New Canaan Library
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New Canaan, CT 06840
Phone.. (203) 594-5000
Fax...... (203) 594-5026
September 2005
 
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Friday & Saturday, 9am - 5pm
Sunday, Noon - 5pm
Library News


 


For Writers a series of four half-day writing workshops designed to inspire the writer in you.
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Internet & Computer Instruction
View September/October Schedule
Register for a class

New Audio Book Titles
>>>>>Downloadable Audio
>>>>>Books on Tape & CD



Upcoming Events


 


U.S. INSTITUTE OF PEACE
Presents
Jan Eliasson
President-Elect of the UN General Assembly
September 25 at 3:30 PM
In the Lamb Room
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MEET THE AUTHOR EVENTS
September 2005

Co-sponsored by RJ Julia at Elm Street Books

Philippa Gregory
The Virgin's Lover
September 8th
at 9:30 AM

Adrian Lamb Room
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Donald McIvor
Curiosity's Destinations
September 15th
at 7:30 PM

Curtis Gallery
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Sara Nelson
So Many Books, So Little Time
September 19th
at 7:30 PM

Adrian Lamb Room
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Pat Van de Graaf
&
Evelyn Bergstrom

Inklings
September 12th
at 7:30 PM

Adrian Lamb Room
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Jennifer Weiner
Goodnight Nobody
September 21th
at 7:30 PM

Curtis Gallery
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Renee Simon
Take Back Your Health
September 22th
at 7:30 PM

Adrian Lamb Room

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David Kirby
Evidence of Harm
September 27th
at 7:30 PM

Adrian Lamb Room
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John Berendt
City of Falling Angels
September 28th
at 7:30 PM

Adrian Lamb Room
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In The Curtis Gallery





La Rentrée


Recent Works
Watercolors, Acrylics and Monoprints by
Béatrice del Perugia

Sponsored by the Art Committee
Friends of New Canaan Library

Exhibit information





New & Recommended



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

Paulo Coelho
The Alchemist
With the help of several enchanted strangers, an Andalusian shepherd boy learns to listen to himself.


Levitt, Stephen D.
Freakonomics

Authors show that economics is the study of incentives - how people get what they want, or need, especially when other people want or need the same thing.


Marie Jakober
Sons of Liberty
Winner of the Michael Shaara Award for excellence in Civil War Fiction, Jakober's novel provides a fresh look at the covert struggle for hearts and minds in 1862's Maryland.


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

Kung Fu Hustle
A humorous, special-effects-filled, action-packed martial arts epic set in early '40s China.

Upside of Anger
Two friends wonder if there might be more between them when their lives both take a left turn in this romantic comedy.

Inside The Space Station
Takes viewers to the futuristic laboratory where technologies are perfected and existing problems solved by a combination of dedication, bravery, and innovation.


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

Eldar Djangirov
Eldar
18-year-old piano virtuoso Eldar Djangirov presents a series of elegant original arrangements.

Dean Martin
Dino: The Essential Dean Martin

This 30-track compilation includes the classic Capitol recordings that made Dean Martin a vocal idol.

Yo-Yo Ma
Essential Yo-Yo Ma

From Bach to the Silk Road project, this collection of 35 solo and chamber pieces highlights Yo-Yo Ma's artistry.

 

For Children  

 

Fall Storytime Registrations
Wednesday, September 14 for ages 3 to 8 begins at 9:30 AM
Thursday, September 15 for age 2 begins at 9:30 AM
Preschool Sing-along
with Diane Wells
Monday, September 19
at 10:00 AM