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Summer Hours
The Library is closed Sundays for the summer beginning Sunday June 20, 2010
through Sunday September 5, 2010
Beyond Candy Land
Unique Board Games with Eric Paradis
Friday, July 30th
2-4 pm Library Meeting Room
Educator and board game enthusiast, Eric Paradis, brings his extensive
collection of unique and challenging board games back to the library. Drop in on July 30th and Eric will set you up with the perfect game.
Ages 4 through adult. Parents should remain with children under age 10.
YA Mural Updates
with Katie Stevenson
Tuesdays: August 3 and August 10 from 2:00-3:30
We need to bring the YA Mural up to date with new silhouettes painted and
fashioned by you! Artist Katie Stevenson, who designed the original Mural
with the Young Adult Council in 2006, will be on hand to guide our work.
For rising grades 6-12.
Sign up if possible, so we have enough snacks on hand -- but drop-ins are welcome too!
Read to Trixie
A Certified Therapy Dog 
Saturday, August 7,
11-12 pm
Saturday, August 14,
11-12 pm
Saturday, August 21,
11-12 pm
Australian sheherd mix, Trixie, will visit the story time room
on three Saturday mornings in August. Children can sign up at the children's circualtion desk to read to Trixie one on one for a 15 minute time slot.
Trixie is a member of TDI's
"Tail Waggin Tutors."
Great Volunteer Opportunity!
8 to 8 for Haiti
Sunday, August 8th
By reading a book you can help raise money for the Haitian Relief effort!
How does it work? Please read below.
- Sign up for a two hour or four hour time slot.
- Come to the library to pick up your volunteer packet.
- Ask friends and family to sponsor your reading.
- On August 8th come to the library with your favorite book and read.
- We'll have snacks and some other fun activities throughout the day.
- All money earned will go to the Haitian Health Foundation
- Our goal is to raise $600 which will build a house in Haiti.
We are partnering with the Newtown Rotary Club for this event.
Sign up for your time slot here!
The volunteer sign up is not currently working correctly. If you'd like to sign up please call the library and let them know the time you'll be available. (two hour time slots 8am -10 am, 10am -12 noon, 12 noon -2 pm, 2pm -4pm, 4pm -6pm or 6pm -8 pm.
A Man of Unlimited Dedication 
Marc-Yves Regis - Talented Photographer and Haitian Native to visit the library
Wednesday, August 11th at 7 pm
Marc is the author of three books: Haiti Through My Eyes, a selection of poetry about Haiti, Deadly Road to Democracy, a first person account of Haiti's violent struggle for democracy; and Two Good Feet, a photographic documentary of physically challenged Haitian children. Recently Regis finished his latest book, When Freedom Comes, a photographic documentation about the lives of Haitian braceros, or field hands, in the highly restrictive sugarcane plantations in the Dominican Republic.
Refreshments will be served
Book Discussion & Lecture with Julie Stern
A Terrible Glory
The Civil War was a tragic conflagration fought on American soil that carved a permanent scar on the national psyche, shaped the identities of the victors and the defeated, and captured the imagination of future generations right through the present day.
Only one discussion left!
Wednesday, August 4th at 7:30 pm - Tony Horwitz's Confederates in the Attic
Multiple copies of the books are available near the second floor circulation desk.
Adult Summer Reading Registration
Registration is open and ongoing - Sign up anytime between now and August 2oth
Register for adult summer reading to be eligible for free passes and gift certificates
to local restaurants and businesses. Each time you finish a book (after June 21st), fill
out a book report form (located at the 2nd floor display) and drop it into one of our
colorfully decorated raffle boxes (also found on the 2nd floor). We will have two
drawings, one in July and a second one in August.
To register for the Children's Summer Reading Program please visit the Children's Department.
You do not need to register for the Young Adult Summer Reading Program.
Please stop by the YA Department to learn more about their program.
Register HERE for Adult Summer Reading
Not sure what to read next?
Margi's Reading Recommendations - New titles added July 23rd
This is a list of book suggestions made by Margi Esten. Margi is an avid reader who has been sharing book recommendations with friends and family for many years. Her list includes a mix of old and new fiction, all of which can be found on our shelves.
Margi's Reading Recommendations
You May Also Want to Check out some CHB staff favorites
Our list includes mysteries, romance, contemporary fiction, and biographies as well as some old favorites; and all are books that you can borrow from the library. Reserve your books online or stop by. We'd also love to hear what you're reading.
Click here for the complete list of staff picks.
Information on Bat Survey
Citizen Scientists Sought for Summer Bat Survey (Click here for more information)
NEW! JobNow! for Live Job Assistance
The library is excited to be able to offer the JobNow service. JobNow provides free online job coaching as well as resume writing, acing the interview and links and resources. Use here in the library or log in with your Newtown library card from home.
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