Currently On View

*Paintings by Beverly Branch: Artist Beverly Branch is exhibiting a collection of her paintings in the library’s Olga Knoepke Memorial Meeting Room until Tuesday, January 31. The exhibit, “Waterborne,”  features children at the beach and in the woods.

*Jewelry Dolls: Ivette Worrell began making jewelry dolls in 2003 and has since displayed them in many craft shows. The Newtown resident, along with husband David, is heavily involved in crafts that revolve around doll models and fine arts.

Mrs Worrell, who owns and runs a bridal services and fashion jewelry business, finds much of her inspiration for the dolls while working within the bridal business. A collection of her handmade dolls is on view in the first floor display case until the end of the month.

Have You Lost Your Heart?

A heart with a name and birth date was found in a book donated to the book sale. It looks to have great sentimental value.

Is it yours? Please call the library if you are missing this special item.

A Fully Wireless Library

C.H. Booth Library is now a wireless zone.

Thanks to our generous Friends of the Cyrenius H. Booth Library, wireless Internet access is available 24/7.

Children’s Programs

*What is your favorite Nutmeg Book? All students in grades 4-6 who have read one or more of the current Nutmeg nominees are invited to a round table discussion on Wednesday, January 25, from 6:30 to 7:30.

At the end of the discussion, participants will vote for their favorite. The two top vote getters will be chosen for The 2006 Battle of the Books, which will return in March.

Adult Programs

*The Many Phases of Drug Abuse and the Hope that Comes with Recovery: Newtown resident and first-time author Don Singer will be at the library on Sunday, January 22, at 3 pm, for a poetry reading and reception in celebration of his new book, Pain,

Suffering, Hope.

All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

*The Secrets of The Sequel: One cipher, hidden on the dust jacket of The Da Vinci Code, gave a clue to its upcoming sequel.

Local author David Shugarts will visit the library on Thursday, January 31, at 7:30 pm, to discuss his new book, Secrets of the Widow’s Son, which promises to lead the reader on a thought-provoking and ultimately shocking trail of clues, codes, symbols and unsolved mysteries relating to the long awaited sequel of Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code.

*Book Discussions: All discussions are ongoing and newcomers are always welcome. If you need a copy of any book to be discussed, call the library and we’ll reserve one for you.

Upcoming discussions include Thursday, January 19, at 7:30 pm, featuring King Leopold’s Ghost by Adam Hochschild; Tuesday, February 7, at 1 pm, featuring Holy War, Inc. by Peter Bergen; and Monday, February 13, at 1 pm, The Human Stain by Philip Roth.

*Independent Film Series: Upcoming dates and films will be February 7, Le Grand Voyage; March 7, Film Shorts including Sangam, Inja and Das Rad; April 4, Drifters; and May 2, Agata and the Storm.

Screenings are free, and all begin at 7:30 pm. Fliers with descriptions for each of the films are available at the library.

*Computer Classes: Please register for these classes by calling the library.

An intermediate-level class will be offered on Saturday, January 28, from 9 am until noon. There is a $10 supply fee for this class.

A beginner’s class will be offered on Saturday, February 11, from 9 am until noon.

*Book Nook News: If you’re hitting the books this winter The Book Nook may have what you need. Study guides, skill builders for standardized tests, plus great educational books on a variety of subjects for home schoolers are all currently available. Please come check us out.

C.H. Booth Library, at 25 Main Street in Newtown, can be reached by calling 426-4533.