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Interested in volunteering at the Library? VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION TAKES PLACE THE SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH.
Next session is on
Friday, August 11 at 10:00 AM
Meet at the Reference Desk.
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AUGUST PROGRAM |
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New Canaan Town Band
Closing Celebration for the Summer Reading Club
Thursday, August 10
at 6:00 PM
in the Curtis Gallery
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COMING IN SEPTEMBER
AUTHORS ON STAGE |
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James Prosek
Paintings
July 1 - August 28
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Books ................. More New Fiction Titles>> New Non-Fiction Titles>>
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Alan Furst
The Foreign
Correspondent
The story of a secret war fought in elegant hotel bars, first-class railway cars, in the mountains of Spain, and the backstreets of Berlin.
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Mary Jane Clark
Lights Out Tonight
A film/theater critic finds that attending a summer theater festival is just
murder. |
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Michael Pollan
Omnivore's Dilemma
The bestselling author of The Botany of Desire explores the ecology of eating to unveil why we consume what we consume in the twenty-first century.
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DVDs............... More New DVDs>>
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Tsotsi
Tsotsi, a criminal in South Africa, shoots a woman and steals her car only to discover a baby in the back seat. Oscar winner, best foreign film.
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Charlie Chan in Egypt
First of four of in a collection of the best movies with the famous detective. A must for Charlie Chan fans. |
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Coney Island
Ric Burns' loving documentary about a unique time and place in American history where both the hot dog and the roller coaster were invented. |
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Billy Joel
12 Gardens Live
Two disc set from Joel's recent 12 sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden. |
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HGTV Dinner Party
Ranging from Bach to Rachmaninoff, a beautiful selection of classical pieces to set the perfect atmosphere for entertaining.
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Movies & Popcorn
For children ages 3 to 8
Wednesday, August 16
10:30 AM
In the
Children's Program Room
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Connecticut Invents
Presented by Patrick Smith, Curator at the Museum of Natural History
For students in grades 4,5,6
Thursday, August 24
10:30 AM - Noon
In the
Children's Program Room
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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