Children’s Programs

*After Kristine Humber has read Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert, children ages 5–9 can create their own leaf collages using real leaves, stamped leaves, and hand painted leaves, accented with clear glitter to add a touch of frost, on Saturday, November 3, at 1 pm. A $5 material fee is due on the day of the program.

*The EverWonder Children’s Museum committee is conducting workshops, Exploring Your Senses. The remaining workshop is on Tuesday, 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.

Young Adult Programs

*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

*Some movies too… 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: 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.

More Book Discussions: Nonfiction: Stone by Stone on Tuesday, November 6, at 1 pm; Daytime: The Art of Racing in the Rain on Monday, November 12,  at 1 pm; Evening: Thousand Autumns of Jacob De Zoet on Thursday, November 15, at 7:30 pm.

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.