Programs For 

Young Adults

*Return of The Writers Salon: The 5th Annual Young Writers’ Salon for ‘tweens and teens who like to write will be on Sunday, December 9, at 3 pm. Young people in grades 6-10 are invited to read their original poetry, stories, and other work to an admiring audience in our coffeehouse atmosphere. Snow date is December 16.

A reminder this week that participants must register and submit their pieces by Tuesday, December 4. There will be a rehearsal with snacks at 1 on the day of the program. Sign up at the Main Floor Desk or call 426-4533. Additional information and fliers are also available from Young Adult Librarian Margaret Brown.

*Creative Writing — Fiction: This next session of our Creative Writing series will meet on Mondays, January 7 to February 25 (no class on January 21), from 6 to 8 pm each week.

Newtown author and teacher Wally Wood and assistant Liz Abraham will again lead the group, which is open to Newtown students in grades 6-8. There is no fee.

Participants are expected to attend all five session.

For more information visit Young Adult Librarian Margaret Brown or call the library.

Adult Programs

*New Library Hours: The library is now open Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am-8 pm; Friday, 11 am-5 pm; Saturday, 9:30 am–5 pm; and Sunday, 12-5 pm.

*Ben Abbott is Back: Newtown author Justin Scott will be visiting the library on Sunday, December 9, at 2 pm, to share the latest news from Newbury, which fans of Justin already know can be found in the new release Mausoleum, his new book.

Snooty Newbury, Conn., has been burying people in its village cemetery for 300 years, but this corpse is different.  In life it was Brian Grose, slick operator, world-class egotist and owner – better say perpetrator – of a gaudy eyesore of a mausoleum locals have dubbed McTomb.  As the result of three well placed bullets, McTomb is about to be occupied earlier than foreseen. Irked by negative publicity, the trustees of Newbury Cemetery Association decide that it’s time for real estate agent Ben to dust off his private-eye license.

Publishers Weekly writes “the well-crafted fifth Ben Abbott whodunit … features a cast of fascinating characters and an honest look at the effects of modern ideas and design on a steadfast New England town.”

Join us for a fun afternoon of mystery and treats. Please call the library to reserve a place by calling the circulation desk at 426-4533. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and there will also be an opportunity to purchase Mausoleum at the discounted library price ($20).  

*Book Nook Note: Books make the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Fine fine, gift-quality books at reasonable prices at The Book Nook, just around the corner from the main circulation desk.

The library recently expand its hours and is now open earlier every morning. The new hours are Monday through Thursday and Saturday, 9:30 am to 8 pm; Friday from 11 am to 5 pm; and Sunday from noon to 5 pm. The library, at 25 Main Street, can be reached at 426-4533 or visit CHBoothLibrary.org.