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December 29, 2005
Public Hearing: Dollars and Bricks
On Wednesday evening, January 18th at 7:30 pm, we will hold a public hearing on our budget proposal for the 2006-2007 fiscal year. At the same session, we will provide up-to-date information about the new building project. The hearing will be held in the Community Room at the Library.
During the budget hearing, we will provide in-depth information about our budget, which we will be presenting to the Board of Selectmen the next week, on January 26. This will be the Library's first such public hearing, and we are hoping to get lots of questions and suggestions.
Also on January 18th, we will present an overview of the status of our new building plans, including progress in receiving approvals, the schedule for groundbreaking, construction and completion, and a view of our plans. Please be there so we can keep you updated on our progress, and answer your questions.
Posted by Alan Kirk Gray at 11:20 AM
December 21, 2005
THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY 12/27/05 to 1/5/06
Art Exhibition: In honor of the opening of the new Darien High School, the Darien Historical Society exhibits “Higher and Higher Education: The Rise of the Darien School System” in the Main Reading Room until January 9, 2006.
Website Spotlight: Donations to the Friends of the Darien Library can be made online. Visit darienlibrary.org/about/friends.php for details.
Display Case: Rosa Parks…Peter Jennings…Pope John Paul II…Ossie Davis…and more. Whether they were trailblazers, leaders, icons, inquisitive learners, talented artists, or simply part of the fabric of our everyday lives, we’ve said goodbye to many famous and familiar people in 2005. During December, the Library’s front display case recalls their lives through the writing, music, and memories they’ve left behind.
CHILDREN’S ROOM
Student Movie: The Polar Express based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg, Thursday, December 29th at 2:30 p.m. One hour, 40 minutes in length. Ages 5 and up. Free tickets distributed 15 minutes prior to performance.
Web Site Spotlight: See a preview of this winter's teen events at darienlibrary.org/teens/winter2006.php. Registration begins January 2nd.
HOURS:
Sunday, January 1, CLOSED
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
World Wide Web: darienlibrary.org
Posted by at 03:31 PM
December 15, 2005
THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY 12/22/05 - 12/29/05
Art Exhibition: In honor of the opening of the new Darien High School, the Darien Historical Society exhibits “Higher and Higher Education: The Rise of the Darien School System” in the Main Reading Room until January 9, 2006.
Display Case: Rosa Parks…Peter Jennings…Pope John Paul II…Ossie Davis…and more. Whether they were trailblazers, leaders, icons, inquisitive learners, talented artists, or simply part of the fabric of our everyday lives, we’ve said goodbye to many famous and familiar people in 2005. During December, the Library’s front display case recalls their lives through the writing, music, and memories they’ve left behind.
CHILDREN’S ROOM
Student Movie: The Polar Express based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg, Thursday, December 29th at 2:30 p.m. One hour, 40 minutes in length. Ages 5 and up. Free tickets distributed 15 minutes prior to performance.
Web Site Spotlight: Narnia read-alikes at darienlibrary.org/children/Goodreads/AfterNarnia.php.
HOURS:
Sunday, December 25, CLOSED
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 24, CLOSED
World Wide Web: darienlibrary.org
Posted by at 10:53 AM
THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY 12/15/05 to 12/22/05
Art Exhibition: In honor of the opening of the new Darien High School, the Darien Historical Society exhibits “Higher and Higher Education: The Rise of the Darien School System” in the Main Reading Room until January 9, 2006.
Web Site Spotlight: Interested in the future of Darien? Have a look at the newly revised 2005 Town Plan Draft, viewable at http://www.darienct.gov/townplan.
Display Case: Rosa Parks…Peter Jennings…Pope John Paul II…Ossie Davis…and more. Whether they were trailblazers, leaders, icons, inquisitive learners, talented artists, or simply part of the fabric of our everyday lives, we’ve said goodbye to many famous and familiar people in 2005. During December, the Library’s front display case recalls their lives through the writing, music, and memories they’ve left behind.
CHILDREN’S ROOM
Preschool Movie: “Olive, the Other Reindeer” based on the book by Vivian Walsh, Tuesday, December 20th at 10 a.m. 45 minutes in length. Ages 3 and up. Free tickets distributed 15 minutes prior to performance.
Web Site Spotlight: New books for middle school students at darienlibrary.org/teens/mmsfall05.php.
HOURS:
Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m.
Monday, December 19, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
World Wide Web: darienlibrary.org
Posted by at 10:50 AM
December 05, 2005
Fa-la-la-follow-up!
Wow! Last evening's Holiday Program at the Library was extraordinary! The Rick Sadlon Quintet performed and, boy, were we the lucky listeners! I know this space is typically used to announce upcoming events, but, this outstanding program was just too wonderful to go without a follow-up. Rick Sadlon, James Allen, Dylan Speilvogel, Bill Bickford, and Robert Aires compose the Quintet and those of us who scraped the snow off of our cars to travel to the Library to experience this festive treat were not disappointed. It was fun! The spirit was contagious! The jazz was top-notch! The band performed a few classics, some Christmas standards, and we had the special pleasure of hearing some of Rick Sadlon's wonderful original compositions! Like I said, "Wow!" The crowd was wowed. There were lots of smiles. Lots of cheer, cheers, and even a few tears (mine, during "The Christmas Song"). What a great start to the Holiday season!
Posted by BarbaraT at 09:45 AM
December 02, 2005
Join us for joyful sounds!
The cold front is pushing in reminding us that it really is December and the Holidays are indeed upon us. Take a break from the cold (and the shopping) and stop by the Library this Sunday, the 4th at 5:30 for our Holiday Program. There will be light refreshments, a warm fire, and the cool jazz of The Rick Sadlon Quintet. What a wonderful way to start the Holiday season!
See you there!
Posted by BarbaraT at 10:08 AM
December 01, 2005
THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY 12/8/05 to 12/15/05
Art Exhibition: In honor of the opening of the new Darien High School, the Darien Historical Society will exhibit Higher and Higher Education: The Rise of the Darien School System in the Main Reading Room until January 9, 2006.
Web Site Spotlight: Need to research the newest gadgets to buy for the holidays? Visit the Library's Information & Technology blog at darienlibrary.org/connections/info-tech/ for good tips on where to begin. Then bookmark this link for future visits as this site is updated frequently, or better yet, subscribe to the RSS feed.
CHILDREN’S ROOM
Book Award Buffs: Predict the winners of this year’s Caldecott and Newbery Awards. With the other members of your committee, discuss, recommend, and decide this year’s best books. Caldecott Kids: grades 2 and 3, Tuesday, December 13, 4:30 – 6 p.m.; Newbery Visionaries, grades, 4 and 5, Wednesday, December 14, 4:30 – 6 p.m. Register by calling the Children’s Room, 655-1234, x117. Light dinner provided.
Web Site Spotlight: Register for Winter 2006 storytime at darienlibrary.org/children.
HOURS:
Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
World Wide Web: darienlibrary.org
Posted by at 11:12 AM