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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Durham Public Library Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:00 – 9:00 Friday – Saturday 10:00 – 5:00 Telephone 860 349-9544
Visit the Durham Library’s website to search our catalog, review your account or renew your materials, on-line @ www.durhamlibrary.lioninc.org
Book Page is a monthly review of the best in new books with reviews, short articles and suggestions for book clubs. Copies are available free at the circulation desk, courtesy of PALS.
Museum Passes: The 2007 State Park Passes are here! And this year they provide free admission to Dinosaur, Fort Trumbull and Gillette Castle State Parks; a new pass this year is for the Shore Line Trolley Museum in Branford; all passes are funded by PALS
CHECK OUT NEW TITLES:
Fiction: The Godmother by Carrie Adams, The Choice by Nicholas Sparks, Making Money by Terry Pratchett, Still Summer by Jacquelyn Mitchard, The Other Mother by Gwendolen Gross, The Intruders by Michael Marshall, The Tell-Tale Horse by Rita Mae Brown
Non-Fiction: Merchant of Death by Douglas Farah, King’s Gambit, a Son, a Father and the World’s Most Dangerous Game by Paul Hoffman, In the Ruins of Empire, the Japanese Surrender and the Battle for Postwar Asia by Donald Spector, A Magnificent Catastrophe, the Tumultuous Election of 1800, America’s first Presidential Campaign by Edward J. Larson
Large Print: Here If You Need Me, a Memoir by Kate Braestrup, Whitethorn Woods by Maeve Binchy
Books on CD: Adult: Away by Amy Bloom Children’s: The Bunnicula Collection by Deborah & James Howe
CDs: Willie Nelson’s Biggest Hits
DVDs: Tin Men, Iraq in Fragments, Encounter Point, The Color of Olives
Children’s Books: Super Guinea Pig To The Rescue by Udo Weigelt, Skelly The Skeleton Girl by Jimmy Pickering, Tatty Ratty by Helen Cooper, Tanka Tanka Skunk! by Steve Webb, A Very Brave Witch by Alison McGhee, Annie & Snowball & The Prettiest House by Cynthia Rylant, D is for Dinosaur: A Prehistoric Alphabet by Todd Chapman, Iron Thunder by Avi, Series: Nancy Drew & The Clue Crew & The Sneaky Pony Series by Hadley Higginson.
STORYTIME REGISTRATION
Registration is required for all of the following story times by calling the library at 349-9544 or stopping in:
TIME FOR TOTS is for children 2 ½ - 3 ½ years old, with a parent or caregiver & takes place on Wednesday at 11:00 am from October 3rd through December 19th. Get ready to sit for great stories & songs and participate in a related craft. This program runs for 30 minutes.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME is for children ages 3 ½ - 5 years old & takes place on Tuesdays at 10:15 am from October 2nd through December 19th. Children will be able to sit back & enjoy stories, songs, and a related craft. Parents & siblings are free to enjoy the library during this program, which runs for 45 minutes.
WORLD CARD MAKING DAY:
Celebrate World Card Making Day at the library by learning some easy techniques to create professional greeting cards. Make a card for someone special. Ages 12 to adult are invited to attend this fun workshop with Josie Goulett on Thursday, October 4th from 6:30-8:00pm. Please register.
4TH THROUGH 6TH GRADE BOOK DISCUSSION:
Children in grades 4-6, join this book discussion series on Tuesdays, October 16th, November 13th and December 11th from 6:30-7:30pm. We will follow the adventures of Avi’s characters from the courageous Poppy, the irritable Ereth to the cunning Marty the fisher. Poppy is our book for Oct. 16th. Pick up your copy now!
MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION:
The Mystery Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, October 16th, at 7:30 when Billy Boyl: A World War II Mystery will be discussed. Author, James R. Benn will be present to answer questions about the book and his writing experience. Copies of the book are available at the library. Everyone is invited to join this informal discussion. For further information, call the library.
BOOK LOVER’S CIRCLE:
The Book Lover’s Circle will meet on Wednesday, November 7th at 7:30 when Small Island will be discussed. . Hedda Kopf will lead the discussion. Copies of the book are available at the library. Everyone is invited to join this informal discussion. For further information, call the library.
FOOD FOR LIFE:
This is a repeat of a popular program offered last winter. An eight-week cooking class on healthy eating presented by the Cancer Project. There are two sessions: 11-12:30 and 6:30 to 8:00. Classes begin on Wednesday Sep. 26, but will switch to Thursdays the following week. To register, call the Library at 349-9544.
KRISTAN HIGGINS:
Durham resident, and author of the delightful and popular Fools Rush In, Kristan Higgins will discuss her latest novel, Catch of the Day, on Monday Oct. 15th at 7:30. Copies of the book will also be available for signing.
LUNCH & LEARN:
Sue Jennings, VNA rehab supervisor, will present an important and informative program on “Safety in the Home” on Thursday Oct. 18 at 11:30. Presented by Masonicare, the program also includes a free brown bag lunch. Call the Library to register, 349-9544.
AUTUMN CONCERT:
On Tuesday Oct. 23rd at 7:00, Pamela Wyn Shannon will present a concert of pastoral and traditional songs of the season. Fiddler Lisa Gutkin will accompany Pamela’s guitar and voice. This program is sponsored by P.A.L.S.
BRIAN RUSSELL:
Durham’s own Brian Russell will be the featured artist at this year’s Julia C. Bryant concert. The Julia C. Bryant Music Memorial Fund funds this annual event. Reserve the date: Thursday Nov. 8th at 7:30.
STRESS REDUCTION WORKSHOP:
On Monday Nov. 5th at 7:00, Joan Hoey, LCSW, will introduce and discuss techniques to reduce stress. Registration is required; please call the Library at 349-9544.
Wallingford Public Library News
You will note that we are limited in what we can offer since we are still under construction. We are hoping construction will be completed later this fall. Today they are pouring the new sidewalk out in front which will make my walk to work infinitely easier!
Adult Programs at the Wallingford Public Library for October 2007:
Coffee Talk
Wednesday, October 10th
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Small Conference Room
"Coffee Talk" is an informal book discussion group where you can relax and talk about books. Come and engage in stimulating conversation about books, characters and plot. It's a great way to share ideas and meet people with similar interests and interesting perspectives. We will be talking about the novel, "The Highest Tide" by Jim Lynch. Books are available from the Information Desk. Refreshments will be served.
Once all of the construction is complete we will be able to resume our children's programming and continue with additional adult programs and events. I will give you a complete building update within the next week.
Mother-Daughter Book Group Announces 2007 Fall Schedule”
The Mother-Daughter Book Group invites new members to join their book discussions this fall at the Wallingford Public Library. Mothers and their middle school or high school aged daughters are welcome to read and discuss the following good books for teens. (The group is open to all adult females and teenaged girls.)
On Monday, November 5th the group will meet to discuss the futuristic novel: “House of the Scorpion,” by Nancy Farmer; and on Tuesday, December 11, the season will conclude with a discussion of “Megan Meade’s Guide to the McGowan Boys,” by Kate Brian.
Each book discussion will take place in the Small Conference Room at the Wallingford Public Library. All discussions begin at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Please sign up for this free program at the library’s Information Desk. For more information, call the library at 203-265-6754.
Meriden Public Library News and Events
MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY TO CLOSE OCTOBER 8 TO OBSERVECOLUMBUS DAY
Meriden Public Library will close on Monday, October 8 to observe Columbus Day. The library will reopen for business on Tuesday, October 9.The library’s business hours are:
Monday through Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Sunday and Friday.
For further information contact the Community Affairs Department at 203 630-6349.
DR. KANE TO PRESENT PROGRAM –“REVERSING DIABETES” OCTOBER 17
Meriden Public Library will host a special appearance by naturopathic physician Dr. Michael Kane of the Connecticut Center for Health on Wednesday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m. His topic will be “Reversing Diabetes”. Everyone is invited to attend.
The incidence of diabetes is on the rise in the United States with an estimated 18 million people diagnosed with the blood sugar regulation disease. It is the sixth leading cause of death and direct medical costs exceed $90 billion dollars annually.
These alarming health statistics are of concern for all. But most concerning is the surge of youth who are diagnosed with this disease. Inactivity, poor diet and lifestyle choices are major factors indicated in the development of this illness.
Come join us to learn how you can start the process of “Reversing Diabetes” naturopathic physician Dr. Michael Kane will present the “natural” prevention and treatment options for those concerned about diabetes.
Graduating from Bastyr University in 1996, Dr. Kane joined the Connecticut Center for Health in Middletown. Since then he has focused his attention on the basic powerful principles of this medicine. The principles of nature cure. Support and treatment with nutrition, homeopathy and botanical medicine as well as mind-body-soul work will also be discussed. He encourages his patients to ask themselves each day “If I were to take complete care of myself, what would I do today?” and he challenges them to knock down the barriers that get in the way of doing just that.
The program is free and the public is invited to attend. Since seating is limited, free registration is requested by calling (203) 630-6349, sending an email to: comsvc@hotmail.com or by signing up online at the library calendar at www.meridenlibrary.org
“BENEFITS OF MASSAGE THERAPY” PROGRAM OCTOBER 24 AT MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Meriden Public Library will host the program “The Benefits of Massage Therapy” with licensed massage therapist Carol Radzunas on October 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Griffin Meeting Room. Ms. Radzunas will present information about massage therapy including the history and medical advances in this field.
Several licensed massage therapists will be assisting Ms. Radzunas by offering massages to anyone in the audience.
Ms. Radzunas was trained at the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in their medical massage therapy program and interned at Hartford Hospital. She is certified in Orthopedic Massage and is a certified personal trainer with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Ms. Radzunas is currently employed by ESPN in their Health and Fitness Center doing sports massage and injury rehabilitation therapy. Ms. Radzunas is also a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). This program will be part of organization’s National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, October 21-27, 2007. The AMTA is a professional association of more than 56,000 members. All members must demonstrate a level of skill and knowledge through education and/or testing and must meet continuing education requirements to retain their membership. The AMTA provides information about massage therapy to the public and helps consumers and healthcare professionals locate qualified massage therapists nationwide through their free locater service.
The program is free and the public is invited to attend. Free registration is requested by calling (203) 630-6349, by sending an email to comsvc@hotmail.comor by signing up at the library online calendar at www.meridenlibrary.org.
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