Category: News

New Curds on the Block: Cheeses of New England

Join us this Saturday for this fantastic and tasty program! Shopping for cheese can be intimidating! From price disparity to food trends, we’ve managed to overcomplicate one of the oldest, simplest and most nutritious foods. Cheesemonger Kate Truini-Redin of New Curds on the Block cheese shop gives us a taste of Connecticut’s dairy history, what to look for, and which questions to ask when visiting a cheese counter.

Register to save your spot!

Virtual Author Talk with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz

Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 pm — register here!

Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling.

Orphan X, the series opener, introduces the world to the Nowhere Man. He is a legendary figure spoken about only in whispers. It’s said that when he’s reached by the truly desperate and deserving, the Nowhere Man can and will do anything to protect and save them.

Jigsaw Jamboree 2025

Join us for the C.H. Booth Library’s very first Jigsaw Jamboree 2025 on Saturday, May 18!
 
Create a team of 2 – 6* people to compete to be the first team to assemble the same 1,000-piece puzzle! Register once for your team or as a solo player, and email jpankow@chboothlibrary.org with your team name and list of players.
 
Don’t have a puzzler to play with? Feel free to register as a single and we will place you with other single competitors!
 
Please arrive when the library opens at 12:00 pm.
 
The team who finishes first OR the team with the most pieces assembled at 4:30 pm wins!
 
Recommended for teens and adults.
 
*Teams may not go over 6 players.
 
Space is limited. Visit our calendar or scan the QR code to register today and save your seat! See you there! 

Newtown Budget Referendum

The Newtown Budget Referendum is on Tuesday, April 22 from 6:00 am – 8:00 pm at the Newtown Middle School. Please vote! 

Upcoming Holiday Hours

The library will be closed Friday, April 18 for Good Friday and Sunday, April 20 for Easter. We will be open Saturday, April 19 from 9:30 AM – 5 PM and Monday, April 21 from 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM.
 
Visit us online to borrow e-books, audiobooks, and movies FREE with your C.H. Booth Library card!