10.24.2006

Late October Programs

Monday, October 30: Author Elizabeth Flock discusses her new novel, “Everything Must Go” at 10:00 a.m. in the Lamb Room.

“One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” for babies under 2 and their moms. 10 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Saturday, October 28: “Taking the Myth Out of Buying on e-Bay” seminar presented by Tom Greenbaum at 10 a.m. in the Lamb Room. “Selling on e-Bay” November 4. Call 594-5003 to register.

Discussion of the books, “The Great Kapok Tree” and “A Walk in the Rainforest” for children in grades 3 & 4 and their parents from 1 – 2 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Refreshments will be served. Call 594-5002 to register. This is the second in a series of four Book Voyager discussions on the environment and ecology.

Norwalk Symphony Orchestra program on string instruments and music in the Lamb Room at 4 p.m.

Friday, October 27: Author Linda Francis Lee discusses her new novel, “Devil in the Junior League,” at 10 a.m. in the Lamb Room (rescheduled from September 25.) Co-sponsored by Just Books, Too. Call 594-5003 to register.

Thursday, October 26: Excel II computer class, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

10.11.2006

More October Programs

Wednesday, October 25: Librarian Fran Sauer leads the Reader’s Choice Book Discussion of “The History of Love” at 7:30 p.m. in the Plaut Room.

Tuesday, October 24: Search Engines computer class, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Young Adult author, Maureen Johnson, discusses her new book, “Devilish,” at 4 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Just Books, Too. Call 594-5003 to register.


Monday: October 23: Preschool Halloween Craft at 9:30 or 10:45 in the Children’s Program Room. Call 594-5002 to register. Presented by the Young Women’s League.

Sunday, October 22: The New Canaan Library and the UN Committee present Anthony Lake, Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, at 4 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Opening reception for the art exhibit, “The Worn City” by Marilyn Kirsch. 3 – 5 p.m. in the Gallery.

Saturday, October 21: Halloween Ghost Craft for children ages 7-9 at 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Presented by artist Peggy Ogden.

Author Gunilla Norris discusses her book, “A Mystic Garden,” at 3 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Just Books, Too. Call 594-5003 to register.


Thursday, October 19: Newspapers Online (NYT, WSJ, NC Advertiser, etc.) computer class, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Spelling Bee for all 4th graders at 4 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Call 594-5002 to register.

Author Julian Padowicz discusses his memoir, “Mother and Me: Escape from Warsaw 1939,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Just Books, Too. Call 594-5003 to register.


Wednesday, October 18: E-mail computer class, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Author Mark Zupan, the paralympic athlete who starred in the film, “Murderball,” discusses his memoir “GIMP” at 7 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Just Books, Too. Call 594-5003 to register.


Tuesday, October 17: Word II computer class, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Monday, October 16: Preschool sing-along with Diane Wells, 10 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Friday, October 13: Volunteer Orientation, 10-11 a.m. Everyone welcome, meet at the Information Desk.

A Lemony Snicket Unfortunate Event. Activities and refreshments for children ages 8 and up, 3:30 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Call 594-5002 to register.


Thursday, October 12: Excel 1 computer class, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Dr. Philip Landrigan from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine speaks on “Children’s Health and the Environment – the Problem and the Solution” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Arts for Healing.

10.07.2006

A New Series of Writing Workshops

For Writers 2006 - 2007 is our second series of writing workshops that provides an opportunity for everyone to explore the rewarding craft of writing. The New Canaan Library is pleased to offer classes on creative writing, documentary films, writing children's books and the personal essay, taught by instructors from the Gotham Writers' Workshop in New York City. No previous writing experience is necessary to enroll in these workshops and interested participants may attend any or all of them. Class size is limited to 20. Please call the Library's Information Desk at 594.5003 to reserve a place in the workshop of your choice.
Creative Writing 102
Thursday, November 2, 2006. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. with lunch.
This workshop will expand your powers of observation, imagination, and language. You will be exposed to various forms of creative writing in the fields of prose fiction and nonfiction. Ideas will be sparked, confidence acquired, and you’ll gain a sense of where to move onward with your writing.
Documentary Films
Wednesday, January 17, 2007. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. with lunch.
Documentary films are more popular and prevalent than ever, appearing in theaters, on DVD, and across the spectrum of TV channels. In this course, you will learn how to conceive ideas, structure stories, conduct research and interviews, write narration, and adapt your plans to film footage.
Dates for Writing Children's Books and the Personal Essay TBA.