Events
Friday Night Feature - "Life of Pi"
Written by Erin S on 10/06/2012
Friday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. – Life of Pi (2012) Starring Irffan Kahn; Rated PG; 123 minutes; Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger.
"This transcendent fable carries a real sting in its tail. Ang Lee has made a bold and wondrous movie, one of his best." -- Tom Charity, CNN.com
For more information, please watch the film's trailer. Check out the rest of our Friday Night Features in March.
Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs available on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's).
The 19th-Century Russian Novel, Guest Lecture with Mark Schenker
Written by Erin S on 10/06/2012
Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m.
Mark Schenker, Dean of Academic Affairs in Yale College, will give a lecture on the 19th-Century Russian Novel, with special reference to Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy. Dean Schenker will discuss how 19th-century Russia enjoyed one of the most fruitful periods in world literature, and how the religion, politics, and philosophy of the day combined with a longstanding tradition of story-telling to create the great Russian novels—which are not just long, but deep and broad in their political and spiritual implications.
This program is part of our One Book, One Community series. The book selected for the town-wide read is City of Thieves by David Benioff, who will be speaking at the Library Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. The book selected for young readers is Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene Yelchin.
Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs available on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's).
Wednesday Matinee - "Anna Karenina"
Written by Erin S on 10/06/2012
Wednesday, February 20 at 1:30 p.m. - Anna Karenina (2012); Starring Keira Knightley, Aaron Johnson, and Jude Law; Rated R; 130 minutes. Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
The story unfolds in its original late-19th-century Russia high-society setting and powerfully explores the capacity for love that surges through the human heart, from the passion between adulterers to the bond between a mother and her children. As Anna questions her happiness, change comes to her family, friends, and community.
“A handsome, grandly theatrical reimagining of the Tolstoy novel starring his muse, Keira Knightley.” -- Lou Lumenick, New York Post
For more information, please view the film's trailer.
Gadget Help at the Library
Written by Erin S on 10/06/2012
Did you receive a new eReader or tablet this holiday season? Are you feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of figuring out how to use the thing? Take advantage of these tech classes at Darien Library for smooth sailing to the land of technological prowess:
Thursday, January 3, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 8, 10 a.m.
You can also take a look at this cheat sheet featuring step-by-step instructions tailored specifically to your device. Check out the rest of our Winter 2013 technology classes for a wide range of workshops covering Photoshop, tumblr, Etsy, eBay, and more.
Beyond Etsy Basics
Written by Erin S on 10/05/2012
Tuesday, March 5 at 7 p.m.
So you've been selling on Etsy.com and wondering how to boost sales. Jennifer St. Jean, graduate of Etsy's June 2012 Educator training will share what has helped her become a successful shop owner. We'll perform shop critiques on your individual shops, discuss elements of photography, marketing strategies, and share resources to help you become a better seller. We'll revisit the four keys to success to selling your work online. Jen has been selling on Etsy since 2009, has had thousands of sales both on and off Etsy and has sold her items all over the world.
Students are kindly asked to please either already have an active Etsy shop or have attended Jen’s 101 class as a prerequisite.
Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs available on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's).
Coffee Brewin' at the Library
Written by Erin S on 10/05/2012
Wednesday, March 27 at 10 a.m.
Registration for this workshop is full. Please email eshea@darienlibrary.org to be added to the waitlist.
Have you ever wondered how the green seed of a cherry is transformed into the brew of your morning cup? You’ve never seen a coffee tree (yes, coffee cherries grow on trees!), but you’re curious how the different steps from seed to cup might affect your flavor experience. Or you’ve never quite figured out how the caffeine is removed to keep you from getting the jitters. Come learn and discuss over tastes of NEAT coffee. We'll teach you a bit of the background and guide you in the fundamentals of selecting, storing, grinding, and brewing. You'll know your stuff next time you buy a cup of coffee or bag of beans, so you can get the best at home as well as at NEAT.
Our Spring Book Discussion Begins
Written by Erin S on 10/05/2012
Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon
Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m.
Chapters:
Son, pp. 1-49
Deaf, pp. 49-114
Dwarf, pp. 115-179
Transgender, pp. 599-679
From the National Book Award–winning author of The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression comes a monumental new work, a decade in the writing, about family. In Far from the Tree, Andrew Solomon tells the stories of parents who not only learn to deal with their exceptional children but also find profound meaning in doing so. Solomon’s startling proposition is that diversity is what unites us all.
He writes about families coping with deafness, dwarfism, Down syndrome, autism, schizophrenia, multiple severe disabilities, with children who are prodigies, who are conceived in rape, who become criminals, who are transgender. While each of these characteristics is potentially isolating, the experience of difference within families is universal, as are the triumphs of love Solomon documents in every chapter.
Praise for Far From the Tree:
"...complicates everything we thought we knew about love, sacrifice and success." - The New York Times
Library staff members will lead the discussions.
We have copies of the books available for patrons to borrow, but prior reading of the books is not necessary to attend the discussions.
Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen’s).
Darien Library Writers Group
Written by Erin S on 10/04/2012
Thursday, February 21 at 7 p.m. in the Harris Room
If you have a poem, short story, novel or screenplay in your drawer or just in your head please join this friendly, supportive "no judgment" zone to work on your project. Everyone will get a chance to share their struggles and their work. Bring your ideas and any work you wish to contribute.
The moderator for our workshop is Bob Kernen. Bob is a writer -- always has been. The demands of commerce may have changed his mode of expression, but he has always begun with the word. An Emmy award-winning writer and published author, Bob is seeking others for whom the word holds sway to join him for a fun, relaxed writing experience.
Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs available on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's).
Spring Cleaning Series: Storage Solutions
Written by Erin S on 10/04/2012
Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m.
Garages, basements, and attics offer a lot of back-up storage space, but what do you do when that space fills up? Experts will discuss innovative yet simple ways to get those spaces under control and how to keep them that way.
Presented by Matt Baier of Matt Baier Organizing, LLC and Janet Barnes of Connecticut Closet and Shelf.
Check out our "Get Organized" LibGuide and join us for the rest of our Spring Cleaning Series:
- Organizing with Kids in Mind, Thursday, March 28 at 10 a.m.
- Organizing the Entry and Exit Points of Our Home, Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m.
- Organizing Others, Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m.
- Shop and Get Organized, Tuesday May 7 at 7 p.m.
Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs available on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's).
A Guide to Creating Your Own Oral History
On Tuesday, April 2, 2013, Kristen La Follette from the Columbia Center for Oral History, led a workshop on oral history. Her presentation title was, "Remember, Record, & Celebrate: A Guide to Creating Your Own Oral History."
Resources
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