Events List

The Library is closed on Sunday in the Summer. We will resume Sunday hours on after Labor Day on Sunday, September 11.

The library is closed on Monday. July 4 in honor of Independence Day.

“Read Beyond the Beaten Path” this summer with books about our natural world. Join us in the children’s story hour room for books, rhymes and flannel board activities. For children ages 3-5 that are able to sit independently for 30 minutes. Please register for each class you plan to attend on the library’s calendar. Note that Friday is a repeat of the Tuesday storytime.

The Nonfiction Book Discussion Group does not meet in July or August. Please join us on Tuesday, September, 6 to discuss Young Men and Fire by Norman Maclean.

Meet up with friends in the Young Adult Department for some multiplayer video game fun! Use our Switch to race karts, cook meals, and splatter paint!

Available games include:

• Kirby and the Forgotten Land
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
• Minecraft
• Overcooked! All You Can Eat
• Splatoon 2
• Super Mario Party
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

 This program is open to tweens and teens. Registration is not required for this program.

The BenAnna Band is a high-energy musical duo utilizing guitar and singing to jam out on pop and traditional children's songs with a unique engaging twist. The BenAnna Band focuses on inclusion and music for kids of all ages and abilities. This outdoor concert takes place at the Dickinson Memorial Park Bandshell, 50 Elm Drive in Newtown, CT. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for grass seating. Register on our website to receive change of venue information. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring the summer concert series

Calling all Knitters. Do you have Works In Progress (WIPs) that you can't find the motivation to finish?  Might you be inspired by other creatives who share an interest in Fiber Arts of all kinds: knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, weavers?  Join us, the Newtown Knitters. This is a workshop, not a class.  It offers an opportunity to improve your skills in a collective, supportive membership interaction. We are trying to determine how popular this meeting might become, so advance registration is optional. Register herein or email questions to Heather Colletti-Houde:  mdmedefarge@gmail.com .

C. H. Booth Board of Trustees Subcommittees: Governance 7pm in the Gathering Room

A gentle exercise session where you can practice your flexibility and balance.  Register in advance for the Zoom link.

Rhymes, puppets, songs and flannel board activities for children ages birth to 2 with a caregiver.   Class size is limited and registration is required for each class you plan to attend.  Please call the children’s department if you need to cancel your reservation:  203-426-3851.