January 2, 2008 Citizen News Library Column

Upcoming January Programs for Adults

Weds., Jan. 23^rd, Page Turners, 6:45-7:45 pm. This is an informal book discussion that meets monthly. The book selection for this month is The Samurai’s Garden by Gail Tsukiyama. Copies are available in the library.

Programs for Children

Drop-In Storytimes, Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 am. Stories, music and movement for all ages with Ms. JoAnn.

Monday, Jan. 7, Storytime Registration. You may register by phone (312-5682) or in person for the following storytime sessions:

Wee Ones, Mondays, Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, and March 3.

Tales for Twos, Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26.

More Stories Please, Wednesdays, Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27.

Weds., Jan. 9, A Pair of African Tales, 6:30-7:30 pm. Students in Grades 6-8 will attend rehearsals on Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20. A performance will be given on Sunday, Feb. 24 for children and families. This program is sponsored by New Fairfield Enrichment Program for Grades 6-12.

Monday, Jan. 14, Storycrafters, 1:30-2 pm. Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 4, 25, March 3, 10, 17. Children will hear a story and make a related craft with Ms. Jill. For ages three and up.

Weds., Jan. 16, Music Together, 10:30-11 am. Kate McGonnigle of Baby Munsta Music will lead children from one year old and up in fun musical activities.

Friday, Jan. 18, ANTS, 1:30-2:15 pm. Elyse Felicione will assist children with arts and crafts based on stories about nature. This six-week session will run Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 22, 29. For ages four and up.

Weds., Jan. 23, ANTS, 10:30-11:15 am. Elyse Felicione will assist children with arts and crafts based on stories about nature. This six-week session will run Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27. For ages four and up.

Friday, Jan. 25, Magic Tree House, 4:15-5 pm. Elyse Felicione will lead children through the outback of Australia and children will make a related craft. For ages four and up.

New Adult Books

.Only Grant-Writing Book You’ll Ever Need by Ellen Karsh, Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston, Bliss by O.Z. Livaneli, Worst Thing I’ve Done by Ursula Hegi, The Ghost of the Table by Suzanne Bernem, The Complete Pompeii by Joanne Berry, Ocean in the Closet by Yuko Taniguchi, Plum Wine by Angela Davis-Gardner, Men Are Like Waffles by Bill Farrel, A Summer Smile by Iris Johansen, mark by Jason Pinter

New Adult DVDs

Mr. Bean’s Holiday, Starter for 10, Hot Rod, Until Death

New Children’s Books

Dinomummy by Philip Manning; Middle School is Worse Than Meatloaf by Jennifer Holm; Forensic Science by Brian Innes; Glaciers by Sandy Sepehri; What’s Wrong, Little Pookie by Sandra Boynton; The Heir of Mistmantle by M.I. McAllister; The Christmas Song: Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire by Mel Torme; I’m Not Scared by Jonathan Allen; The Nutcracker by Susan Jeffers; The Busy Little Squirrel by Nancy Tafuri; When Dinosaurs Came with Everything by Elise Broach; Go to Sleep, Russell the Sheep by Rob Scotton; Punk Farm by Jarrett Krosoczka; Lenny’s Space by Kate Banks; When I’m Big by Sam McBratney; Colors Everywhere by Sam McBratney; The Secret of the Painted House by Marion Bauer; My Swordhand is Singing by Marcus Sedgwick; When is a Planet Not a Planet? By Elaine Scott; Planets, Stars, and Galaxies by David Aguilar; Digby Takes Charge by Caroline Church; Mary Margaret, Center Stage by Christine MacLean; Mary Margaret Meets Her Match by Christine MacLean; Mary Margaret and the Perfect Pet by Christine MacLean; The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt; One Snowy Night by Christina Butler; Hillary Rodham Clinton by Jeri Freedman; Crash of United Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 200l by Tonya Buell; Night of the Howling Dogs by Graham Salisbury; Astronauts by Carmen Bredeson; The Ancient Egyptian World by Eric Cline; Ancient Egypt by Geraldine Harris; Ancient Egyptians—People of the Pyramids by Rosalie Baker; Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy by Joyce Filer; DeGaulle by Julian Jackson; Dragon’s Nest by Emily Rodda; Shadowgate by Emily Rodda; My Brother by Anthony Browne; You Think It’s Easy Being the tooth Fairy? By Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt; First the Egg by Laura Vaccaro Seeger; Before You Were Mine by Maribeth Boelts; Olvina Swims by Lin Grace; Bob and Otto by Robert Bruel; The Adventures of Pachelot: Lost Voyage of the Griffon by Wendy Caszatt-Allen.

New Children’s DVD’s

Emmett Otter’s Jug Band Christmas; O’Christmas Tree; Koala Brothers Outback Christmas; Braincandy: See My World; Max and Ruby—A Merry Bunny Christmas; Braincandy: Hear My World; Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale; Chill Out Scooby Doo; The Land Before Time: The Wisdom of Friends; The Land Before Time: Good Times and Good Friends; Dora the Explorer—Puppy Power; Arctic Tale.