Now On View

A private collector has arranged her extensive collection of pendant watches in the display case near the circulation desk. This fine collection from the 20th Century shows a wide variety of watches with Swiss movement and many different designs and finishes.

The library is very grateful to this donor for sharing her collection with us through the end of April.

*On The First Floor: In the display case near the children’s department, Paula Brinkman has created a new display, the title of which is “NYC 1987-1991.”

Featured is a sketchbook containing over 50,000 tiny pen drawings, somewhat like hieroglyphics, documenting the artist’s early years of living in New York City.  Viewed from left to right like a book, each line represents one day’s worth of images. Also included in the display is a mask illustrated in a similar style, T-shirts that were created from enlarged images in the book, photos of various urban scenes, and the ultimate anonymous quote: “New York has everything, and too much of it!”

Children’s Program

*Spring Craft: Children ages 6 and up are invited to join Marie Walker on Thursday, April 14, from 4 to 5 pm, for a craft workshop.

Children will make a bunny container from a recycled milk jug.

A $3 materials fee is due upon registration, which can be done at the Children’s Department desk.

Young Adult Programs

*Watercolor Techniques Workshop for young people led by local artist Suzanne Lang on Saturday, April 9, from 1-3 pm.

Beginning with a base drawing, students will learn watercolor techniques and explore color theory to create a unique piece of artwork. Professional quality materials will be used.

There is a $6 supply fee for the workshop, which is limited to 15 students age 8-18, and registration should be done online.

*Outside-the-Box Board Games for teens and tweens: A spring break special produced by devoted gamer Eric Paradis, join us on Thursday, April 21, from 1 to 4 pm. Try your skill at unique board games like Settlers of Catan, Beowulf, Unspeakable Words and Ghost Chase.

The program is for ages 10 and up. No signup necessary – just drop in with your friends!

Adult Programs

*Book Discussions: The Nonfiction Book Discussion Group will talk about Priceless by Robert K. Wittman on Tuesday, April 5, at 1 pm; The Daytime Book Discussion on Monday, April 11, at 1 pm, will concern American Pastoral by Phillip Roth; and the Evening Book Discussion will cover The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot on Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 pm.

Copies of these titles are available at the library, and newcomers are always welcome to join any of the library’s book groups.

*Artscapades: Impressionism and Post-Impressionism — From Paris to Cos Cob.

Do you enjoy art but wish you knew a bit more? Would you like to be able to walk into a museum anywhere in the world and feel like you had a framework for looking at art you’ve never seen before?

If you’ve answered Yes to either these questions you may want to consider joining us for a three part art appreciation lecture series which will focus on the French Impressionists and the American Impressionists.

The final lecture is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, at 7 pm. Online registration is requested to assure a seat.

*The Ropes of Life — Social Class, Responsibility and the Individual’s Struggle Against the Tide:

The fourth book in the series being led by Julie Stern is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, which will be discussed on April 13. The series will conclude with Pride and Prejudice on April 27.

Both program will begin at 7:30 pm. Multiple copies of the book are available at the second floor desk.

*Literature and Life: Yale College Associate Dean Mark Schenker is leading a series on James Joyce and his collection of short stories, The Dubliners.

The finale will be offered on Thursday, April 14, at 7 pm. The program is free but online registration is required.

*Poetry Reading with Doris Henderson and Alan Holder: These two poets will visit the library to read from their collections of poetry on Sunday, April 17, at 2 pm.

*Ghostbusters of Connecticut: On Tuesday, April 19, at 7 pm, two investigators from the Connecticut Paranormal Research Society will come to the meeting room of the library to share photos video sound recordings and great stories about haunted houses and other sites in Connecticut.

This program is not recommended for children under the age of 12. You do not need to register to attend.

C.H. Booth Library is at 25 Main Street in Newtown. Call 203-426-4533 or visit CHBoothLibrary.org to register for any of the above listings, and for information on additional programs and offerings.