New Canaan Library
151 Main Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone.. (203) 594-5000
Fax...... (203) 594-5026
September 2006
 
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Weekly Events
Program information that appears in our weekly Advertiser column is now online as a blog.
Beyond the Best Sellers
Let us know what your are reading.
Teens
Just for teens and their interests.
Children
Just for kids and parents.
Technology
Keep up-to-date on the latest technology
at the Library.


PLAYAWAYS, self-contained easy to use audiobooks, are now available for checkout. Each Playaway comes already loaded with your favorite content. Simply plug in your headphones and press play. Playaways deliver sound that's crisp and clear with a simple keypad to control it all. View List


Computer and Internet Classes
September/October 2006 Schedule


Book Discussion Groups
Brown Bag
Readers Choice

Featured Research Database

The D&B Million Dollar Database features 14 million company records, including all U.S. businesses and the most significant segment of Canadian businesses. It provides comprehensive marketing information on both public and private companies and their executives. Profiles include specialty information like executive biographies and proprietary eight-digit SIC codes.




Upcoming Events

 

 

SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS

Lunch and a book discussion
Featuring

Mary-Ann Tirone Smith

Girls of Tender Age

Wednesday, September 13
at 12:00 Noon
in the Adrian Lamb Room



Norwalk Symphony
(Not) Just for Kids
Coming to New Canaan!

Saturday, September 30
at 4:00 PM
Learn more>>

Great Decisions Discussion Series
Monday, September 25
at 7:00 PM
in the Lamb Room
Learn More>>


AUTHORS ON STAGE

Jed Rubenfeld
The Interpretation of Murder
Wednesday, September 6
at 7:30 PM
in the Lamb Room
Co-sponsored by
Elm Street Book
s


Philippa Gregory
The Constant Princess
Tuesday, September 12
at 10:00 AM
in the Lamb Room
Co-sponsored by
Just Books, Too


Brian Morton
Breakable You
Thursday, September 14
at 7:30 PM
in the Lamb Room
Co-sponsored by
Just Books, Too

Edward P. Jones
All Aunt Hagar's Children
Friday, September 15
at 11:00 AM
in the Lamb Room
Co-sponsored by
Just Books, Too

Stuart Hauser
Out of the Woods
Monday, September 18
at 7:30 PM
in the Lamb Room
Co-sponsored by
Just Books, Too

Linda Francis Lee
The Devil in the Junior League
Monday, September 25
at 10:00 AM
in the Lamb Room
Co-sponsored by
Just Books, Too

Abigail Thomas
A Three Dog Life
Thursday, September 28
at 7:30 PM
in the Lamb Room
Co-sponsored by
Just Books, Too

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

 




In The Curtis Gallery

 



Daniel Root
Abstractions on Copper and Glass
September 10 - October 16

Opening Reception
Sunday, September 10, 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>>

George Pelecanos
The Night Gardener
In this stand-alone thriller, three cops haunted by a series of unsolved murders reunite 20 years later to investigate a killing that mimics the cold cases.


Lolly Winston
Happiness Sold Separately

The marriage of Ted and Elinor, a yuppie podiatrist-lawyer couple in their early-40s living in California, is pushed to the brink when Elinor learns that Ted is having an affair.


Lawrence Wright
Looming Tower
A sweeping narrative history of the events leading to 9/11, a look at the people and ideas, the terrorist plans and the Western intelligence failures that culminated in the assault on America.


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

World's Fastest Indian
Engaging comedy-drama about a man who never gave up on his dreams of doing something big -- and doing it very, very fast.

Inside Man
Denzel Washington stars as an NYPD hostage negotiator detailed to a Wall Street bank where an armed robbery has spiraled out of control.

Raising Cain
Powerfully written and deeply felt, Raising Cain will forever change the way we see our sons and will transform the way we help them to become happy fulfilled young men.


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

Christina Aguilera
Back to Basics

First disc in four years from the pop diva.

Tom Petty
Highway Companion

12 tracks that are perfect for a road trip and live up to the classic guitar rock sound that fans of Petty have loved for years.


Samuel Barber
Adagio; Symphony No. 1

Spirited rendering of an American classic.


 

For Children  

 

"Moving to the Beat"
with Robert the
Guitar Guy

For preschoolers & their parents
Thursday, September 7
10:30 AM
In the Lamb Room
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Registration for Fall Story Times:
Wednesday, September 13 For ages 3 to 8
9:30 AM
Thursday, September 14
For age 2
In the Children's Program Room

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Lynn Lewis & the Big Blue Dog in Concert
For children & their parents
Sunday, September 17
1:30 - 2:15 PM
In the Curtis Gallery

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Book Discussion
Stormbreaker
by Anthony Horowitz
For boys & girls grades 5 to 8
Thursday, September 28
6:30 - 7:30 PM
In the Children's Program Room
Pizza will be served
To register, call 594-5002
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