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August 03, 2006

This Week at the Library 8/4/06 to 8/10/06

Art Exhibition:
An exhibit of new paintings by Abbie J. Zuidema opened at Darien Library on July 18th. This exhibit runs through August 21st.

Children’s Room:

BIG CAR AND TRUCK DAY:

On Wednesday, August 16, from 9 to 11 a.m., children of all ages are invited to come to the Library to get up close to some or their favorite rescue and construction vehicles, belonging to town organizations. Check out books about trucks and cars inside the Library, and then go see the real thing outside in the parking lot. The rain date is Thursday, August, 17.

“Nutmeg Book Group”

Upcoming Nutmeg Book Group (for grades 4 to 6) will occur on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration for each meeting will begin on the 1st of each month.
August 9th: “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.

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. BookMANIA! meets Thursdays through August 10th 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.

“Fall 2006 Storytimes”

Registration for Darien Library’s “Fall 2006 Storytimes” will continue through September 8th in the Library’s Children’s Room, where registration cards are available. Parents may also register online. Storytime is tailored for children ages birth to 6 years old. This fall’s nine-week session runs from Tuesday, September 19th through Friday, November 17th. Storytimes will be suspended on Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 12th.

“Giggles and Rhymes” is for pre-walking babies and their caregivers. Join us for fingerplays, songs, and rhymes.

“Born to Read,” for walkers up to 24 months and their caregivers, encourages participation in a routine sequence of activities that includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

“Side By Side,” for children two years old and their caregivers, will include books, rhymes, and movement activities.

“Totally Preschool” is a program that gives three and four year olds a chance to grow in self-esteem and independence by engaging in stories, act-outs, and songs.

“Bookworms” is a more sophisticated storytime for five and six year olds and includes more complex stories – folk tales, humor, and adventure.

A lottery drawing for all registrations will occur September 11th to 13th. Registered storytimes are for children whose parents are Darien residents, employed full-time in Darien, or Friends of the Darien Library who contribute annually at the $300 level. Parents will need a Library card to register.

For specific information about the Library’s registered storytimes, call the Children’s Room at 655-1234 x117 or visit the Library’s website at www.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 BarbaraT at August 3, 2006 11:33 AM