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April 2005
 
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Internet & Computer Classes
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Did you know the Library offers access to full-text national newspapers online, including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, with an extensive archive of back issues? Learn more>>



Upcoming Events>>



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William Attwood Lecture
~Coming in May~




David Brooks
Author of
On Paradise Drive
will talk about
issues in the media
Thursday, May 5
7:00 PM

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APRIL AUTHOR VISITS

Margo E. Bane Woodacre
&
Steffany Bane
Doors Open From Both Sides
Sunday, April 3
2:00 PM

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Katharine Weber
The Little Women
Tuesday, April 5
10:00 AM
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Alexandra Fuller
Scribbling the Cat
Wednesday, April 27
7:30 PM

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Dean King
Skeletons on the Zahara
Sunday, April 17
5:30 PM

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In The Curtis Gallery>>



Harmonices Mundi
Karen Hillmer
Photographs

April 24 - May 30, 2005
in the H. Pelham Curtis Gallery
Opening Reception
Sunday, April 24
3 - 5 PM
Sponsored by the Art Committee
Friends of New Canaan Library

Exhibit information




New & Recommended >>

 

Books..................

 

James Patterson
Honeymoon
A sizzling, twisting tale of a woman with a deadly appetite and the men who dare to fall for her.


 

Curtis Sittenfeld
Prep

A witty portrait of adolescence centering on an intelligent, observant 14-year old girl and her life at a prestigious university.


 

Northeast - Smart Garden Regional Guide
A comprehensive guide to the Northeast that presents a new way to think about gardening.

DVDs...............

  Collateral
Gripping thriller centering on a cool, calculating contract killer at the top of his game.

 

Cracker
Robbie Coltrane plays Dr. Eddie Fitzgerald, a forensic psychologist, in this British mystery series.


  Goodbye Dragon Inn
A Japanese tourist takes refuge from a rainstorm inside a run-down movie theater and discovers that some of its patrons may actually be ghostly residents.


Compact Discs...............

 

Michael McDonald
Motown Two
Former soloist from the Doobie Brothers performs 14 motown hits.


  Elton John
Peachtree Road
Latest album from the legendary Elton John.

 

 

Vaughan Williams
Phantasy Quintet
Spirited chamber music from the 20th century British composer.


For Children>>
 

 

Monday,
April 4
10:15 AM or
1 PM

“Preschool Spring Craft Workshops” Presented by the Young Women’s League

Friday, April 15
1:30 - 2:15 PM

 

“Movies and Popcorn” The Mouse & the Motorcycle is a live action and dimensional animation adaptation of the book by Beverly Cleary. (41 min.) For children ages 5 to 11