Early February Programs

Saturday, February 10: Blogs computer class., 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please call the Reference Desk for an appointment, 594-5003.

Friday, February 9: Library Volunteer Orientation. Everyone welcome. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Information Desk.

Wednesday, February 7: Brown Bag Book Talk at noon in the Plaut Room. Librarian Jeff Zaino leads a discussion of “Undaunted Courage” by Stephen Ambrose.

Also on Wednesday, Author Tom Smith discusses his book “Crescent City Lynching: the Murder of Chief Hennessy, the New Orleans "Mafia" Trials, and the Parish Prison Mob” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books.

Tuesday February 6: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Lamb Room 1 - 4 p.m. Please call the Reference Desk for an appointment, 594-5003.

Monday, February 5: Preschool Sing-along with Diane Wells, at

10 a.m. in the Children's Program Room.

Late January Events

Wednesday, January 31: Author Ross King discusses his book, “The Judgment of Paris,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 to register.

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

Sunday, January 28: The concert series concludes with a program of great old swing tunes by Moxie, a septet featuring three voices, two hot violins and a sweet jazz rhythm section.

Saturday, January 27: Members of The Norwalk Symphony present a program on percussion instruments and music for children and parents at 4 p.m. in the Lamb Room.

Thursday, January 25: Book Discussion of “Hatching Magic” by Ann Downer for children in grades 5 – 8, 6:30-7:30 pm in the Children’s Program Room. Pizza will be served. Call 594-5002 to register.

Late Night Exam Study hours from 8 – 10 p.m.

Wednesday, January 24: Google Scholar computer class. 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Readers’ Choice book discussion of “The Attack” by Yasmina Khadra, led by Maisie Kohnstamm. 7:30 p.m. in the Plaut Room. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, January 23: Prill Boyle discusses her new book, “Defying Gravity: A Celebration of Late-Blooming Women,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Call 594-5003 to register. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books.

Monday, January 22: Preschool sing-along with Diane Wells, 10 a.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

Mid-January Programs

Sunday, January 21: Notes in Mid-Winter concert presents Synchronicity with pianist Garah Landes and percussionist Gregory Landes performing their unique fusion of classical and jazz music.



Children’s author Michelle Knudsen talks about her new book, Library Lion, at 3 p.m. in the Children’s Room. Children ages 4 to 10 and their parents are invited. A book signing and refreshments follow the program. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5002 to register.

Opening reception for the art exhibit,

“Gail Lee + Gale Parsons: A Dialogue,”

from 3 – 5 p.m. in the Gallery.

Sunday, January 21

Saturday, January 20: Morningstar database computer class, 9:30-11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

French Storytime for children ages 4 to 8 from 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Stories, songs and a puppet play of “The Three Bears.” Presented by Kimberly Fox and Julie Currie.

Thursday, January 18: Susan Cheever, author of “American Bloomsbury” will speak at 10:30 a.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Just Books, Too. Call 594-5003 to register.

Wednesday, January 17: Writers Workshop on Documentary Films. 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. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with lunch. Call 594-5003 to register.

Tuesday, January 16: Word I computer class. 9:30 – 11 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register.

Monday, January 15: The Library is closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Concert with the Chester Duo

Sunday, January 14: Notes in Mid-Winter features the Chester Duo, violinist Anthea Kreston and cellist Jason Duckles, playing works by Bach, Bartok, Mozart, Beethoven, O’Conner, Piazzolla and Ravel. 2 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.