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Phone.. (203) 594-5000
Fax...... (203) 594-5026
October 2005
 
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Friday & Saturday, 9am - 5pm
Sunday, Noon - 5pm
Library News


 

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For Writers
a series of four half-day writing workshops designed to inspire the writer in you.
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Internet & Computer Classes
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Book Discussion Groups
Schedule for Reader's Choice, Brown Bag and 18th Century Book Discussion Series




Upcoming Events


 


Paul Kennedy
The J. Richardson Dilworth Professor of History and Director of International Security Studies at Yale University
October 23 at 4:00 PM
In the Lamb Room
Mr Kennedy will discuss the challenges to reforming the U.N.
Sponsored by the United Nations Committee
of New Canaan


MEET THE AUTHOR EVENTS
October 2005

Co-sponsored by RJ Julia at Elm Street Books

Rick Moody
The Diviners
October 2th
at 5:00 PM

Adrian Lamb Room
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Susan Senator
Making Peace with Autism
October 6th
at 7:30 PM

Adrian Lamb Room
Learn more>>


Dava Sobel
The Planets
October 12th
at 7:30 PM

Adrian Lamb Room
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Michael Connelly
The Lincoln Lawyer
October 14th
at 7:30 PM

Adrian Lamb Room
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Maurice Ashley
Chess for Success
October 16th
at 10:30 AM

At Norwalk Community College
Learn more>>


Matthew & Howard Greene
Ten Steps to College with the Greenes
October 18th
at 7:00 PM

Adrian Lamb Room
Learn more>>


Mireille Guiliano

French Women Don't Get Fat
October 20th
at 7:30 PM

Adrian Lamb Room

Learn more>
>>


 


Amanda Eyre
Ward

How to be Lost
October 25th
at 7:30 PM

Curtis Gallery
Learn more>>

 


In The Curtis Gallery






Constance Old



Ann Conrad

Works on Paper
Prints by
Constance Old & Ann Conrad

October 16 - November 21, 2005
Opening Reception Sunday October 16
Sponsored by the Art Committee
Friends of New Canaan Library

Exhibit information





New & Recommended



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

Steve Martini
Double Tap
Martini's exciting eighth legal thriller stars Paul Madriani, the San Diego defense attorney, who takes on yet another especially difficult case.


Cormac McCarthy
No Country for Old Men

Often seen as a fabulist and an engineer of dark morality tales, McCarthy offers up a mesmerizing modern-day western.


Linda Greenhouse
Becoming Justice Blackmun
Greenhouse reveals the backstage story of the Supreme Court through the eyes and writings of this extraordinary Justice.


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

Crash
Through the interactions of a dozen characters, the movie takes a dramatic look at race relations.

The Good Neighbors
Classic British comedy series about a young couple determined to live off the land and how they contrast with their upper crust materialistic neighbors.

Dick Cavett Show - Rock Icons
Cavett's interviews with such legends as George Harrison, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin and many others.


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

Carole King
The Living Room Tour
Singer songwriter Carole King performs classic songs from her 40 year career.

Van Morrison
Magic Time

13 soulful and inspired songs that cover Morrison's vast musical landscape.

Michala Petri
The Ultimate Recorder Collection

Demonstrating a masterly control of her instrument, Petri offers a high level of musicianship and a wide ranging selection of material.

 

For Children  

 


BOOK DISCUSSION
Grades 4 -7
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Saturday, October 15
1-2 PM in the Children's Program Room
Preschool Halloween
Craft Program

Monday, October 24
9:30 - 10:15 AM
or
10:45 - 11:30 AM
in the Children's Program Room