Children’s Program

Just Announced: Join us on Saturday, October 10, at 2 pm, for an hour of fun with Trevor the Games Man.

Find out how to use the simplest objects in a fun and interesting way. Trevor knows how to play games without the use of a mouse. A family program for ages 3 and up.

Young Adults

*Young Adult Writing Returning: “Creative Writing: Mythology” will meet from 6 to 8 pm on the following alternate Monday evenings: October 18, November 1, 15 and 29, and December 13.

Author/educator Joan Verniero and experienced volunteers from the summer program return to lead young people in grades 6 and up in writing in this genre. Students are expected to attend all five sessions.

Sign up at the Main Floor Circulation Desk or call the library. For more information, speak to Margaret Brown, Young Adult Librarian.

*Scrabble, Anyone? Later this fall the Young Adult Department will begin offering “Scrabble, Anyone?” afternoons. This popular game was first manufactured right here in Newtown (originally called Criss Cross Words, the game’s rights were purchased by Newtown resident James Brunot, who then named the game Scrabble and developed it into the multimillion dollar game that it has become)

On designated Sunday afternoons, sets will be out on the tables for informal play. Watch for more information.

Adult Programs

*Book Groups: If you’re looking for a good read and some great discussion why not drop in on a book discussion group at the library this fall. Groups are always welcoming new members. Call the library if you have any questions.

The Non-Fiction Group will discuss The Great Bridge by David McCullough on Tuesday, October 5, at 1 pm; The Daytime Group will be talking about Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides on Monday, October 18, at 1 pm; and The Evening Group will meet to talk about Regeneration by Pat Barker on Thursday, October 21, at 7:30 pm.

*Computer Class: A hands-on intermediate computer class which covers more advanced Web issues including downloading files and saving pictures, as well as topics relating to email, will take place on Sat, September 25, from 9 am to noon. This class has a fee of $10 and pre-registration is also required.

*The Intrepid Travelers, Wild China: On Wednesday, September 29, at 7:30 pm, Dr Clark, world traveler and photographer will be returning to the library to give a talk and slide show on Wild China. The Clarks recently visited the remote mountains of Guizhou Province, home to a great variety of ethnic minority people who dress and live as in past centuries. Refreshments will be served.

*Winning Teens: Author and motivational speaker Rob Garofalo will give a talk on his book, A Winner by Any Standard: A Personal Growth Journey for Every American Teen, on Thursday, September 30, at 7 pm. Here is a program which focuses on the very positive side of being a teen in the 21st Century, with helpful advice and inspired insights for parents of teens. Refreshments will be served. Please call the library to reserve a place.

C.H. Booth Library, at 25 Main Street, can be reached at 426-4533. Summer hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, Tuesday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Friday from noon to 5 pm. The library is closed on Sunday during the summer.