Children’s Programs

*Harry Potter Midnight Madness: Young adults ages 10 and older (or entering grade five in the fall) can sign up to purchase a copy of the new Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at our Harry Potter Midnight Madness party from 9 pm to midnight on Friday, June 20.

Copies of the new book will be available at the stroke of midnight if you have pre-ordered your copy. All orders must to placed and paid for by April 29.

So if you can’t wait, sign up for an evening of magic, food and fun. Character costumes are encouraged.

Newtown READS          Programs

*You’ve Read the Book, Now Let’s Talk About It! Discussions continue to take place at the library during April on the book that everyone in Newtown is reading, April Morning. Bring a friend or neighbor and join some other Newtowners in some good conversation. Whether you loved the book or not we want to hear what you think. Discussion leaders have done their homework and are ready with some great background material and good discussion questions that have no right answer.

The current times for discussions are: Monday, April 21, at noon, with Cecilia Dalzell and Cheryl Wicks at the library; Monday, April 21, at 7:30 pm, with Gordon Williams at the congregational church house; Wednesday, April 23, at 7:30 pm, with Elizabeth Adam and Janice Fields at the library; Thursday, April 24, at 7:30 pm, with Gordon Williams at his home; and on Monday, April 28, at 1 pm at the Senior Center.

Please call 426-4533 to sign up for a group. Large groups welcome. Trained volunteers would be happy to lead discussions for existing book groups, bowling leagues, you name it.

*The British Are Coming (back) to Newtown: Step back in time and celebrate Tavern Night at the library on Friday, April 25, from 7 to10 pm, with British and Colonial re-enactors. Two floors of the library will be full of a variety of exciting activities including singing, dancing and games for the family (activities are best for children over age 8).

Get into the spirit of the evening and come dressed in costume. If you’re able to bake a dessert for the evening or have questions call the library.

Adult Programs

*Book Discussion: On Thursday, April 24, at 7:30 pm, the Evening Group will discuss A Dive from Clausen’s Pier by Ann Packer (please note this is a change in the schedule).

All book groups are open to the public and new members are always welcome. If you would like to know what the book groups are reading in May stop by the library for a schedule.