Children’s

Programs

*Little Kids Little Songs will be presented on Sunday, April 22, at 2 pm. Green Golly’s Little Kids Little Songs is a fabulous introduction to live music, comedy, and theater for young children. Each song is a small tale requiring only a tiny bit of attention and is presented through the eyes of a child, and addresses the emotional needs of the very young. The original music of Keith Torgan and the virtuosity of Barbara Siesel will tickle not only the newest and youngest of audience members, but anyone within earshot. For ages 3 and up. A free program sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register online.

*Theater Games: Acting teacher and director Twyla Hafermann-Kessler will lead children in a variety of short games and creative activities. Learn techniques to build confidence and improve your observation and listening skills in a fun environment. Children in grades K–1 can register for the classes on Mondays, April 30 and May 7, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, and children in grades 2–3 can register for Mondays, May 14 and May 21, 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Register online.

YA Programs

*Calling young authors! The Booth Library Creative Writing Group for Young Adults will offer Mysteries and Adventure Thrillers from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday evenings, April 26, May 3, 10, 17, and 24. There is a limit of ten students in grades 6–8. Participants are expected to attend all five sessions, and preference is given to Newtown students and residents. There is no fee. The group will be led by Julie Stern, retired teacher, writer and Newtown resident. All sessions will allow time for writing and sharing stories in progress, as well as one-on-one communication between adults and young people. Sharing is an important part of all writing groups. Call or register online.

Programs

For Adults

*Book Discussion: Nonfiction Book Group: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell on Tuesday, May 1, at 1 pm, in the Antiques Room; Daytime Book Group: Every Last One by Anna Quindlen on Monday, May 14, at 1 pm in the Antiques Room; and Evening Book Group: Woman in White by Wilkie Collins on Thursday, May 17, at 7:30 pm in the Old Board Room.

*“Spring Cleaning! Out with the Old — Organizing Tips for Your Home” — From attics to basements, home offices to garages, moving in/out, photographs, downsizing...you name it, we have answers! Larry Russick will be at the library on Tuesday, April 24, 7 pm, to share tips and solutions for all of your clutter hot spots. Either register online or call the library. Refreshments will be served.

*“From Oliver to David to Pip”: Mark Schenker, senior associate dean of Yale College, will give a survey of Dickens’ development as a novelist. The three-part series focuses on Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations as boy-centered novels that give insight into the early, middle and late phases of Dickens’ fiction writing career. The program dates are Thursday, April 26 (David Copperfield), and Wednesday, May 9 (Great Expectations) from 7 to 8 pm in the meeting room. Registration is recommended.

Don’t have time to read the books before the talk? Then come for a film screening a few days prior to each lecture. David Copperfield is on April 23 at 7 pm or April 25 at 1 pm; and Great Expectations on May 7 at 1 or 7 pm.

*Getting to Know Your Laptop is a free informative class. Mike Ingber will explain the parts of your computer, what can be connected to your laptop, how to enjoy music and movies, how to access the Internet, how to stay safe from viruses, and more, on Friday, April 27, from 9 to 11 am. Bring your PC laptop. Call to register.

*Author Talk and Book Signing — Darcy Scott, author of Hunter Huntress will talk about her new novel on Tuesday, May 1, at 7 pm. The book has been described as dark, twisted, and utterly haunting. Hunter Huntress is a stunning psychological game of cat and mouse in the shadows between love and hate, right and wrong, and life and death. Books will be available for purchase at the time of the signing, and refreshments will be served.

*Meet author Jenifer Beaudean of Whatever the Cost: One Woman’s Battle to Find Peace with Her Body on Thursday, May 3, at 7 pm. Ms Beaudean will share her 13-year struggle with bulimia which first began during her time at West Point. Her memoir spans the contrasts of life at the Military Academy, success in business and the spiral into addiction that nearly took her life — and, finally her hard-won health and wellness achieved through treatment. She closes the book and her author talks with a message of hope for all women.

*College Planning with Tony Luther will be available on Saturday, May 5, from 10:30 to noon or Thursday, May 10, from 6:30 to 8 pm. A fast-paced seminar packed with up-to-date information on academic preparedness and financial implications of enrollment management will be given by Tony Luther, a certified college planning specialist. Topics will include government laws on funding, new tax laws to help you pay for college, advantages for business owners, what you need to know if you are divorced or separated, negotiating awards and questions to ask at the information sessions. The program will be held in the Meeting Room.

 C.H. Booth Library is at 25 Main Street. Call 203-426-4533 or visit CHBoothLibrary.org for full details on or to register for the above programs as well as others that are being offered.