October 31, 2007Citizen News Library Column

 

Upcoming November Programs for Children

   Thursdays, Drop-in Storytime, 10:30-11 am.  Stories, music and movement for all ages.

   Mon., November 5, Make a Turkey Puppet for Grades 3-5, 4:30-5:15 pm.

   Tues., November 6, Fall Harvest Fun, 1 pm, Characters come alive in stories about the season.  This is an entertaining show for families on a day off from school.

   Fri., November 9, Magic Tree House Adventures, 4:15-5 pm.  Join Elyse Felicione as students in Grades 1-3 explore rainforests and make rain sticks.

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 November Programs for Adults and Teens

   Weds., November 7, Author Visit, 7-7:45 pm, Patricia D’Ascoli, author of Diary of a Mediocre Mom will offer a talk for “ordinary moms” infused with humor about the joys and pitfalls of parenting in a modern world.

   Fri., November 9, Make a Mini-Photo/Scrapbook Album, 6:30-7:30 pm.  Tricia Gauert will assist teens and adults in completing a memory album perfect for keepsake or gift giving.  Bring your favorite photos.  A material fee of $15 will be collected at time of registration.

   Sat., November 10, Home Healthcare Tips, 11 am – 2 pm.  This program will present tips and strategies for the elderly and disabled remaining in their own home vs. entering a nursing home.

   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, 1:30-4 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.

New Adult Books

   Fodor’s London 2007

New Children’s Books

   Land of the Silver Apples by Nancy Farmer; Jane Goodall: Legendary Primatologist by Brenda Haugen; Snowboard Maverick by Matt Christopher; Mountain Bike Mania by Matt Christopher; Into the Wild by Sarah Beth Durst; Judy Moody and Stink: The Holly Joliday by Megan McDonald; Soupy Saturdays with the Pain and the Great One by Judy Blume; Magic Tree House, Monday with a Mad Genius by Mary Pope Osborne; The Nixie’s Song by Tony DiTerlizzi; Hot Hand by Mike Lupica; Long-Arm Quarterback by Matt Christopher; Ice Magic by Matt Christopher; Wow! School! by Robert Neubecker; First Grade, Here I Come by Nancy Carlson.

New Children’s DVD’s

   It’s a Big, Big World, You Can Do It; Garfield: Dreams and Schemes; Maggie and the Ferocious Beast: Trick or Treat.