Currently On View
Currently On View
A collection of early American samplers and folk art painting by Susan Shaw is now on display near the Childrenâs Department.
Susan does exquisite needlework on forty-count silk fabric. A sampler from 1842 is worked on 50 count linen.
Also on exhibit are her painted American folk art boxes which complement the embroidered pieces. The library is deeply grateful for Susanâs sharing her skills, and invites patrons to stop by and see this beautiful display which will be exhibited through February.
YAÂ Programs
Battle of the Books 2011 will be Saturday, March 26.
Form a team of three or four people in grades 5-8 (all must be Newtown students or residents). Homeschoolers are welcome!
Team captains must sign up in person and pick up a packet for team members. Signups are open through March 7 at the library second floor circulation desk (no online signup).
The trivia contest will test your knowledge of these four great books: Elephant Run by Roland Smith, First Light by Rebecca Stead, London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd and Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt.
Copies are available at the library, and prizes include $10 and $20 gift cards to a local bookstore.Â
Adult Programs
*New Dates for The Ropes of Life: Julie Stern is returning with a five-part book discussion series.
âThe Ropes of Life: Social Class, Responsibility and the Individualâs Struggle Against the Tideâ is the new topic for Julie, a retired teacher and lecturer of literature. The five-part series was scheduled to begin January 26, but the forecast for another winter storm led to the first program to be rescheduled to Wednesday, February 16 instead. Each of the remaining four titles will still be discussed.
Other titles in the series and their new dates are as follows: Fathers and Sons by Ivan Turgenev, now scheduled for March 2; Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen, March 23; The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, April 13; and Pride and Prejudice, April 27.
Multiple copies of each book are available at the second floor desk.
*Book Discussions: The Daytime Book Discussion Group will meet to discuss The Given Day by Dennis Lehane on Monday, February 14, at 1 pm; and The Evening Book Discussion Group will meet to discuss Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury on Thursday, February 17th at 7:30 pm; and The Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group will meet to discuss Cyber War by Richard Clarke and also Mamalita by Jessica OâDwyer on Tuesday, March 1, at 1 pm.
Copies of these titles are available at the library, and newcomers are always welcome to join any of the libraryâs book groups.
*Sunset Series: a discussion in two parts on Advance Directives.
What kind of medical care would you want if were too ill or unable to express your wishes? Advance Directives are legal documents that allow you to convey your decisions ahead of time about end of life care. They provide a way to avoid confusion in communicating your wishes to family, friends and your healthcare providers.
This is a topic we tend to avoid, sometimes until itâs too late. Come learn all you need to know from two caring and experienced healthcare professionals, Dr Daniel G. OâHare, consultant ethicist, and Julia MacMillan, APRN, palliative care coordinator and co-chair of the Danbury Hospital Ethics Committee.
Part I, âLet Me Show You How Much I Love You â I Have an Advance Directive,â will be presented on Tuesday, February 15, at 7 pm.
Part II, âThe Next Step â When The Time Comes: The Nuts and Bolts⦠and Tubes of Advanced Directivesâ will be covered on Tuesday, March 1, at 7 pm.
Copies of Advance Directives will be available at no charge at both of the talks. Please register online or by calling the library.
*Babes on Broadway: Stop sitting at home watching the snow fall.
Come to the library on Friday, February 18 (snow date February 25), at 7 pm, for an evening of song, good friends, and some laughs. Susan Mirwis (not the same entertainer as last year) will perform the songs of the fabulous and funny females of the Broadway stage. Youâll be treated to the delightful comedy of Eliza Doolittle from My Fair Lady, Adelaide from Guys and Dolls; as well as the stars of South Pacific, Kiss Me Kate and other memorable shows.
The library will provide coffee, tea, and a light punch along with some cookies. If youâd like to bring your own drinks and food thatâs fine too. The program is free but space is limited, so sign up early.
*Build a Bluebird Nest Box: Staff from Flanders Nature Center will visit the library on Thursday, March 3, at 5 pm, to lead a nest box workshop.
For $20 you can make your own redwood box to help provide safe housing for bluebirds. This is a fun parent-child or grandparent-child activity and is suitable for ages 10 and up. The kits are also available for purchase. Prior to the workshop there will be a short but very informative film on bluebirds. Space is limited, and registration is limited.
C.H. Booth Library is at 25 Main Street in Newtown. Call 203-426-4533 or visit CHBoothLibrary.org to register for any of the above listings, and for information on additional programs and offerings.