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April 30, 2008
Curtain Up! Light the Lights!
SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENING AT DARIEN LIBRARY!
Roll out the red carpet for us next Friday, May 9th! We're on the big screen and we'll be showing it on our screen! Show time is at 7:30 p.m.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * FOG WARNING * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The film, written and directed by local television and film writer Christopher Ward, is a suspense-thriller...a horror movie...with a vampire premise...and we are in it! What better place is there to do research???? Chris said that he had our Library in mind when he wrote the scene. The filming took place here last July. Click here to read more about it.
Please note -- according to Chris, "Fog Warning" requires some forewarning -- "The audience should be forewarned that this is an adult suspense-thriller. Although Fog Warning has not been rated, the producers expect it to receive an R rating for language, violence and brief nudity."
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The Poet's Voice
The Poet's Voice Series brings notable poets to the community. It's an annual event in Fairfield County and Susan Howe will be our guest poet on Sunday, May 4th at 3 p.m.
Susan Howe
Susan Howe is the author of several books of poems and two volumes of criticisms. For more than 30 years, she has written with insight of the lives of wayward pilgrims and spiritual wilderness, and she has received two American Book Awards from the Before Columbus Foundation.
She is a Professor of English at the State University of New York at Buffalo. In 2000, she was elected a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets.
A reception will follow the reading. All are welcome.
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April 28, 2008
This Week at the Library April 24 to May 1
COMING NEXT WEEK
Books (publication date May 6):
Audition: A Memoir by Barbara Walters
Careless in Red by Elizabeth George
Killing Rommel by Steven Pressfield
Phantom Prey by John Sandford
The Prince of Frogtown by Rick Bragg
Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian
DVDs (release date May 6):
Meet the Author Series: John Feinstein at the Library:
In a rare personal appearance, sportswriter and commentator John Feinstein will be at Darien Library on Sunday, May 4 at 5:30 p.m. to talk about his book, Living on the Black: Two Pitchers, Two Teams, One Season to Remember. The program, part of the Library’s “Meet the Author” series, will be the first public speaking engagement for Feinstein about his newly published book.
The book, an insider’s look at the game of baseball, is about two veteran New York pitchers, Tom Glavine of the Mets (now of the Atlanta Braves) and Mike Mussina of the Yankees, and their 2007 seasons. “Living on the Black” is a behind-the-scenes look, from a masterful storyteller, at the high stakes, tension, and human drama that make baseball America’s favorite pastime.
John Feinstein is a commentator on NPR’s “Morning Edition,” a regular on ESPN’s “The Sports Reporters,” an essayist for CBS Sports, and known for his color commentary for the United States Naval Academy football games. His writing career includes years on the staff at The Washington Post as well as writing for Sports Illustrated, The National Sports Daily, Inside Sports, Golf, Tennis Magazine, and Basketball America.
Copies of “Living on the Black” will be available for purchase. A book signing and reception will follow the presentation. Refreshments will be served.
The “Meet the Author” series is funded solely by contributions made to the Annual Campaign.
Poet’s Voice:
Poet’s Voice, yearly readings in Fairfield County libraries by outstanding poets, will be held at Darien Library on Sunday, May 4 at 3 p.m. Susan Howe will be the guest poet. A reception will follow the reading.
Howe is the author of several books of poems and two volumes of criticism. For more than 30 years, she has written with insight of the lives of wayward pilgrims and spiritual wilderness, and she has received two American Book Awards from the Before Columbus Foundation. She is a Professor of English at the State University of New York at Buffalo. In 2000, she was elected a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets.
“Howe’s painstakingly arranged words and spaces give definition and even voice
to what might otherwise have remained inapprehensible, incoherent, lost.” –
Lynn Keller
“This dance of syllables – leading to a heightened awareness of words as musical
energies…” – Stephen Paul Martin
The reading is supported by the Horace E. Manacher Poetry Fund and contributions to the Darien Library Annual Campaign.
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
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April 22, 2008
Book Talk Teaser
This Sunday, at 2:30 p.m., our Spring Book Discussion Series continues with The Race by Richard North Patterson. The theme of this season's series is "The Political Life in the Modern Novel," and Jordon Pecile is back leading the discussions. When Jordon and Janet planned this series, little did they know just how heated a political season this would be! There's sure to be some lively discussion about this suspenseful political thriller.
Jordon Pecile
Jordon stopped in on Friday at our request (thank you, Jordon!) and talked with us a bit about the series. Click here
to listen to a podcast of that interview and then make sure to put us on the calendar for this Sunday at 2:30! See you then!
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April 18, 2008
If it Bleeds, it Leads
And lead it did.
There Will Be Blood is the winner of our Friday Film Vote and will shown on April 25th as our final film of the series.
Here's the tally:
Charlie Wilson's War = 8
Show time is at 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7 and admission is free.
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April 16, 2008
Rumpelstiltskin and Snuggle -- What’s that?
Rumpelstiltskin’s my cat and he’s lounging on a snuggle. What’s a snuggle? A snuggle is a knit, crochet, or sewn “blankie” put in the cages of animals in shelters. It makes them feel better and can even help them get adopted.
Come join us on Friday, April 25th from 3 to 5 p.m. when we’ll be knitting snuggles here at the Library.
To register call 655-1234 x117.
For more information, you can ask any one of us in the Children’s Room or follow this link: http://www.snugglesproject.org/
Don’t want to or can’t join us that day? No problem – just drop off your projects in the Children’s Room by June 1st. It’s a great way to get rid of your leftover acrylic or cotton yarn. It doesn’t have to be pretty.
P.S. I’m taking the snuggle I made away from Rump – he’s got a home!
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April 11, 2008
The Final Three for the Final One
It's time for the second film vote of our Friday Film Series. We are pleased to present the choices for you to consider for our final film, which will be shown on April 25th. To vote, click on "Comments," below, and type in your selection.
Deadline for voting is Thursday, April 17th at midnight. We'll announce the winner on Friday April 18th.
THERE WILL BE BLOOD
Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano; Rated R; 158 minutes; 2007
Daniel Plainview is a turn-of-the-century prospector in Texas who has success in oil. He gets a tip about an abundance of oil in a rural area and picks it up for a steal by misleading the owning family. Daniel is a true sociopath who attempts to crush anyone who will stand in his way in this extreme character study.
LARS AND THE REAL GIRL
Ryan Gosling, Patricia Clarkson, Emily Mortimer; Rated PG-13; 106 minutes; 2007
Lars is a sweet but quirky guy who thinks he’s found the girl of his dreams in a life-sized doll named Bianca. He is content with his artificial girlfriend until he develops feelings for Margo, an attractive co-worker, and becomes lost in a love triangle.
CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR
Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman; Rated R; 102 minutes; 2007
This film is based on the true story of Charlie Wilson, an alcoholic womanizer and Texas congressman who persuaded the CIA to train and arm resistance fighters in Afghanistan to fend off the Soviet Union. This effort was a success but the unintended result was an emboldened and empowered Taliban that still impacts the world to this day.
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This Week at the Library 4/10/08 to 4/17/08
COMING NEXT WEEK:
Darien High School Student Art Show:
April 7 through May 12. The artwork of DHS senior advanced art students will be on display. The students specialize in drawing and painting, silk screen printmaking, photography, and the development of sculptural and functional forms in clay. There will be an artists’ reception on Friday, May 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Friday Film Series:
The 2008 Friday Film Series began on Friday, February 8 and runs through April 25. Films are shown in the Program Room. Films begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
April 18 – King of California
April 25 – FRIDAY FILM VOTE!
Books (publication date April 22):
Quicksand by Iris Johansen
Santa Fe Dead by Stuart Woods
The Whole Truth by David Baldacci
DVDs (release date April 22):
Online Health Information Hands-on Workshop at Darien Library:
An Online Health Information Workshop will be offered on Friday, April 25, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Darien Technology Foundation Center at the Darien Library. Specialists will offer hands-on instruction on finding freely available, high-quality health information. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Registration required.
For more information and to register for this hands-on workshop, contact Judy Sgammato at 655-1234 x136 or at jsgammato@darienlibrary.org.
CHILDREN’S ROOM:
Miss Mary:
The Darien Library will offer “Creative Movement with Miss Mary” programs for walkers up to 2 ½ years, and 2½ to four-year-olds.
Join Mary Squicciarino for songs, sing-alongs, and interactive movement with instruments and props on Fridays, May 2, 9, and 16. The program for walkers up to 2 ½ years will be from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m., and the 2 ½ to four-year-olds’ program will be from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Sign-up begins Friday, April 11.
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.
Baby Boogie:
The Darien Library will offer “Baby Boogie,” a program for infants ages 8 to 11 months, and “Global Tots” for two to four year olds.
Join dancer Roberta Halperin for movement, dance, and stretches for children and caregivers to share together. “Baby Boogie” occurs on Tuesday, April 15 at 10 a.m. “Global Tots” occurs Tuesday, April 15 at 11 a.m. and Wednesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. All classes are 45 minutes in length. Register for one of the classes by calling the Children’s Room, or in person, beginning Monday, March 24.
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.
Play Lingo – Library Bingo:
The Darien Library is pleased to offer “Play LINGO” (Library Bingo) for grades 1 to 5 on Thursday, April 17 at 3 p.m. Register in the Children’s Room.
Participate in a quick bingo lesson and then play traditional bingo. Book-based bingo will also take place…try to get pieces into the shape of an N for Narnia! No prior bingo experience or advanced reading is necessary. Prizes will be awarded.
The programs for children, teens, and adults are funded by 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.
Snuggle Knit-a-thon:
Knitters of all ages are invited to Darien Library’s “Snuggle Knit-a-thon” on Friday, April 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. Register in the Children’s Room.
Snuggles are security blankets for shelter animals. The Library will donate the finished Snuggles to Connecticut animal shelters for distribution to homeless cats and dogs.
Participants will need size 8 US or size 11 US needles (available from most craft stores). The Library will provide yarn, although participants are encouraged to use their own leftover acrylic yarns to create their Snuggles. Wool and wool blends are not accepted for shelter use.
Knitters who are not able to make the April 25th Knit-a-thon may knit Snuggles at home, and return them to the Darien Library Children’s Room by June 1.
More information, including patterns and lists of materials, may be found at the Library’s website, http://www.darienlibrary.org/children. Please contact the Children’s Room at 655-1234 x117 to register.
Duct Tape Mania:
Middle School and High School students are invited to attend “Duct Tape Mania” at the Darien Library on Wednesday, April 16th from 3 to 4:30 p.m. during the week of school vacation.
Duct tape is not just for household and electrical uses! Learn to make picture frames, wallets, bookmarks, and jewelry from colorful duct tape. All materials will be provided. Please contact the Children’s Room at 655-1234 x117 to register.
The programs for children, teens, and adults are funded by 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.
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
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April 08, 2008
Talented Teens Express Themselves
The annual Darien High School Art Show is our current Art on View in the Main Reading Room.
It went up yesterday and represents work from upper level advanced courses. It's an exciting and striking exhibit -- come by and see for yourself! These visually talented individuals are now enrolled in the Honors Art course, Advanced Art, Advanced Photography, and Advanced Ceramics.
The exhibit will run through May 12th and there will be an artists’ reception at the Library on Friday, May 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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April 07, 2008
Clear Memory of "Fog"
Libraries are known for quiet, but not necessarily for "Quiet on the set!" Last July, we were the set for a scene in Fog Warning, a film by Christopher Ward, a Connecticut-based film and TV writer and director. Chris has told us that the film is completed and now we get to tell you that we will have a special screening right here on FRIDAY, MAY 9th at 7:30 p.m! This is so exciting! Not only does our current building become immortalized, Erica and I had the thrill of being in the scene. It was an unforgettable experience.
Here are a few pictures from the set:
Chris wrote the script for the film right here in the Library, and he had our Main Reading Room in mind when he wrote the library scene. He will be here for this event and will answer questions from the audience at the conclusion of the film.
We hope that you can join us for this special movie screening! It's sure to be unlike any movie event we've ever had at the Library.
Please note -- according to Chris, "Fog Warning" requires some forewarning -- "The audience should be forewarned that this is an adult suspense-thriller. Although Fog Warning has not been rated, the producers expect it to receive a R rating for language, violence and brief nudity."
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April 05, 2008
Healthy Choices Focuses on MRSA
On Monday, March 31, Dr. Michael Parry, director of Infectious Disease and Microbiology at Stamford Hospital, delivered an informative presentation on MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the Library's Program Room. This presentation was co-sponsored by Darien Library and Stamford Hospital, and is part of the Healthy Choices Program, a National Library of Medicine-supported initiative designed to bring authoritative, high-quality health information to the general public. You can listen to Dr. Parry's talk by by clicking here. For more information, contact Judy Sgammato at 655-1234 x136 or at jsgammato@darienlibrary.org.
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