New Canaan Library
151 Main Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone.. 203-594-5000
Fax...... 203-594-5026
January 2010
 
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OnlineRef@newcanaanlibrary.org
Monday to Thursday, 9am - 8pm
Friday & Saturday, 9am - 5pm
Sundays Noon - 5pm
Library News

 

 
FROM THE DIRECTOR'S DESK
When you step into the library this new year, I hope you take a moment to look around at some of the changes...Read more
New Audiobook Titles

Featured Research Database...>

Academic OneFile
Academic journals covering the arts and sciences, theology, literature and history. Includes foreign language journals.

 

Upcoming Events




WILLIAM ATTWOOD MEMORIAL LECTURE

JON MEACHAM
Editor of Newsweek
Thursday, January 28
at 7:00 pm
in the Lamb Room

More details

Call 594-5040 or register online

PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP
Anyone can make a speech, but delivering a good speech, speaking comfortably in public, that's something different. Speaking before an audience isn't easy. Even gifted entertainers need to be relaxed and at ease before making an appearance. New Canaan resident, Ken Oxman will be leading a two-part workshop on public speaking on Tuesdays, January 5th and 19th
at 7:00 pm. in the Adrian Lamb Room
Call 594-5040 or register online





AUTHORS ON STAGE
Co-sponsored by
Elm Street Books

Anne Lutz Fernandez
Carjacked

Thursday, January 7
at 7:30 pm
in the Lamb Room
Program details
Complete Schedule

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FRIENDS' LUNCH BUNCH
BOOK TALK

Katharine Weber
True Confections

Wednesday, January 6
at 12 Noon
in Lamb Room
Luncheon will be provided

Call 594-5040 or register online

NOTES IN MID-WINTER 2010
26 ANNIVERSARY SEASON

DUO DIVINA
Cello & Piano

Wendy Law

Gloria Chien

Sunday, January 10
at 2:00 pm
in the Lamb Room

Program details
Upcoming concerts

Call 594-5040 or register online

FRIENDS FILM DISCUSSION
The Actors Series

CATE BLANCHETT
Coffee & Cigarettes

Thursday, January 21
at 7:30 pm
in the Plaut Room

Refreshments served

Upcoming Winter| Spring 2010 Series

Call 594-5040 or register online

AUTHOR VISIT
Co-sponsored by
The UN Committee

Ahmed Rashid
Descent into Chaos

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

More Information

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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.
On Wednesday, March 10, "Descent Into Chaos" by Ahmed Rashid will be discussed.
Call 594-5040 or register online

 

In The Gallery

 

 

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



January 10 - February 14
Opening Reception
Sunday, January 10
3 - 5 pm
Exhibit information

 
New & Recommended





Books ... More New Books >>

Eric Ives
Lady Jane Grey
Ives presents a compelling new interpretation of Jane and her role in the accession crisis of 1553, with wide-ranging implications for our understanding of the workings of Tudor politics and the exercise of power in early modern England.


Jasper Fforde
Shades of Grey
Stunningly imaginative, very funny, tightly plotted, and with sly satirical digs at our own society, this novel is for those who loved Thursday Next but want to be transported somewhere equally wild.

Shira Nayman
The Listener
 Combining a psychologist's insight with the skill of a gifted novelist, Shira Nayman dramatizes brilliantly the futility of the belief that there is any absolute point of objectivity from which the most horrific experiences may be examined.



DVDs.... More New DVDs>>
Star Trek
Packed with enough action, emotional impact, humor, and sheer fun for any moviegoer, Star Trek introduces us to James T. Kirk, a sharp but aimless young man who's prodded by a Starfleet captain, Christopher Pike to enlist and make a difference.

Crossing Over
Harrison Ford gives a terrific performance an an immigrations agent on a quest for justice investigating the case of a missing illegal. An engrossing, thoroughly entertaining movie with a first-rate ensemble cast that will keep you riveted until the final mystery unfolds.

Yoga for Well-being
Yoga for Well Being contains three short yoga sequences, specially created by noted yoga teacher Jason Crandell, for restful sleep, greater energy and mental clarity. Jason is a contributing editor to Yoga Journal magazine and leads workshops around the world.



Compact Discs... More New CDs>>

Blind Lemon Jefferson
Best of Blind Lemon Jefferson
Some of Blind Lemon's best Blues pieces are featured on this recording by one of the great originators of Country Blues.

Jay-Z
The Blueprint 3
The highly anticipated new release by international superstar and multi-media mogul, JAY-Z.

Jose Carreras
The Best of Jose Carreras
A full two discs of opera scenes and arias from the Italian and French Romantic repertoire by the legendary Spanish tenor.

 

In The Children's Room






Winter Storytime Registration for ages 3 to 8 begins on Tuesday, January 5 at 9:30 AM (In case of inclement weather, registration will be held on 1/6/10)
Winter Storytime Registration for age 2 begins on Thursday, January 7 at 9:30 AM (In case of inclement weather, registration will be held on 1/8/10)
The child’s library card must be presented at time of registration.
 The child must be the correct age for the class by January 15.


Tuesday, January 12
Cecilia McCall author of OUR PLACE NEW CANAAN
will read her charming new picture book to children ages 4 to 8. 
4 PM in the Children’s Program Room
Following the reading children will create wonderful pine cone bird feeders.

Many New Canaan children contributed to the art work in the book.
The book will be available for purchase and signing.
Call 203-594-5002 to register for this special program.
(Snow date: 1/13 at 4 PM)



Snow date: 1/13 at 4 PM)
Saturday, January 23
French/English Storytime presented by Franc-O-Fun
For ages 3 to 8 and their parents
1:30 to 2:15 PM in the Children’s Program Room
French readers will capture the listening ears of young children as
stories come alive with the use of costumes, props and interactive French.
A short French fairytale skit of Boucles D’Or et Les Trois Ours (The Three Bears)
will be presented. A French snack of pain au chocolat will be served. Ooh la la!
Call 203-594-5002 to register for this fun program.
(Snow date: 1/30/10)



A fun Mini-golf Family Event will be held on Friday, February 26, 2010
from 5 to 8 PM in the Library.
 Mini-golfing in the stacks, food on the 19th hole, fun activity stations in the Children’s Room.
 More details will be coming in the next few weeks.
A not-to-be missed evening for all New Canaan families.