January 9, 2008 Citizen News Library Column

New Year’s Resolutions

It is now 2008 and the most popular resolution of the beginning of every year is to lose weight and exercise more. The library has books and magazines on self-help, health, exercise, diet and low fat cooking as well as instructional videos. As part of your new “2008” plan, come to the library, do some research, check out those exercise videos, and cook up some healthy new dishes. You’ll be on the road to a “new you” before you know it!

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- Saturday, Jan. 12-- 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.

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 students in first grade and up.

New Children’s Books

Upstairs Mouse, Downstairs Mole by Wong Herbert Yee; The Trouble with Tink by Kiki Thorpe; Pink Princess Cookbook by Barbara Beery; The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray.

New Adult Books

Rome (HBO series), The K&W guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities or ADHD, Day of Reckoning by Patrick J. Buchanan, Restitution by Lee Vance, Jim Cramer’s Stay Mad for Life by James J. Cramer, Why Marines Fight by James Brady, They Did it With Love by Kate Morgenroth, Dragon Harper by Anne McCaffrey

New Adult DVDS

Bourne Ultimatum, Nanny Diaries, Lost-Season 3, The Dead Girl, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, The Italian, The Namesake, Sicko, In the Land of Women

New Children’s DVDS

Emily’s First 100 Days of School…and More Great School Time Stories