Now On View

*Reference librarian Andrea Zimmerman and curator Mary Thomas have collaborated on a new exhibit about Pola and Rex Stout which is located in the Reference Department.

Rex Stout is famous for his long literary career, notably stories featuring detective Nero Wolfe, and many of his paperback mysteries collected by Andrea are displayed. Pola was a famous textile weaver and fashion designer, and several of her handwoven wool fabrics are featured. There is a Newtown connection to this pair, since Mary Pace of George’s Hill Road, a skilled dressmaker, tailored Pola’s designs in the 1950s to 1980s, and one of her creations specially made for Pola is shown on a mannequin.

Please stop by to view the creative works of this unique couple of the 20th Century.

*SCAN Spring Show: The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN), Inc. is presenting its 40th Annual Spring Juried Art Show in the library’s lower meeting room until Sunday, May 9. Some of the finest contemporary as well as traditional artists are exhibiting their work in oils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, mixed media, graphics and sculpture.

*Artisan Mike Agius has very kindly lent the library a collection of wooden bowls he carved from locally sourced wood.

Our thanks go to Mike for sharing the results of his expertise with library patrons.

*Curator Mary Thomas would like to invite other residents of Newtown to share their collections with library patrons for display on a temporary basis. Please call the library if you’re interested in sharing your special interest with others.

Young Adult Programs

*On Sunday, May 16, at 3 pm, the young adult drama group Mask & Wig Players will present A Case of Mistaken Identity by John Murray.

In this crime drama for young people ages 10 and up, and their families, unwelcome visitors arrive on a dark and stormy night.  The play will be performed in the Booth Cabaret on the first floor, with refreshments at each table.

No tickets or registration are required, just come on over for an afternoon of good entertainment.

 Programs For Adults

*Book Discussions: On Monday, May 11, at 1 pm, The Daytime Book Group will talk about The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain; and then on Thursday, May 20, at 7:30 pm, the Evening Book Discussion will concern Cities of the Plain by Cormac McCarthy.

*Newtown Historical Society Program: Join members of Newtown Historical Society on Monday, May 10, at 7:30 pm, when they host “The History of Stevenson Dam.”

Retired Sikorsky Aircraft engineer John Babina will talk about the dam that has been in place longer than most of us who drive over its bridge can remember. There will be a brief business meeting prior to the program to elect the society’s officers for the year. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.

For further information, call the historical society at 203-426-5937.

*Sierra Club: On Monday, May 17, at 7 pm, the Housatonic Valley group of The Sierra Club will meet at the library.

Light refreshments will be served, and all are welcome. For additional information contact Marcia Wilkins at 203-775-9644.

*Flagpole Photography Club: On Thursday, May 20, at 7:30 pm, the Flagpole Photographers will hold their monthly meeting. The public is welcome.

*Needlefelting with Katie Stevenson: On Tuesday, May 27, from 7 to 8:30 pm, Katie will visit the library to teach needlefelting.

The class is for beginners and intermediate felters. There is a $5 supply fee, and the class is limited to 15 participants.

*Book Nook Note: The Book Nook has just received a quantity of brand-new still in the shrink-wrap boxes of soccer balls with an instruction book of games. The packages are $5 a piece and would be perfect for your little soccer player.

*Planning Ahead: The library will be closed Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day.

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.