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Internet: Filtered or Unfiltered
The Library offers unfiltered access to the Internet throughout most of the building. However all public access computers in the children's room and two workstations in the adult area are filtered access only. Wireless users in the adult area also have unfiltered access, while all wireless connections in the children's room are filtered. Children can use unfiltered workstations in the adult area with written permission from a parent.
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MyLibraryDV
Is a unique video-on-demand service which provides access to hundreds of hours of DVD-quality programming such as cooking, travel, health programs, classic movies, and more at no charge.
Simply click the image below to get started.
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Grove Art Online
Provides web access to the entire text of The Dictionary of Art, and The Oxford Companion to Western Art. They offer ongoing additions of new and updated articles, over 3,000 thumbnail art images and line drawings displayed in the text of articles, extensive image links, and sophisticated search and navigation tools.
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FEBRUARY BOOK DISCUSSIONS
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BROWN BAG
Undaunted Courage
by Stephen Ambrose
Discussion led by
Jeff Zaino
Wednesday, February 7
at Noon
in the Plaut Room |
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EXPLODING BOOK GROUP
The Boleyn Inheritance
by Philippa Gregory
Tuesday, February 13
at 2:00 pm
at the
Lapham Community Center |
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READER'S CHOICE
An Unfinished Season
by Ward Just
Discussion led by
Judy Israel
Wednesday, February 28
at 7:30 pm
in the
Plaut Room
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AUTHORS ON STAGE
Please call 203-594-5003 to register
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Tom Smith
Crescent City Lynchings
Wednesday, February 7
at 7:30 PM
in the Lamb Room
Co-sponsored by
Elm Street Books
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Ann Hood
The Knitting Circle
Monday, February 12
at Noon
in the Lamb Room
(Lunch included)
Co-sponsored by
Elm Street Books |
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Alireza Jafarzadeh
The Iran Threat
Thursday, February 15
at 7:30 PM
in the Lamb Room
Co-sponsored by
Elm Street Books |
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Kim Lavine
Mommy Millionaire
Thursday, February 22
at 7:30 PM
in the Lamb Room
Co-sponsored by
Elm Street Books |
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Jill Davis
Ask Again Later
Monday, February 26
at 7:30 PM
in the Lamb Room
Co-sponsored by
Elm Street Books
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Peter Spiegelman
Red Cat
Tuesday, February 27
at 10:30 AM
in the Lamb Room
Co-sponsored by
Just Books Too
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Books ................. More Fiction>> More Non-Fiction>>
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Philippa Gregory
The Boleyn Inheritance
A novel drawn tight as a lute string about a court ruled by the gallows and
three women whose positions brought them wealth, admiration, and power as well
as deceit, betrayal, and terror.
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Richard North Patterson
Exile
From one of America's most compelling novelists comes the mesmerizing story of a
lawyer who must defend the woman he loves against a charge of conspiring to
assassinate the prime minister of Israel.
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Clint Willis
The Boys of Everest
Willis' meticulous, pitch-by-pitch accounts of climbs on the savage Eiger, the killer Annapurna, the intensely difficult Northeast Ridge of Everest and other major routes will make gripping reading for climbing buffs.
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DVDs............... More New DVDs>>
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The Illusionist
A supernaturally talented magician attempts to undermine the rigid social
structure of turn-of-the-century Vienna by using his powers to win the love of
his upper-class, childhood sweetheart. Based on Pulitzer Prize-winning author Steven Millhauser's short story.
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All The Mornings of the World
Jean-Pierre Marielle stars as legendary 17th-century baroque composer and viola da gamba player M. de Saint Colombe. Believing the only "true" music is that which is written down, Sainte Colombe is vehemently opposed to performing in public. |
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When The Levees Broke
Controversial filmmaker Spike Lee explores the U.S. government's response to the
disaster wrought by Hurricane Katrina in this made-for-television documentary
co-produced by HBO and Lee's own 40 Acres & a Mule Filmworks. |
Compact
Discs............. More New CDs>>
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Chris Daughtry
DAUGHTRY
The debut album from Chris Daughtry, former American Idol contestant, is a successful blend of rock and pop songs. |
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Dreamgirls
Crackling score from the Oscar nominated musical is a must-hear performance featuring the original cast.
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Maná
Amar Es Combatir
Amar Es Combatir confirms Maná's continuing designation as the world's standard-bearing Spanish-language mainstream rock band.
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Preschool Sing-along with Diane Wells
Monday, February 5
10 am
in the Children's Program Room
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Preschool Valentine Craft Workshops
Monday, February 12
9:30 - 10:15 am or 10:45 - 11:30 am
No registration necessary, participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Book Discussion
The Lightning Thief
by Rick Riordan
Thursday, February 22
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Pizza & refreshments served
For ages 5 to 8
Call 594-5002 to make a reservation
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Drop-in Storytime
Stories, songs, a film and lots of fun!
Saturday, February 24
1:30 - 2:15 pm
For ages 3-8 & their parents
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"1,2, Buckle My Shoe"
Monday, February 26
10 am
For babies & toddlers up to age 2 & their Moms
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Invisible Views
Photographs by Drew Harty
February 25 - April 2
Opening Reception
Sunday, February 25, 3-5 PM
In the H. Pelham Curtis Gallery
A Dialogue:
Gail Lee & Gale Parsons
will be on exhibit through February 19.
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