Children’s Programs

*Register for Story Times by October 19. Children must be at least 3 years old on or before October 22 to be eligible for one of our four story times: Monday or Tuesday at 10 am or Wednesday at 1 pm. Parents must reside in Newtown to be eligible for this free program. Registration forms are located at the children’s circulation desk, no phone or online registrations will be accepted. Classes meet for 6 weeks starting the week of October 22.

*Register for Sensory Story Time by October 18, which is led by speech and language pathologist Jessica Horvath. Sensory story time is designed to engage all of the senses through stories, songs, movement and play. Designed to accommodate children with sensory processing differences, the program meets Saturday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30. Parents or caregivers must remain with their child throughout the entire program. Participants must be residents of Newtown and at least 3 years old on or before October 27 to be eligible for this free program sponsored by a grant from GE Capital. Registration forms are available at the children’s circulation desk. No phone or online registrations.

 *Lay the foundation for yoga with creative yoga poses, songs and stories with instructor Heather Morgado on Thursdays, October 18 and 25 from 11 to 11:30 am. For children ages 3–6 along with a caregiver. Include both your name and the child’s name when you register online. Bring a yoga mat or towel to class. A $5 fee per pair is due on the day of the program.

*Members of the EverWonder Children’s Museum committee will conduct four workshops, Exploring Your Senses, on Tuesdays, October 16, 23, 30, and November 6, at 1 pm. Each workshop will focus on one of the five senses through a variety of fun hands-on activities. For ages 4–6.

*Be a design star on Saturday, October 20, 2–3 pm, and create outfits for your favorite doll or stuffed toy. Artist Paula Brinkman will provide the fabric, the embellishments and the technique. No previous sewing experience required. Bring your imagination and a doll to dress. For ages 7–10. A $5 material fee is due on the day of the program.

*Theatre Games with Twyla on Thursday, October 25, at 1:30 pm for ages 3–5, and at 4:30 pm for ages 5–9, will explore your creative side and teach techniques that build confidence and improve listening skills. Come dressed in costume for some pre-Halloween fun.

*Creative Connections is a free enrichment program, sponsored by a grant from GE Capital, geared for children with sensory processing differences. Brian Gillie, a full time performance-educator with the Young Audiences of Connecticut, will conduct his interactive dance workshop on Saturday, October 27, at 2 pm, for ages 6–9 along with an adult partner. He will he introduce a wide variety of American music, while they experience the joy of dance. Register at the children’s circulation desk.

Young Adult Programs

*The next meeting of the Young Adult Council is Monday, October 22, from 3 to 5 pm. Students in grades 6–12 meet monthly to discuss books, plan programs, and do volunteer work at the library. Bring a favorite ghost story to share and to get in the mood for Halloween! No registration necessary. Any questions, call Margaret Brown, YA/Teen Librarian at 203-426-4533.

*Tellabration! The annual worldwide Festival of Storytelling for adults and families (especially with children age 10 and up) is on Friday, November 2, at 7:30 pm. This year’s featured performers are Jane Gangi and Lynnea Brinkerhoff, as well as our own local favorite, Martha Bishop. You are in for a treat at this evening of imagination, music and thrilling adventures.

Adult & Family Programs

*And some movies too…October 30, 1 pm or 7 pm, Paths of Glory; November 6, 1 pm, or November 8, 7 pm, All Quiet on the Western Front; November 27, 1 pm or 7 pm, King of Hearts.

*Book Discussions: Julie Stern, retired teacher at WCSU, is leading a five-part book discussion on the reality, the impact, and the long-range consequences of the “Great War.” Multiple copies of the books to be discussed are available at the second-floor circulation desk. The balance of the schedule for the series is: October 24, A Very Long Engagement by Sebastian Japrisot; November 7, All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque; and November 21, River of Darkness by Rennie Airth. All discussions will begin at 7:30 pm in the meeting room.

*Getting to Know Your Laptop. Are you buying your first laptop computer? Or are you replacing a laptop that you have been using for awhile? Are you looking for some guidance to help you with your purchase? Are you concerned that your new laptop might not meet all of your needs, or that you might spend more money than you really need to? Answers to these questions and much more will be answered by computer expert, Mike Ingber on Friday, October 12, at 9 am, in the meeting room. Register online or call 203-426-4533.

Exhibits

*Nineteenth Century nightcaps from the Edmond and Hawley families that have long been stored in the attic of the library are now on display in the case near the circulation desk. A message hand-written by Mary Hawley states that she laundered them herself in May of 1912. The Hawley family tree, from the work titled “The Hawley Family” by Newtown historian Dan Cruson, is also featured. The textile preservation committee is back to work in the attic, and select items will be on display in future months. The nightcaps will be displayed through the month of October, followed by a gown worn by the famous opera singer Grace Moore that to our knowledge has never been on exhibit.

C.H. Booth Library is at 25 Main Street. Call 203-426-4533 or visit CHBoothLibrary.org for full details on or to register for the above programs as well as others that are being offered.