New Canaan Library
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New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone.. 203-594-5000
Fax...... 203-594-5026
February 2010
 
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Library News

 

 


FROM THE DIRECTOR'S DESK
We are always looking for new ways to make it easier for you to use the library.  Between courtesy email notices, online renewals, online fine payments, we provide service to you when it is convenient for you...Read more

A mini golf fundraiser
for the Library

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
5:00 to 9:00 pm
Program details
Register online>>





New Audiobook Titles

Featured Research Database...>

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Upcoming Events









FRIENDS' LUNCH BUNCH
BOOK TALK

Wallace Stegner
The Sound of Mountain Water

Discussion led by Jeff Zaino

Wednesday, February 3
at 12 Noon
in Lamb Room

Luncheon will be provided

Call 594-5040 or register online


"ArtScapades"

a two-session art appreciation workshop

Sponsored by The Friends of the Library


Robin Hoffman & Jodi Stiffelman

Mondays, February 8 & February 22
10:00 am - 11:30 am
in the Lamb Room


"The Days Before Impressionism...from Neoclassicism to Romanticism and Realism"

More Information

Call 594-5040 or register online


WORLD EVENTS, HISTORY
AND CULTURE BOOK GROUP

We are establishing a new evening Book Group, "World Events, History and Culture Book Group" which will be led by Ken Hecht. The first meeting will be on Wednesday, February 10th at 7:30 pm in the Plaut Conference Room with a discussion of the book,
"The Year That Changed the World"

by Michael Meyer.

Call 594-5040 or register online





UN Committee of New Canaan and The New Canaan Library
present


Ahmed Rashid

Descent into Chaos: the US and the failure of nation building in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia

Tuesday, February 16
at 7:00 pm
in the Lamb Room

Program details
Complete Schedule

Call 594-5040 or register online



FRIENDS FILM DISCUSSION

The Location Series
AUSTRALIA

PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK

Thursday, February 18
at 7:30 pm
in the Plaut Room


Refreshments served

Winter|Spring 2010 Series

Call 594-5040 or register online


The Susan McDaniel
Garden Lecture Series

presents a slide talk by

WILLIAM CULLINA
Nationally known horticulturist
and author of "Understanding Perennials"

"Beyond Black-eyed Susans and Border Phlox:
Exceptional Native Perennials for Creative Gardening"

Sunday, February 21
at 3:30 pm
In the Adrian Lamb Room

Call 594-5040 or register online






AUTHORS ON STAGE

Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books

Joe Hill
Horns


Wednesday, February 24
at 7:30 pm
in the Lamb Room


Complete Schedule
Call 594-5040 or register online


 

New & Recommended





Books ... More New Books >>

Marian Keyes
Brightest Star in the Sky
A dizzying vertical view of the mismatched, mixed-up tenants of Dublin's 66 Star Street -- friends and lovers who grow up, grow old and give way to their heart currents with help from a puckish sprite.


Ian Rankin
Doors Open
Ian Rankin creates a highly charged thriller, a fast-paced story of second guesses and double crosses that keep changing the picture, right until the harrowing finish.

Sarah Hood Salomon
Politics & Pot Roast

"Sarah Hood Salomon's new cookbook has something for everyone, regardless of political affiliation."  —FabulousFoods.com



DVDs.... More New DVDs>>

Inglourious Basterds
As war rages in Europe, a Nazi-scalping squad of American soldiers, known to their enemy as “The Basterds,” is on a daring mission to take down the leaders of the Third Reich.


Angels & Demons
In Ron Howard's thrilling follow-up to The Da Vinci Code, expert symbologist Robert Langdon follows ancient clues on a heart-racing hunt through Rome to find the four Cardinals kidnapped by the deadly secret society, the Illuminati.
s
Taking Woodstock
A new comedy inspired by the true story of Elliot Tiber and his family who inadvertently played a pivotal role in making the famed Woodstock music and arts festival into the Happening that it was.



Compact Discs
... More New CDs>>

Lady Gaga
The Fame Monster
Lady Gaga is a theatrical dance-pop performer whose debut single, the international chart-topping hit "Just Dance," established her as a superstar.


Uncle Kracker
Happy Hour

A blend of country-flavored pop and rock & roll that showcases not only the Detroit native's natural appeal as a likeable Everyman, but also his considerable gifts as a songwriter.


Johann Sabastian Bach
Violin and Voice

A new CD presenting a selection of Bach duets and arias exquisitely interpreted by violin, soprano and baritone.

 

In The Children's Room





 

 

Monday, February 8
Preschool Valentine Craft Workshops
Presented by Members of the Young Women’s League of New Canaan
9:30-10:15 AM and 10:45-11:30 AM
in the Children’s Program Room
Co-sponsored by the Friends’ Children’s Committee


 

Embroiderers' Workshops (two-session program)
Tuesday, February 16 and Thursday, February 18
For children in grades 3 to 5
11 to 12:30 PM each day
Presented by members of the Fairfield County Chapter
of The Embroiders’ Guild of America, Inc.
Workshops will be limited to 10 children.
Children will learn how to do a Beginner Cross Stitch Sampler.
All materials will be provided.
Call 203-594-5002 to register.



Friday, February 26
Miniature Golf Event
from 5 to 9 PM in the Library
A not-to-be missed evening for all New Canaan families.
Enjoy playing mini-golfing in the stacks,
boxed suppers available from The Apple Cart Company on the 19th hole,
fun activity stations in the Children’s Room.
Register online for tickets
For more information
or call 203-594-5002.


 

In The Gallery

 

 

MEGAN COLLINS
REFLECTIONS ON ASIA:
Mixed Media Paintings, Prints amd Collages

Through February 14


BARRY GUTHERTZ
TRANSITIONS

February 21 - March 28, 2010
Opening Reception
Sunday, February 28
3 - 5 pm

Exhibit information