November 14, 2007 Citizen News Library Column

Reminders

Library patrons, please remember to bring your library cards or some form of identification with you when checking out materials from the library. We have had too many identity and registration issues and can no longer be as lenient as we were in the past. This is for your protection as well as ours.

If you haven’t been to the library since we got our new carpeting, please stop in and see how nice and clean it looks. We would like to have the carpeting look new for as long as we can. Therefore, we have to request that our patrons not bring in food and beverages for consumption while in this facility. Thank you for your cooperation on both of these issues.

Upcoming Adult Programs

Wed., November 14, Page Turners Book Discussion, 6:45-7:45 pm. An informal book discussion group with the selection for this month being The Master Butcher’s Singing Club by Louise Erdrich.

Thurs., November 15, Artist Demonstration, Candlewood League of Artists, 1:30-3:15 pm. Sharon Holm, author and illustrator will demonstrate her method of producing artwork for publication.

Weds., November 30, Gift Wrapping, 6:30-7:30 pm. Learn how to wrap presents like a professional including using unusual items to add the finishing touch.

Upcoming Children’s Programs

Celebrate National Children’s Book Week with a Visit to the Library, November 12-18

Kindergarten Library Card Sign-Up Begins November 12-December 14

Tues., November 13, Mother Goose Visits the Library, 10:30-11:15 am. An interactive program including the classic nursery rhymes and fun activities for pre-school age children and their caregivers.

Wed., November 14, Turkey Time, 10:30-11 am. Elyse Felicione will conduct a turkey-themed storytime for children in Grades K-2. Participants will make a gobbling turkey.

Wed., November 14, Nutmeg Book Discussion, 4:30-5:30 pm. Students in Grades 4-6 will read Hatching Magic prior to this program and be ready to participate in a book discussion led by Susan Schenck.

Fri., November 16, Tellebration, 6:30-7:30 pm. New Fairfield will be participating in the international evening of Tellebration to honor the art of storytelling. Rob Reiser, author, comedian and storyteller will entertain families with stories geared for all!

Tues., November 27, Little Creators, 10:30-11:15 am. Led by Katie Stevenson, children ages four and five will make a Thanksgiving buddy to share the holiday spirit with.

Weds., November 28, Sparkling Snowflake Ornaments, 4:15-5:15 pm. Children in Grades 2 and up will make beautiful beaded snowflake ornaments.

Friday, November 30, Kaya, An American Girl, 4:15-5:15 pm. Children in Grades 3-5 will participate in activities related to Kaya and make a talking stick.

Upcoming December Programs

It is the middle of November already and the time is flying by. We just wanted to give parents a quick peek into some of the children’s programs we have planned for December. There will be no adult programs in December. Katie Stevenson will continue with her Little Creators program. Miss Judy will be starting another six-week storytime. Come celebrate Hanukkah, learn about dinosaurs with the Magic Tree House Adventures, and listen to the Polar Express. Mothers and their daughters can participate in a Little Women event, and children in grades three to five can participate in activities related to Kit, An American Girl program. What December would be complete without a gingerbread house? Come learn how to make one on December 12^th. Registration for all these upcoming programs is required. Our December program guide will be out soon. Stop by the library for a copy and continue reading this column for program updates.

New Children’s Books

Peter and the Secret of Rundoon by Dave Barry; Eulalia by Brian Jacques; Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy by Ally Carter; Amanda Pig, First Grader by Jean VanLeeuwen; Cover-Up: Mystery at the Super Bowl by John Feinstein; Glenn Curtiss: Pioneer of Aviation by Alden Hatch; Queen of Shadowthorn by Tony Abbott; Soccer Scoop by Matt Christopher.

New Children’s DVD’s

Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams; Casper Meets Wendy; Firehouse Dog.

New Adult Books

Abstinence teacher by Tom Perrotta, Clapton:The Autobiography by Eric Clapton, Bangkok Haunts by John Burdett, Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld, Old Farmer’s Almanac 2008, Healing Fibromyalgia by David Trock, Death of the Grown-Up by Diana West, You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide by Duane Dog Chapman, Dark Possession by Christine Feehan, Blonde Faith by Walter Mosley, Protect & Defend by Vince Flynn, Sure Fire by Jack Higgins, Kissing Christmas Goodbye by M.C. Beaton

New DVDS

Final Contact, Grey’s Anatomy-3^rd Season, Griffin & Phoenix, A Dog’s Breakfast, Stephanie Daley, We Are Marshall, List