Now On View

*“A Passport to Newtown’s Past,” a collection of 36 amazing photographs rescued by The Newtown Historical Images Archive depicting daily life in Newtown during the late 1800s through the mid 1900s, is on view until the end of the month.

The collection is on view in the library’s lower meeting room. The exhibit is sponsored by The Friends of the Library and the archive is a project of Newtown Historical Society.

 

Children’s Programs

*PJ Story Time: PJ Story Time is an evening program of stories, songs and a puppet show for children ages 3-7. The program begins at 6:30 pm in the library’s main meeting room and continues on the following dates: August 10 and August 17.

No registration is required, but PJs and blankets are encouraged.

Young Adults

*Visit the Young Adult Area under the bicycle all summer for fliers and new information on all our programs! Preference is given to Newtown residents.

Information is also available online at www.biblio.org/YAWebspot/

Adult Programs

*A Gentle Reminder: Summer is here and we’re all traveling a little lighter, but if you want to check out books please make sure you bring your library card with you when you visit the library.

Thanks!

*Tercentennial Weekend Kickoff Celebration: All are invited to enjoy a free concert by the local jazz band The Bearcats, who will be performing on Friday, August 5, at 7 pm.

Bring a picnic dinner and your neighbors for an evening of great music.

In the event of rain the concert will be moved into the meeting room of the library.

This concert, which is the final one in the library’s 2005 concert series, will serve as a musical kick-off to the birthday events for Newtown being presented on August 6 at Fairfield Hills. The concert is being sponsored by The Tercentennial Committee.

*Medicare Prescription Drug Plan: On Thursday, August 11, at 7 pm, Eric Freedman will be at the library to discuss the new Prescription Drug Plan.

Beginning January 1, new Medicare prescription drug plans will be available to people with Medicare. Insurance companies and other private companies will work with Medicare to offer these drug plans. They will negotiate discounts on drug prices.

This talk will be full of good information to help you make a decision on the coverage that works best for you.

Please call the library at 426-4533 to let us know if you plan on attending.

*Books Under The Big Tent: The 30th Annual Labor Day Book Sale will be held at Fairfield Hills this year.

Watch for more details!

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