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Newtown Forest Association: Everything Trees Do for Us

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Thursday October 20 7:00 pm via Zoom – Register for Zoom link: www.chboothlibrary.org Newtown Forest Association’s Trent McCann & Harvey Pessin present a program to explain everything trees do for us if sustainably managed.  Trees: clean our air, produce oxygen, create carbon sequestration, lumber, food and establish VOCs (tree’s inter-relational communication system).  These programs are […]

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Borrow a Ukulele and Start Making Music Today!

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Experience the joy of making music! A ukulele is a portable small instrument that is shaped like a guitar and has a warm sound. It is lightweight and easy to learn. Our ukulele can be checked out for three weeks and comes with instruction and song books in a convenient carrying case. 

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Food Explorers Cooking Class for Kids

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Join Food Explorers for a delicious cooking class on Saturday, October 15 at 11:00 am.  You’ll make your own Burrito Bowl and S’Mores cup! Learn how to chop vegetables, use an electric mixer and try some new foods along the way. Recipes are nut free but will contain dairy. For children ages 7-10.  Parents must […]

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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In 2007, Congress created the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program with a simple promise: Work 10 years for government or nonprofits and all your remaining federal student debt will be erased. The average qualified borrower has $60,000 in loans forgiven. Don’t miss out! Apply by October 31st! Learn more about the program and find out if you’re […]

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Registration is Now Open for the 2022 Turkey Trot!

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It’s happening! Newtown’s annual Turkey Trot 5K and 2.5 Mile Fitness Walk will take place on Thanksgiving morning, November 24 beginning at 7:45 am. This is the 13th annual “Running of the Turkeys” — a Newtown tradition! It isn’t Thanksgiving until you’ve run the Trot and earned your stuffing! Participants can choose a free short-sleeved tech t-shirt or upgrade […]

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Celebrate National Bullying Prevention Month with Hoopla

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October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to focus and raise awareness on bullying. These titles on hoopla are hand-picked for children, young adults, and even the grown-ups with themes of kindness, resilience, and making friends. Hoopla is free with your C.H. Booth Library card.

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