*Signups for all programs are online at www.chboothlibrary.org unless noted.

*All Ghosts and Goblins should take note. The Little Book Store has a display of gift-quality fun, spooky books for Halloween. Stop in before the goblins reclaim them all.

 

Children’s Programs

*Creative Connections is a free enrichment program, sponsored by a grant from GE Capital, geared for children with sensory processing differences. Brian Gillie, a full time performance-educator with the Young Audiences of Connecticut, will conduct his interactive dance workshop on Saturday, October 27, at 2 pm, for ages 6–9 along with an adult partner. He will he introduce a wide variety of American music, while they experience the joy of dance. Register at the children’s circulation desk.

*The EverWonder Children’s Museum committee is conducting workshops, Exploring Your Senses. The remaining workshops are on Tuesdays, October, 30 and 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.

 *Lay the foundation for yoga with creative yoga poses, songs and stories with instructor Heather Morgado on Thursday, November 1, from 11 to 11:30 am. For children ages 3–6 along with a caregiver. Include both your name and the child’s name when you register online. Bring a yoga mat or towel to class. A $5 fee per pair is due on the day of the program.

*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.

 

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…October 30, 1 pm or 7 pm, Paths of Glory; 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: Daytime: The Art of Racing in the Rain on Monday, November 12,  at 1 pm; Nonfiction: Stone by Stone on Tuesday, November 6, 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.