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February 26, 2008

Author Visit with Lauren Tarshis

Local author Lauren Tarshis will visit the Library on Monday, March 10 at 4:30 p.m. to talk about her book, Emma Jean Lazarus Fell out of a Tree. This program is for grades 4 to 6, and we welcome children and parents to register by phone at 655-1234 x117. Ms. Tarshis' book was a Publisher's Weekly best book of 2007 as well as a School Library Journal best book of 2007, and received rave reviews from critics around the country. Come hear all about it!

Posted by Caitlin at 01:19 PM | Comments (0)

Windy Wednesday Kitemaking

The Darien Library is pleased to offer a “Windy Wednesday Kitemaking” workshop on Wednesday, March 19th at 4 p.m. for grades 2 to 5.

Students will make their own diamond-shaped kites, learn about kite history, how to fly a kite, and kite safety. All materials will be provided. Register in the Children’s Room.

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February 25, 2008

Opera Express to perform Little Red Riding Hood at the Darien Library

Saturday, March 29th at 2:30 p.m.
Ages 5 and up.
Free tickets distributed 15 minutes before performance.

Opera Express will perform "Little Red Riding Hood," a children's operatic performance. The classic folktale from Germany features an original score. Opera Express is a division of the Connecticut Opera, the sixth oldest professional opera company in the United States.

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February 11, 2008

At long last, our lips are unsealed. The 2009 Nutmeg nominees were announced last week, and we can share 10 new intermediate titles and 10 new teen titles with all of our super-amazing Nutmeg readers. Of the five intermediate nominees I've managed to sneak and read, I think my favorites are a tie between Golden and Grey and Shakespeare's Secret. Hmm... They are both mysteries. AND, strangely enough, they are the first two books in our upcoming series of Nutmeg book discussions.

Nutmeg Book Group
Grades 4 to 6. Join us for a book discussion of the newest Nutmeg Book Award titles 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: Golden and Grey
-Wednesday, Mar. 26 from 6 to 7 p.m. Title: Shakespeare's Secret
- Thursday, April 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. Title: The Homework Machine

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