Author Programs

Wednesday, June 3: Dr. Richard Frank, author of “Fighting Cancer With Knowledge and Hope”, discusses the topic at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by the Norwalk Hospital.
Tuesday, June 9: Author Penny Pearlman, discusses her new book, “Pretty Smart Lessons from our Miss Americas,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books.
Thursday, June 11: Author Daniel Asa Rose, discusses his new book, “Larry’s Kidney” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books.
Monday, June 15: Author Lee Woodruff, discusses her new book, “Perfectly Imperfect,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books.
More author programs>>
Call 594-5003 to register for these programs, or register online.

Teddy Bear Picnic

Tuesday, June 9: Annual Teddy Bear Picnic at noon on the front lawn. Bring your lunch and best bear to the fun. A showing of the movie “Corduroy” in the Lamb Room follows the picnic. The picnic moves inside if it rains.

Friends Lunch Bunch Book Talk

Wednesday, June 3: Librarian Phebe Kirkham leads a discussion of Emily Mitchell’s “The Last Summer of the World,” a novel about Edward Steichen in Europe between the wars. Noon in the Lamb Room. Reservations required for lunch. Call 594-5003 to register.

June Computer Classes

Monday, June 1: Facebook
Tuesday, June 2: Blogs
Tuesday, June 9: Searching Google and Beyond
Thursday, June 11: Excel 2007 Part I
Wednesday, June 24: Facebook
Thursday, June 25: Excel 2007 Part II
Saturday, June 27: Downloadable Audio Books

All computer class begin at 9:30 a.m. Call 594-5003 to register or register online.

Friends Film Discussion

Thursday, May 21: Friends Film Discussion - Director’s Series continues with a discussion of two films by Francois Truffaut: “Jules et Jim” and “Shoot the Piano Player” at 7:30 p.m. in the Plaut Room. Pizza and beverages will be served. Call 594-5003 to register or register online.

Dynamic Life Skills Workshop

Tuesday, May 26: Dynamic Life Skills presents "How To Get Your Child Organized" Founder Regina Cornelio will show you ways to help your child and yourself get organized at home, school, and in your daily life. The workshop will last approximately one hour and begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Lamb Room. Co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 or register online.

Presidents & Their First Ladies

Wednesday, May 27: Presidents & Their First Ladies present Richard & Pat Nixon at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room. Call 594-5003 or register online.

May Authors on Stage

Friday, May 15: Author Mar Jennings will discuss his new book, “Life on Mars: A Four Season Garden,” at 10 a.m. the Lamb Room.
Monday, May 18: Andrew Blauner will discuss his ne book, "Brothers : 26 Stories of Love and Rivalry," at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.
Tuesday, May 19: Jeff Benedict will discuss his book, "How to Build a Business Warren Buffet Would Buy," at 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery.
Wednesday, May 20: Author Sheila Lukins discusses her new book, "Ten" All the Foods We Love--and Ten Recipes for Each," at 7 p.m. in the Lamb Room.
Tuesday, May 26: Author Susan Richards will discuss her new memoir, “Chosen By a Horse,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room.
These events are co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. Call 594-5003 or register online for these programs.

Computer Classes

Thursday, May 28: Excel II computer class at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, May 30: Downloadable Audio Books computer class at 9:30 a.m.
Call 594-5003 to register or register online.

Children's Programs

Saturday, May 16: The Adventures of Kitchawan Kenny and Friends. Author Kim Kovach will read her new book to children ages 5 to 9 & their parents from 1:30-2:15 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. Children will then have fun making a puppet craft. Call 594-5002 to register.

Wednesday, May 27: Young Critics Book Discussion of “Where the Red Fern Grows” by Wilson Rawls from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room. For grades 4 –7. Pizza will be served. Call 594-5002 to register.

Art Exhibit Opening

Windows, Looking Out, Looking In An international exhibit of children's art assembled by Creative Connections, a nonprofit cultural exchange organization. Details>> Opening reception Friday, May 15, 5 - 7 p.m.