Art Exhibit

*Past Due: An exhibition featuring paintings by James Jeffrey and paintings and mixed media collages by John Slaney and James Jeffrey has opened in the library’s lower meeting room.

An opening reception for the exhibit, called “Past Due,” is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, from 2 to 4 pm. The public is invited to view the show and meet the artists during that time. The collection will then remain on view until the end of the month.

Children’s Programs

*Mother Goose on the Loose, a new program for children under age 2 and their parents, is an award-winning early literacy program we will continue offering each Wednesday at 10 am until May 13.

The 30-minute sessions include traditional rhymes, songs, music, movement, flannel board activities and simple books. No registration is required.

Young Adult Programs

*Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10: Bring your mom, grandmother or favorite aunt to see “Plays For Our Mothers” at 3 pm, presented by The Mask & Wig Players.

This group of short plays includes a old-time radio melodrama and some creative fun. Mothers in the audience will also receive a special token from the Young Adult Council.

For Adults & Families

*Book Groups: Newcomers are always welcome to join discussions with any of the book groups hosted by the library. Multiple copies of each scheduled book are available for borrowing.

The Daytime Book Group will talk about 1,000 White Women by Jim Fergus on Monday, May 11, at 1 pm; and The Evening Book Group will cover Innocent Blood by PD James on Thursday, May 21, at 7:30 pm.

*Newtown Historical Society will sponsor a program by Richard Clark, who will portray and discuss the robber baron Andrew Carnegie on Monday, May 11, at 7:30 pm.

*Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies: Join us for a screening of The Pope’s Toilet on Wednesday, May 13, at 1 pm.

*Working in Nature’s Garden: On Thursday, May 14, at 7 pm, master gardener Sydney Eddison will discuss the growth, change and interaction of her Newtown property with the surrounding state forest.

Special highlights of the talk, which is sponsored by Newtown Forest Association, will include illustrated methods, techniques and plantings that accentuate our native woods, meadows, and wetlands.

*Job Search Workshop: Cheryl Schwartz, MS, MSW, LCSW, CRC, who has been a consultant and coach to individuals and organizations for over 20 years, will offer her next program on Thursday, May 21, from 3 to 4:30 pm.

“The Interview” will include information on types of interviews, managing the interview, questions employers may ask, and even offer dos and don’ts. Registration is required, which can be done in person or online.

C.H. Booth Library is at 25 Main Street in Newtown. Call 426-4533 or visit CHBoothLibrary.org for information on these and future programs and offerings.