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EventsMonday at SevenWritten by Barbara T. on 03/08/2010
On Monday, March 15th, Abby Kohut will be the featured speaker and the subject of her talk is "Job Search in 2010" Abby Kohut is an HR & Talent Acquisition Leader, Career Success Speaker, Author and Blogger. She is the President of Staffing Symphony, LLC, and has 15 years of experience helping people find career success. Abby is a popular speaker at job search networking groups and has appeared on TV and radio shows. Abby's blogs on AbsolutelyAbby.com and her bi-weekly Career Wake Up Calls inspire job seekers to stay motivated as they continue their search for their ideal job. Coming Monday, March 22nd - Tim Pacileo of The Board Room Advisors will be the featured speaker. Tim Pacileo will present an uplifting and inspiring 30 minute presentation on " Where Do I Go from Here". Tim will cover the five key areas needing focus to regenerate self-worth, get re-focused, and reprioritized:
Our goal with Monday at Seven has been (and continues to be) to provide a resource and meeting center for Job Seekers and Networkers by opening our doors every Monday from 7 to 9 a.m. Happily, we're helping many in the community achieve their goals, too. Monday at Seven is open to residents of Darien and Darien Library members. Please join us. To read more about Monday at Seven, click here. To leave a comment, please click below. Overwhelmed by the College Admissions Process?Written by Sarah Ludwig on 03/13/2010
image thanks to flickr user _ambrown
We know how stressful college admissions can be. There are so many things to consider -- the essay, the interview, SATs, and finding ways to stand out among all the rest. You can never get too many tips on how to prepare yourself for the admissions process, so Darien Library is hosting a new series for students of all ages and their families this spring. College Admissions 101: Resources for Families is a two-part panel series this April. Please join us! The Admissions Process, Thursday, April 1 at 7 p.m. in the Community RoomLearn tips and tricks for mastering the college application process, get ideas for gap year options, and hear ideas about using social media marketing to enhance applications.
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Advice for Student Athletes, Thursday, April 22 at 7 p.m. in the Community RoomFind out about how the highlight reel works, what student athletes need to know before sending in their applications, and what advice current college athletes have for high school students. Featuring:
A question-and-answer period will follow each panel presentation, and we invite those who attend to join us for refreshments after the session. For questions, please call 669-5225. Today's Finance Friday: Free Credit ReportsWritten by kjones on 03/12/2010
image courtesy of flickr user AMagill
Myth #1: Credit reports are costly Myth #2: Accessing my credit report will adversely affect my score Myth #3: There's no need to keep track of my credit report The above are a few of the myths Erica Bess and I (Kyle Jones) debunked during our Finance Fridays session on Free Credit Reports. We had a wonderful time speaking with those who attended on the free and for-pay resources available to you to help with keeping tabs on credit history. If we missed you today, Finance Fridays will continue every friday until March 26th. The answers to those myths..... #1: Three credit reports are free to you per year guaranteed by law from these major companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. You can get access to your report at www.annualcreditreport.com - the only government approved site for access to your credit report. #2: Simply getting access to your credit report does not at all affect your score. #3: The credit reports are provided to you at no cost because the government believes that maintaining a stable and healthy financial history is important. You may find inconsistencies or inaccuracies within your reports that need attention to help you maintain a solid credit score. You can find further information on credit at these online resources:
We also have some great print resources in the library:
See you next friday! Wednesday Matinee ~ Up in the AirWritten by Barbara T. on 03/12/2010
Showing Wednesday at 2 p.m.
It's a replay of our Friday Film...next, showing as our Wednesday Matinee pick! Wednesday, March 17th at 2 p.m. UP IN THE AIR (2009) Starring George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Jason Bateman; Rated R; 109 minutes Ryan Bingham is a corporate downsizing expert whose cherished life on the road is threatened just as he is on the cusp of reaching ten million frequent flyer miles. Leading an empty life lived out of a suitcase he thinks he may have finally met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams in this quirky comedy. "A smart, alert, supremely entertaining movie." -- The Washington Post "One-word reaction: bravo." -- Rolling Stone Please join us. Admission is free. For more information about our Wednesday Matinee Film Series, click here. Saturday at 3 p.m. ~ Wall-EWritten by Barbara T. on 03/11/2010
Wall-E - showing Saturday, March 13 at 3 p.m.
Special Film Screening! Great for families! Saturday, March 13 at 3 p.m. (A One Book, One Community Event) WALL-E (2008) Animated feature voices by Fred Willard, Jeff Garlin, and Ben Burtt. Rated G; 97 minutes What if mankind had to leave Earth and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? The year is 2700 and WALL-E is a robot still spending every day doing what he was made for. Soon he is visited by a sleek robot named EVE whom he chases across the galaxy with a pet cockroach and a heroic team of malfunctioning misfit robots. "The first 40 minutes or so of Wall-E -- in which barely any dialogue is spoken, and almost no human figures appear on screen -- is a cinematic poem of such wit and beauty that its darker implications may take a while to sink in." - A. O. Scott, The New York Times "Once again, the Pixar wizards have pushed the animation envelope in unexpected directions and come up with a winner. Wondrously inventive, funny and poignant, WALL*E is part sci-fi adventure, part cautionary fable, part satire and part love story, which may be the best and most improbable part of all." -- David Anson, Newsweek Please joins us for this special film event.
Fridays in March (financially speaking)Written by Barbara T. on 03/10/2010
(image courtesy of flickr user Andres Rueda.)
Every Friday, from noon to 1 p.m., during the month of March, we’ll be offering Finance Fridays, a series of drop-in technology sessions. Highlighted will be resources available throughout the Library, including subscription databases and free online resources. These sessions will be taught by the Library’s Knowledge and Learning Services librarians and held at the reference area computers on the Library’s Second Floor. The series is strictly drop-in; registration is not required. This Friday, March 12: How to Get Your Free Credit Report - with Erica Bess and Kyle Jones – This session will cover the confusion around the credit information you’re entitled to by law. For information from March 5th, where Blanche talked about the Ins and Outs of Income Tax Forms, click here. Friday's Film ~ "Up in the Air"Written by Barbara T. on 03/10/2010
Showing Friday at 7:30 p.m.
We are not up-in-the-air (or undecided, uncertain, wishy-washy, or ambivalent) IN THE LEAST with our Friday Film Series selection for this Friday! We know that you will enjoy every moment of this excellent Oscar-nominated film with its Oscar-nominated cast. March 12 at 7:30 p.m. UP IN THE AIR (2009) Starring George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Jason Bateman; Rated R; 109 minutes Ryan Bingham is a corporate downsizing expert whose cherished life on the road is threatened just as he is on the cusp of reaching ten million frequent flyer miles. Leading an empty life lived out of a suitcase he thinks he may have finally met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams in this quirky comedy. "A smart, alert, supremely entertaining movie." -- The Washington Post "One-word reaction: bravo." -- Rolling Stone "Timeliness can be tricky to pull off convincingly in movies. It's tough to capture an era while it's still happening, yet Up in the Air does so brilliantly, with wit and humanity." -- USA Today ...and my favorite review...from The Philadelphia Inquirer...well, um, just because... "Ryan may not be admirable, but Clooney makes him relatable. It's his deepest and nakedest performance." Please join us. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Wednesday Matinee ~ The Grapes of WrathWritten by Barbara T. on 03/08/2010
Showing Wednesday, March 10 at 2 p.m.
Wednesday Matinees continue with a special film screening! Wednesday, March 10 at 2 p.m. - A One Book, One Community Event THE GRAPES OF WRATH (1940) - Starring Henry Fonda and John Carradine; Not rated; 129 minutes A poor Midwestern family is forced off their land and travels to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression. (Wow. Get a load of this early film trailer!) "The Grapes of Wrath is just about as good as any picture has a right to be; if it were any better, we just wouldn't believe our eyes." - Frank S. Nugent - The New York Times "There is a rigorous purity in [Ford's] visual style that serves the subject well. The Grapes of Wrath contains not a single shot that seems careless or routine." - Roger Ebert To learn more about our One Book, One Community town-wide read, please click here. What happened on Main Street this weekWritten by Barbara T. on 03/06/2010
The men took over this week at Meet Us on Main Street! Alan and Kyle happily took over the Street and gave a really great presentation talking about their favorite books and films. We learned that Alan likes (LOVES!) series - highlighting the works of Patrick O'Brian, S. M. Stirling, W.E.B. Griffin, Robert Crais, and Robert B. Parker. He also talked about one of my (seriously) favorite series authors, Lee Child. Child's newest book, 61 Hours (his 14th Jack Reacher novel), comes out in May. (And just in case you missed the newest news about our Spring Author Series (speaking of series), Lee Child will be our featured speaker, on Sunday, June 6th at 5:30 p.m.!) Kyle took us on the road...behind the wheel, to the track, to the mindset, into history, the showroom, ("We're still in the car.") and even onto some scenic routes. With a passion for racing (and cars), Kyle shared his contagious enthusiasm for the sport (and found the photo of the Ford Falcon (just like the one Erica's sister used to drive!). Click here for all of Kyle's picks. Click below for the list of Alan's suggested reading (and viewing). Visit us every Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Meet Us on Main Street! Meet Us on Main Street: Getting ready for the Auto Racing SeasonWritten by kjones on 03/03/2010The 24 Hours of Daytona has come and gone (it was enthralling in the rain!) as has Nascar's Daytona 500, testing at Sepang is underway for MotoGP, and American-based open wheel series Indy Car and its global sister Formula 1 have also started to take off the tire warmers for their respective seasons. It's time once again for us as rabid spectators to great ready for another season of speed! The library has items to get you geared up for the upcoming seasons, including my two favorite fast films: "Winning" with Paul Newman and "Le Mans" with Steve McQueen. And as heart-pumping as a last lap draft pass at Indianapolis, "The Driver" by Alexander Roy will keep you strapped in as you witness the fastest trip across the continental United States. If auto racing isn't your thing but cars are we've got a fine selection of driving tour books, texts on the history of automobiles, and even a guide to help you fight that pesky speeding ticket... I hope these items keep your interest as you wait the following 87 days until the annual festival of speed known as the 94th running of the Indianapolis 500. Not that I'm counting days or anything... ~Kyle Jones~   Darien Library, 1441 Post Road, Darien, Connecticut, 06820-5419 · 203-655-1234Directions and Contact Information. Twitter: darienlibrary. AIM & Y!M: deweydarien. |
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Our next Monday at Seven meeting will be on Monday, March 15th from 7 - 9 a.m
