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*Newtown resident Lil Orlowski has donated to the C.H. Booth library a quilt that was originally in the collection of Lynn Johnston. Lil, a well-known quilting expert and teacher of the art, states that this is a turn-of-the-century handmade velvet quilt in the Log Cabin pattern from the same era as the quilt made by Mary Hawley herself that is displayed on the third floor of the library.

The quilt is on display near the reference area, and the library staff thanks Lil for her generosity in sharing this beautiful piece with Newtown townspeople.

Children’s Programs

*Summer reading ends Saturday, August 20. Stop by the children’s department by then to record the books you have read during the past seven weeks, collect your prizes, and submit your raffle tickets. The winners of the raffle prizes will be drawn on Monday, August 22, and will be notified by phone.

*Registration for the first fall series of story times for 3- to 5-year-olds will begin August 30 and continue through September 8. Children must be at least 3 years old before the first class meets on September 12. Stop by the children’s department to pick up a registration form after August 28. No phone registrations will be accepted.

Adult Programs

*On Thursday, September 8, at 7 pm, George Paik will discuss American foreign policy. Foreign policy seems one more arena in which America’s conduct is so often at odds with itself, so often for bad reasons. We want coherence, in foreign policy and other public arenas, and between the various sectors. Mr Paik’s talk will suggest some specific measures that would shape an overall strategy that exemplifies America’s commitment to freedom, and prove the viability of a free society.

Mr Paik is managing director of LCP Capital LLC, an institutional investment firm in New York, and vice chairman of the Stamford-based World Affairs Forum, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about world affairs. Between 1988 and 1995 he was an officer in the US Foreign Service, served in overseas tours in political affairs and consular services at the US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago, and also served at the State Department in Washington, D.C., as an international economist. Join us for what promises to be a stimulating and hopeful evening.

*Join us for “World of Miniatures: It Is a Small World After All,” on Tuesday, September 27, at 7 pm. Historian and avid dollhouse collector Patricia Carr will discuss the wonderful world of dollhouses and miniatures. Get great ideas on how to decorate and create furniture for your own small home. This passion and pastime is great for all ages. She will also bring a wing of her own dollhouse, Little Kirby.

*Computer skills help is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 am until noon on the third floor computers. Learn how to create an e-mail account, save to a flash drive, basic Word help, cutting and pasting, plus upload files to job-hunting sites.

*The summer reading program for adults will conclude on Friday, August 26, so there is still a little time to read a few more books and earn the chance at some great prizes.

*On Sunday, September 11, at 3 pm in the Art Alcove, violinist Lindsey Jones will perform a memorial concert to commemorate the ten-year anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. Please join us for what promises to be a very special afternoon.

*Check out our nonfiction DVD collection. We have added many new DVDs on travel, fitness, Ken Burns’ series, dancing, sign language, coaching youth sports, and more. We also have a large collection of “Dr V on Call” health topic DVDs featuring local physicians discussing the latest medical information.

Nonfiction DVDs are on the second floor and circulate for two weeks with two renewals!

Book Discussions

Daytime Book Group will meet to discuss Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson on Monday, September 12, at 1 pm in the Antiques Room.

Nonfiction Book Group will meet to discuss The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris on Tuesday, September 6, at 1 pm in the Antiques Room.

Evening Book Group will meet to discuss Case Histories by Kate Atkinson on Thursday, September 15, at 7:30 pm in the Board Room.

 

C.H. Booth Library is at 25 Main Street in Newtown. Call 203-426-4533 or visit CHBoothLibrary.org for full details on or to register for the above programs.