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Signal Boost: Calling all Newtowners 55 and Up!

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Friends of Newtown Seniors in collaboration with Newtown Human Services, Newtown Commission on Aging, HarTransit, Transportation Coordinator for Western CT Area Agency on Aging and the Regional Council of Governments is surveying all Newtown citizens 55+. Please respond to the more general questions with our entire senior population in mind. We are looking very closely […]

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Genealogy Program

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Building and Understanding Family Trees Join this program to learn how to gather accurate information; and understand and analyze relationships. Registrants will receive a Northern Red Oak tree donated by Planters’ Choice in Newtown (while supplies last). Register here.

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3D Printing in the chbMAKERS’ Corner

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Did you know that the chbMAKER’S Corner houses a Lulzbot Mini 2 3D printer? We do! A 3D printer is a machine that creates a physical object based on digital renderings by “printing” layers upon layers with filament. Create designs in TinkerCAD, or download files from Thingiverse, then send those files to us to print! […]

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Volunteer at the Turkey Trot

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The annual Turkey Trot to benefit the C.H. Booth Library is coming up and we need volunteers. Positions available include checking runners in, handing out race materials, giving out bottles of water, and being a race marshal. Are you open for any adventure? Then sign up to volunteer for anything and let us decide! Volunteers […]

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YA Programs for October

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The weather’s turning colder, but that doesn’t mean you need to stay at home. Stop by the library for some fun this month!   NaNoWriMo Support Group: Tuesdays @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Starting October 26th NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month, a fun challenge that’s happened every November since 1999. The goal, to […]

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Checkers TV For Kids

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  Checkers TV is a new virtual online program that has been created specifically for libraries.  The 16-episode fall series will feature many unique STEAM concepts such as 3d printing, dinosaurs, and more! A new episode will post to the library’s YouTube Channel every week through the end of December.  Episodes feature health tips, crafts […]

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