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 2–3 can register for Monday, May 21, 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Register online.

YA Programs

Summer Reading Volunteer Training will be Tuesday, June 5, or Wednesday, June 6, from 4 to 4:45 pm. Students entering grades 7–12 in the fall who would like to volunteer for the summer reading program are required to attend a brief training session. Volunteers from previous years are not required to attend the training, but they still need to fill out an application form. The summer reading program uses volunteers to listen to children discuss the books they are reading and reward incentives. Volunteers are scheduled according to their availability. Summer reading begins June 26 and ends August 18. All volunteer applications are due on or before June 13. Late applications will be added to our substitute list.

 

Programs For Adults

*On Saturday, May 19, at 2 pm, meet the authors Elizabeth Hoban and Lieutenant Colonel Henry Supchak who will talk about their book, The Final Mission: A Boy, A Pilot and a World at War. Books will be available for purchase at that time, and Newtown’s Jim Allen and violin student Sofia Chiarandini will be performing a special musical tribute to Lt Col Supchak.

*“Getting Started with Computers” is a free program for seniors to learn the parts of a computer (software and hardware) and basic computer skills: the mouse, clicking, how to type a letter, what the Internet is and how to access it on June 1, 9 to 11 am. Have no fear! Trainer Diane McKeever conveys this basic information in a clear and fun way. Register online or call the library at 203-426-4533.

*Transition Newtown is hosting the “Sustainable Film Series: The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil,” on Sunday, June 3, 2 to 5 pm, at the library. RSVP by registering for tickets online at www.transitionnewtown.com. There will be an optional potluck snack at 2 pm, with discussion after the film.

*Book Discussion: Nonfiction Book Group: Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley on Tuesday, June 5, at 1 pm; Daytime Book Group: Into the Woods by Tana French on Monday, June 12, at 1 pm in the Antiques Room; and Evening Book Group: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand on Thursday, June 21, at 7:30 pm in the Old Board Room.

*What’s All The Fuss About Facebook? On Friday, June 8, 9 to 11 am, seniors are invited to learn about Facebook the safe way…by watching. You do not have to create a Facebook account. We will show you why you might be interested in getting started in this hot social media forum. We will show you how you could reconnect with friends from your childhood, as well as your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and also address how you can keep your information limited to only those you allow. Register by calling the library.

*Good Reads for Hot Days: This four-part lecture series of good books with Julie Stern on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm is in the Antiques Room. The books include In Pharaoh’s Army by Tobias Wolff on June 13; The Soloist by Mark Salzman, June 27; Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant by Anne Tyler, July 11; and Hemingway’s Short Stories on July 21.

 Julie Stern is a retired English and philosophy teacher from Western Connecticut State University. She teaches a writing class for young adults at CH Booth Library and also is a columnist for The Newtowner Magazine. Multiple copies of the books are available at the second floor circulation desk.

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.