Recycle That Magazine

*Help! Does anyone who subscribes to The Economist magazine want to donate their subscription to the library once they’ve finished with it?

We had a generous donor who helped us out in the past, but they’ve moved out of town, and so we no longer have copies available for our periodicals collection.

Now On View

*Newtown resident and artisan Mike Agius has very kindly lent the library his beautiful collection of wooden bowls carved from locally sourced wood.

Our thanks go to Mike for sharing the results of his expertise with library patrons.

*Fellow Newtown resident Carole Lee Berlin has a display of Norman Rockwell Heritage Collection plates in the children’s department on the first floor of the library. Please enjoy Carole Lee’s collection, which is on view until March 31.

Children’s Program

*Easter Craft with Marie Walker: Children ages 6 and up are invited to make an Easter craft with Marie Walker on Thursday, April 1, from 4 to 5 pm.

Please register your child in advance, in person (no phone registrations please) .A $3 material fee is due upon registration.  .

Young Adult Programs

*Creative Writing Group: Sign-ups are open for “Creative Writing: Mysteries and Adventure Thrillers,” which will meet on Thursday evenings starting April 1.

The group will be led by Julie Stern, assisted by Philip Kotch. The group will meet from 6 to 8 pm on five Thursdays, April 1, 8, 15 and 29 and May 6. There will be no class during school break, and a makeup date of May 20 is being held if needed.

There is a limit of ten students in grades 6-8. Participants are expected to attend all five sessions, and preference is given to Newtown students and residents. There is no fee. Sign up online or call the library for details.

*Drawing Workshop: Newtown artist and resident Suzanne Lang will offer another Basic & Perspective Drawing workshop on Saturday, April 17, from 12:30 to 2:30.

The program is limited to 15 students ages 10-18 (grades 5-12) who either live or attend school in Newtown. A $5 supply fee is payable at the program.

Register online. No previous drawing experience is required to enroll.

Mrs Lang promises: “Anyone can learn to draw; it just takes motivation and a lot of practice!”

Adult Programs

*Independent Film Series: Join us at 1 pm on Wednesday, March 24, for a screening of Mine (United States, 81 minutes).

*Book Discussions: The Nonfiction Book Group will meet on Tuesday, April 6, at 1 pm, when they will talk about The Scratch of the Pen by  Colin P. Calloway; and The Daytime Book Group will meet on Monday, April  12, at 1 pm, to discuss The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway.

*Be Bear Aware: Master Wildlife Conservationist and bear enthusiast Felicia Ortner will be presenting a program on black bears on Thursday, April 8, at 7 pm.

Felicia will dispel some of the myths associated with bears, provide natural history, information and talk about some of the results of the black bear research conducted by wildlife biologists in the state. Please register online or by calling the library.

*Pocketful of  Poems: Celebrate poetry month on Tuesday, April 13, from 10 am to noon, with Ginger Humeston.

We’ll share favorite poetry in a creative way, create a line or two of our own, plus enjoy a healthy brunch, and most of all spend a joyous and fun time with friends and neighbors.  Space is limited and reservations are a must; call the library or go online to make yours.

C.H. Booth Library is at 25 Main Street in Newtown. Call 426-4533 or visit CHBoothLibrary.org to register for any of the above listings, and for information on additional programs and offerings.