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January 31, 2006

Coming to the Library Near You!

The curtain's about to rise on our popular Friday Night Film Series here at the Library. We begin on Friday, February 10th and continue every week until April 14th. We'll take you right through the Oscars and deliver you well into warmer spring evenings.

We begin with three films that are surrounded by interesting and difficult family histories and dynamics:

FEBRUARY 10
In Her Shoes
2005 130 minutes
Rated: PG-13
Cast: Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette, Shirley MacLaine, Mark Feuerstein, Brooke Smith, Francine Beers, Richard Burgi, Ken Howard

Two motherless sisters with a history of conflict break off relations when the more carefree and irresponsible one sleeps with her sibling's boyfriend, but they eventually reconcile with the help of a grandmother they never knew they had. An event movie for every woman who's ever had or been a mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, or friend.

FEBRUARY 17
Proof
Rated PG-13; 96 minutes; 2004
Cast: Gwyneth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins, Hope Davis

Catherine is a devoted daughter who must come to grips with the death of her father who was a brilliant math professor who had lost his grip on reality. She is helped through this process by one her father’s former students who helps her search through her father’s notebooks in hope of discovering some of his brilliant ideas. This haunting tale demonstrates the fragility of life and love.

FEBRUARY 24
Walk the Line
2005 135 minutes
Rated: PG-13
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Patrick, Shelby Lynne, Dan Beene

The early years in the life and career of music legend Johnny Cash, whose work transcended musical boundaries to reach out to everyone. A testament to making art and music and being young, the film explores the world he came from and his experiences beginning a career during the birth of rock and roll. It also is a love story detailing Cash’s burgeoning relationship with June Carter.

SHOWTIME IS AT 8:00
DOORS OPEN AT 7:30

ADMISSION IS FREE

Posted by BarbaraT at 04:16 PM

January 26, 2006

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY 02-02-06 to 02-09-06

Classics on Film, a program that will look at clips from four film adaptations of Emma, including Clueless, will be presented at the Library Sunday, February 5 from 2 – 4 p.m. The snow date is Sunday, February 12. Discussion and activities, as well as refreshments, will be part of the afternoon. No registration is required. For more information please call the Children’s Room 655-1234 x117 or visit darienlibrary.org or jasnact.org.
Art Exhibition: Award-winning artist Gayle Asher, and his students from the Darien Arts Center, exhibit in the Main Reading Room until February 13, 2006.
Website Spotlight: It's tax season, and once again, the Library has a list of tax related websites. Visit www.darienlibrary.org/dataweb/tax.php.
Display Case: If you were born in any year from 1946 through the early 1960s, you’re a baby boomer. Your generation came of age with the Viet Nam war, JFK, Woodstock, the space program, and a musical soundtrack that had grown-ups covering their ears. As the oldest of the baby boomers turns 60 this month, the Library’s display case features artifacts and images that will bring back memories: books, 45 RPM records, peace pins, even real tickets from the Woodstock festival! Whether you’re a baby boomer or just curious, stop by our display case this month for a journey back in time.

CHILDREN’S ROOM
Chocolate for Teens, a program with Chef Maria Porier Brandriff, will be at the library on Wednesday, February 8, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Make festive candy and truffles just in time for Valentine’s Day! Register by calling the Children’s Room, 655-1234, x117.
Invisible Web: Thursday, February 9, 6 – 7:30 p.m. students in grades 6 to 8 are invited to learn tricks of using the Darien Library’s vast collection of ‘invisible web’ resources and discover information solutions you never knew existed for your research projects. Register by calling the Children’s Room, 655-1234, x117.
Sleepytime Storytime: Tuesday, 6:30 – 7 p.m. for children 3- to 5-years old. Wear your pajamas. No registration required.
Web Site Spotlight: Watch the website for the winner of the 2006 Nutmeg Book Award darienlibrary.org/children/.
HOURS:
Sunday, 1 to 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 10:39 AM

January 19, 2006

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY 01/26/2006 - 02/02/2006

Art Exhibition: Award-winning artist Gayle Asher, and his students from the Darien Arts Center, exhibit in the Main Reading Room until February 13, 2006.
Adult Technology Education Programs: Have a question about our downloadable audio books? Maybe you’d like to send some of your holiday photos to friends and relatives, but don’t know how to attach them to your email. Our technology center Open House will give you the opportunity to come in with your questions and meet one-on-one with a member of our tech staff. This program will be held in the Darien Technology Center at Darien Library on Thursday, January 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Website Spotlight: The Darien Office of Emergency Management webpage is up and running. Visit http://www.ci.darien.ct.us/oem/default.htm for more information.
Display Case: If you were born in any year from 1946 through the early 1960s, you’re a baby boomer. Your generation came of age with the Viet Nam war, JFK, Woodstock, the space program, and a musical soundtrack that had grown-ups covering their ears. As the oldest of the baby boomers turns 60 this month, the Library’s display case features artifacts and images that will bring back memories: books, 45 RPM records, peace pins, even real tickets from the Woodstock festival! Whether you’re a baby boomer or just curious, stop by our display case this month for a journey back in time.

CHILDREN’S ROOM

Photoshop Elements: Discover the basics of this photo editing software, Thursday, February 2, 6 – 8:00 p.m. High School students, and Middle School students with strong computer skills, will learn cropping, resizing, color adjusting, and other skills useful for photography and web design. Register by calling the Children’s Room, 655-1234, x117.
Web Site Spotlight: Teens: Sign up to make chocolate and more. Details at darienlibrary.org/teens/winter2006.php.

HOURS:
Sunday, 1 to 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 11:06 AM

January 12, 2006

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY 01/19/06 to 01/26/06

CHILDREN’S ROOM
Library Detectives: Students in grades 3 and 4 will learn about the Library’s online catalog with instructions on finding children’s books, Thursday, January 19, at 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. The class meets in the Children’s Room, with a limit of five children per session. Register by calling the Children’s Room, 655-1234, x117.
Nutmeg @ Nite trivia content will take place at the Darien Library on Tuesday, January 24 and Wednesday, January 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Students in grades 3 to 6 who have read at least six of this year’s Intermediate Nutmeg titles are invited to register for one of the evenings to test their Nutmeg knowledge. Register by calling the Children’s Room, 655-1234, x117.
Teen Leaders for Nutmeg @ Nite: Teen volunteers needed to assist librarians with the “Nutmeg @ Nite” trivia contest, January 24 or January 25. Register in the Children’s room to help out with either night.
Web Site Spotlight: More info on Nutmeg @ Nite at darienlibrary.org/children/Programs/nutmegatnite06.php - Sign ups end January 20.

HOURS:
Sunday, 1 to 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 09:50 AM

THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY 01/12/06 to 01/19/06

Open House: The Library will hold a first-ever public hearing concerning its upcoming budget proposal on Wednesday, January 18th at 7:30 pm in the Conference Room at the Library. Members of the Library’s administration and the Library’s Board of Trustees will be available to discuss the Library’s plans for fiscal year 2006-2007, and to provide details about the budget proposal, which will be presented to the Board of Selectmen on January 26. The Library will also present an overview of the status of its new building plans.
Art Exhibition: Award-winning artist Gayle Asher, and his students from the Darien Arts Center, will exhibit in the Main Reading Room until February 13, 2006.
Adult Technology Education Programs: Have a question about our downloadable audio books? Maybe you’d like to send some of your holiday photos to friends and relatives, but don’t know how to attach them to your email. Our January technology center Open Houses will give you the opportunity to come in with your questions and meet one-on-one with a member of our tech staff. These programs will be held in the Darien Technology Center at Darien Library, Thursday, January 12 or Thursday, January 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Book Sale: The Library’s Winter Book Sale will take place Friday, January 13 through Tuesday, January 17. The sale is open during the Library’s regular hours.
Website Spotlight: Join the online discussion of local issues at the Darien Community Matters blog. Visit darien.org/communitymatters/blog.

CHILDREN’S ROOM
Library Detectives: Students in grades 3 and 4 will learn about the Library’s online catalog with instructions on finding children’s books, Thursday, January 19, at 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. The class meets in the Children’s Room, with a limit of five children per session. Register by calling the Children’s Room, 655-1234, x117.
Teen Painting Night: Thursday, January 12, 6 to 8 p.m., create decorations to be used during the children’s program “Nutmeg @ Night.” Dress for mess! Call the Children’s Room to sign-up, 655-1234, x117.
Web Site Spotlight: Find out about technology classes for grades 3 to 5 at darienlibrary.org/children/Programs/detective.php.

HOURS:
Sunday, 1 to 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 09:38 AM

January 10, 2006

darien.calm

for darien.calm.jpg Ahhh! The biofeedback is working. Really! All thanks to Gayle Ascher and Students, and the current Art Exhibit here at the Library. "Ropes and Floats," "Lightly Snowing," "Angelica Mainsail," "Headed for Chatham," "First Light," and "Lavender" - the titles alone of these watercolors could be enough to lower the blood-pressure and calm the nerves! "Country Church," "Vineyard Boathouse, "Chase Pond," "Five Mile River," "Duck Pond," "Winter Barn," "Labor Day," and " Winter Light, Connecticut Woods" are just a few more. Sigh. This new exhibit was hung just this morning and if you haven't guessed already, it's gorgeous and worth a special trip.

The Art Exhibits at the Library are always extraordinary! We are so lucky. We are exposed to the beautiful, the fascinating, the new, and exciting in our ever-changing gallery. We're always sad to see an exhibit come down, but, we eagerly await the next.

And, while you're here, if you're "lookin' for fun and feelin' groovy," take a look at our display case opposite the Circulation Desk! It's a tribute! Baby Boomers Turn 60! And, it is, in a word...groovy!

Posted by BarbaraT at 11:15 AM