Now On View

*“Visual Music:” Vadim Prokhorov will be exhibiting original works of art in The Olga Knoepke Memorial Room in October. His exhibition, entitled “Visual Music.” A composer and artist as well as a concert pianist and choral director, Mr Prokhorov uses these gifts to create and connect art and music in a way that is extraordinary.

Using acrylic on canvas, his paintings burst with color, and rhythmically entrances the viewer.

Children’s Programs

*Story Times: Registration for the next six-week story time session will continue until October 24.

Lapsit is a program of rhymes and music for children 12-24 months that takes place on Thursday or Saturday mornings at 10 am. Toddler Time for 2 and 3 year olds and their caregivers is offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday mornings at 10 am or Thursday or Saturday mornings at 11 am.  Story time for 4 and 5 year olds meet Tuesday at 11 am or Wednesday and Thursday  at 1 pm.

No phone registrations please. You must be a resident of Newtown to be eligible for these free programs.

*Halloween Craft: Mrs Walker will host a Hallween Craft Workshop on Saturday, October 20, from 1 to 2 pm, for children ages 6 and up.

For more information call the children’s department at 426-3851. Please register in person.

*Halloween Fun for Kids!

Parents – come with your toddlers through about age 7 from 2 to 3:30 on Sunday, October 28. Let the kids try out their costumes early and join Young Adult Council members for Halloween stories plus simple crafts and games.

Kids can even make their own Trick & Treat bags, and there will be skits at 3 put on by the Mask & Wig Players.

No pre registration is necessary. Just drop in and have fun!

Programs For Young Adults

*Make a Mummy for Halloween!

Katie Stevenson will lead a special workshop on Monday, October 29, from 3 to 5 pm, for 15 young people in grade 6 and up. Preference is given to Newtown students and residents.

These 12-inch plaster desktop mummies will be decorated with glow-in-the-dark paint for an awesome Halloween effect. A supply fee of $5 will be required from each participant. Also, bring an empty 1-liter plastic bottle and an old shirt.

Sign up at the Main Floor Circulation Desk or call the library.

Adult Programs

*Book Discussions: Upcoming book discussions will include the Non-Fiction Book Group discussing An Inconvenient Truth: The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming and What We Can Do About It by Al Gore on Tuesday, November 6, at 1 pm; the Evening Group discussing Hamlet’s Dresser by Bob Smith on Thursday, November 15, at 7:30 pm; and the Daytime Group discussion Saturday by Ewan McEwan on Monday, November 19, at 1 pm.

  *Searching for Shakespeare — The Series: Explore Shakespeare the way you did in college but without the research papers, final exams, or any of the stress! As this series moves into its second month we’re featuring Hamlet. The October programs continue with a lecture by Dr Mark Schenker from Yale College on Tuesday, October 23, at 7 pm; and a discussion with retired English teacher Barbara Rudolf will be Thursday, October 25, at 7 pm.

*Author Talk: Hawleyville native Vera Coghill will give an author talk and book signing on her new memoir, Cowshit and Strawberries, on Wednesday, October 24, at 7 pm. Refreshments will be served.

*RefUSA: Free demonstrations of the powerful ReferenceUSA business database with which patrons can do refined searches and create lists will be offered on Thursday, October 25, at 9:30 am and 7 pm in the meeting room.

*The Return of The Victorian Lady.

Kandie Carle will be at the library on Thursday, November 8, at 7 pm, to celebrate the Gilded Age. She will be presenting a program called “The Victorian Lady: Dressing from Corset to Gloves.”

Come learn about customs and costumes of the late 19th Century. Please call the library to reserve a place.

*Book Nook Note: Scary books for all ages, from mysteries to Halloween crafts, are available in The Book Nook this month.

C.H. Booth Library, at 25 Main Street, can be reached by calling 426-4533. For additional information visit CHBoothLibrary.org.