Events List

Al deCant, songwriter, performer, storyteller and former elementary school principal brings his movement and music program to the Newtown Community Center.  Al combines his love of music with his knowledge of child development in an interactive musical experience that promotes social, physical, emotional and cognitive development in young children. Children must be at least 2 years old and accompanied by an adult caregiver.  Space is limited. Registration is required. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Thanks to the Community Center for providing the space.

Come explore what we have to offer in the chbMAKERS' Corner! Learn a little about each piece of equipment and give some a try. Don't know how to use something? We're here to help. 

Please note: There is not a specific craft or project hooked with this program. This is a time when the makerspace is open without an appointment. To use the makerspace outside of this time, please contact Darcy at dsowers@chboothlibrary.org or by phone at (203) 426-4533, ext. 3 to schedule an appointment.

Open to ages 6 and up. Patrons under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.

“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.

Stop by 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.

CH Booth Library Board of Trustees Meeting in the Gathering Room and via Zoom

The story behind the Liberty Bell via Zoom

John Cilio takes us through the history of the Liberty Bell.  In the early days of America, bells were a community’s mass communication device. They were rung for fires, funerals, festivals and other important events. The Liberty Bell was brought to Philadelphia in 1752 and weighed more than a ton. When first rung, it was uninspiring and cracked. The colonists melted it down and recast the bell, more than once.  It endures as a national treasure, one of the six symbols most recognized for representing America. Thanks to generous support of The Friends of C. H. Booth Library.

Join us for an evening with New York Times Bestselling author Liz Moore as she discusses her international bestseller, Long Bright River, and her other works. 

The novel takes place in Philadelphia, where Moore has lived for a decade. She traces the story of two sisters estranged from each other but bonded by their choices. Mickey is a cop, and Kacey lives on the streets in the vice of addiction. When Kacey disappears, Mickey panics over her sister’s safety—obsessed with finding the culprit and her sister before it’s too late.

Drawing on deeply personal volunteer work, Liz Moore spins a story that is both graphically honest and dignified. Long Bright River puts a very human face on the effect that addiction can have on generations of families and communities. 

Liz Moore is the author of four novels, a winner of the 2014 Rome Prize in Literature, and she teaches in the MFA program in Creative Writing at Temple University.

Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Registration is required. If you are unable to attend the discussion, a recording will be available. 

Register here. 

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.

In this webinar, learn how to set up and start to use Google Analytics to understand how people engage with your website. This session is perfect for people new to Google Analytics.

Learn how to:

• Set up Google Analytics account
• Understand what types of reports are available in the newest version of Google Analytics (GA4)
• Make better decisions about how you run your business by reviewing your Google Analytics Data

Brought to you by SCORE. Register HERE. 

Drop by the meeting room on Wednesday, August 10 from 2:00-3:30 pm to make a 3-D sunflower using real sunflower seeds with Miss Nora.  Recommended for ages 3 and up, parents are asked to remain with their child. Make one for our bulletin board and one to take home!