Children’s Program

*Dive Into the Ocean with Author Karen Romano Young:  Author, illustrator and science journalist Karen Romano Young will show slides from her trip down into the ocean in a submersible named Alvin on Wednesday, April 21, at 2 pm.

After the presentation she will lead participants in a shark drawing activity. Karen will also sign copies of her books following the program, which is for ages 7-12. Registration is requested and can be done online.

Newtown artist and resident Suzanne Lang will offer another Basic & Perspective Drawing workshop on Saturday, April 17 from 12:30-2:30.  The program is limited to 15 students ages 10-18 (grades 5-12) who either live or attend school in Newtown.  Students must register online at www.chboothlibrary.org . No previous drawing experience is required to enroll. A $5 supply fee is payable at the program.  As Mrs. Lang says, “Anyone can learn to draw; it just takes motivation and a lot of practice!”

Young Adult Programs

*Drawing Workshop: Newtown artist and resident Suzanne Lang will offer another Basic & Perspective Drawing workshop on Saturday, April 17, from 12:30 to 2:30.

The program is limited to 15 students ages 10-18 (grades 5-12) who either live or attend school in Newtown. A $5 supply fee is payable at the program. Registration is required, and can be done online. No previous drawing experience is necessary.

Adult Programs

*Book Discussions: The Daytime Book Group will meet on Monday, April  12, at 1 pm, to discuss The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway.

*Pocketful of  Poems: Celebrate poetry month on Tuesday, April 13, from 10 am to noon, with Ginger Humeston.

We’ll share favorite poetry in a creative way, create a line or two of our own, plus enjoy a healthy brunch, and most of all spend a joyous and fun time with friends and neighbors.  Space is limited and reservations are a must; call the library or go online to make yours.

*College Admissions: The Good, the Bad, and the Internet

Stephanie Klein-Wassink, the owner of Winning Applications, will visit the library on Thursday, April 15, at 7 pm, to speak about recent changes in the college application process. With the advent of Facebook, YouTube and Twitter the rules have changed. There’s a lot to know!

Please register online or calling the library.

*Job Search Help with Cheryl Schwartz: Cheryl will be at the library to present “Job Search Strategies” on Thursday, April 22, from 3 to 4:30 pm, and then back on Thursday, June 17, also 3-4:30 pm, with “The Interview.”

*Literature And Life, A Lecture Series: Mark Schenker will conclude his lecture series with “James Joyce” on Wednesday, April 28, at 7 pm. He has been discussing the relationship between literature and life for readers who see themselves as what Virginia Woolf called “the common reader”: the regular, literate reader who seeks more than pleasure and escapism from literature but who is not a professional critic or literary practitioner.

There is no charge but space is limited and so registration is requested. Visit the library’s website to register.

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