Library Launching New Lecture Series For Mystery Writers

C.H. Booth Library is offering “Get Clued In: A Lecture Series for Mystery Writers,” a new program for writers of all ages and with any level of experience.

The free, three-part program will be held in the library’s meeting room, 25 Main Street, on Tuesdays, May 14 and 24, and June 7. Programs will begin at 7:30 pm and will feature the following special guests:

*May 17: Roberta Isleib, the author of three mystery series, will give an overview of plotting a mystery and discuss the importance of the first chapter/The Hook;

*May 24: Dr Elaine Pagliaro, forensic scientist at the Henry Lee Institute of Forensic Science, will discuss the importance of forensic science in criminal investigations, as well as evidence collection and documentation;

*June 7: An officer from Newtown Police Department will talk about police procedure both for crimes handled by local police and crimes that require collaboration between local and state police.

Question and answer sessions will follow each session.

Anyone actively writing is invited to registration for each lecture by visiting CHBoothLibrary.org and clicking on Calendar on the homepage. For further information, call 203-426-4533.