Da Chen to Discuss Brothers

Sunday, December 3: Author Da Chen will be discussing his new novel Brothers at the Library at 3:00 pm in the Adrian Lamb Room. Having written two critically acclaimed bestselling memoirs, Colors of the Mountain and Sounds of the River, Da Chen has written a sweeping historical saga, inspired by the fate of his father and his uncle, separated for thirty-five years by the Iron Curtain imposed by the Communist rule during China's Cultural Revolution.

All Library programs are free and open to the public. A reception and book signing will follow the program.

Late November Programs

Thursday, November 30: Book discussion of “The Tale of Despereaux” for children in grades 5 – 8 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Pizza will be served.

David Nasaw discusses his critically-acclaimed biography of Andrew Carnegie at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Wednesday, November 29: Nanny Coffee & Tour of the Library. In Spanish & English. Drop-in Storytime will be held for children who come with their nannies. 10 - 10:45 a.m. Meet in the Children’s Room. Registration suggested at 594-5002.

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

Readers’ Choice book discussion of “Plum Wine” by Angela Davis-Gardner, led by Shirley Ottenstein. 7:30 p.m. in the Plaut Room. Everyone welcome.

Monday, November 27: Great Decisions roundtable discussion led by Jamil Dakwar of the ACLU on Human Rights in the Age of Terrorism. 7 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Monday, November 20: Preschool Sing-along with Diane Wells
At 10 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room. No registration required.

Saturday, November 18: Discussion of the books, “Something From Nothing” and “Earth Day” 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 third in a series of four Book Voyager discussions on the environment and ecology.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, November 17 – Tuesday, November 21
Friday: Early Entry, prices doubled, 3 – 5 p.m.
Regular prices, 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the Lamb Room.
Silent Auction of rare and collectible books,
10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery.
Saturday: regular prices, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: noon – 5 p.m., 25% off.
Monday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 50% off.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – noon, $3/bag.

Early November Programs

Thursday, November 9: UConn professor and author, Ron Mallett, discusses his new book, “Time Traveler: A Scientist’s Personal Mission to Make Time Travel a Reality,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Just Books, Too. Call 594-5003 to register.

Wednesday, November 8: Advanced Search Engines computer class, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Saturday, November 4: “A Practical Guide to Selling on e-Bay” seminar presented by Tom Greenbaum at 10 a.m. in the Lamb Room. Call 594-5003 to register.

5oth Anniverary of the Hungarian Revolt. A special tribute to Hungarian émigrés, who came to New Canaan, and their host families takes place at 3:30.

Thursday, November 2: Creative Writing 102 Writer’s Workshop. A workshop to 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. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Lunch will be served. Call 594-5003 to register.

Cartoonist Roz Chast discusses her new book, “Theories of Everything” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Just Books, Too. Call 594-5003 to register.

Marton and Leimbach Appearances to be Rescheduled

Kati Marton, author of "The Great Escape" and who was to appear at the Library on Saturday, November 4, has found it necessary to reshedule her visit for Sunday, February 11 at 4 p.m. Marty Leimbach, author of "Daniel Isn't Talking, " will also reshedule her appearance here.