and Saturday at 11 am.

Classes are free and open to Newtown residents.  Children must to 2 or 3 years of age on or before February 8 to be eligible for this session.

You must come into the library to register; no phone registrations will be accepted. For more information, contact the children’s department at 426-3851.

Young Adult Programs

*Nutmeg Books Voting: It’s time for Connecticut young people to vote for their favorite books that have been nominated for the CT Nutmeg Awards.  This year there are ten books in each of the Intermediate and Teen levels.

Any students who are not voting at their schools may cast ballots at Booth Library in the Young Adult or Children’s department.  It is not necessary to read all of the books to vote — just pick your favorite from the ones you have read.

*YA Book Talk: Let’s talk about Eragon by Christopher Paolini. Our next Young Adult book discussion will be on Wednesday, February 8, from 4 to 5 pm, in the Story Room.

In Alagaesia, a 15-year-old boy finds a mysterious stone that weaves his life into an intricate tapestry of destiny, magic and power, peopled with dragons, elves and monsters.

These monthly book discussions for readers in grades 5-9, or any young person who has read the book, are co-sponsored by Reed Intermediate School, and books are available at both libraries.

Sign up at the in person at Booth Library or call 426-4533.

 

Adult Programs

*The Many Phases of Drug Abuse and the Hope that Comes with Recovery: Newtown resident and first-time author Don Singer will be at the library on Sunday, January 22, at 3 pm, for a poetry reading and reception in celebration of his new book, Pain, Suffering, Hope.

All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

*The Secrets of The Sequel: One cipher, hidden on the dust jacket of The Da Vinci Code, gave a clue to its upcoming sequel.

Local author David Shugarts will visit the library on Thursday, January 31, at 7:30 pm, to discuss his new book, Secrets of the Widow’s Son, which promises to lead the reader on a thought-provoking and ultimately shocking trail of clues, codes, symbols and unsolved mysteries relating to the long awaited sequel of Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code.

*Book Discussions: All discussions are ongoing and newcomers are always welcome. If you need a copy of any book to be discussed, call the library and we’ll reserve one for you.

Upcoming discussions include Tuesday, February 7, at 1 pm, featuring Holy War, Inc. by Peter Bergen; and Monday, February 13, at 1 pm, The Human Stain by Philip Roth.

*Independent Film Series: Upcoming dates and films will be February 7, Le Grand Voyage; March 7, Film Shorts including Sangam, Inja and Das Rad; April 4, Drifters; and May 2, Agata and the Storm.

Screenings are free, and all begin at 7:30 pm. Fliers with descriptions for each of the films are available at the library.

*Computer Classes: Please register for these classes by calling the library.

An intermediate-level class will be offered on Saturday, January 28, from 9 am until noon. There is a $10 supply fee for this class.

A beginner’s class will be offered on Saturday, February 11, from 9 am until noon.

*Book Nook News: Featured in The Book Nook this week are several children’s picture books by Steven Kellogg, the award-winning author of more than 90 titles. These new books are priced well below retail value and would be a great gift for those young readers on your birthday gift-giving list.

C.H. Booth Library, at 25 Main Street in Newtown, can be reached by calling 426-4533.