Currently On View

*Al’s Trail and Beyond: Newtown artist Pat Barkman has an exhibition of her recent watercolors on the main floor of the library until New Year’s Eve.

The main thrust of Mrs Barkman’s collection are her works depicting scenes along Al’s Trial, the ten-mile hiking trail in Newtown. The exhibition also includes recent watercolors of other natural scenes.

Children’s Programs

*Children’s Holiday Craft Workshop: Marie Walker will conduct a Holiday craft workshop on Saturday, December 10, from 1 to 2 pm for children ages 6 and up.

A $3 material fee is due upon registration. Sign up in the children’s department.

*Holiday Concert: The Connecticut Opera will perform “Deck the Halls,” songs of the season, on Saturday, December 10, at 3 pm.

This program of seasonal favorites, traditional carols and Hanukkah songs is sure to delight children and adults of all ages. Seating will be available on a first come, first served basis.

*Gingerbread House Workshop: Our popular gingerbread house workshop will take place on Saturday, December 17, from 3 to 4 pm, for children ages 4-10.

Each child will make their own creation with graham crackers, royal icing and a variety of festive candies.

Registration is required. A $3 material fee will help defray expenses.

For Young Adults

*Let’s talk about Hush by Jacqueline Woodson. Our next Young Adult book discussion will be on Wednesday, December 14, from 4 to 5 pm, in The Story Room.

When her father witnesses a murder, Toswiah Green and her family must go into the witness protection program. It is hard enough as a teen to figure out who you are without being told to become someone else!

These monthly book discussions for readers in grades 5-9 are co-sponsored by Reed Intermediate School. Books are available at both libraries.

Sign up at the Booth Library Main Floor Circulation Desk or call 426-4533.

*Creative Writing Workshop: “Creative Writing: Fiction” will be offered this winter, led by teacher and author Wally Wood.  It will meet from 6 to 8 pm on five consecutive Monday evenings, January 9-February 13 (no class on January 16).

There is a limit of ten students in grades 6 and up.  There is no fee.

Participants are expected to attend all five sessions, and preference is given to Newtown residents.

Sign up at the Main Floor Desk or call the library.

Adult Programs

*Special Computer Class: On Saturday, December 10, from 9 am until noon, Dan Tannenbaum will conduct a computer class on some important topics including digital photography, backing up files, and safe online shopping.

Please sign up by calling the library.

*Book Discussions: Monday, December 12, at 1 pm, The Story of Lucy Gault by William Trevor.

*Book Nook News: Many brand new Steven Kellogg books are now at the Nook just in time for everyone on your holiday shopping list.

C.H. Booth Library, at 25 Main Street, can be reached at 426-4533.