September Programs

Wednesday, September 13: The new season of Brown Bag Book Talks beginswith a discussion of “Girls of Tender Age” led by Cynde Lahey. Author Mary-Ann Tirone Smith joins the group for the discussion and catered lunch of Italian fare. As is the tradition, lunch for the September book talk is provided by the Friends of the Library. At noon in the Lamb Room. Call 594-5003 to register.

Registration for Fall Storytimes for children ages 3-8 begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Room.

Tuesday, September 12: Philippa Gregory, author of “The Queen’s Fool,” “The Constant Princess” and many other popular titles, returns to the New Canaan Library at 10 a.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Just Books, Too. Call 594-5003 to register.

Friday, September 8: Volunteer Orientation, 10-11 a.m. Everyone welcome, meet at the Information Desk.

Thursday, September 7: “Moving to the Beat” with Robert the Guitar Guy for preschoolers and their parents, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. in the Lamb Room.

Wednesday, September 6: Author Jed Rubenfeld discusses his new book, “The Interpretation of Murder” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

Programs for Children

Wednesday, August 30: Movies and Popcorn for ages 3 – 8 from 10:30-11 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Thursday, August 24: “Connecticut Invents:” Patrick Smith, Education Curator at the Museum of Connecticut History will talk about famous Connecticut inventions and give attendees the opportunity to invent something of their own. For children in grades 4-6. 10:30 a.m.-noon in the Children’s Program Room. Call 594-5002 to register.

Drop-in PJ Storytime for children ages 3-8 and their parents. 6:30 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

More Reader's Choice

I'm really pleased. We now have our December 20th book and discussion leader. Louise Besson has agreed to lead the discussion on How to be Lost by Amanda Ward Eyre in December. That date will be our Reader's Choice Holiday meeting. If you all remember, the author Amanda Ward Eyre visited the Library last Fall as one of our 2005 Meet the Author Events.

Reader's Choice Book Discussion Series

We had a very productive meeting on July 26th where we've planned ahead for an entire year of monthly, evening Reader's Choice book discussions. Beginning September 27th at 7:30 pm in the Plaut Room with a discussion of The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards, we should have some great conversations about books. The other titles selected are Plum Wine by Angela Davis-Gardner scheduled for November 29th, Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, An Unfinished Season by Ward Just, The Attack by Yasmin Khadra, The History of Love by Nicole Krauss scheduled for October 25th, The Lost Mother by Mary Morris, A Tale of Love & Darkness by Amos Oz, Two Lives by Vikram Seth, White Teeth by Zadie Smith, How to be Lost by Amanda Ward Eyre and Triangle by Katherine Weber. The best part about reading is talking about what you've read...and sharing with others.