Children’s Programs

*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 Monday, 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.

Programs For Adults

*“How to Get into College and Pay For It.” 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.

*“From Oliver to David to Pip”: Mark Schenker, senior associate dean of Yale College, will present a summation on Great Expectations, the last of the three-part series focusing on the development of Charles Dickens boy-centered novels. The program date is Wednesday, May 9, from 7 to 8 pm in the meeting room. Registration is recommended.

Don’t have time to read the book before the talk? Then come for a film screening of Great Expectations on May 7 at 1 or 7 pm.

*Book Discussion: Daytime Book Group: Every Last One by Anna Quindlen on Monday, May 14, at 1 pm in the Antiques Room; Evening Book Group: Woman in White by Wilkie Collins on Thursday, May 17, at 7:30 pm in the Old Board Room; and Nonfiction Book Group: Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley on Tuesday, June 5, at 1 pm

*Lunch and Learn — “Your Life, Your Legacy” is a seminar with Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 16, noon to 1:30 pm. Register with Wendy Grasso at 203-445-8500. Lunch will be provided.

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.