Currently On View

*The Scrapbag Quilt Artists have put together their annual exhibition for the library. “Juxtapositions: Differing Interpretations of Divided Images – an exhibit of contemporary art quilts” is on view until April 15.

This year members worked in groups of three or four people, and re-created an image – landscapes, flowers, etc. An original image was divided into three or four portions and then each quilt artist reinterpreted the images in fabric and additional materials. The pieces were not put together until it was time for the group to hang the show at the library a few weeks ago.

Children’s Programs

*Nutmeg Book Discussion: Pick up a copy of Made You Look by Diane Roberts and then join us for the second Nutmeg Book Discussion on Wednesday, April 27, from 6:30 until 7:30.

When Jason’s parents decide to take a cross country trip to California from their home in Texas, it becomes Jason’s mission to earn a spot on his favorite game show, Masquerade Mania. With his best friend Freddie along as his coach, Jason is looking forward to a chance of a lifetime.

Unfortunately, they encounter a few obstacles along the way that will keep readers laughing the entire trip.

The discussion is open to all students in grades 4-6. Call Booth Library’s children’s department, at 426-3851, to register.

Young Adults

*April is National Poetry Month!

Celebrate National Poetry Month in the YA Department with our special displays and poetry contest. Take the quiz in YA or Reference and enter to win a $25 Borders gift card that will be drawn from all correct entries at the end of the month.

*Poetry Returning: Signups are now open for the spring session of the ongoing Young Adult Creative Writing Group: Poetry at the Library. Liz Arneth, a retired English teacher and a well-known Newtown resident, will lead the group.

Meetings are Mondays from 6 to 8 pm: April 11 and 25, and May 9, 23 and June 6. Participants are expected to attend all five sessions.

There is no fee, but space is limited to 15 young people in grades 6 and up. Sign up at the Main Floor Circulation Desk or by calling the library.

*April Book Discussion: Let’s talk about Goddess of Yesterday by Caroline B. Cooney.

The dramatic and bloody siege of Troy, one of the oldest and best of human stories, is told afresh through the eyes of Anaxander, daughter of the king of a tiny Greek island.

Young adults in grades 5-8 are welcome to join us on Wednesday, April 13, from 4 to 5 pm, for a discussion of one of the books of the new YA/Teen Nutmeg nominees.  Please sign up at the main floor circulation desk or by calling the library.

Adult Programs

*Book Discussions: Upcoming book discussions include Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The House of Seven Gables on Monday, April 11, at 1 pm; and Barbara Ehrenreich’s Nickel and Dimed on Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 pm.

*Beyond Spring Cleaning: Stephanie Dalfonzo will be at the library on Wednesday, April 13, at 7:30 pm, with a how-to workshop on conquering clutter. Come find out why we clutter and how cluttering affects us emotionally, physically, financially and spiritually.

Stephanie will then share some clutter busting techniques and finish the workshop with some guided imagery including suggestions on how to reinforce techniques.

*Introduction to Indian Cooking: Kanwal Sahki will be offering a demonstration on Indian cooking on Saturday, April 16, at 1 pm.

There is a $7 supply and pre-registration is a must. Come hungry.

C.H. Booth Library, at 25 Main Street, can be reached at 426-4533. Winter hours are in effect: The library is currently open Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, Friday from noon to 5 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm.