C.H. Booth Library FREE Zoom Programs

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470 203-426-4533

Register in advance on our website for these FREE Programs: https://chboothlibrary.org

2022 Free Zoom A Programs

Charles Darwin & the Unique Animals of the Galapagos: Wednesday February 16 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. A Toni McKeen Program: International Darwin Day is held around the world on Feb 12th, highlighting his contributions to science. In honor of this event, we will learn about his life as an unlikely scientist, as well as visiting the islands of the Galapagos and its famously unique animals. This program is Thanks to Generous Funding from The Friends of C. H. Booth Library. Register for free Zoom Link: www.chboothlibrary.org

Pearl Harbor and the Puzzle of Surprise: Tuesday February 22 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. A John Cilio Program: The Japanese military traveled 3,400 miles across the Pacific to execute their 110-minute attack on Pearl Harbor. It was a total surprise - or was it? Regardless, America's involvement in the war led to the ultimate defeat of the Axis powers. This program is thanks to generous funding from The Friends of C. H. Booth Library. Register for free Zoom Link: www.chboothlibrary.org

Treasures of Turkey: Thursday February 24 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. A Toni McKeen Program: Three special buildings of Turkey, giving us a cross section of Turkish culture. We will visit the traditional Topkapi Palace, the newer Dolmebachi Palace, and the famous Blue Mosque. This Program is Thanks to Generous Funding from The Friends of C.H. Booth Library. Register for free Zoom Link: www.chboothlibrary.org

The Barbie Doll and Her Cultural Transformation: Wednesday March 2 at 7:00pm via Zoom. A Toni McKeen Program: This famous toy, developed by a woman, has “come a long way baby” from her original design. Follow her development through the decades, which reflects the changes in the world of women. This program is Thanks to Generous Funding From The Friends of C. H. Booth Library. Register for free Zoom Link: www.chboothlibrary.org

Acts of Valor: A Marine & His Translator: Saturday March 5 at 2:00 pm LIVE In-Person and via Zoom. Chris DiNoto & Karim Ahmadi: A Former Marine & his Afghani Translator, Together Again. Join us for an In-Person & via Zoom Panel Discussion with Chris DiNoto, a lifelong Newtown CT resident, his Afghani translator Karim Ahmadi, and Rev. Dr. Steven R. Jungkeit. Hear the true story of how Chris & Karim met, worked together in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan and finally reunited after trials & tribulations in Kabul during the U.S. Troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Rev. Steven Jungkeit, Senior Minister of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme, will discuss housing Afghani refugees in Connecticut. This Program is Thanks to Generous Funding from The Friends of C.H. Booth Library. Register for free Zoom Link: www.chboothlibrary.org

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470 203-426-4533

Register in advance on our website for these FREE Programs: https://chboothlibrary.org

2022 Free Zoom A Programs

Springtime Dessert Bake-Off with Tina Zaccardi: Wednesday March 9 at 7:00pm via Zoom. Learn to create a special Springtime Dessert. (Recipe TBD) You will get advance notice Recipe & Ingredients when you register for this Program. This Program is Thanks to Generous Funding from The Friends of C.H. Booth Library. Register for free Zoom Link & Recipe: www.chboothlibrary.org

Dope, Fabric & Guts: Tuesday March 15 at 7:00pm via Zoom. A John Cilio Program: True Stories about the earliest airplanes and fliers as they invented the future: Louis Bleriot who 1st flew across the English Channel, Gabriel Voisin who built the 1st aircraft factory, the Wright brothers, Emma Lilian Todd who designed aircraft and whose Jr. Aero Club later created the RCA Corporation. This Program is Thanks to Generous Funding from The Friends of C.H. Booth Library. Register for free Zoom Link: www.chboothlibrary.org

St Patrick’s Day Seasonal Concert: The Softer Side of Celtic: Wednesday March 16 at 6:00pm via In-Person & Zoom. Musician and raconteur Jeff Snow developed a love for the music of Scotland, England and Ireland growing up as the son of a drummer in a bagpipe band. His concerts include guitar, bouzouki and autoharp and the combination of music, stories and a wee bit of Scottish, Irish & English history will keep you on the edge of your seat. This Program is Thanks to Generous Funding from The Friends of C.H. Booth Library. Register to attend In-Person and/or for free Zoom Link: www.chboothlibrary.org

French Impressionism: From Studio to Plein Air: Thursday March 24 at 7:00pm via Zoom.

An ArtScapades Program with Robin Hoffman gives the history of factors that brought the movement to Paris including the redesign of the city, growth of the café culture, impact of the Industrial Revolution, and advances in materials & technology. The lives and works of Édouard Manet, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Berthe Morisot. Register to attend In-Person and/or for free Zoom Link: www.chboothlibrary.org