Now On View

*The Wagon Master Does It Again: Willard Hemstra, a charming man who lives in Nunnawauk Meadows, has created a new model of a Budweiser wagon and Clydesdale horses pulling it.

Done completely by hand, Mr Hemstra carved the five-foot long wagon, the eight horses pulling the wagon, and the 32 keg barrels in the back of the wagon. The new wagon will be on view in the first floor display cases until August 31.

Children’s Programs

*Preschool Story Times: Registration for fall story times begins August 26 and will continue to September 6. Classes are offered for 2- and 3-year-old and their caregivers on Mondays from 10 to 10:30 or 11 to 11:30, and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10.

Classes for 3-5-year olds are offered on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11 to 11:45, and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 1:45.

Children must be 2 years of age on or before September 11 and a resident of Newtown to be eligible for this free program. Registration forms are available at the children’s circulation desk; no phone registrations will be accepted.

*Lapsit Program: A new program is being offered for children 12-24 months and their caregiver on Saturday mornings at 10 am, beginning September 16.

The program will feature songs, interactive rhymes and very short books. Due to limited space, we cannot accommodate siblings. Children must be at least 12 months old and a resident of Newtown to be eligible for this free program.

No phone registrations will be accepted. Register in the children’s department between August 26 and September 6. Participants will be chosen by lottery.

*Nutmeg Book Discussion: The Boy Who Saved Baseball by John H. Ritter is the next Nutmeg nominee to be discussed.

We will meet on Wednesday, August 30, from 4 to 5 pm for this program.

The fate of a small California town rests on the outcome of one baseball game, and Tom Gallagher hopes to lead his team to victory with the secrets of the now disgraced player, Dante Del Gato.

Sign up in the children’s department or call 426-3851 if you’d like to join this discussion.

Programs For Young Adults

*Let’s Talk About: The next YA BookTalk will be on Wednesday, September 13, from 4 to 5 pm, in the Story Room.

Let’s talk about Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, in which 12-year-old Meggie learns that her father, who repairs and binds books for a living, can “read” fictional characters to life. What happens when one of those characters abducts them and tries to force him into service?

Read the book to find out, and then join us for a discussion. Readers in grades 5 are invited. and up please join us. Sign up at the main floor circulation desk, call the library, or just drop in.

Adult Programs

*The Farmer’s Voice: A documentary film, The Farmer’s Voice, written and directed by Beverly Corvino will be screened and discussed in the library meeting room on Wednesday, August 30, at 7 pm.

The film was created to educate the public about the disappearance of neighborhood farms in Connecticut. See this week’s Enjoy pages for a full feature about the film and its creator, and then join us Wednesday evening for the screenings.

For more information contact Beverly Corvino directly, 203-260-9605.

*Wellness Series: The library will host a six-part series, “Enhancing Wellness,” on consecutive Tuesdays, September 12 to October 17. Come learn a few easy ways to take care of yourself and your family, reduce stress, and promote inner peace.

Each program will run from 7 to 9 pm. The schedule is as follows: September 12, “Massage and Jin Shin Jitsu”; September 19, “Yoga”; September 26, “Centering and Creativity”; October 3, “Relieving Stress with a Spa Experience at Home”; October 10, “Botanical Medicine”; and October 17, “Nutrition.”

Please call the library to register, as space is limited.

*Celebrating Book Groups: C.H. Booth Library is planning a party and reception celebrating all of the book groups in town.

Please call  the library 426-4533 with the name of a contact person so we can get your input and include your book group in the fun.

*Book Nook Notes: Calling all crafters. We currently have a great selection of craft books to help inspire you with homemade holiday gifts or for decorating your home.

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