October 3, 2007 Citizen News Library Column

 

Thank You

   Thank you to all who so generously donated food to the New Fairfield Food Pantry in lieu of paying fines or out of sheer kindness.  It is October and now the fines are back in place.  Remember the fines are five cents a day for books with a $5 maximum and $2.00 a day per movie with a $10 maximum. Lost or damaged items are charged full price.  Patrons may call to renew items.  Movies may be renewed for another three days and books, magazines, and books on tape/cd may be renewed for another three weeks.  

Upcoming October Adult Programs

   Friday, October 5th, Jewelry Creations, 6:30-7:30 pm.  Donna Freeborn of Victoria’s Creations will instruct teens and adults in creating a beaded bracelet and earring set.  A material fee of $15 will be collected at time of registration.

   Sunday, October 14, Danbury’s Racearena, 2 pm.  Relive the memories of the time before the Danbury Fair Mall when stock car racing was a weekly highlight.  This program will be held at the New Fairfield Senior Center.  No registration required.

   Weds., October 17, Page Turners Book Discussion Group, 6:45-7:45 pm.  September’s meeting was lively with discussion!  Come to the next meeting and take part in the fun.  October’s book selection is The Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon.  Copies of the book are available at the Adult Circulation Desk.

   Friday, October 19, Make a Mini Photo Album, 6:30-7:30 pm.  Tricia Gauert will assist teens and adults in completing a memory album perfect for keepsake or giftgiving.  Bring your favorite photos.  A material fee of $15 will be collected at time of registration. Registration begins Oct. 5.

   Saturday, October 20, Candlewood League of Artists.  Anda Styler will demonstrate painting in the acrylic medium.

 Upcoming October Children’s Programs

   Friday, October 12, Magic Treehouse Adventures, 4:15-5:15 pm.  Join Elyse Felicione as students in Grades 1-3 explore the time of knights through fun activities including designing a coat of arms.

   Monday, October 15, Puppet Players, 4:30-5:15 pm.  Tina Ratzken will assist students in Grades 4 and up in creating a puppet show.  The participants will attend five workshop rehearsal classes and culminate with a performance on November 6 at 1 pm.  The five rehearsals will take place on Oct. 15, 19, 22, 29 and Nov. 5.  Registration opened October 1st.

   Weds., October 17, Teen Council, 4-5 pm.  New members are always welcome.  Earn community service time while helping the library.

   Weds., October 24, Graveyard Ghost, 4:15-5:30 pm.  Katie Stevenson will assist participants in Grades 3-5 in making a ghostly holiday display.  Registration begins October 10th.

   Friday, October 26, Magic, Myths and Monsters, 6:30-7:15 pm.  A family show filled with comedy and magic featuring ghosts and ghouls in the spirit of Halloween.  Registration begins Oct. 12.

   Sunday, October 28, Halloween Fun , 1:30 pm.  Hosted by the Teen Council for children in Grades K-2.  This holiday program will include pumpkin decorating, cookie decorating and games.  Registration begins Oct. 14.

New Adult Books

  Secret Food Cures by Joan & Lydia Wilen, Deen Bros. Cookbook by Jamie Deen, Inner Circle by Kate Brian, Ike by Michael Korda, Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen, In the Woods by Tana French, Letters From Nurenberg by Chris Dodd, The Age of Turbulence by Alan Greenspan, Then We came to the End by Jonathan Ferris, Best Care Anywhere by Phillip Longman, Leo rising by Paul Ruditis, Pontoon by Garrison Keillor, Songs Without Words by Ann Packer, Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davidson, The Quickie by James Patterson (Large Print edition)

New DVDS

  Desperate Housewives Season 3, Fracture, Away From Her, When the Wind Shakes the Barley

New Children’s Books

   Wiggle and Waggle by Caroline Arnold; Transformed: How Everyday Things Are Made by Bill Slavin; Knuffle Bunny Too by Mo Willems; Brand New Pencils, Brand New Books by Diane DeGroat; Who is a Stranger and What Should I Do by Linda Girard; Your Body Belongs to You by Cornelia Spelman; I Miss You: A First Look at Death by Pat Thomas.