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

*Make a Desk Calendar for the New Year: Celebrate each month of the new year with photos of favorite people and places. Kirsten Bazuro will lead a workshop on Monday, January 9, from 1 to 3 pm in the meeting room of the library. Come with 24 favorite photos and Kirsten will bring everything else to help you make a one-of-a-kind calendar for you or someone you love. A supply fee of $10 is payable at the time of the class. 

*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.

Book Discussion Groups

*Daytime Book Group: Still Alice by Lisa Genova on Monday, January 9, at 1 pm in the Antiques Room.

*Evening Book Discussion: I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb on Thursday, January 19, at 7:30 pm in the Old Board Room.

*Nonfiction Book Group: The Man Who Loved China by Simon Winchester on Tuesday, February 7, at 1 pm in the Antiques Room.

 

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, began at sundown, December 20, and will end 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.