Documentary Films - Writing Workshop

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.

Wednesday, January 17: Documentary Films. 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.

Notes in Mid-Winter Concerts Begin

Sunday, January 7: Our Notes in Mid-Winter concert series begins with “Fascinatin’ Rhythm” featuring Blair Mc Millen on the piano and Meighan Stoops playing clarinet. These concerts are sponsored by the Friends Music Committee and take place at 2 p.m. in the Lamb Room each Sunday in January. Admission is free and no registration is required, but seating is limited. See schedule>

Authors on Stage - Lisa Unger

Thursday, January 4: Author Lisa Unger discusses her new novel, “Sliver of Truth” in which writer Ridley Jones finds herself at the center of a top-notch suspense story, the author’s second. 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books.

Winter Storytime Registration

Thursday, January 4: Winter storytime registration for children age 2 begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Room.

Wednesday, January 3: Winter storytime registration for children ages 3 – 8 begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Room.

Holiday Hours: The Library will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Late December Programs

Wednesday, December 20: Readers’ Choice book discussion of “How to Be Lost” by Amanda Ward Eyre, led by Louise Besson. 7:30 p.m. in the Plaut Room. Everyone welcome.

Monday, December 18: Preschool sing-along with Diane Wells at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room. No registration required.

Saturday, December 16: Nutcracker Ballet for children ages 5 -10 and their parents. A demonstration and lecture presented by the New England Dance Theatre. 2 – 3:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. No registration required.

Authors on Stage on DVD

Is it possible that you missed an Authors on Stage event? Your favorite authors and speakers may have been taped. The Library DVD collection will now include copies of some of these events available for checkout. Click here to view availability.

A Christmas Carol

Saturday, December 9: Support the New Canaan Library and join us for a special family fun-raising event at the NEW Westport Playhouse! A Christmas Carol is a song-filled holiday classic for the entire family.
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Early December Programs

Wednesday, December 6: Brown bag Book Talk. Librarian Susan LaPerla leads a discussion of The Summer Guest by Justin Cronin at noon in the Plaut Room.

Author Jack Cavanaugh discusses his book, Tunney: Boxing's Brainiest Champ and His Upset of the Great Jack Dempsey at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Tuesday, December 5: Power Point computer class, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Monday, December 4: Excel I computer class, 9:30 – 11:30. Call 594-5003 to register.

Saturday, December 2: Gingerbread House Workshop for children ages
5 – 9 at 10:30 a.m., 1 or 3:30 p.m. Registration required at 594-5002.

The December 2006 e-newsletter has been sent. Click here to read it.

Art Exhibit Opening Reception for Peter de Sève

Sunday, December 3: The art of Peter de Sève will be on view in New Canaan Library’s H. Pelham Curtis Gallery from December 3 through January 8. The exhibit will open with a reception for the artist on Sunday, December 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the gallery. Everyone is welcome.
De Sève’s dark humor and sense for witty characterizations has led him to become one of the leading character designers for such feature films as The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Prince of Egypt, Mulan, Tarzan, A Bug’s Life, Finding Nemo, and Robots. He was the sole character designer on the Oscar-nominated film, Ice Age and it’s sequel, Ice Age-The Meltdown. De Sève’s illustrations have appeared in most major American magazines, including TIME, Newsweek, Smithsonian, Premiere and Entertainment Weekly. He is also a regular contributor of covers to The New Yorker Magazine. More>