Children’s Programs

*Summer Reading Kick-Off & Children’s Book Sale: Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 25. That’s when the library will kick off the summer reading program at Newtown High School. The children’s book sale will open at 9 am and “The Lost Ark,” a live animal program about the rainforest, will take place at 10:30. The site for this year’s program was moved to the high school so that we could accomodate the ever-growing numbers who attend our first program of the summer. No reservations are necessary.

 

Adult Programs

*Realities of Job Transition: Wayne Szmyt will give a talk on “The Realities of Job Transition: A Bluerint for Results” on Wednesday, June 18, at 7 pm. This session will offer participants a realistic perspective on the current job market and provide several valuable tools for job seekers to use as they conduct an effective job search. Please call the library if you would like to attend.

*Book Discussions at the Library: A variety of book groups meet every month at the library which are open to the public. On Monday, June 9, at 1 pm, the discussion will center on The Millstone by Margaret Drabble; Tuesday, June 17, at 7 pm, Mariner’s Compass by Earlene Fowler; and on Thursday, June 19, at 7:30 pm, the book will be Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.

*Computer Programs: Dan Tannenbaum will offer an intermediate class on Saturday, June 7, from 1 to 4 pm. Pre-registation is required and a $10 fee is charged. Call the library for registration or more information.

*Creative Writing Group: Andrea Zimmermann is coordinating a new creative writing group which will meet for the first time on Tuesday, June 10, at 7 pm. The group is for writers of all levels who want to share their writing and ideas with others, and find support in their creative endeavors. The group is not a class, but will provide the opportunity for motivated individuals to meet regularly and share works-in-progress.

There is no charge for participating in the group. Size is limited however, so please sign up by calling the library.

Call the library at 426-4533 to register for any of its programs or for additional information. The library’s hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. The library is closed on Sundays from June 15 to Labor Day.