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*The C.H. Booth Library, in collaboration with the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists, is hosting an exhibition in the Olga Knoepke Memorial Room at the library.

The new collection, called “History In The Making: Faces of Newtown,” offers brand-new portraits of current and former residents of Newtown, each of whom has enhanced the quality of life here.

The show will run during the month of September.

 

Programs For Children

*Nutmeg Book Discussion: Students in grades 4-6 are invited to join our monthly Nutmeg Book Discussion.

The October program will be about Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins. The discussion will be at C.H. Booth Library on Wednesday, October 28, from 6:30 until 7:30 pm.

When Gregor fall through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he finds himself in an underworld where rats, bats, spiders and giant cockroaches exist with humans. Gregor has been chosen to fulfill a prophecy that he wants no part of, until he realizes it’s the only way to solve the mystery of his father’s disappearance.

 

For Young Adults

*Let’s Talk About: Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes will be the subject of our next Young Adult Book Discussion, to be held on Wednesday, October 19, from 4 to 5 pm, in the Story Room.

The kids in Mr Ward’s English class have come to love Friday Open Mike Days, when all the students can speak from the heart in poetry and not be mocked or judged. Instead, they draw closer together.

These monthly book discussions for grades 5-9 are co-sponsored by Reed Intermediate School, and books are available at both libraries.  Sign up at the Booth Library Main Floor Circulation Desk or call 426-4533.

 

Adult Programs

*Computer Classes: An intermediate level computer class will be offered on Saturday, September 17, from 9 am until noon. There is a $10 fee.

These class will be taught by Dan Tannenbaum from Newtown Computer Training Center.

*Depression As A Discussion Topic: On Tuesday, September 20, at 7:30 pm, meet Dr Charles Herrick, MD, the co-author (with Ava T. Albrecht, MD) of 100 Questions and Answers about Depression.

Dr Herrick will give a talk on the very important topic of depression and offer answers to some of the 100 of the most common questions about treatment options, advice on coping with depression, sources of support and much more.

Books will be available for purchase at the time of the talk.

*Book Discussion: The Evening Book Discussion Group will meet on Thursday, September 22, at 7:30 pm, to discuss The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon.

Please stop by the circulation desk if you need a copy. New members are always welcome.

*Spanish and Italian Gardens: Patricia Carr will give a talk and slide show on the history and development of famous gardens from Spain and Italy on Thursday, September 29, at 7:30 pm.

The talk will feature Generalife, El Alcazar, Seville, Ville d’Este, Villa Lante, and the Bomarzo Gardens, as well as more modern gardens. Gardening in the Mediterranean presents a challenge similar, believe it or not, to our own here in Connecticut – including a harsh climate! Water, or rather lack of water, in the Mediterranean is a major problem, and the response to it is often one of great simplicity producing stunning effects.

We could take a leaf out of their book, especially those who love to have a pleasant garden, but do not have the time to tend to it.

*Calling all latebloomers!! The United Nations now projects that 1 in 20 baby boomers will live to be 100.  Isn’t it time to rethink our assumptions about growing older?

Whatever our age, most of us long to make a difference, to find a calling that “energizes us and fills us with joy,” writes Prill Boyle. Come hear Ms Boyle, the author of Defying Gravity, tell us how we can all summon the courage to pursue our dreams. This program promises to be a fun evening out so grab a girlfriend and come meet Prill Boyle on Wednesday, October 5, at 7:30 pm.

Please call the library at 426-4533 to let us know you’ll be coming. We want to be sure to have enough goodies.

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