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New Canaan News/Review (5/2004 - current)
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SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS |
SHOWING:
Saturday, September 15 at 2 pm
in the Lamb Room
DISCUSSION:
Thursday, September 20 at 7:30 pm
in the Plaut Room
Multiple copies of the DVD
are available for loan
Register: 203-594-5003 or Online
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BROWN BAG
BOOK TALK
Melissa Fay Greene
There Is No Me
Without You
Wednesday, September 26
at 12 Noon
in the Lamb Room
Co-Sponsored by
Elm Street Books
Reservations Required:
594-5003
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GREAT DECISIONS
Dr. Hania Zlotnik
Director of the Population Division of the UN
will lead a discussion on
International Migration
Monday, September 24
at 7:00 pm
in the Lamb Room
More Informations: 594-5003 |
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NORWALK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
presents
It's (Not) Just For Kids
The Woodwind Section
Sunday, September 23
at 4:00 pm
in the Lamb Room |
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SEPTEMBER
AUTHORS ON STAGE |
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Michael White
Soul Catcher
Thursday, September 6
at 7:30 pm
in the Lamb Room
Co-Sponsored by
Elm Street Books
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Gene Krackehl
You Are The Healer
Tuesday, September 11
at 7:30 pm
in the Lamb Room
Co-Sponsored by
Elm Street Books
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Katha Pollitt
Learning to Drive
Monday, September 17
at 7:30 pm
in the Lamb Room
Co-Sponsored by
Elm Street Books
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Pam Proctor
The College Hook
Wednesday, September 19
at 7:30 pm
in the Lamb Room
Co-Sponsored by
Elm Street Books
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Adelaide MacMurray Aitken
Afternoons with Emily
by Rose MacMurray
Thursday, September 20
at 7:30 pm
in the Lamb Room
Co-Sponsored by
Elm Street Books
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Ann Packer
Songs Without Words
Wednesday, September 26
at 7:30 pm
in the Lamb Room
Co-Sponsored by
Elm Street Books
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Books ................. More Fiction>> More Non-Fiction>>
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Rebecca Stott
Ghostwalk
Filled with evocative descriptions of Cambridge past and present,
seventeenth century glassmaking, alchemy, the Great Plague, and Newton’s scientific innovations, Ghostwalk centers around a real historical mystery involving Newton’s alchemy.
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Chris Bohjalian
The Double Bind
In a narrative of dazzling invention, literary ingenuity, and psychological complexity, Bohjalian engages issues of homelessness and mental illness by evoking the humanity that inhabits the core of both.
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Pam Proctor
The College Hook
Nationally recognized college consultant and writer Pam Proctor reveals the "packaging" secrets that can help any student maximize the odds of admission to the college of his or her choice.
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DVDs............... More New DVDs>>
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Blades of Glory
Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, and Will Arnett headline this high-concept comedy
concerning two male figure-skating rivals aching to compete despite having been
banned from the sport.
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Wind That Shakes the Barley
Two brothers are caught on differing sides of the battle for Irish freedom in
this politically minded historical drama from veteran British filmmaker Ken Loach. |
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The Devil's Playground
is a fascinating and moving documentary about a little-known aspect of Amish
life. The film explores rumspringa, wherein young
Amish are given the opportunity to explore the "English" way of life. |
Compact
Discs............. More New CDs>>
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Amy Winehouse
Back to Black
Hailed by Newsweek Magazine as a cross between Billie Holiday and Lauryn Hill,
British soul singer Amy Winehouse's U.S. debut, Back To Black hits the US amid a
flurry of accolades. |
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Fergie
The Dutchess
With The Dutchess, Fergie not only crushes any notions of being mere eye candy for the Black Eyed Peas; she's also created an impressive base for what'll surely be a fruitful solo career.
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Original Broadway Cast
The Secret Garden
The great cast includes Mandy Patinkin, Rebecca Luker as his dead wife Lily's
ghost, and the perennially underrated Alison Fraser.
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"Moving to the Beat"
with Robert the Guitar Guy
Thursday, September 6
10:30 am
in the Lamb Room
For children ages 3-6 and their parents |
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Registration for Fall Storytimes
for age 2
Tuesday, September 11
9:30 am
in the Children's Program Room |
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Registration for Fall Storytimes
for ages 3 to 8
Wednesday, September 12
9:30 am |
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Drop-in Storytime for ages 3 to 8
and their parents
Saturday, September 15
1:30 - 2:15 pm
in the Children's Program Room |
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"1,2, Buckle My Shoe"
Friday, September 21
10:30 am
in the Children's Program Room
For babies up to the age of 2 & their moms |
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"Flute, Sweets and Tickletoons"
Sunday, September 23
1:30 - 2:15 pm
in the Curtis Gallery
a concert for children ages 2 to 5 & their parents. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library's Children's Committee |
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Opening Reception
Sunday, September 9, 3 - 5 PM
MYRON POLENBERG
Paintings
September 9 - October 15
in the H. Pelham Curtis Gallery
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