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June 27, 2006
Devine Online Discussions!
To enhance the pleasurable experience of our Adult Summer Reading Program, we will be adding an Online Book Discussion from July 10th to August 18th. Join us on our Books Blog as we discuss the humorous novel, The Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipman. Grab a tall glass of iced tea and gather for a nice chat with others in our community of readers. Marianne Paterniti, leader of Marianne's Book Group will graciously host this lovely and leisurely exchange during the lazy days of summer.
Posted by BarbaraT at 03:25 PM
June 22, 2006
This Week at the Library 06/22/06 to 06/29/06
Children’s Room:
Book a Film:
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” by J.K. Rowling will be discussed on Wednesday, July 5 from 4 to 5 p.m. This program is part of “Just Kidding Around,” the Darien Library’s 2006 Summer Reading Program for pre-readers and elementary students. Read the book beforehand, and compare it to the movie. Clips of the movie will be viewed at the book discussion.
BookMANIA!
This summer, the Darien Library is pleased to offer BookMANIA!, a book discussion group for children ages 7 to 9. Registration is not required. The program is part of “Just Kidding Around,” the Darien Library’s 2006 Summer Reading Program for pre-readers and elementary students.
BookMANIA! meets Thursdays, June 29 to August 10 from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. A more advanced story is shared, followed by a group discussion, activity or craft reflecting the theme of the book. Snacks will be provided.
The Darien Library Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults are funded by the Friends of the Darien Library. Contact the Children’s Room at 655-1234 x117, or visit the Library’s website at www.darienlibrary.org for more information.
“Click-It: Teen Knitting Groups”
This summer, the Darien Library is pleased to offer “Click-It: Teen Knitting Groups” for middle and high school students. The program has three different sessions “Learn to Knit,” “Knit a Group Afghan,” and “Knit a Purse.” Students can register for one, two or all three sessions!
The first session of “Learn to Knit” is Thursday June 29th and July 6th from 3 to 4 p.m. Learn the basics of one of America’s hottest new trends—knitting. More experienced knitters are welcome to bring a project and socialize while you knit. Scrap yarn and needles provided.
The Darien Library Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults are funded by the Friends of the Darien Library. Contact the Children’s Room at 655-1234 x117 to register, or visit the Library’s website at www.darienlibrary.org for more information.
“Just Kidding Around”
Guitarist and vocalist Robin Greenstein will be at the Darien Library on Thursday, July 6 at 11 a.m. for children ages 2 to 6. The performance is a part of “Just Kidding Around at the Darien Library,” the 2006 Summer Reading Program for pre-readers and elementary school students.
Playing guitar and banjo, Robin Greenstein creates a get-involved show for young audiences. Her show features rousing folk and pop lyrics, and sharing rhythm instrument participation by all! Free tickets will be distributed in the Children’s Room 15 minutes before the program.
The Darien Library Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults are funded by the Friends of the Darien Library. Contact the Children’s Room at 655-1234 x117, or visit the Library’s website at www.darienlibrary.org for more information.
Art Show Winners to Exhibit at Darien Library:
The adult winners of the 48th Annual Darien Art Show will display their artwork at Darien Library in the Main Reading Room from June 12 until July 17. Winners were selected from artwork in oils and acrylics, watercolor, graphics, mixed media, sculpture, and photography.
New! Adult Summer Reading Program at Darien Library:
Darien Library announces its first Adult Summer Reading Program. “Humor Me!” is the theme and the program will run from June 19 to August 23. Register at the front desk to receive Grand Prize entry forms, a reading journal, and a list of suggested books. Participants will submit a Grand Prize entry form for each book read. Special prizes will be awarded for every five books an individual reads (audio books included). The Grand Prize winners will be selected from all the entries on Wednesday, August 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Adult Summer Reading Grand Finale, “The Last Laugh.” Grand Prizes include autographed and advance copies of popular books. Renowned storyteller J.G. “Paw-Paw” Pinkerton will be the guest speaker and refreshments will be served.
Display Case:
For the first time ever, Darien Library is presenting an Adult Summer Reading program, “Humor Me!” The front display case features information about participating, plus a sampling of the prizes that will be awarded at a special celebration evening in August, including autographed and advance copies of popular titles.
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 Cathy at 03:41 PM
There's still time for second chances
If you missed the recent town art show at the Darien Arts Center, here's a second chance! Maybe you attended the show at the Weatherstone Studio and wish to revisit this talent on display. Whatever the reason, we happily continue the tradition of exhibiting the works of the winning artists here in the Library's Main Reading Room.
(pictured above: (l-r) "Still Live with Pears" by Vera Rahn and "Nearwater Lane" by Mary Morant)
Be sure to stop by and admire the Art on View. This exhibit will continue through July 17th.
Posted by BarbaraT at 10:07 AM
June 20, 2006
This Week at the Library 06/15/06 to 06/22/06
Art Exhibition:
Art Show Winners to Exhibit at Darien Library:
The adult winners of the 48th Annual Darien Art Show will display their artwork at Darien Library in the Main Reading Room from June 12 until July 17. Winners were selected from artwork in oils and acrylics, watercolor, graphics, mixed media, sculpture, and photography.
New! Adult Summer Reading Program at Darien Library:
Darien Library announces its first Adult Summer Reading Program. “Humor Me!” is the theme and the program will run from June 19 to August 23. Register at the front desk to receive Grand Prize entry forms, a reading journal, and a list of suggested books. Participants will submit a Grand Prize entry form for each book read. Special prizes will be awarded for every five books an individual reads (audio books included). The Grand Prize winners will be selected from all the entries on Wednesday, August 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Adult Summer Reading Grand Finale, “The Last Laugh.” Grand Prizes include autographed and advance copies of popular books. Renowned storyteller J.G. “Paw-Paw” Pinkerton will be the guest speaker and refreshments will be served.
Children’s Room:
Nutmeg Book Group:
Grades 4 to 6
6 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 12: Becoming Naomi Leon by Pam Munoz Ryan
Wednesday, August 9: Thunder from the Sea by Joan Hiatt Harlow
Participate in a book discussion of Connecticut’s 2007 Nutmeg Book Award Intermediate nominees. Light dinner provided. Registration is required for each date.
The Darien Library Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults are funded by the Friends of the Darien Library. Contact the Children’s Room at 655-1234 x117, or visit the Library’s website at www.darienlibrary.org for more information.
Storytime:
Storytimes occur from June 27 to August 9. Registration is not required.
Giggles and Rhymes: Pre-walking babies and caregiver – Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Born to Read: Walkers up to 24 months and caregiver – Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Side by Side: Age 2 and caregiver – Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Totally Preschool: Ages 3 and 4 – Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Bookworms: Ages 5 and 6 – Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m.
Sleepytime Stories: Ages 3 to 5 – Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Playtivity:
Ages 5 and under. Wednesday, June 28, 2:30 p.m.
The spirit of play combined with stories and music. This highly interactive experience offers children and adults choices of personal expression that expand creativity and cooperation. Free tickets distributed 15 minutes prior to program.
Improv 4 Kids:
Grades K to 5, Thursday, June 29, 11 a.m.
Enjoy an improvisation show that involves physical comedy and audience participation. Free tickets distributed 15 minutes prior to program.
Display Case:
For the first time ever, Darien Library is presenting an Adult Summer Reading program, “Humor Me!” The front display case features information about participating, plus a sampling of the prizes that will be awarded at a special celebration evening in August, including autographed and advance copies of popular titles.
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 Cathy at 12:55 PM
June 19, 2006
Adult Summer Reading Begins Today!
The heat of the last several days is a persuasive reminder that summer is upon us and that's a cue for most of us to slow down and relax. It's time to engage in summer reading - a necessary indulgence if you ask me. Finding it hard to break from the ingrained desire to multi-task? How about reading while you work on that tan, or listening to an audio book on the drive up to the Cape? How about reading to win prizes? Register at the front desk for our first ever Adult Summer Reading Program.
Click here to learn more about 
, our fun inaugural program.
Posted by BarbaraT at 08:00 AM
June 15, 2006
Is it a rebus?
If this were a rebus picture puzzle, one might guess Darien Library.
Actually, these are a couple of the stunning works of art on exhibit right now in the Main Reading Room. Our Art on View through July 17th features the winners of the 2006 Darien Art Show.
On the left is "Evening Snow - Darien" (the winner of Best in Show), a watercolor by Stan Pastore. Lisa Thoren's mixed media piece "Stacked" is on the right.
Given the variety of media and the number of different artists, one can't help but be impressed with how pleasing this exhibit is as a whole. Please drop by and see for yourself.
Posted by BarbaraT at 05:31 PM
June 14, 2006
This Week at the Library 06/08/06 to 06/15/06
Art Exhibition:
Art Show Winners to Exhibit at Darien Library:
The adult winners of the 48th Annual Darien Art Show will display their artwork at Darien Library in the Main Reading Room from June 12 until July 17. Winners were selected from artwork in oils and acrylics, watercolor, graphics, mixed media, sculpture, and photography.
New! Adult Summer Reading Program at Darien Library:
Darien Library announces its first Adult Summer Reading Program. “Humor Me!” is the theme and the program will run from June 19 to August 23. Register at the front desk to receive Grand Prize entry forms, a reading journal, and a list of suggested books. Participants will submit a Grand Prize entry form for each book read. Special prizes will be awarded to participants who read five books (audio books included). The Grand Prize winners will be selected from all the entries on Wednesday, August 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Adult Summer Reading Grand Finale, “The Last Laugh.” Grand Prizes include autographed and advance copies of popular books. Renowned storyteller J.G. “Paw-Paw” Pinkerton will be the guest speaker and refreshments will be served.
Children’s Room:
Nutmeg Book Group:
This summer, the Darien Library is pleased to continue the “Nutmeg Books Group” book discussion series for children in grades 4 to 6. Enjoy a light dinner and then participate in a book discussion of this year’s contenders.
The book discussion series celebrates Connecticut’s 2007 Nutmeg Book Award Intermediate nominees. The Nutmeg Book Award encourages children in grades 4 to 6 to read quality literature and to choose their favorite from a list of 10 nominated titles selected each year by Connecticut librarians, school media specialists, and teachers.
The first meeting is Wednesday, June 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. The chosen book is “The Boy Who Saved Baseball” by John H. Ritter. Can an average boy, an ornery old baseball star, and one last game save Tom’s small California town from destruction by a developer?
Upcoming Nutmeg Book Groups will occur on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration for each meeting will begin on the first of each month.
July 12: “Becoming Naomi Léon” by Pam Muñoz Ryan
August 9: “Thunder From the Sea” by Joan Hiatt Harlow
The Darien Library Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults are funded by the Friends of the Darien Library. Contact the Children’s Room at 655-1234 x117, or visit the Library’s website at www.darienlibrary.org for more information.
Display Case:
For the first time ever, Darien Library is presenting an Adult Summer Reading program, “Humor Me!” The front display case features information about participating, plus a sampling of the prizes that will be awarded at a special celebration evening in August, including autographed and advance copies of popular titles.
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 Cathy at 03:20 PM
June 13, 2006
Summertime...and the reading is easy
...and breezy. Summer reading is one of the most luxurious pleasures I know.
Relax! Indulge!
We launch our very first Adult Summer Reading Program next Monday, June 19th.
Humorous books are our focus this summer. "Humor Me!" is our theme and we're offering prizes! Submit a Grand Prize Entry Form for every book read. Special prizes will be awarded to participants who read five books (audio books included). Don't forget to register at the front desk!
Our Grand Prizes will be drawn from all entry forms at our Grand Finale, "The Last Laugh" on Wednesday, August 23rd from 7 - 8:30 p.m. and we've got some pretty special prizes! A few of us (bloggers all) braved the crowds at Book Expo in Washington D.C. last month...
...and we returned with some autographed and advance copies of popular books including Nelson DeMille's newest, a nuclear terror thriller, "Wild Fire," scheduled for November release, and one from Tommy Chong (yes, of the notorious Cheech and Chong). He's written a memoir, "The I Chong: Meditations from the Joint," and it's due to be released in August. We also have a signed advance sample from My Father, My President: a Personal Account of the Life of George H. W. Bush, written by his daughter, Doro Bush Koch. Not due to be published until October, this offers a glimpse of what to expect.
And speaking of glimpses, check out our display case for a glimpse of more prizes!
Posted by BarbaraT at 12:00 PM
June 12, 2006
And the winners are....
The winners of the Darien Art Show will be on display in the Main Reading Room beginning today, June 12th and running through July 17th. Exhibiting at the Library are the adult winners of the first, second, and third prize ribbons. Honorable mention artwork will be displayed at Town Hall, and the student winning artists will exhibit at Dr. Osherow's office over on Old King's Highway South.
Prizes were awarded at Darien Arts Center on June 2nd at the 48th annual event. Please drop by the Library to appreciate the Art on View. This exhibit features works from various media. Oils, acrylics, watercolors, photography, and graphics are among the represented works.
Posted by BarbaraT at 08:32 AM
June 07, 2006
Summer Book Sale
Our Summer Book Sale begins this Saturday, June 10th and will run until Wednesday, June 14th. Come early for the best selection of used books, audio books, cds, videos, and dvds. Click here for more information.
Posted by BarbaraT at 05:00 PM
June 01, 2006
This Week at the Library 06/01/06 to 06/08/06
Art Exhibition:
Local Artist Chet Saur’s art work is on view in the Main Reading Room until June 11.
Winners of the 49th annual Darien Arts Center Art Show will be on display from June 12 through July 17.
Display Case:
For the first time ever, Darien Library is presenting an Adult Summer Reading program, “Humor Me!” The front display case features information about participating, plus a sampling of the prizes that will be awarded at a special celebration evening in August, including autographed and advance copies of popular titles.
Book Sale at Darien Library:
The Darien Library will hold its Summer Book Sale from Saturday, June 10 through Wednesday, June 14, 2006. Shoppers will find recent bestsellers, fiction and detective mystery titles, cookbooks, travel books, and biographies, as well as children’s books.
On Saturday and Sunday, hard and soft-covered books are $1.00 each or 3 for $2.00. Paperback books are $.25 each or 5 for $1.00. Audio books, CDs, and videos are $1.00 each and DVDs are $5.00 each.
On Monday, June 12, all items will be half price. On Tuesday, June 13, items are $1.00 a bag, and the sale will end on Wednesday, June 14 with “Fill-a-Bag for Free Day.”
Sale items are either donations or Library materials withdrawn from the collection. Because of space constraints, the Library must now withdraw one item for every new one added. Proceeds from the book sale are used to purchase new titles in all formats including books, DVDs, CDs, books on CD, and CD-ROMs.
The sale is open during the Library’s regular hours: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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 Cathy at 12:03 PM | Comments (1)