Now

On View

*“Two Generations,” featuring work by Newtown quilting artist Mary Eddy and her father, Ben Palagonia of Sherman, a graphic and fine artist, is on view through January 31 in the Olga Knoepke Memorial Room (the meeting room). The exhibition offers eight works by Ms Eddy, and eight dry-brush paintings of buildings and sights in the Fairfield/Litchfield County areas by Mr Palagonia.

New Notes

*We’re going green: No more paper overdues!

In an effort to save money and resources, C.H. Booth Library is phasing out paper overdue notices effective immediately. Patrons are encouraged to register their email address (forms are available at the circulation desk), and sign up for Library Elf. Patrons can then log on to the library’s website CHBoothLibrary.org) to manage their account.

Please keep receipts if you are not an email user. Schedule a regular library visit every week and your items will always be on time.

Children’s

Programs:

*Valentine Craft: Make something special for Valentine’s Day with Marie Walker.

Her annual workshop will be Saturday, January 31, at 1 pm, in the children’s story hour room. The workshop is limited to children ages 6 and older, and there is a $3 materials fee due at registration (which needs to be done in person; no phone registrations please).

*Let Down Your Hair: Purple Rock Productions will present a unique adaptation of the classic story of Rapunzel on Saturday, February 14, at 2 pm, in the library meeting room. The program is recommended for ages 4 through 9.

Registration is required for this free program. Sign up at the children’s circulation desk. Camp Playland of Redding, a traditional summer day camp, is sponsoring this program.

Programs

For Adults

*Upcoming Book Discussions: Join us on Tuesday, February 3, at 1 pm, for a discussion of The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State by Noah Feldman; Monday, February 9, at 1 pm, for Snow Flower and The Secret Fan by Lisa See; and again on Monday, February 9, at 7:30 pm, for The Crossings by Cormac McCarthy.

Multiple copies of each of these titles are available. Newcomers are always welcome.

*Film Screening: Join us on Saturday, February 7, at 1 pm, for a screening of the documentary Under Our Skin, a documentary about Lyme disease.

This eye-opening film investigates the untold story of  Lyme disease, one of the most misunderstood illnesses of our time.  Because the disease is difficult to test accurately, tens of thousands of people go undiagnosed – or misdiagnosed. Following the stories of patients and physicians as they battle for their lives and livelihoods, the film brings into focus a haunting picture of our healthcare system and its ability to cope with a silent terror under our skin.

The film was an audience Choice Award Finalist at the Tribeca Film Festival.

*Historical Drama: They Called Me Lizzy… from slavery to the White House will be performed on Monday, February 9, at 7 pm.

Actress Tammy Denease Richardson of East Haddam Stage Company will portray Elizabeth Keckly, dressmaker and confidante of Mary Todd Lincoln.

This program is being co-sponsored by the library and Newtown Historical Society. Seating is limited and registration is required; please call the library.

 

C.H. Booth Library is open Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 8 pm; Friday from 11 am to 5 pm; Saturday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm; and Sunday from noon to 5 pm (closed Sundays in July and August).