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FROM THE DIRECTOR...
Library planning, programming and the enthusiasm for new books by New Canaan readers energized an exciting Library year that just ended. The collection always has our attention, funded by the Annual appeal and other gifts. This year we added 18,110 volumes to our holdings. Gift-in-kind donations accounted for over 7% of new items added. Our patrons responded by borrowing 445,854 items, up 5% over last year. On Monday, June 25th we loaned nearly 2,000 items, our high for the year. Our "readers" who listen to their books on tape or CD found quick access to our nearly 5,000 titles and boosted use by 8% this year. Teen borrowing was at a record level -- teen hardcover fiction was up 44%, teen graphic novels were up 32% and teen loans were up 25% overall, totaling 15,600 items. Read the full article. |
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Go Beyond the Best Seller
Explore links to book-related resources and view back issues of our Beyond the Best Seller list online.
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Featured Research Database...>
The Prepme SAT Database contains a wealth of resources to help prepare for the SAT including online practice tests.
Prepme SAT.com
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BOOK SALE LOVERS ~ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Our next Friends Book Sale will be Friday, November 30 through Tuesday December 4. We are looking for volunteers to help prepare for the next event:
- sorting
- organizing
- pricing
- coordinating the publicity
- setting up
- collecting money
- assisting buyers during the sale
If you are interested and would like more information on the Friends of the Library Book Sales, contact Cynde Lahey or call 203-594-5021. |
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| AUGUST EVENTS |
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COMING IN SEPTEMBER |
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Film Discussion Series
Kurosawa's
DERSU UZALA
Showing:
Saturday,
September 15 at 2 pm
in the Lamb Room
Discussion:
Thursday, September 20 at 7:30 pm
in the Plaut Room |
Multiple copies of the DVD are available for loan
Register: 203-594-5003
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Artists' Reception
Thursday, August 9, 5 - 7 PM
in the gallery
Dreams & Reality
Prints and Paintings
by Hanneke Goedkoop and
Kees De Waal
Through August 27
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Books ................. More Fiction>> More Non-Fiction>>
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Khaled Hosseini
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Hosseini uses the tumultuous backdrop of war-torn Afghanistan to render the heroic plight of two women of different generations married to the same savagely abusive male.
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Maeve Binchy
Whitethorn Woods
Maeve Binchy's sage Whitethorn Woods captures the first-person stories of townspeople grappling with their own problems as well as this moment of civic transition.
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Paul Steinhardt & Neil Turok
Endless Universe
Endless Universe provides answers to longstanding problems with the Big Bang model, while offering a provocative new view of both the past and the future of the cosmos. It is a “theory that could solve the cosmic mystery” (USA Today).
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DVDs............... More New DVDs>>
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Modigliani
A gifted artist wages a personal war against his demons as well as a world that
refuses to accept his creative vision in this biographical drama based on the
true story of Amedeo Modigliani.
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Blue Murder - Set 1
Newly promoted Det. Chief Inspector Janine Lewis commands a close-knit police
team that probes some of Manchester's most gruesome murders in this English hit. |
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Shark Week 20th Anniversary Collection
Experience actual shark attacks and rescues captured on film. Learn
why these attacks are increasing at an alarming rate, and see the awe-inspiring
lengths sharks will go to when they're on the hunt. |
Compact
Discs............. More New CDs>>
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Miranda Lambert
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
With a clutch of terrific songs and ace backing musicians, Lambert delivers ferocity and heart at every turn. |
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Bruce Springsteen
Live in Dublin
As Springsteen continues to mine his roots in folk music, blues, Dixieland,
country, swing, and gospel, he brings renewed energy to his effortless brand of
rock 'n' roll.
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Charles Mingus
Mingus Ah Um
Mingus Ah Um is a stunning summation of the bassist's talents and probably the best reference point for beginners.
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"Who Stole the Golden Cat?"
Funded by the Friends of the Library
A rare and valuable book is missing!
An Interactive Mystery
Play with four actors
Presented by the Marsh mellow Masquers
Thursday, August 9
3:30 - 4:15 pm
in the Lamb Room
Our Closing Summer Reading Club Celebration
For ages 5 to 10
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Movies & Popcorn
Wednesday, August 15 &
Wednesday, August 22
10:30 am
in the Children's Program Room
For children ages 3-8
and their parents
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Drop-in PJ Storytime
Thursday, August 16 &
Tuesday, August 21
6:30 - 7:15 pm
in the Children's Program Room
For ages 3 to 8 and their parents
Stories, a film & refreshments
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Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors
Presented by Actor Daniel John Kelly
Thursday, August 23
6:30 - 7:30 pm
in the Children's Program Room
Call 594-5002 to register
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