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January 28, 2008
Technology Classes for Kids and Parents
Sign up for one of our upcoming technology classes! We have offerings for both kids and parents.
To register please call 655-1234 x117.
Library Detectives (choose 1)
Grades 3 to 4.
Thursday, February 7 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, February 13 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Find out how easy it is to find books, movies, and more using our online catalog.
Online Adventures
Grades 4 to 5.
Tuesday, February 5 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Join us for an introduction to our online homework resources and a technological scavenger hunt!
Parent Advantage: Online Workshop
Thursday, February 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Parents of elementary and middle school children will learn about online Library resources that help with schoolwork. Presentations include online test prep software, databases, and instruction using the Library catalog. Register for one date at 655-1234 x117.
Eligible parents are Darien residents, Friends of the Library at the $300 annual level, or employed full time in Darien.
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Nutmeg Bookgroups on the Horizon
Dying to know the 2009 Nutmeg titles? The wait will soon be over. On February 1, the new titles will be announced. Why not sign up for one of our Nutmeg bookgroups, to discuss the new titles with other Nutmeg readers? We even provide the pizza.
Nutmeg Book Group
Grades 4 to 6. Join us for a book discussion of the newest Nutmeg Book Award titles to be announced statewide on February 1, 2008. Light dinner is provided. Register for each date by calling 655-1234 x117
-Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. Title will be announced Feb. 1.
-Wednesday, Mar. 26 from 6 to 7 p.m. Title will be announced Feb. 1.
-Thursday, Apr. 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. Title will be announced Feb. 1.
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Take a Break - February Break Movies
Join us for children's movies during the February break. I highly recommend The Last Mimzy. Sometimes I like it better than E.T. (Stifled gasp).
Tuesday, February 19 at 2:30 p.m.
February Vacation Movie: The Last Mimzy
Grades K and up. Rated PG. 97 minutes. Emma and Noah find a box containing a stuffed rabbit named Mimzy, which takes them on an adventure through time and space. Free tickets will be distributed 15 minutes prior to the program.
Wednesday, February 20 at 10 to 10:30 a.m.
February Vacation Movie: Antarctic Antics
Ages 3 and up. 35 minutes. Based on the picture book by Judy Sierra that stars penguins dancing, singing, and performing poetry. Free tickets will be distributed 15 minutes prior to the program.
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Scrapbooking Workshop
Love to cut, paste, journal, and create? Join our scrapbooking workshop!
Thursday, February 21 st at 2 p.m.
Scrapbooking Workshop
Grades 3 to 5. Create a scrapbook keepsake page! Materials will be provided. Students should bring photographs of family for the workshop. Register by calling 655-1234 x117.
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January 15, 2008
New Children's Books in Philly
The Children's Librarians were in Philadelphia last weekend for an American Library Association conference!
That means that we heard about lots of new books coming out in 2008! These include a sequel to Evil Genius by Catherine Jinks, new books by Meg Cabot, and more!
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January 14, 2008
National Children's Book Award Winners Announced
At a big press conference in Philadelphia, this year's children's national book award winners were announced. For your reading pleasure, here are the winners!
The Newbery Award, for excellence in literature, was awarded to Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! by Laura Amy Schlitz. This is a collection of monologues or poems set in a medieval village. A quick read with bright illustrations, it's suitable for third to seventh graders.
Honor titles were awarded to: Elijah of Buxton, The Wednesday Wars, and Feathers.
The Caldecott Award, for excellence in illustration, was awarded to The Invention of Hugo Cabret. A huge tome, this story mixes illustrations and words to excellent effect. It takes place in Paris and tells the story of a clock worker boy and a fascinating puzzle.
Honor awards were given to: Henry's Freedom Box, First the Egg, The Wall, and Knuffle Bunny Too.
The Printz Award, for excellence in young adult literature, was awarded to White Darkness. White Darkness takes a young girl on an Antarctic journey with her uncle who dreams of discovering the center of the earth.
Honor awards were given to: Dreamquake, One Whole and Perfect Day, Repossessed, and Your Own Sylvia.
Here are the results from other awards announced at the press conference.
The Sibert informational Award was given to The Wall. Honor Awards were given to The Lightship, and Nic BIshop's Spiders.
The Geisel Award for excellence in beginning readers was given to There Is a Bird on My Head. Honor titles were: First the Egg, Hello Bumblebee Bat, Jazz Baby, and Vulture View.
For fun, the Carnegie Medal for children's movies was given to Jump In Freestyle Edition.
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