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March 29, 2007
Spring Cleaning Tips on Clearing (the Mind) and Waxing (Poetic)
As we say goodbye to winter, "The Poet's Voice" enters just in time to provide some food for the mind and refreshment for the spirit. April is National Poetry Month and we are pleased to present this excellent annual program again.
On Sunday, April 22nd at 3 p.m., Natalie Safir will read her poems at the Library.
Natalie Safir
Ms. Safir is a therapist and author of four collections of poetry, including A Clear Burning (pictured below). Her skills as a therapist and a poet bring a meditative quality to her healing poetry. Her work has been widely published and she has been teaching poetry and writing for more than twenty years.
Join us as we add more praise to her impressive resume.
Posted by BarbaraT at 01:29 PM
When Memory Fails
CARING FOR LOVED ONES WHEN MEMORY FAILS is an important health program that we will be hosting at the Library on 3 consecutive Tuesdays in April, beginning on April 10th. Rosemary Mc Intyre, who is the Program Director for the Special Care Unit for Alzheimer's and dementia patients at Darien Health Care has organized an excellent program that addresses the needs of the caregiver.
The sessions begin on Tuesday, April 10th and each will run from 2 - 3 p.m.
I. Session One: April 10, 2 – 3 p.m.
UNDERSTANDING THE CLINICAL PICTURE OF DEMENTIA & ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Welcome:
Rosemary Mc Intyre, MSW, MPH, Dementia Program Director,
Darien Health Care
Speaker:
Dr. Ralph Sperry, PhD., Corporate Director of Alzheimer/Dementia & Behavioral Sciences, Healthbridge Management
II. Session Two: April 17, 2 – 3 p.m.
CAREGIVING FOR LOVED ONES WHILE CARING FOR YOURSELF
Speakers:
Rosemary Mc Intyre, MSW, MPH: A Professional’s Experience of Working with Caregivers
Annette Nieves, CRT: Experience of a Family Caregiver At Home and
in a Nursing Home
III. Session Three: April 24, 2 – 3 p.m.
LEGAL ISSUES OF CAREGIVING
Speakers:
Attorney Stephen Keogh, Esq.: Advice Regarding Assets From An
Elder Care Attorney
Staff of Darien Health Care: Resources for Caregivers
Posted by BarbaraT at 01:27 PM
This Week at the Library 03/29/07 to 04/05/07
Spring Book Discussion Series at Darien Library:
“Endings and Endurings: Reading About Ourselves in Our Time,” the spring book
discussion series at Darien Library, is led by Jordon Pecile, Professor Emeritus at the United States Coast Guard Academy, and held in four sessions.
“I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail.” – William Faulkner’s famous words from his 1950 Nobel Prize acceptance speech are the theme for the discussion series.
Four new and significant novels that have circulated widely are discussed this season. The series consists of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini on March 4, The Road by Cormac McCarthy on March 25, After This by Alice McDermott on April 15, and Everyman by Philip Roth on May 6.
To listen to a podcast of an interview with Professor Pecile about the spring discussion series, visit http://www.darienlibrary.org/connections/events/archives/pecile-interview0107.mp3.
Professor Pecile served as literary advisor for the PBS series “The American Short Story” and for the television program on the life of Eugene O’Neill, “Journey to Genius.” He also wrote the critical portrait of Katherine Anne Porter, “The Eye of Memory,” for the American Masters series aired on public television and has published several short stories. Professor Pecile is a graduate of Cornell University and the Writing Seminars of the University of Iowa.
The book discussion series is funded by contributions to the Darien Library’s Annual Campaign, and cosponsored by the Darien Community Association Book Group, the Senior Men’s Association, and the American Association of University Women, Stamford-Darien branch.
The Library has copies of the books available for patrons to borrow, but prior reading of the books is not necessary to attend the discussions.
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 $370,000 has been donated, resulting in the placement of 18 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.
Monday Matinee at Darien Library:
Darien Library presents Monday Matinees at 11:30 a.m. Movies will be shown in the Library’s Program Room at 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 11 and refreshments will be served. Admission is free.
April 9 – Volver
April 16 – Bobby
April 23 – Freedom Writers
April 30 – Déjà vu
May 7 – Dreamgirls
May 14 – The Painted Veil
May 21 – Music and Lyrics
Friday Film Series:
Darien Library presents its Friday Film Series, from February 9 through April 27. There are 12 films in the series: 10 pre-selected films, as well as two opportunities in which the audience will select the film to be shown by casting votes. All films will be shown in the Library’s Program Room at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and refreshments will be served. Admission is free.
April 6 – Casino Royale
April 13 – Marie Antoinette
April 20 – The Holiday
April 27 – Friday Film Vote! Audience Selection
For more information, visit www.darienlibrary.org
The Friday Film Series is funded solely by contributions to the Annual Campaign.
Display Case:
Find out breaking Library news, the latest book recommendations, and our staff’s Word of the Day just by stepping in the front door. Our display case blackboard is refreshed daily (sometimes even more often) with notes and new words. We’ll also place alerts so that you don’t miss out on book sales, movies, or other events taking place here. Stop by the display case and see what’s happening.
Children’s Room
BookMANIA!:
This spring, the Darien Library is pleased to offer BookMANIA!, a book discussion group for children ages 7 to 9.
BookMANIA! meets from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. on Thursdays, through April 26. A more advanced story is shared, followed by a group discussion, activity, or craft reflecting the theme of the book. Snacks will be provided. Registration is not required.
Children, teens, and adult programs are funded by contributions to the Annual Campaign for 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.
COMING NEXT WEEK:
Books (release-date: April 10):
Fresh Disasters by Stuart Woods
The Quilter’s Homecoming: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel by Jennifer Chiaverini
We Shall Not Sleep by Anne Perry
Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson
Lidia’s Italy: 140 Simple and Delicious Recipes From the Ten Places in Italy Lidia Loves Most by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich
Send: The Essential Guide to Email for Office and Home by David Shipley
Starting Your Best Life Now: A Guide for New Adventures and Stages on Your Journey by Joel Osteen
DVDs (release-date: April 10):
The Aura
Bobby
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 12:42 PM
March 28, 2007
These works will grab you!
Untitled by Allesandra Mossa
Every year when the Darien High School Student Art Show goes up here in the Main Reading Room, I am floored by the talent represented. I don't know why I'm surprised. I should know by now that the caliber of the work will be extraordinary. The show just opened late yesterday and will be our Art on View through April 30th.
(pictured (l-r): Allesandra Mossa, Peter Saulitis, Isabel Castro)
The public is invited to an opening reception this Friday, March 30th, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Refreshments will be served.
Posted by BarbaraT at 12:34 PM
March 23, 2007
The Monday Spring Lineup
We've just announced the Spring Movies for our Monday Matinees!
April 2
The Pursuit of Happyness
April 9
Volver
April 16
Bobby
April 23
Freedom Writers
April 30
Deja vu
May 7
Dreamgirls
May 14
The Painted Veil
May 21
Music and Lyrics
MONDAYS AT 11:30 A.M.
ADMISSION IS FREE!
Posted by BarbaraT at 12:06 PM
Jordon hits "The Road"
And we are delighted.
Jordon Pecile returns as our discussion leader as Endings and Endurings: Reading About Ourselves in Our Time, our Spring Book Discussion Series continues. The Road by Cormac McCarthy is the subject of this Sunday's book discussion.
Jordon considers McCarthy to be "this generation's Hemingway." If you're familiar with Jordon, you'll know this means something; for one thing, it means it'll be a great discussion!
Join on on Sunday at 2:30 as we encounter The Road.
Posted by BarbaraT at 10:59 AM
History Boys Left Out in Cold
Last Friday's icy and dangerous weather not only interrupted our Friday Film Series rhythm, it (so rudely!) interfered with our Friday Film Vote. Since we had such a fun go at selecting our winner, I just can't let it go; I'd hate to disappoint such a loyal and supportive audience.
Here's what we're going to do: We will have a special showing of The History Boys on Saturday, April 21st at 7:30 p.m. A quick check in with The Farmer's Almanac alleviates any major weather concerns for the evening.
Cheers!
Posted by BarbaraT at 10:37 AM
March 22, 2007
This Week At The Library 03/22/07 to 03/29/07
New Art Exhibit at Darien Library:
Artwork by Darien High School students will be on view at Darien Library from March 27 through April 30. The exhibit will be on display in the Main Reading Room during regular Library hours.
The public is invited to an opening reception on Friday, March 30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Spring Book Discussion Series at Darien Library:
“Endings and Endurings: Reading About Ourselves in Our Time,” the spring book
discussion series at Darien Library, is led by Jordon Pecile, Professor Emeritus at the United States Coast Guard Academy, and held in four sessions.
“I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail.” – William Faulkner’s famous words from his 1950 Nobel Prize acceptance speech is the theme for the discussion series.
Four new and significant novels that have circulated widely are discussed this season. The series consists of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini on March 4, The Road by Cormac McCarthy on March 25, After This by Alice McDermott on April 15, and Everyman by Philip Roth on May 6.
To listen to a podcast of an interview with Professor Pecile about the spring discussion series, visit http://www.darienlibrary.org/connections/events/archives/pecile-interview0107.mp3.
Professor Pecile served as literary advisor for the PBS series “The American Short Story” and for the television program on the life of Eugene O’Neill, “Journey to Genius.” He also wrote the critical portrait of Katherine Anne Porter, “The Eye of Memory,” for the American Masters series aired on public television and has published several short stories. Professor Pecile is a graduate of Cornell University and the Writing Seminars of the University of Iowa.
The book discussion series is funded by contributions to the Darien Library’s Annual Campaign, and cosponsored by the Darien Community Association Book Group, the Senior Men’s Association, and the American Association of University Women, Stamford-Darien branch.
The Library has copies of the books available for patrons to borrow, but prior reading of the books is not necessary to attend the discussions.
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 $360,000 has been donated, resulting in the placement of 18 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.
Monday Matinee at Darien Library:
Darien Library presents Monday Matinees. Movies will be shown in the Library’s Program Room at 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 11 and refreshments will be served. Admission is free.
April 2 – The Pursuit of Happpyness
April 9 – Volver
April 16 – Bobby
April 23 – Freedom Writers
April 30 – Déjà vu
May 7 – Dreamgirls
May 14 – The Painted Veil
May 21 – Music and Lyrics
Friday Film Series:
Darien Library presents its Friday Film Series, from February 9 through April 27. There are 12 films in the series: 10 pre-selected films, as well as two opportunities in which the audience will select the film to be shown by casting votes. All films will be shown in the Library’s Program Room at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and refreshments will be served. Admission is free.
March 30 – Stranger Than Fiction
April 6 – Casino Royale
April 13 – Marie Antoinette
April 20 – The Holiday
April 27 – Friday Film Vote! Audience Selection
For more information, visit www.darienlibrary.org. The Friday Film Series is funded solely by contributions to the Annual Campaign.
Display Case:
Find out breaking Library news, the latest book recommendations, and our staff’s Word of the Day just by stepping in the front door. Our display case blackboard is refreshed daily (sometimes even more often!) with notes and new words. We’ll also place alerts so that you don’t miss out on book sales, movies, or other events taking place here. Stop by the display case and see what’s happening.
Children’s Room:
“Wildman” Steve Brill will conduct a nature walk with the Darien Library on Tuesday, April 17 at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 6 and up.
Children and librarians will meet at Tilley Pond Park to discover local plants with Naturalist Steve Brill. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend. Bring a small garden digging tool. The Library will provide plastic bags for plants. Registration is required.
Children, teens, and adult programs are funded by contributions to the Annual Campaign for the Darien Library. To register, contact the Children’s Room at 655-1234 x117, or visit the Library’s website at www.darienlibrary.org for more information.
Sleepytime Stories:
The Darien Library welcomes children ages 3 to 5 to join us for “Sleepytime Stories” on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7 p.m., from February 6 through April 3. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities all while wearing your pajamas! Registration is not required.
Children, teens, and adult programs are funded by contributions to the Annual Campaign for 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 spring, the Darien Library is pleased to offer BookMANIA!, a book discussion group for children ages 7 to 9.
BookMANIA! meets from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. on Thursdays, March 29, April 12, and April 26. A more advanced story is shared, followed by a group discussion, activity, or craft reflecting the theme of the book. Snacks will be provided. Registration is not required.
Children, teens, and adult programs are funded by contributions to the Annual Campaign for 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.
COMING NEXT WEEK:
Books (release-date: week of April 2):
I Heard That Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark
Kingdom Come: The Final Victory by Tim LaHaye
The Mistress’s Daughter by A. M. Homes
Sun Over Breda: Capitan Alatriste Series by Arturo Pérez-Reverte
DVDs (release-date: April 3):
Charlotte’s Web
The Good Shepherd
Volver
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 02:03 PM
March 13, 2007
To the Victor Goes the Friday
This Friday, as a result of our Friday Film Vote, the film will be The History Boys.
Starring the Original Cast from the Tony-Award winning play, click on the picture above to learn more and to watch the trailer.
The History Boys is rated R. Running time is 112 minutes.
Showtime is at 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7:00.
Admission is free.
Posted by BarbaraT at 06:16 PM
March 09, 2007
Free and Prestige-ous
Our film for tonight is The Prestige. We already visited turn-of-the-century Vienna in The Illusionist (which our audience loved); tonight's film leads us to turn-of-the-century London, in this, the second "magical" film of 2006.
This is another great one. I expect there'll be applause in the Program Room again tonight.
Showtime is at 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7:00
Admission is free.
Posted by BarbaraT at 03:26 PM
This Week at the Library 03/08/07 to 03/15/07
Photography Exhibit at Darien Library:
Alison Blake Shaw will exhibit “Reflections,” a collection of photographs, in the Main Reading Room at Darien Library. Ms. Shaw, a Darien native, studied sculpture in Europe and attended Franklin College in Lugano, Switzerland. Her exhibit will be on display through March 26.
Spring Book Discussion Series Begins at Darien Library:
“Endings and Endurings: Reading About Ourselves in Our Time,” the spring book
discussion series at Darien Library, is led by Jordon Pecile, Professor Emeritus at the United States Coast Guard Academy, and will be held in four sessions.
“I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail.” – William Faulkner’s famous words from his 1950 Nobel Prize acceptance speech will be the theme for the discussion series.
Four new and significant novels that have circulated widely will be discussed this season. The series consists of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini on March 4, The Road by Cormac McCarthy on March 25, After This by Alice McDermott on April 15, and Everyman by Philip Roth on May 6.
To listen to a podcast of an interview with Professor Pecile about the spring discussion series, visit http://www.darienlibrary.org/connections/events/archives/pecile-interview0107.mp3.
Professor Pecile served as literary advisor for the PBS series “The American Short Story” and for the television program on the life of Eugene O’Neill, “Journey to Genius.” He also wrote the critical portrait of Katherine Anne Porter, “The Eye of Memory,” for the American Masters series aired on public television and has published several short stories. Professor Pecile is a graduate of Cornell University and the Writing Seminars of the University of Iowa.
The book discussion series is funded by contributions to the Darien Library’s annual campaign, and cosponsored by the Darien Community Association Book Group, the Senior Men’s Association, and the American Association of University Women, Stamford-Darien branch.
The Library has copies of the books available for patrons to borrow, but prior reading of the books is not necessary to attend the discussions.
Monday Matinee at Darien Library
Darien Library presents Monday Matinees at 11:30 a.m. Movies will be shown in the Library’s Program Room at 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 11 and refreshments will be served. Admission is free.
March 19 – Come Early Morning (2006) Ashley Judd, Diane Ladd, Stacy Keach; Rated R; 97 minutes.
Friday Film Series:
Darien Library presents its Friday Film Series, from February 9 through April 27. There are 12 films in the series: 10 pre-selected films, as well as two opportunities in which the audience will select the film to be shown by casting votes. All films will be shown in the Library’s Program Room at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and refreshments will be served. Admission is free.
March 16 – Friday Film Vote! Audience Selection
March 23 – A Good Year
March 30 – Stranger Than Fiction
April 6 – Casino Royale
April 13 – Marie Antoinette
April 20 – The Holiday
April 27 – Friday Film Vote! Audience Selection
For more information, visit www.darienlibrary.org. The Friday Film Series is funded solely by contributions to the Annual Campaign.
Display Case:
Find out breaking Library news, the latest book recommendations, and our staff’s Word of the Day just by stepping in the front door! Our display case blackboard is refreshed daily (sometimes even more often!) with notes and new words. We’ll also place alerts so that you don’t miss out on book sales, movies, or other events taking place here. Stop by the display case and see what’s happening!
Children’s Room
Sleepytime Stories:
The Darien Library welcomes children ages three to five to join us for “Sleepytime Stories” on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7 p.m., from February 6 through April 3. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities all while wearing your pajamas! Registration is not required.
Children, teens, and adult programs are funded by contributions to the Annual Campaign for 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 spring, the Darien Library is pleased to offer BookMANIA!, a book discussion group for children ages 7 to 9.
BookMANIA! meets from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. on Thursdays, February 15, March 1, March 15, March 29, April 12, and April 26. A more advanced story is shared, followed by a group discussion, activity, or craft reflecting the theme of the book. Snacks will be provided. Registration is not required.
Children, teens, and adult programs are funded by contributions to the Annual Campaign for 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.
COMING NEXT WEEK:
Books (release-date: March 20 ):
Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott
Burning Bright by Tracy Chevalier
For a Few Demons More by Kim Harris
DVDs (release-date: March 20):
Blood Diamond
Eragon
Everyone’s Hero
The Nativity Story
Rocky Balboa
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 12:52 PM
This Week at the Library 3/08/07 to 3/15/07
Photography Exhibit at Darien Library:
Alison Blake Shaw will exhibit “Reflections,” a collection of photographs, in the Main Reading Room at Darien Library. Ms. Shaw, a Darien native, studied sculpture in Europe and attended Franklin College in Lugano, Switzerland. Her exhibit will be on display through March 26.
Spring Book Discussion Series Begins at Darien Library:
“Endings and Endurings: Reading About Ourselves in Our Time,” the spring book
discussion series at Darien Library, is led by Jordon Pecile, Professor Emeritus at the United States Coast Guard Academy, and will be held in four sessions.
“I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail.” – William Faulkner’s famous words from his 1950 Nobel Prize acceptance speech will be the theme for the discussion series.
Four new and significant novels that have circulated widely will be discussed this season. The series consists of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini on March 4, The Road by Cormac McCarthy on March 25, After This by Alice McDermott on April 15, and Everyman by Philip Roth on May 6.
To listen to a podcast of an interview with Professor Pecile about the spring discussion series, visit http://www.darienlibrary.org/connections/events/archives/pecile-interview0107.mp3.
Professor Pecile served as literary advisor for the PBS series “The American Short Story” and for the television program on the life of Eugene O’Neill, “Journey to Genius.” He also wrote the critical portrait of Katherine Anne Porter, “The Eye of Memory,” for the American Masters series aired on public television and has published several short stories. Professor Pecile is a graduate of Cornell University and the Writing Seminars of the University of Iowa.
The book discussion series is funded by contributions to the Darien Library’s annual campaign, and cosponsored by the Darien Community Association Book Group, the Senior Men’s Association, and the American Association of University Women, Stamford-Darien branch.
The Library has copies of the books available for patrons to borrow, but prior reading of the books is not necessary to attend the discussions.
Monday Matinee at Darien Library
Darien Library presents Monday Matinees at 11:30 a.m. Movies will be shown in the Library’s Program Room at 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 11 and refreshments will be served. Admission is free.
March 19 – Come Early Morning (2006) Ashley Judd, Diane Ladd, Stacy Keach; Rated R; 97 minutes.
Friday Film Series:
Darien Library presents its Friday Film Series, from February 9 through April 27. There are 12 films in the series: 10 pre-selected films, as well as two opportunities in which the audience will select the film to be shown by casting votes. All films will be shown in the Library’s Program Room at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and refreshments will be served. Admission is free.
March 16 – Friday Film Vote! Audience Selection
March 23 – A Good Year
March 30 – Stranger Than Fiction
April 6 – Casino Royale
April 13 – Marie Antoinette
April 20 – The Holiday
April 27 – Friday Film Vote! Audience Selection
For more information, visit www.darienlibrary.org. The Friday Film Series is funded solely by contributions to the Annual Campaign.
Display Case:
Find out breaking Library news, the latest book recommendations, and our staff’s Word of the Day just by stepping in the front door! Our display case blackboard is refreshed daily (sometimes even more often!) with notes and new words. We’ll also place alerts so that you don’t miss out on book sales, movies, or other events taking place here. Stop by the display case and see what’s happening!
Children’s Room
Sleepytime Stories:
The Darien Library welcomes children ages three to five to join us for “Sleepytime Stories” on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7 p.m., from February 6 through April 3. Enjoy stories, songs, and activities all while wearing your pajamas! Registration is not required.
Children, teens, and adult programs are funded by contributions to the Annual Campaign for 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 spring, the Darien Library is pleased to offer BookMANIA!, a book discussion group for children ages 7 to 9.
BookMANIA! meets from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. on Thursdays, February 15, March 1, March 15, March 29, April 12, and April 26. A more advanced story is shared, followed by a group discussion, activity, or craft reflecting the theme of the book. Snacks will be provided. Registration is not required.
Children, teens, and adult programs are funded by contributions to the Annual Campaign for 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.
COMING NEXT WEEK:
Books (release-date: March 20 ):
Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott
Burning Bright by Tracy Chevalier
For a Few Demons More by Kim Harris
DVDs (release-date: March 20):
Blood Diamond
Eragon
Everyone’s Hero
The Nativity Story
Rocky Balboa
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 12:52 PM | Comments (0)
March 08, 2007
"The History Boys" Wins!
"The History Boys" will be our Friday Night Film on March 16th.
No landslide this time. All three films had major support.
Here's the tally:
Babel = 25 votes
The History Boys = 29 votes
Night at the Museum = 16 votes
Thank you to all who voted, and all that attend and support our Film Series!
Posted by BarbaraT at 09:12 AM
March 03, 2007
Monday Matinees for March: In Like a Lion and Out Like a Champ
Here are the movies that we'll be showing during March for our Monday Matinee Movies:
March 5
Half Nelson – Ryan Gosling, Anthony Mackie, Shareeka Epps
Rated R; 106 minutes; 2006
Dan Dunne is a dedicated inner-city junior high school teacher who tries to both teach his kids history and to inspire them to make their future better. Dan is also dealing with a serious drug habit and when one of his kids finds him strung out in the school bathroom they begin an unorthodox friendship.
March 12
Infamous – Toby Jones, Sandra Bullock, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sigourney Weaver
Rated R; 110 minutes; 2006
While researching his book In Cold Blood about the 1959 murders of a wealthy Kansas family of four, writer Truman Capote developed a close relationship with convicted murderers Dick Hickock and Perry Smith. What started out as a standard issue “whodunit” turns into a complex bond in this biographical drama.
March 19
Come Early Morning -- Ashley Judd, Diane Ladd, Stacy Keach
Rated R; 97 minutes; 2006
Lucy is a wild emotionally repressed Southern woman who hides her pain in drinking and one night stands. When a newcomer gives her unexpectedly tender attention Lucy must decide if it is possible for her to have a sober sustained relationship in this beautifully acted character study.
March 26
Rocky Balboa – Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young, Milo Ventimiglia
Rated PG; 102 minutes; 2006
Philadelphia’s favorite son Rocky Balboa has been retired for some time, but when a virtual online match-up shows that the “old Rocky” would have beaten the new champ, public interest calls for a bout. When he is offered a real shot at the reigning Heavyweight Champion he must decide if he has what it takes to make another comeback.
Click on the pics to watch the trailers, then join us on Mondays at 11:30 for our Monday Matinee Movies!
Showtime is 11:30 a.m.
Doors open at 11:00 a.m.
Admission is free!
Posted by BarbaraT at 09:13 AM
Since last Monday's snow put a "Half-Nelson" on our Monday Matinee...
...we'll be showing Half Nelson this Monday, March 5th. Yes, the weather last week did put somewhat of a stranglehold on the best-laid plans, so we're offering a second chance to see this worthwhile film that features Ryan Gosling in his Oscar-nominated role from 2006.
Showtime is 11:30 a.m.
Doors open at 11:00
Admission is free!
Posted by BarbaraT at 08:16 AM