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Featured Research Database...>
 The Educator's Reference Complete collection of more than 1,100 periodicals and 200 reports is a great resource for any educator -- from the school teacher and administrator to those studying in the field at the collegiate and graduate level
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The Friends of the Library
present
Wizard Rock
featuring
The Whomping Willows, Romilda Vane and the Chocolate Cauldrons
&
Snidget
Thursday, January 3 at 6:00 pm
in the Adrian Lamb Room
Fun for all ages!
Pizza & refreshments served
More Information>> |
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BROWN BAG BOOK TALK
Rick Bass
The Lost Grizzlies
Wednesday, January 9
at Noon
in the Plaut Room
Discussion led by Jeff Zaino
Lunch will be provided by the
Friends of the Library
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NOTES IN
MID-WINTER 2008 CONCERT SERIES
Sundays at 2 pm
See schedule
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FILM DISCUSSION SERIES
Join us for a discussion
of
two classic films
Chinatown
&
Treasure of the
Sierra Madre
Thursday, February 7
at 7:30 pm
in the Library's Plaut Room
Refreshments served
Copies of the DVD are
available for loan
For more Information call 594-5002 |
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A Celebration of
The Life and Art of
NANCY FLAVIN
January 13 - February 18, 2008
in the H. Pelham Curtis Gallery
Opening Reception
Sunday, January 13, 3 - 5 PM
Michael Torlen's exhibit continues
through January 7, 2008
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Books ................. More Fiction>> More Non-Fiction>>
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Marina Lewycka
Strawberry Fields
A tender and hilarious novel about a crew of migrant workers from three continents who are forced to flee their English strawberry field for a journey in pursuit of their various dreams of a better future.
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Robert Hellenga
The Italian Lover
Margot Harrington's memoir about her discovery in Florence of a priceless masterwork of Renaissance erotica - and the misguided love affair it inspired - is now, 25 years later, being made into a movie.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
Leading Ladies
In a series of skillfully drawn biographical portraits, best selling author Kay Bailey Hutchison examines the lives of sixty-three
pioneers in military service, journalism, public health, social reform, science,
and politics—all American women.
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DVDs............... More New DVDs>>
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3:10 to Yuma
Russell Crowe plays a desperado whose accomplices stage an ambush after he is
taken into custody by a determined local sheriff in this remake of the 1957 film
starring Glenn Ford and Van Heflin.
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Golden Door
A family living in poverty leaves behind the world they know in hope of finding
new opportunities in this moving and beautifully acted historical drama from director Emanuele Crialese.
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Deep Water
Rothwell's historical documentary Deep Water chronicles one of the most infamous nautical tragedies of the past several decades. |
Compact
Discs............. More New CDs>>
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Joni Mitchell
Shine
Joni Mitchell's new CD features 10 great new songs that resonate on the level of some of her
all-time classic work, with much of the material inspired by Joni’s passion to save the environment.
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Hilary Duff
Dignity
Hilary Duff's third studio album bubbles with enthusiastic electro-pop rhythms
that would inspire even hardened couch potatoes to take a turn on the dance
floor.
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Steve Reich
Music for 18 Musicians
This magnificent student performance, hailed by Reich himself, brings new life to one of the minimalist composer's more popular pieces. |
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Connecticut's Nutmeg
Children's Book Award 2008
January 2 - 31
Children in grades 4-6 are
invited to vote
Ballots & ballot box in
Children's Room |
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Winter Storytime Registrations
Both registrations begin at 9:30 am
Wednesday, January 2 for ages 3-8
Thursday, January 3 for age 2
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"Honk If You Love Trucks!"
Tuesday, January 8 at 10 am
in the Lamb Room
Designed for preschoolers &
their parents
Presented by Author Jan Scieszka & Children's Illustrators David Shannon, Loren Long and David Gordon who will introduce their new book
Smash! Crash!
Call 594-5002 to make reservations |
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Yoga for 4 & 5 year-olds
Wednesday, January 16
1:30-2:15 pm in the
Children's Program Room
Presented by Yoga Instructor Jennifer Vettoretti
(snow date: 1/17/08)
Call 594-5002 to register
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