New Canaan Library
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New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone.. (203) 594-5000
Fax...... (203) 594-5026
March 2006
 
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Sunday, Noon - 5pm
Library News


 

Message to our Readers
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INTERNET & COMPUTER CLASSES
March 2006 Schedule

Book Discussion Groups
Reader's Choice
Brown Bag
18th Century Book Group

Featured Research Database
eLibrary
Full text magazine articles with current New York Times, TV and radio transcripts, maps, books, and images.

Educating Children Today
is a 4-part DVD series about educational issues currently being debated across the US and how these issues impact New Canaan. Hazel Hobbs, retired public school principal, interviews expert panelists about reading, math, and social issues.



Upcoming Events


 

MARCH PROGRAMS

Joseph Blackburn
Photographer & Mountain Climber
Slide Lecture

Thursday, March 16
at 7:30 PM

Adrian Lamb Room
Learn more>>

Michael Ruggiero
McDaniel Garden Design Lecture

Sunday, March 26
at 3:00 PM

Adrian Lamb Room
Learn more>>

Dr. Ronald Mallet
The Science of Time Travel
Monday, March 27
at 7:30 PM

Adrian Lamb Room
Learn more>>


AUTHORS ON STAGE SERIES



Jodi Picoult
The Tenth Circle
Thursday, March 9
at 11:00 AM

Adrian Lamb Room
Learn more>>


Mark Kurlansky
The Big Oyster
Tuesday, March 14
at 7:30 PM

Adrian Lamb Room
Learn more>>


Frances Mayes
A Year in the World
Sunday, March 19
at 5:00 PM

Adrian Lamb Room
Learn more>>



In The Curtis Gallery

 



Variations on a Theme

Richard Byrnes - Paintings, Prints, and Sculpture
February 19 - March 27

Sponsored by the Art Committee
Friends of New Canaan Library

Exhibit information





New & Recommended



Books ................. More New Fiction Titles>> New Non-Fiction Titles>>

James Patterson
Fifth Horseman
In their most gripping case yet, James Patterson's Women's Murder Club convenes to track down a killer who hides among healers.

Kevin Baker
Strivers Row

Played out against the backdrop of Harlem in 1943, Baker's engaging third novel reimagines the early days of Malcolm Little, the man who became Malcolm X.


Joe Loya
Man Who Outgrew His Prison
Reformed bank robber provides a searing account of the physical and emotional scars he received growing up in East Los Angeles


DVDs............... More New DVDs>>

In Her Shoes
Centering on the the tumultuous relationship between sisters, the film explores family and individuality within the family.

Flightplan
Jodi Foster stars as a woman who is forced to prove her own sanity to save the life of her daughter in this taut thriller.

Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
Heartwarming film that explores the passion of a struggling musician living in a rundown San Francisco cottage, looking after a flock of red-headed Conure parrots.


Compact Discs
............. More New CDs>>

Enya
Amarantine
The first album in five years by one of the most successful female artists of all time.

Kelly Clarkson
Breakaway

New songs from America's favorite pop idol.

Anna Netrebko
Sempre Libera
Impressive solo effort from opera's brightest new star.


 

For Children  

 

Registration for
Spring Storytime
Ages 3 to 8
March 15 @ 9:30 AM
Age 2
March 16 @ 9:30 AM
In the
Children's Program Room

1,2, Buckle MyShoe

For Babies & Toddlers up to 2 and their Moms
March 20 @ 10 AM
In the Lamb Room
Robert the Guitar Guy Presents
Moving to the Beat

a music movement program for ages 3 to 8 and their Parents
March 22 @ 1:30 PM
In the Lamb Room