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August 24, 2007
This Week at the Library 08/23/07 to 08/30/07
Final Summer Film
August 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Fracture
Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
COMING NEXT WEEK:
Books (release-date September 4):
Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World by Bill Clinton
Songs Without Words by Ann Packer
Brother, I’m Dying by Edwidge Danticat
Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters
Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself by Alan Alda
The Dynamic Path: Access the Secrets of Champions to Achieve Greatness Through Mental Toughness Inspired Leadership and Personal Transformation by James M. Citrin
Heartsick by Chelsea Cain
Tree of Smoke by Denis Johnson
DVDs (release-date: September 4):
Georgia Rule
The Wind That Shakes the Barley
Madeleine Mueller Exhibits at Darien Library:
“Local Landscapes, Seascapes, and More,” paintings by Darien artist Madeleine Mueller on view at Darien Library from August 21 through September 24.
Mueller’s alla prima style, although realistic, is somewhat impressionistic. The subjects range from the tranquility of Long Island Sound, as viewed from Darien, to the drama of Maine’s rugged coastline. Her love of the New England coastline is evident in the plein air paintings she exhibits throughout Fairfield County.
Mueller has exhibited at the Soundwaters Center and the Landmark Building in Stamford, Babel in New Canaan, the Bistro du Soleil in Norwalk, and Sterling Glen in Darien. Her work has also been shown in the Spectrum Art Show, Post 53’s annual fundraiser, and the Junior League’s show at the Burr Homestead in Fairfield. She participates in the “Artists on Location” auctions in Garrison, New York, and has exhibited her work in art galleries in Darien and Westport.
Mueller, a member of the Rowayton Center, has studied with John Squadra, Charles Sovek, Pamela Du Long Williams, Frank Bruckmann, and Charles Ray.
Children’s Room:
Teen Reviewers Committee:
Middle School and High School students are invited to attend the Teen Reviewers Committee “Galley Party” at the Darien Library on Tuesday, September 11 from 6 to 7 p.m.
The students will start off by recommending a book to the group. Then, they will have the opportunity to choose galleys (advance copies of books not yet published) and write reviews to be published on the Darien Library's teen website. The students may keep the galleys they review.
Visit the Library’s website at www.darienlibrary.org/teen to view the galley reviews from our Fall 2006 and Winter 2007 meetings.
Please contact the Children’s Room at 655-1234 x117 to register.
Technology Classes:
This fall, the Darien Library is offering technology classes for children in grades 3 through 5. Those who wish to participate are asked to register by calling the Children’s Room, 655-1234 x117, or in person. Classes are open to children whose parents are either a Darien resident, employed full-time in Darien, or a Friend of the Darien Library who contributes annually at the $300 level.
Library Detectives
Grades 3 and 4
Thursday, September 13 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, September 26 from 4 to 5 p.m.
School has begun! Learn about the Library’s online catalog with instruction on finding children’s books. The class meets in the Children’s Room. Register for one of the dates.
Online Adventures
Grades 4 and 5
Thursday, October 11 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Learn techniques to navigate some of the Library’s most interesting databases to aid in school assignments, and then use those skills in a technological scavenger hunt. This class meets in the Darien Technology Foundation Center at the Darien Library.
All Library children’s 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.
Creative Movement with Miss Mary:
This fall, the Darien Library will offer “Creative Movement with Miss Mary,” a program for walkers up to 3 ½ years.
Join Mary Squicciarino for songs, sing-alongs, and interactive movement with instruments and props on Fridays, September 28 to November 16 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Each child may register for two Friday sessions. Those who wish to participate are asked to register by calling the Children’s Room, 655-1234 x117, or in person.
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.
Creative Corner:
This fall, the Darien Library is pleased to offer “Creative Corner,” a new book group for children ages 18 to 30 months and a caregiver.
This sensory program will explore crafts, nature, and books. The four-week sessions are Tuesdays, 10:15 to 10:45, from September 25 to October 16, or October 23 to November 13, and Fridays, 9:30 to 10 a.m. from September 28 to October 19, October 26 to November 16. Those who wish to participate are asked to register for one four-week session by calling the Children’s Room, 655-1234 x117, or in person.
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.
Fall 2007 Storytimes:
Registration for Darien Library’s “Fall 2007 Storytimes” began August 1st and will continue through September 7th 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 six years old. This fall’s eight-week session runs from Tuesday, September 25th through Friday, November 16th. Storytimes will be suspended on November 6th (Election Day).
“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 by September 14th. Registered storytimes are for children whose parents are Darien residents, employed full-time in Darien, or contributors to the Darien Library Annual campaign 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 Cathy at August 24, 2007 12:09 PM