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EventsShowing Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. - "The Princess and the Frog"Written by Barbara T. on 03/16/2010
Showing Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Tomorrow, schools are closed once again and once again, we will offer a family film at the Library! This time it's a brand (BRAND!) new one. (It just came out on DVD today!) Tomorrow morning at 10:30 Darien Library Presents... Set in New Orleans' French Quarter, this return to hand-drawn animation is a modern twist on a classic tale. A beautiful girl named Tina finds a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again and with a fateful kiss, leads them on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana. This film is rated G. Running time is 97 minutes. To watch the film's trailer, click on the image at right or click here. Wednesday at 11 - Meet Us on Main Street!Written by Barbara T. on 03/15/2010
Wednesdays at 11 a.m. - Meet Us on Main Street
Meet Us on Main Street, a fun, informative, and popular program meets every Wednesday at 11 a.m. (Think of it as Staff Recommends Goes LIVE!) You'll find us just inside the main entrance. Main Street will be buzzing as we create buzz (and intrigue, interest, and laughs). We'll be talking about what's new, what's exciting, and what we're excited about in books and movies. It's a people-will-be-talking/who's who/what's what before people are talking. You will probably leave with something you'd never thought of reading before. You will definitely leave smiling. Also, please share with us what you're reading! Pull up a chair. Let's talk. Meet Us on Main Street. Wednesdays at 11. Showing Tonight at 8: "The Proposal"Written by Barbara T. on 03/16/2010
Showing tonight at 8
We're open until 11 tonight to accomodate those without power and heat. Tonight at 8, we'll be showing The Proposal. Please come enjoy this fun and funny film (aka one of the other Sandra Bullock films from 2009, and the role responsible for the resurgence in 88-year old's Betty White's already phenomenal career (she'll be hosting Saturday Night Live in May!).
(2009) Starring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, and Betty White; Rated PG-13; 108 minutes When high-powered editor Margaret faces deportation to Canada, she fakes an engagement to her put-upon assistant Andrew, whom she’s tormented for years. He agrees to participate but says she must meet his quirky Alaskan family where Margaret is a true fish-out-of-water in this romantic comedy. Click on the image at left to view the movie trailer. Also, please note: If you haves holds on Library items, the hold time is being extended. If you have Library items marked due March 14 - March 17, that due date will now be March 18. Due to the storm emergency, Library visitors may park on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's) when the Library parking lot is full. (There is a lighted path that connects to the Darien Library parking lot.)
Tomorrow at 7 PM - Join Us For Our Next One Page Poetry Circle!Written by Erica B on 03/16/2010
Poetry & Movement, Wednesday, March 17 at 7pm
Poetry & Movement It's the theme for our next One Page Poetry Circle Simply bring along a single page of poetry (by an established poet) that means something to you - perhaps a poem that you remember from childhood, one that you find interesting or unusual, or one that you might not quite understand. For each session, we will always have a theme to guide you in your selections. Everyone has an opportunity to read and share their choices with the group, and then we'll have some lively discussions about them. It's a great way to discover new writings, hear others' thoughts, and share your own. The discussion is led by Madge McKeithen, faculty member of The Writing Program at The New School. To help you in your selection... ...think wind...journeys...lack of control...resoration...beginnings. These are all central ideas for our One Book, One Community read, The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan, which provides an award-winning account of those who stayed behind to weather the storm during the Dust Bowl of the High Plains. The stock market crashed, the wind blew dirt from the Texas to as far east as the way to the Nation's Capitol, entire towns picked up and travelled west in search of solace, and thousands of people had to decide whether to move away and begin a new life, or take the risk and stay in the land they loved. The Academy of American Poets (www.poets.org) and The Poetry Foundation (poetryfoundation.org) are two great places to find your page. Or, visit the Main Reading Room on our 2nd floor to find a fantastic collection of poetry by artists classic and contemporary, international and local. Flickr photo courtesy of Pensiero. Some Good Storm-Related News!Written by Barbara T. on 03/15/2010
It's official. Darien schools will be closed on Tuesday due to the storm. (You can read all about it right here.) It also appears official that we are the place to be during this emergency. And we've been here through it all. Fortunately, we've had power...and heat...and lights...and internet...and wireless internet....and as you might suspect, lots of visitors. Right now, we are like a town unto ourselves; a hustling and bustling town. (Never has our first floor main area more earned its name, Main Street.) Our Main Reading Room (pictured left) is still pretty quiet, despite the large number of users. Sharing the good news... If you haves holds on Library items, the hold time is being extended. If you have Library items marked due March 14 - March 17, that due date will now be March 18. We have good parking news, too! Due to the storm emergency, Library visitors may park on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's) when the Library parking lot is full. (There is a lighted path that connects to the Darien Library parking lot.) And here's even more good news: today, we did a little impromptu programming for children. We showed Ponyo at 1:30. The response was overwhelming, so we'll be doing the same thing tomorrow. Times two! (Click on the images below to learn more about and watch the trailers from the movies.)
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Based on the children's book, this animated adventure follows a scientist who tries to solve world hunger only to see things go awry as food falls from the sky in abundance. This is the most delicious event since macaroni met cheese! This film is rated PG. Running time is 90 minutes.
Where the Wild Things Are This adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story follows Max, a disobedient little boy who is sent to bed without his supper. Max then creates an imaginary forest world populated by the wild things, exotic monsters, and ferocious creatures who embrace Max as their ruler. This film is rated PG. Running time is 101 minutes.
Keep checking back for announcements and the possible addition of more programs. Please stay safe. (If you would like information on emergency shelter, please contact Darien Police Headquarters at 203-.662-5300. Emergency shelter will be available beginning this evening after 7 at Tokeneke School. Tokeneke School is located at the corner of Tokeneke Road and Old Farm Road.) Wednesday Matinee ~ Up in the AirWritten by Barbara T. on 03/15/2010
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. Next Monday at Seven - Tim Pacileo Presents "Where Do I Go from Here?"Written by Barbara T. on 03/15/2010
On Monday, 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.
Children's Book DriveWritten by Erica B on 03/14/2010
Children's Book Drive - March 17 through March 31
March 17 through March 31 Books can change lives. Along with improved literacy and education, they provide wonderful paths for discussion about truly anything, and they help us to better understand the world around us. Books inspire us to make changes, to try new things, to be active learners, to share ideas, and to come together as a community to help others in need. Darien Library is holding a book drive in conjuction with Darien Book Aid. We are accepting donations of new or nearly new children's books, which will then be distributed to the local community, Peace Corps volunteers, libraries, and schools all over the world. This is a One Book, One Community program.
We're Spending March with the March Family!Written by Erica B on 03/14/2010
Film Screening: Monday, March 22 at 2 PM Our Spring Classics Discussion Series continues with a coming-of-age story for the ages! We're spending March with the March Family, reading and watching the beloved American classic, Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott. Based loosely on her experiences growing up as the second of four daughters, Alcott's treasured novel follows the fictional March family sisters, from the forward-thinking Joe and the reserved Meg to the compassionate Beth and the dramatic Amy, through years of self-discovery as their father fights in the war. First, join us for a screening of the 1994 film adaptation of Little Women, for which Winona Ryder gives an Academy Award-nominated performance. The film also boasts an A-list cast, including Susan Sarandon, Gabriel Byrne, Christian Bale, Kirsten Dunst, Eric Stoltz, and Trini Alvarado. Then, come to our discussion of the book, the time period, and the author. There's so much to share, and we'll talk about it all over afternoon tea in our beautiful Classics Room. We're Having a Potluck & Music Listening Party...And You're Invited!Written by Erica B on 03/14/2010
Join us for the festitivies! Tuesday, March 23 at 7 PM There's nothing quite like homemade. And there is just something incredibly meaningful about a recipe that has been shared through the ages. It's really not about the ingredients or even the finished product - it's about the the history and joys and special occasions and the stories that come along with that passed-down recipe - and why it's always so much fun to share and learn the stories behind the great family recipes of others. And there's nothing quite like pairing homemade comfort food with classic American music! We'll be sharing recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation as we listening to and learn about some of the defining sounds of the 1930s. Bring a dish of your own. Then enjoy some homemade confections made by others and learn about the fold songs, big bands, blues, and jazz that defined a memorable decade of music. It's an evening to satify the senses! This is a One Book, One Community event.
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Our next Monday at Seven meeting will be on Monday, March 22nd from 7 - 9 a.m