Children’s Programs

*Reading Buddies: Independent readers can practice reading aloud with a young adult buddy for 20-minute sessions Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 5 to 7:30 pm and Saturday from 1 to 4:30 pm.

*PJ Time: Through August 14, between 6:30 and 7:45 pm, drop in for songs, stories, a puppet show and merriment for ages 3–7. PJs are encouraged.

*Cooking with Parul Patel: Learn how to make delicious Indian food with Chef Patel on Saturday, July 21, 11:30 to 1 pm. This cooking class is geared for children ages 8 and up when accompanied with an adult helper. Learn to make a simple tasty meal in a few easy steps. The meal will include a drink, salad, bean curry, basmati rice, and warm dessert; $35 per pair (1 adult and 1 child), $10 for each additional child.

*Robert the Guitar Guy will sing and entertain on July 26 between 10 and 10:30 am. Robert Markowitz is a children’s singer, guitarist, songwriter, educator, and recording artist. His repertoire includes more than 75 children’s songs. The program is for ages 3–5.

*Critter Caravan: Meet small mammals and reptiles up close and personal in this traveling animal exhibit, Friday, July 27, at 3:30 pm, for ages 3 and up.

*Basic Origami with young adult Matthew Tassiello will share his love of origami in a workshop on Monday, July 30, at 3:30 pm, for ages 5–8.

*Story Play with Jason Edwards on Friday, August 3, 3:30 to 4:30. Jason begins a madcap tale and draws upon the children to help create and perform the story right there. Slapstick humor abounds as Jason supplies his own zany antics and provides prompts, hints, and encouragement to the children when it is time to deliver lines or determine the next event in the plot. For ages 4 and up.

*Artist Katie Stevenson will provide the backdrop and all of the natural materials you need to create your own unique woodland house. For ages 6–9. A $5 material fee is due on the day of the program, Monday, August 6, 3:30 to 4:30.

YA Programs

*Knit & Crochet Club For Teens in rising grades 6–12 will meet on Mondays, July 23, 4 to 5:30 pm. Longtime instructor Maggie Flynn will work with you to complete a simple project. She teaches knitting and single, double and triple crochet. All ability levels are welcome. There is a one-time materials fee of $8.

*An “Altered Books” craft program for rising grades 5–12 will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 1–2:30 pm. Katie Stevenson leads this workshop to transform an old book into a personalized work of art. Bring an old book to cut up and decorate, or use one of ours. Limited to 12. Supply fee $6, payable at program.

*Henna Body Art Workshop for young adults entering grades 6–12 will be available on Wednesday, July 25, 5:30–7:30 pm. Newtown resident Parul Patel will demonstrate the art of Mehndi all-natural henna temporary tattoos. Practice using templates and natural henna cones to make simple traditional designs. Each participant will receive a small tattoo on their hand from Parul. There is a materials fee of $5, payable at the program.

*On Monday, July 30, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm, create your Zombie alter-ego with Caroline Wilcox, professional theatrical makeup artist. Young people in rising grades 6–12 will transform into zombies right before your eyes. Everyone gets some hands-on practice creating burns, wounds, scabs, bruises and more. This is seriously gross stuff! Limited to 12 participants.

*Drop into make a Sharpie snazzy tie-dye T-shirt with a few simple supplies on Wednesday, August 1, from 1:30 to 4:30. Bring a clean white T-shirt. All are welcome.

 

Adult and Family Programs

*Live music and called dances with Patricia Campbell and The Reel Thing on Friday, July 20, from 6 to 8 pm. This is for couples, singles and fun seekers of all ages. There will also be a cookie “throw down” so come with your favorite homemade cookie. Door prizes and the Best Cookie Award. Space is limited.

*The Incredible Edible Book Contest is back! Create a book for the contest or just come for the show on Saturday, July 28, at 11 am. Check the website for more details and to register. This contest is for all ages. Entries must be book related, edible, and family friendly.

*Learn to make a pendant from a favorite bead with local artist, Pat Martin. She will provide all of the materials necessary to make a pretty ribbon necklace. This class is for adults (ages 16 and up), and will be on Wednesday, August 1, at either 1:30 or 6:30 pm. You can make one pendant for $6 or two pendants for $12.

Programs For Adults

*Good Reads for Hot Days: This lecture series on Hemingway’s Short Stories with Julie Stern, a retired English and philosophy teacher from Western Connecticut State University, is on Wednesday, July 25, at 7:30 pm in the Antiques Room.

*Daytime Book Group: Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald will be discussed on Monday, August 13, at 1 pm.

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.