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January 04, 2007
This Week at the Library 01/04/07 to 01/11/07
New Art Exhibit at Darien Library:
Darien Public Schools Art Faculty Show
The Darien Schools Art Faculty will exhibit some of their latest artwork at Darien Library from January 8 through February 12, 2007. This exhibit, which will be on display in the Main Reading Room, gives art teachers the opportunity to continue to work as professional artists and features the work of 14 Art Department faculty members. The dynamic group exhibition will spotlight the diverse mix of techniques and approaches used by the Darien Visual Arts Department. There will be an opening reception on Friday, January 12 at 6 p.m.
Participating artists include, from Darien High School: Michelle Currier, Dana Larsen, Katherine Josselyn Stuart-Funke, Dorine E. Bosler, and Robert Sorensen; from Middlesex Middle School: Jeanne Kaye-Eleck, Dorothy McClure, Carol Warner, Rosemary M. Cellini; from Hindley School: Sally Knowlton-Keen; from Holmes School: Shelley Kawai; from Ox Ridge School: Sonia Almonte; from Royle School: Jill Morton; from Tokeneke School: Linda Yoffe.
Library Book Sale:
The Darien Library will hold its Winter Book Sale from Saturday, January 13 through Wednesday, January 17, 2007. 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. Audiobooks, CDs, and videos are $1.00 each and DVDs are $5.00 each.
On Monday, January 15, all items will be half price. Tuesday, all items will be $1.00 a bag, and the sale will end on Wednesday with “Fill-a-Bag for Free Day.”
Sales items are either donations or Library materials withdrawn from the collection.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., Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Display Case:
President Gerald Ford, Red Buttons, Wendy Wasserstein, Mike Douglas, Coretta Scott King, Dana Reeve...we said farewell to them and many others in 2006. The Darien Library's display case pays tribute to those who shaped our political, cultural, and historical landscapes, whose legacies will stay with us for generations to come.
Annual Campaign:
Darien Library asks, “Are You the Missing Piece?”
The Friends of the Library Annual Campaign has begun and the Darien Library is eager to meet its goal of $450,000.00. Contribution totals will be recorded on the heron puzzle in the lobby of the Library. So far, over $260,000 has been donated, resulting in the placement of 13 puzzle pieces on the heron.
The money raised will be used to purchase all the books, movies, and music for the Library in the upcoming year. All programs and services are also funded entirely by the Annual Campaign.
Last year, Darien Library welcomed 432,267 visitors and circulated more than 750,000 items.
To make a contribution, visit www.darienlibrary.org.
Children’s Room:
“Nutmeg @ Nite”:
“Nutmeg @ Nite” trivia contest will take place at the Darien Library on Wednesday, January 24 and Thursday, 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. Spectators ages 6 and up are welcome to cheer for their siblings. Parents and caregivers of participants are to remain in the Library during the program.
“Nutmeg @ Nite” celebrates the Nutmeg Award, chosen by Connecticut’s youths. The Intermediate and Teen Awards encourage children in grades 4 to 8 to read quality literature and to choose their favorite from lists of 10 nominated titles chosen each year by Connecticut librarians, school media specialists, and teachers.
This event is brought to you by the Darien Library and supported by Hindley School, Holmes School, Ox Ridge School, Royle School, and Tokeneke School. Contact the Darien Library Children’s Room at 655-1234 x117 to register by Friday, January 19. Visit the Library’s website at www.darienlibrary.org for more information.
Library Detectives:
This January, the Darien Library is offering “Library Detectives,” a technology class for children in grades 3 to 4 on Tuesday, January 16 or Wednesday, January 17 from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Students will learn about the Library’s online catalog with instruction on finding children’s books. The class will conclude with a treasure hunt amongst the Children’s Room shelves.
Participants are asked to register for one of the dates by calling the Children’s Room, 655-1234 x117, or in person. Registered technology classes are for students whose parents are either a Darien resident, employed full-time in Darien, or contributors to the Library’s Annual Campaign at the $300 level.
Contact the Children’s Room, 655-1234 x117, or visit the Library’s website at www.darienlibrary.org for upcoming winter programs.
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 January 4, 2007 12:01 PM