Children’s Programs

*Traditional Songs of Ireland: You don’t have to be Irish to appreciate a traditional Irish ballad. On Sunday, March 16, from 2-3 pm, Sheri Mortimer will entertain young and old alike with stories and songs of Ireland. Sheri accompanies herself on guitar, tin whistle, bodhran and oboe. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early this year and join us at the library for an entertaining hour of stories and songs from the Gaelic tradition.

*Young Adult Book Discussion: Come discuss Sharon Creech’s The Wanderer on Thursday, March 20, from 4 to 5 pm. Margaret Brown and Liz Arneth will lead the discussion in the library’s story room. Multiple copies of the book are available in the YA area (on the second floor). Please sign up by calling the library at 426-4533 or 426-3851.

Adult Programs

*Book Talks: Book Talks for March include discussions on If I Killed Him... by Sharon McCrumb on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 pm, and Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks on Thursday, March 20, at 7:30 pm.

*Newtown Reads invites the entire community to read April Morning by Howard Fast during the months of March and April. The library has multiple copies for loan, or copies may be purchased at Borders or Barnes & Noble.

So, wear your pin, read the book, discuss it, pass it on, then join in the activities in April that include a movie night featuring April Morning on March 21; book discussions on April 6, 7, 10, 23, and 28; a talk by Dan Cruson on a date to be announced; a hike through Putnam Park on Saturday April 12, led by Dan Cruson; an open house at Matthew Curtis House on Sunday, April 13; plus a reenactment on Saturday, April 26, at Fairfield Hills.

*Computer Classes: Dan Tannenbaum of Newtown Computer Training Center will teach a class on computers for the intermediate user on Saturday, March 22, from 9 am to noon. Registration is required; call the library. There is a $10 supply fee for this class.

Call the library at 426-4533 to register for any of its programs or for additional information.