Children’s Programs

“Theater Games” with acting teacher and director Twyla Hafermann-Kessler will offer a series of theater game workshops for children in grades K–3 on Mondays, January 9, 23 and 30, from 4 to 5 pm, in the children’s story hour room. The children will explore their creative side as they engage in a variety of interactive activities that focus on using their imagination through characters and role playing. Register for one or more of the workshops online.

 

YA Programs

*Creative Writing fiction group for young adults, grades 6–8, is forming now. Newtown author Wally Wood will lead the group on Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (February 7 is a make-up date if necessary), from 6 to 8 pm. Signup is limited to ten students. Participants are expected to attend all five sessions. There is no fee. Sign up online.

 

Programs For Adults

*Lunch & Learn — Why I Left the Amish with Saloma Furlong. On Wednesday, January 25, at 12:30 pm, Saloma Furlong, author of Why I Left the Amish will touch on the two ways to leave the Amish.

One is through life and the other through death. When Saloma Miller Furlong’s father dies during her first semester at Smith College, she returns to the Amish community she had left 24 years earlier to attend his funeral. Her journey home prompts a flood of memories. In this personal and moving memoir, Ms Furlong traces the genesis of her desire for freedom and education and chronicles her conflicted quest for independence. Eloquently told, Why I Left the Amish is a revealing portrait of life within — and without — this frequently misunderstood community.

Lunch is at 12:30 pm; Saloma will speak at 1 pm. Call 203-426-4533 or visit www.chboothlibrary.org for reservations.

 

Support Local Talent

There is a nice selection of books written by local authors for sale at the library. There are titles for both young and old and all copies have been autographed.

Notes From Our Curator

*The Greater Newtown/Danbury chapter of Hadassah is sponsoring a display of member’s Hanukkah menorahs. Sybil Blau has arranged a wide variety of menorahs in the display case near the circulation desk. The eight-day holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights, begins at sundown, December 20, and ends at sundown, December 28.

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.