6.29.2007

Art Exhibit Reception

Thursday, August 9: An evening reception for the art exhibit, Dreams & Reality, featuring the paintings and prints of Hanneke Goedkoop and Kees De Waal, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the gallery. Everyone is welcome
Kees De Waal, born in Bussum, Netherlands in 1922, has been making art since he first won a drawing contest at the age of 14. He attended the Higher School for Textiles in Enschede and the Arnheim Art Academy. After a long career as a fashion retailer he rededicated himself to drawing and the graphic arts and started the De Waal Foundation to help needy children in Latin America. Still a very active printmaker, he divides his time between the Netherlands, France, and Greenwich, Connecticut.
Also an award winner at a young age, Hanneke Goedkoop considers her painting “a consequence of some kind of need. It is a need to fill some
void in one’s self, which I do through painting both the chaos and harmony of nature.” Her work is a blend of old and new techniques that draws on natural elements and personal experience. As a conceptional artist, Hanneke leaves the objective behind in her creative process. A native of the Netherlands, as well, Hanneke now resides in Rowayton after a long stay in Darien. Hanneke attended the Academie of Beaux Arts in Belgium and has studied at The Rowayton Arts Center, the Silvermine Arts Center, and The Center for Contemporary Printmaking, all in Connecticut.

Fun Friday Programs for Kids

Friday, July 6: Finger Printing Fun for ages 3 to 5 from 9:30-10 a.m. or 11-11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.
Police Detective Work for ages 7 to 12 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Presented by NCPD Sgt. Carol Ogrinc.
Friday, July 13: Making Spyglasses Craft Class for ages 5 to 8 from 9:30-10 a.m. or 11-11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.
Get a Clue @ Your Library, a Web Trivia Class, 2:30-3:30 p.m. or 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Library Tech Center. To sign up for these programs call 594-5002.

6.13.2007

Friends of the Library Summer Concert

Thursday, June 28: Outdoor Summer Concert featuring the Hot Cat Jazz Band playing Dixieland, swing and jazz favorites at 8 p.m. on the Library’s west plaza, in the Lamb Room in the event of rain.


Wednesday, June 27: Reader's Choice Book Discussion
Join Librarian Cynde Lahey for a discussion of White Teeth by Zadie Smith at 7:30 p.m. in the Plaut Room.

Summer Reading Program Kicks Off

Thursday, June 21: Summer Reading Program kicks off with “The Book Detective,” performed by Sparky’s Puppets. 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Following the program children may sign up for the Summer Reading Club, “Get A Clue @ YOUR LIBRARY.” Play our bingo as you read books over the summer and win fantastic prizes!

June Authors on Stage

Saturday, June 16: Author Margaret Silf discusses her new book, “Wise choices : a spiritual guide to making life's decisions,” at 3 p.m.

Tuesday, June 19: Author Katherine Weber discusses her novel, “Triangle,” about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911, at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 21: Author Matthew Sharpe discusses his novel, “Jamestown,” at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, June 25: Author Heather Ewing discusses her book, “The Lost World of James Smithson: Science, Revolution, and the Birth of the Smithsonian,” at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 26: Author Cameron Stracher discusses his new book, “Dinner with Dad: How I Found My Way Back to the Family Table,” at 7:30 p.m.

All programs are co-sponsored by Elm Street Books and take place in the Lamb Room on the Library's lower level. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 594-5003 to register. Click here to view the complete schedule, or for more information about the books.

Late Night Study Hours

Wednesday, June 13, Thursday, June 14, Monday, June 18 & Tuesday, June 19. The Library is open late from 8 - 10 p.m. for high school students to study for their exams.

6.08.2007

Register Your Children for Summer Activities

Thursday, June 14: Registration begins for summer storytimes and Fun Friday programs at 9:30 a.m. in the Children’s Room. Call 594-5002 for information.

The Comedy of Errors


Tuesday, June 12: Shakespeare on the Sound’s Tom Lee presents The Comedy of Errors for children ages six and up and their parents at 6:30 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Great prices on thousands of books!

Friday, June 8
Silent Auction of Premium Books, 10 a.m.—7:30 pm
“Early Entry” Book Sale (prices doubled), 3—5 pm
Regular Priced Book Sale, 5:30—8 pm
Saturday, June 9: 9 am—5 pm
Sunday, June 10: 12 - 5 pm (25% off prices)
Monday, June 11: 9 am - 5 pm (50% off prices)
Tuesday, June 12: 9 am—noon, $3/bag
Noon—3 pm, Free books!