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October 19, 2006
This Week at the Library 10/19/06 to 10/26/06
Beatles’ Biographer Bob Spitz to Speak at Darien Library Annual Meeting
Darien resident Bob Spitz, author of The Beatles: The Biography will be the featured speaker at the Darien Library Annual Meeting of Friends of the Library on Sunday, October 29th at 5:30 p.m.
Preceding the speaker, election of officers and new trustee nominations for the year 2006/2007 will take place. Kim Huffard has been nominated as President. Nominated as new trustees are Margot Congdon, Sheila Daley, Karen Elders, Randi-Jean Hedin, Peggy Hersam, and Dot Kelly.
There will also be a report from George Wyper, President of the Board of Trustees, and Library Director Louise Berry at the annual event.
Bob Spitz will answer questions and do a short reading from the book, which is considered by many to be the “definitive story” of the Beatles. After eight years of exhaustive research, Spitz released this best-selling book to mostly excellent reviews, and it was named one of the 100 Notable Books of 2005 by The New York Times.
Spitz combines his experience as a journalist and his extraordinary knowledge of the music business to tell this insightful and enlightening story of the Beatles.
Mr. Spitz is also the author of Dylan: A Biography, Barefoot in Babylon: The Creation of the Woodstock Music Festival, 1969, and The Making of Superstars: Artists and Executives of the Rock Music Business.
A book signing and reception will follow the meeting.
Display Case:
Where were you on February 9, 1964? If, like nearly 74 million other Americans, you were watching the Beatles make their American debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” you’ll want to circle October 29th on your calendar. Darien resident Bob Spitz has written the most comprehensive biography of the Beatles to date, critically acclaimed and full of new information that he discovered while researching the group’s history. He’ll read from his book and answer questions during the Annual Meeting of Friends at the Darien Library. Our October display case celebrates nearly 43 years of Beatlemania with Beatles trading cards, toys and artifacts, and even some vintage vinyl records. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!
Foreign Film Series Begins at Darien Library:
The Darien Library’s annual Foreign Film Series begins on Friday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. The Library is pleased to announce that the number of films to be shown for the Series has been increased this year from five films to seven films, continuing on consecutive Fridays through December 1. “Our Film Series are perennial favorites that have our audiences asking about them all year round.” said Barbara Thomas, coordinator of the Library Film Series. “Not only have we expanded the number of films for the Foreign Film Series, our Friday Film Series, which will begin in February, will run for 12 instead of the usual 10 weeks. We are also excited about the addition of a new eight-week Summer Film Series.”
An additional change to the Series is a new show time. According to the Library, as a result of numerous requests, the films will begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Darien Library to Collect DVDs and Videos for Shelters:
From Monday, October 9th through Tuesday, October 31st, Darien Library will accept donations of children’s and family DVDs and videotapes (G and PG-rated only) to be distributed to the Domestic Violence Crisis Center Shelters.
The Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) has offices in Stamford and Norwalk. The agency provides counseling, advocacy, shelter, and safe housing to victims of domestic violence, and also promotes community education and public awareness. Last year, DVCC sheltered 84 women and 98 children.
Please bring your donations into the Library and place them in the designated donation box.
Art Exhibit:
An art exhibit featuring the abstract paintings of artist David Morico will be on display in the Main Reading Room at Darien Library from September 26th to October 30th. This new series by Mr. Morico features landscapes with bright colors and earth tones. The show is entitled “Glimpses.” Mr. Morico is a graduate of Paier College of Art. He has exhibited throughout Fairfield County and New Haven since 1993, and his paintings have been added to the permanent collections of Ronald McDonald House and Save the Children.
Childrens Room:
“Book a Film”
The Darien Library is pleased to continue the “Book a Film” book group for grades 4 to 7. This session will discuss “The Thief Lord” on Wednesday, November 1st from 4 to 5 p.m. Read the book beforehand, and compare it to the movie. Clips of the movie will be viewed at the book discussion. Registration is required.
The Darien Library 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.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Knit-athon:
On Friday, October 20th from 3 to 5 p.m., Darien Library will hold a knit-athon to make caps and scarves for children at the shelters run by the Domestic Violence Crisis Center. This program is open to adults and children. Registration and previous knitting experience is required. Patterns, knitting needles, and yarn will be provided. Final drop-off of caps and scarves will be on Wednesday, November 15. Register at the Children’s Room desk: 655-1234 x 117.
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.
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Posted by Cathy at October 19, 2006 01:08 PM