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June 28, 2007
A Summary of Summery Movies
NEW!
A SUMMER FILM SERIES!
As the outside temperatures rise, we'll offer cool comfort for Friday evenings with our new Summer Film Series. We'll begin on Friday, July 13th and continue right through to August 31st. Make a date to join us for eight weeks of new films and a couple of classics.
Here's the lineup -- (hint: you can click on the images for more information):
July 13
The Astronaut Farmer
July 20
The Wedding Night
(A classic from 1935)
July 27
Zodiac
August 3
Everything's Gone Green
August 10
Ace in the Hole
(A classic from 1951)
August 17
Starter for Ten
August 24
Wild Hogs
August 31
Fracture
Show time is at 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7 p.m.
ADMISSION IS FREE!
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June 26, 2007
This Week at the Library 06/22/07 to 06/29/07
Art Show Winners on Display at Darien Library:
The adult winners of the 49th Annual Darien Art Show will display their artwork at Darien Library in the Main Reading Room until July 16th. Winners were selected from artwork in oils and acrylics, watercolor, mixed media, sculpture, photography, and pastels.
Participants in the Darien Art Show include adult and student artists who live or work in Darien, and others who are enrolled in Darien Arts Center classes. Artwork had been submitted to Darien Arts Center at Weatherstone Studio at Town Hall for judging. Prizes and ribbons were awarded on Friday, June 8th
Adult Summer Reading:
“Book A Trip!” at the Library
The Darien Library Adult Summer Reading Program began on Monday, June 18th and will continue until Friday, August 17th. “Book a Trip!” is the theme for this year’s program, which will focus on travel. For your convenience, the Library staff has compiled a list of their favorite books about travel near and far, in both space and time; however, readers are not restricted to the titles on the list. The Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program, now in its second year, will give readers the opportunity to join their children in summer reading enjoyment and/or just read for the pleasure and the prizes. Raffles, prizes, author talks, and a wine and cheese party are some of the events planned.
Register at the front desk, and receive a “Passport to Reading,” a brochure describing the program, the bibliography, raffle tickets, and a pen. For every book read (audio books included), a raffle ticket may be submitted. For every five books read, the prize is a very unique luggage tag. Each week, there will be a drawing for a bag of books. The bags of books will include autographed books, advanced reader copies of future bestsellers, and/or newly published titles. Three Grand Prizes (two L.L. Bean duffle bags and a Vera Bradley travel kit) will be announced and awarded at the Grand Finale Wine and Cheese Party, which will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Library’s Magazine Room.
Two author talks are scheduled to help celebrate Adult Summer Reading at the Library. On Wednesday, July 11th at 1 p.m., local author Wendy Kann will discuss her book, “Casting with a Fragile Thread.” Connecticut author Stacy Lytwyn Maxwell, who wrote “Consummate Connecticut: Day Trips with Panache,” will be the guest speaker at the Grand Finale.
The Darien Library Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults are funded by The Marion Moore Foundation and contributions made to the Annual Campaign for the Darien Library.
Children’s Room:
BookMANIA!
This summer, the Darien Library is pleased to offer BookMANIA!, a book discussion group for children ages 7 to 9. The program is part of “Jump into a New Hobby,” the Darien Library’s 2007 Summer Reading Program for pre-readers and elementary students.
BookMANIA! meets from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. on Thursdays, June 28th to August 9th. 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.
The Darien Library Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults are funded by The Marion Moore Foundation and contributions made 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.
STORYTIME:
Storytimes tailored for children ages birth to 6 years old will be offered at the Darien Library for a summer session that begins the week of June 26th and continues through the week of August 8th. Registration for summer storytimes is not required. The storytimes are part of “Jump into a New Hobby,” the Darien Library’s 2007 Summer Reading Program for pre-readers and elementary students.
“Giggles and Rhymes,” for pre-walking babies and their caregivers, will take place on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. from June 26th to August 7th. Join us for fingerplays, songs, rhymes, and movement galore.
“Born to Read,” for walkers up to 24 months and their caregivers, will occur on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. from June 26th to August 7th. Take part in a routine sequence of activities that includes stories, puppetry, songs, and nursery rhymes.
“Side By Side,” for children 2 years old and their caregivers, will occur on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. from June 27th to August 8th. Join us for stories, fingerplays, music, and activities.
“Totally Preschool,” for children ages 3 and 4, will occur on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. from June 27th to August 8th. Preschoolers gain a chance to grow in self-esteem and independence by engaging in stories, activities, and music on their own.
“Bookworms,” for children ages 5 and 6, will occur on Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. from June 26th to August 7th. Students enjoy a more sophisticated storytime that includes complex stories – folk tales, humor, and adventure.
“Sleepytime,” for families with children ages 3 to 5, will occur on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. from June 26th to August 7th. Young ones will enjoy poems, stories, and activities.
The Darien Library Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults are funded by The Marion Moore Foundation and contributions made 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.
Summer Reading:
The Darien Library offers two summer reading programs for children, the Summer Reading Club for independent readers in elementary school, and the Read-to-Me Club for pre-readers. This year’s theme is “Jump into a New Hobby.” The Library also offers Teen Summer Reading for students entering grades 6 through 12. The theme for teen readers, also hobby-oriented, is “Get Into Focus.” All programs began on Monday, June 18th and end on Friday, August 24th.
Upon signing up, Read-to-Me Club children will receive a reading record to keep track of books read during the summer, to receive prizes. Summer Reading Club members will register and keep track of books online at www.darienlibrary.org/children. Summer Reading Club participants will need to have a Library card to register. Librarians will demonstrate to participants how to log books on the Library’s webpage. Prizes are awarded at various levels and will be distributed in the Children’s Room. Members of both clubs will be given certificates when they have completed the programs.
When 10 books have been read, Summer Reading Club members will also receive an invitation to the Grand Finale Event on Sunday, August 26th at 6 p.m., “An Evening with Author Dan Greenburg.” Dan is the author of over 50 chapter books for elementary students about humor, fantasy, and adventure. His most popular series are Maximum Boy, Secrets of Dripping Fang, Weird Planet, and The Zack Files.
Participation in the Teen Summer Reading program is accessed entirely online. Middle school and high school students will use their Library cards to register online and keep track of books read at www.darienlibrary.org/teens. Members who have read five books to complete the program by Friday, August 24th will automatically be entered into a raffle to win a $200 American Express Gift Card. Weekly prizes will also be distributed. Each week, when teens have entered their books onto our website, their names will be entered to win a $25 gift card. Two gift card prizes will be announced each week and will include Amazon.com, Apple, and local stores.
The Darien Library Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults are funded by The Marion Moore Foundation and contributions made 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.
Nutmeg Books 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 2008 Nutmeg Book Award Intermediate nominees. The Nutmeg Book Award encourages children in grades 4 to 6 to read quality literature and choose their favorite from a list of 10 nominated titles selected each year by Connecticut librarians, school media specialists, and teachers.
Upcoming Nutmeg Book Groups will take place on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration for each meeting will begin on the first of each month.
July 12th: “Escaping the Giant Wave” by Peg Kehret
August 9th: “White Star: A Dog on the Titanic” by Marty Crisp
The Darien Library Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults 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: July 3):
The Quickie by James Patterson
The Judas Strain by James Rollins
Shadow of the Silk Road by Colin Thubron
DVDs (release-date: July 3):
The Taste of Tea
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 08:40 AM
June 13, 2007
Keeping with Tradition
The Annual Darien Art Show at the The Weatherstone Studio ended on Saturday...
...which means that the prize-winning adult works went up on Monday in the Library's Main Reading Room.
Prizes were awarded for works in the catergories of Oils and Acrylics, Color Photography (2nd place winner, "Going Inside" shown below), Black & White Photography, Sculpture, Watercolor, Mixed Media, and Pastels. The show is open during regular Library hours and will continue through July 16th.
"Going Inside" by Blake Robinson
(photos, courtesy of Blake Robinson).
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June 11, 2007
This Week at the Library 6/14/07 to 6/21/07
Passport Day:
You don’t have to leave town for a replacement, renewal, or new passport. On Saturday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon,. Darien Library and the U.S. Postal Service will host “Passport Day” at the Library. Passport applications will be taken for anyone needing a passport. Photo service is available for $15.00.
Here are the details for this event:
The Passport Fee for persons age 16 and over is $67.00, plus a $30.00 Execution Fee.
The Passport Fee for persons under age 16* is $52.00, plus a $30.00 Execution Fee.
There is an (optional) Expedited Service Fee of $60.00.
Evidence of U.S. citizenship or nationality must accompany each passport application (examples: previous passport, birth certificate with raised seal). Also, bring a photo identification (driver’s license, military ID, previous passport) and your birth certificate to the event.
*Children under age 14 (minor children) must apply in person with both parents. If both parents are not able to be present, see instructions on the Passport Application, Section 5, Present Parental Application Permission Documentation.
Note: Fees must be paid separately. Passport Fees are paid to the Department of State by check or money order. Execution Fees are paid to USPS® in cash, money order, or check.
For more information and applications, call Peggy Andral at the Darien Post Office at (203) 655-2595.
Adult Summer Reading:
“Book A Trip!” at the Library
The Darien Library Adult Summer Reading Program will begin on Monday, June 18 and continue until Friday, August 17. “Book a Trip!” is the theme for this year’s program, which will focus on travel. For your convenience, the Library staff has compiled a list of their favorite books about travel near and far, in both space and time ; however, readers are not restricted to the titles on the list. The Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program, now in its second year, will give readers the opportunity to join their children in their summer reading enjoyment and/or just read for the pleasure and the prizes. Raffles, prizes, author talks, and a wine and cheese party are some of the events planned.
Register at the front desk beginning June 18, and receive a “Passport to Reading,” a brochure describing the program, the bibliography, raffle tickets, and a pen. For every book read (audio books included), a raffle ticket may be submitted. For every five books read, the prize is a very unique luggage tag. Each week, there will be a drawing for a bag of books. The bags of books will include autographed books, advanced readers copies of future bestsellers, and/or newly published titles. Three Grand Prizes (two L.L. Bean duffle bags and a Vera Bradley travel kit) will be announced and awarded at the Grand Finale Wine and Cheese Party, which will be held on Wednesday, August 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Library’s Magazine Room.
Two author talks are scheduled to help celebrate Adult Summer Reading at the Library. On Wednesday, July 11 at 1 p.m., local author Wendy Kann will discuss her book, “Casting with a Fragile Thread.” Connecticut author Stacy Lytwyn Maxwell, who wrote “Consummate Connecticut: Day Trips with Panache,” will be the guest speaker at the Grand Finale.
The Darien Library Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults are funded by The Marion Moore Foundation and contributions made to the Annual Campaign for the Darien Library.
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.
June 18 – Breach
June 25 – Miss Potter
Children’s Room:
Summer Reading:
The Darien Library offers two summer reading programs for children, the Summer Reading Club for independent readers in elementary school, and the Read-to-Me Club for pre-readers. This year’s theme is “Jump into a New Hobby.” The Library also offers Teen Summer Reading for students entering grades 6 through 12. The theme for teen readers, also hobby oriented, is “Get Into Focus.” All programs begin on Monday, June 18th and end on Friday, August 24th.
Upon signing up, Read-to-Me Club children will receive a reading record to keep track of books read during the summer, to receive prizes. Summer Reading Club members will register and keep track of books online at www.darienlibrary.org/children. Summer Reading Club participants will need to have a Library card to register. Librarians will demonstrate to participants how to log books on the Library’s webpage. Prizes are awarded at various levels and will be distributed in the Children’s Room. Members of both clubs will be given certificates when they have completed the programs.
When 10 books have been read, Summer Reading Club members will also receive an invitation to the Grand Finale Event on Sunday, August 26th at 6 p.m., “An Evening with Author Dan Greenburg.” Dan is the author of over 50 chapter books for elementary students about humor, fantasy, and adventure. His most popular series are Maximum Boy, Secrets of Dripping Fang, Weird Planet, and The Zack Files.
Participation in the Teen Summer Reading program is accessed entirely online. Middle school and high school students will use their Library cards to register online and keep track of books read at www.darienlibrary.org/teens. Members who have read five books to complete the program by Friday, August 24th will automatically be entered into a raffle to win a $200 American Express Gift Card. Weekly prizes will also be distributed. Each week, when teens have entered their books onto our website, their names will be entered to win a $25 gift card. Two gift card prizes will be announced each week and will include Amazon.com, Apple, and local stores.
The Darien Library Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults are funded by The Marion Moore Foundation and contributions made 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.
Nutmeg Books 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 2008 Nutmeg Book Award Intermediate nominees. The Nutmeg Book Award encourages children in grades 4 to 6 to read quality literature and 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 Thursday, June 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. The chosen book is “A Bear Named Trouble.” Jonathan, a 10 year old with a passion for animals, is devastated when a brown bear kills his favorite animal at the zoo in Anchorage, Alaska. He vows to get even with the bear, and then finds revenge isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Upcoming Nutmeg Book Groups will take place on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration for each meeting will begin on the first of each month.
July 12: “Escaping the Giant Wave” by Peg Kehret
August 9: “White Star: A Dog on the Titanic” by Marty Crisp
The Darien Library Summer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults 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: June 19 ):
Innocent as Sin by Elizabeth Lowell
Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich
Second Chance by Jane Green
DVDs (release-date: June 19):
Bridge to Terabithia
Miss Potter
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 10:48 AM
June 01, 2007
This Week at the Library 5/31/07 to 6/7/07
Passport Day:
You don’t have to leave town for a replacement, renewal, or new passport. On Saturday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Darien Library and the U.S. Postal Service will host “Passport Day” at the Library. Passport applications will be taken for anyone needing a passport. Photo service is available for $15.00.
Here are the details for this event:
The Passport Fee for persons age 16 and over is $67.00, plus a $30.00 Execution Fee.
The Passport Fee for persons under age 16* is $52.00, plus a $30.00 Execution Fee.
There is an (optional) Expedited Service Fee of $60.00.
Evidence of U.S. citizenship or nationality must accompany each passport application (examples: previous passport, birth certificate with raised seal). Also, bring a photo identification (driver’s license, military ID, previous passport) and your birth certificate to the event.
*Children under age 14 (minor children) must apply in person with both parents. If both parents are not able to be present, see instructions on the Passport Application, Section 5, Present Parental Application Permission Documentation.
Note: Fees must be paid separately. Passport Fees are paid to the Department of State by check or money order. Execution Fees are paid to USPS® in cash, money order, or check.
For more information and applications, call Peggy Andral at the Darien Post Office at (203) 655-2595.
Book Sale at the Darien Library:
Darien Library will hold its Summer Book Sale from 9 a.m. on Friday, June 8 through noon on Monday, June 11. Shoppers will find recent bestsellers, fiction and detective mystery titles, cookbooks, travel books, and biographies, as well as children’s books.
On Friday and Saturday, hard-covered and soft-covered books will be $1 each or 3 for $2. DVDs will be $5, and audio books, CDs, and videos will be $1 each. Paperback books will be $.25 each or five for $1. On Sunday, all items will be half price. Monday will be “Dollar-a-Bag 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.
Art Exhibit:
Darien artist Lori Glavin continues to exhibit at Darien Library through June 10.
Ms. Glavin will exhibit oil paintings, collograph prints, and collages, all made using recycled polystyrene. In this exhibit, entitled “Minute by Minute,” the artist’s work explores time – how our days and hours and minutes are divided into equal segments that give structure to our lives. In some work, each minute is represented and in other pieces, the focus is on the emotions of a specific hour or period of day.
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.
June 18 – Breach
June 25 – Miss Potter
Children’s Room:
Preschool Movie: "Doogal"
The Darien Library is offering the preschool movie “Doogal” on Thursday, June 14th at 10 a.m.
Doogal the mutt, and his friends are out to save the world from being turned into a frozen tundra. The G rated film is 85 minutes in length and is for children ages 4 and up. Caregivers are to remain in the Library.
Free tickets will be distributed in the Children’s Room prior to performance. All Library children’s programs are funded by contributions to the Annual Campaign for the Darien Library. Please contact the Children’s Room at 655-1234 x117, or visit the Library’s website at www.darienlibrary.org for more information.
Creative Movement with Miss Mary:
The Darien Library will offer “Creative Movement with Miss Mary” programs for walkers up to 35 months, and three and four-year-olds.
Join Mary Squicciarino for songs, sing-alongs, and interactive movement with instruments and props on Tuesday June 5 and 12. The program for walkers up to 35 months will be from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m., and the three and four-year-olds’ program will be from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Sign-up is required for each individual date.
Children, teens, and adult programs are funded by contributions to the Annual Campaign for the Darien Library. Please contact the Children’s Room at 655-1234 x117, or visit the Library’s website at www.darienlibrary.org/children for more information. Summer storytime for infants to age 6 begins June 26.
COMING NEXT WEEK:
Books (release-date: June 12 ):
Double Take by Catherine Coulter
The Diana Chronicles by Tina Brown
Cat O’Nine Tails by Jeffrey Archer
Stalin’s Ghost by Martin Cruz Smith
The Maytrees by Annie Dillard
Michael Tolliver Lives by Armistead Maupin
DVDs (release-date: June 12):
Breach
Daddy’s Little Girls
Days of Glory
Ghost Rider
An Unreasonable Man
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 11:48 AM