New Canaan Library
151 Main Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone.. (203) 594-5000
Fax...... (203) 594-5026
July 2006
 
www.newcanaanlibrary.org
OnlineRef@newcanaanlibrary.org
Monday to Thursday, 9am - 8pm
Friday & Saturday, 9am - 5pm
Sunday, Noon - 5pm
Library News


 

Message to our Readers
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You are invited to the
ANNUAL MEETING
of the New Canaan Library Association
Tuesday, July 11th at 7:00 pm
in the Curtis Gallery

Good Books at Good Prices!
Look for the Friends of the New Canaan Library Book Sale table
at New Canaan's Village Fair
and Sidewalk Sale
on Saturday, July 15th.
Booth opens at 9:00 AM

INTERNET & COMPUTER CLASSES
July 2006 Schedule

LIBRARY CLOSINGS
Library will be closed on July 4th
for Independence Day -
and on Sunday
s until September 10th

Book Discussion Groups
Brown Bag
18th Century Book Group

Featured Research Database
New Canaan Newspapers
NewsBank provides full-text articles from the New Canaan Advertiser (8/5/2004-current) and New Canaan News-Review (5/11/2004-current) with a complete index.



Upcoming Events


 

JULY EVENTS
Norwalk River Watershed Association
Photography Exhibit

through July 31st
in the Lobby and Lamb Room

Special Event:
Thursday, July 13,
at 7:00 PM

New Canaan High School students, Christine Wozniak and Elena Soohoo, will present their watershed research results.
Refreshments served.



Printable Calendar of Events forJuly 2006
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS: 594-5003




In The Curtis Gallery

 



James Prosek

Paintings
July 1 - August 28

Opening Reception
Saturday, July 8
3-5 PM

Sponsored by the Art Committee
Friends of New Canaan Library

Exhibit information





New & Recommended



Books ................. More New Fiction Titles>> New Non-Fiction Titles>>

Jonathan Stone
Parting Shot


A fantastic thriller that will keep readers guessing in one delightful sitting
.

Lee Child
The Hard Way

Written in short, emotionally charged chapters that all end with some kind of cliffhanger or plot twist, The Hard Way is virtually impossible to put down.


Nathaniel Philbrick
Mayflower
Philbrick tracks the Pilgrims from their perilous 1620 transatlantic crossing to the bloody battles of King Philip's War.


DVDs............... More New DVDs>>

Brokeback Mountain
A powerful story of two young men, who meet in the summer of 1963 and form a life-long bond, by turns ecstatic, bitter and conflicted. A love story like no other.

Syriana
A political thriller that unfolds against the intrigue of the global oil industry. Each character plays his small part in the vast and complex system that powers the industry.

The Great Artists
Tim Marlow explores the lives and works of the greatest artists in history, including Raphael, Van Gogh, Vermeer and others.


Compact Discs
............. More New CDs>>

Paul Simon
Surprise

Paul Simon's first album in six years showcases his unique style.


Dixie Chicks
Taking The Long Way

The Dixie Chicks' thoughful new album weaves together elements of cowboy and rock.


Mozart
Trios For Piano, Violin and Cello
Late Mozart trios performed live by three eminent musicians.


 

For Children  

 

"The Mushroom," a play plus circle games
For preschoolers & parents
Monday, July 10
10:30 AM

In the
Lamb Room
Drop-in PJ Storytimes
Stories, a film & refreshments
For Ages 3 to 8 & parents
Tuesdays July 11, 18 & 25
6:30 PM

In the
Children's Program Room

A Visit with Clifford the Big Red Dog
Limited to the first 30
Children registered
Thursday, July 20
10:30 AM

In the
Children's Program Room