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A Christmas Carol
A performance to benefit the New Canaan Library on December 9th
Details>>
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Featured Research Database...>
 The African American Experience is a unique compilation of Internet-accessible digital images of works published from 1693-1830, written by or about members of America's black populace. It is an ideal resource for individuals and students who wish to gain firsthand insight into black history in America.
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DECEMBER PROGRAMS
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BROWN BAG BOOK TALK
Donna Tartt
The Secret History
Wednesday, December 5
at Noon
in the Plaut Room
Discussion led by Laurie Iffland
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CT HUMANITIES COUNCIL BOOK TALKS
Literature for a lifetime:
Terrorism & Takeovers
Margaret Atwood
The Handmaid's Tale
Wednesday, December 19
7:30 - 9:00 pm
in the Lamb Room
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Opening Reception
for the art exhibit
THE OCEAN IS BLUE AND BLACK
Sunday, December 2, 3 - 5 PM
Works on Paper
by
MICHAEL TORLEN
December 2 - January 7
in the H. Pelham Curtis Gallery
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Books ................. More Fiction>> More Non-Fiction>>
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Denis Johnson
Tree of Smoke
Johnson's story revolves around a CIA officer named William "Skip" Sands, who goes to Vietnam in 1967 as part of a team that is running deception operations against North Vietnam.
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Frank Delaney
Tipperary
Delaney has crafted another meticulously researched journey through his homeland. The focus this time is on Castle Tipperary, one of the "grand houses" of the Anglo-Irish. Its story is told through the love of Charles O'Brien, an itinerant healer, for April Burke, the only child of a noble Irish family.
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Jann S. Wenner
Gonzo: The Life of Hunter S. Thompson
More than 100 members of Thompson's inner circle bring into vivid focus the
life of a man who was even more complicated, tormented, and talented than any
previous portrait has shown.
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DVDs............... More New DVDs>>
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Amazing Grace
Story of William Wilberforce and his passion and
perseverance to pass a law ending the slave trade in the late 18th century.
Several friends, including Wilberforce's minister, a reformed slave ship captain
who penned the beloved hymn Amazing Grace, urge him to see the cause through.
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Deck The Halls
When the spirit of Christmas compels a small-town New Englander to decorate his home with enough lights to make it visible from space, much more is set to be decked than just the halls in this holiday comedy.
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The Dark Ages
As chaos replaced culture, Europe was beset by famine, plague, persecutions, and
a state of war that was so persistent it was only rarely interrupted by peace. |
Compact
Discs............. More New CDs>>
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Carrie Underwood
Carnival Ride
The second album from Carrie Underwood is still more than enough to further cement her place in the contemporary
country hierarchy.
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Rihanna
Good Girl Gone Bad
Combining hip hop, electro-pop, reggae, lover's rock and R&B, Rihanna may just be the hottest export from Barbados in recent times. Highly recommended.
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Hodie: A Christmas Cantata
Composed in the early 1950s, and rarely performed, Williams'cantata is tuneful and brilliant. |
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Book Discussion
Ereth's Birthday by Avi
Saturday, December 1
1 - 2 pm
in the Children's Program Room
For children in grades 3-5
and their parents |
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Randall de Seve
author of Toy Boat
Sunday, December 2
2:00 pm
Elm Street Books will have the book available for purchase and signing.
Call 594-5002 to register |
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Preschool Winter Craft Workshops
Friday, December 7
9:30-10:15 am or 10:45-11:30 am
in the Children's Program Room
Presented by members of the
Young Women's League |
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Gingerbread House Workshops
Saturday, December 15
10:30 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
For children ages 5 to 9
20 children per workshop
Registration required, call 594-5002 |
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