January 16, 2008 Citizen News Library Column

 

 

Library Closed

  The library will be closed Sunday, January 20th and Monday January 21st in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tax Forms

  The library has tax forms for the Federal, Connecticut and some New York 2007 tax returns.

Internet Permission

   Parents, please note that children without internet permission will not be allowed to use the library’s computers for research or typing documents.  If you aren’t sure whether you have signed this form, please call us to verify.  We have had situations where children have been dropped off to use the computers and because no signature is on record or there is a fine over $3.00, these children were not able to access the computer.  This can be very disconcerting to a child who then is left waiting in the library while the parent is out shopping, running errands, etc. or unreachable by landline or cell phone.  If a parent can be contacted by phone, we will allow a one day verbal permission and then send the child home with an internet permission form to be signed and returned at a later date.

Nutmeg Book Award

   The literary world has so many awards that are given out throughout the year.  Some of the more familiar ones such as the Caldecott, Newbery, Pulitzer, etc. are awards selected by adults.  The Nutmeg Book Award is an award that is chosen by the children of Connecticut.  “The Nutmeg Book Award encourages students to read quality literature and to choose their favorite from ten nominated titles.  All books nominated for the award must be: (1) Works of fiction, with appeal for readers in Grades 4-6 (intermediate nominees) and 7-8 (teen nominees); (2) Copyrighted in the United States and published in the five years previous to the award year; (3) Available in paperback as well as hardcover at the time the nominees are announced; (4) Well-written, with strong characterization, vivid settings, striking language, well-constructed plots, and plausible conclusions.   The Nutmeg Book Award offers an exciting opportunity to connect intermediate and middle school readers with notable fiction.  We look forward to your input and support in this worthwhile endeavor.”  The above information was taken from www.nutmegaward.org.

   Students are invited to check out our “Nutmeg” display in the children’s library.  Voting takes place in January.  Ballots are provided by the display. Votes are tabulated by the Nutmeg Award committee and the winners are announced in February.  Please have your children participate in the voting.  They are the only ones who have the power to choose a winner!  

Upcoming January Programs for Adults

   Weds., Jan. 23rd, 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.

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

.   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. 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 Adult Books

   Our Dumb World by The Onion, Secret Cardinal by Tom Grace, Cancel Your Own Goddam Subscription by William Buckley Jr., Venetian Betrayal by Steve Berry, Stuff To Die For by Don Burns, Pure in Heart by Susan Hill, A Family Christmas by Caroline Kennedy, Shadow Warriors by Kenneth Timmerman, Inside Inside by John Lipton, There’s No Place Like Here by Ceceila Ahern, A Time to Lead by Wesley Clark, Never Enough by Joe McGuinnis, High Season by Jon Loomis, Good Dog, Stay by Anna Qindlen, Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart Ohan, The Kept Man by Jami Attenberg, Sister’s Test by Wanda E. Brunstetter, Bowled Over by Kasey Michaels, Essential Gluten-Free Grocery Guide by Triumph Dining, Crazy School by Cornelia Read, Raising a Self-Disciplined Child by Robert Brooks, Empress of Weehawken by Irene Dische.

New Children’s Books

   MVP* by Douglas Evans; A Touch of Magic by Linda Chapman; Isle of the Dead by Emily Rodda; Tough Trucks by Tony Mitton; Pink Princess Cookbook by Barbara Beery; Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray; Bear’s First Christmas; How One Little Bear Captivated the World, Knut by Craig Hatkoff; The Daring Book for Girls by Andrea Buchanan; Kickoff! By Tiki Barber; The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex; Dragon’s Keep by Jane Lee Carey; Princess Mia by Meg Cabot; The Spaulatta Cookbook by Isabella and Olivia Gerasole; Why Isn’t Pluto a Planet? By Stephen Kortenkamp; Stop Kissing Me! By Ethan Long; Big Book of Tractors by DK Publsihing.