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September 2007 All Events

September 6, 2007

Authors@the Library

friedman_authorphoto.jpgThursday, September 6
7:30 pm

McManus Room

David Friedman on The Immortalists: Charles Lindbergh, Dr. Alexis Carrel, and Their Daring Quest to Live Forever. This true story reads like riveting historical fiction but raises real and provocative questions about the shape of the future.

Book Review
Books available for purchase and signing on September 6

Press Release

September 9, 2007

Music@the Library

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2:00 pm

McManus Room

Pianist Ren Zhang, dedicated to reviving and performing music in the grand romantic tradition, has burst upon the international concert scene as one of the unique pianistic characters of his generation. Supported by the Grace K. Salmon Foundation.

Press Release

September 10, 2007

Teen Gaming in the Afternoon

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Monday, September 10
4:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy an afternoon of gaming and snacks. Ages 12 and up.

Click here to learn more about the Wii

Religion Series - Buddhism

buddhism%20blog.jpg Monday, September 10
7:30 pm

McManus Room

Lama Padma Karma Rinpoche, a Varja Master, will speak about the tenents of Buddhism. He started the Center for Dzogchen Studies in West Haven CT in 1993, a branch of the Pukang Monastery in Tibet. He is a healing counselor and speaks regularly at colleges and universities and on interfaith panels.

Series brochure with more information

September 16, 2007

Usual Suspects Mystery Reading Group

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2:00 pm

Seminar Room

Discussion of The Janissary Tree by Jason Goodwin, this year's Edgar winner. The New York Times called it "the perfect escapist mystery." For copies of the book, call 291-4821. New participants always welcome.

Book Review

September 17, 2007

Teen Gaming in the Afternoon

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Monday, September 17
4:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy an afternoon of gaming and snacks. Ages 12 and up.

Click here to learn more about the Wii

Religion Series Explores Islam

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Monday, September 17
7:30 pm

McManus Room

Imam Nasif Muhammed, who has been the Resident Imam
at the Al-Aziz Islamic Center in Bridgeport since 1980, will speak about Islam. He joined the Nation of Islam in 1972 and has served as Islamic Chaplin at the Bridgeport Correction Center since 1980. He speaks regularly at churches, synagogues, schools, prisons and mosques.

Series brochure with more information

September 18, 2007

PageTurners Book Discussion

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10:30 am and 7:30 pm

Seminar Room

Discuss the moving memoir by Jeannette Walls, The Glass Castle, a story of survival despite overwhelming odds. New participants always welcome. For copies of the book, phone 291-482.

Book Review

Jobseekers Workshop Seminar

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10:00 am

McManus Room

Learn how Library resources can help with your job search. Resumes will be reviewed by a CT Department of Labor career specialist.

September 19, 2007

Sybil Steinberg: Best New Books of 2007

sybilsteinberg9-19-07.jpg Westporter Sybil Steinberg, who edited the book review section of Publishers Weekly for several decades, and is now a contributing editor, shares her list of the best new books of 2007. Photo credit: Phyllis Groner.

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Best New Books in 2007

Sybil%20Steinberg.jpgWednesday, September 19
Noon

McManus Room

Westporter Sybil Steinberg, who edited the book review section of Publishers Weekly for several decades, and is now a contributing editor, shares her list of the best new books of 2007. Bring your notebooks!


Press Release

September 20, 2007

Teen Movies

Thursday, September 20
4:00 pm
McManus Room

See the film John Tucker Must Die, the story of three ex-girlfriends of a serial cheater who set up their former lover to fall for the new girl in town so they can watch him get his heart broken.
89 min.

More about the film

September 24, 2007

Teen Gaming in the Afternoon

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Monday, September 24
4:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy an afternoon of gaming and snacks. Ages 12 and up.

Click here to learn more about the Wii

Religion Series Explores Hinduism

hindu%20color%20image.jpgMonday, September 24
7:30 pm

McManus Room

Mukesh Parikh, the coordinator for the Fairfield Chapter of Swadhyay Pariwar (Global Family of Millions), will speak about Hinduism. He was Director of the Statewide Organization for the promotion of Indian culture and heritage. An international speaker, he is the former evening news anchor on a local channel in Ahmedabad, India.

Series brochure with more information

Authors@the Library

Michael%20White.JPG Monday, September 24
Noon
McManus Room

Michael White, on Soul Catcher, a novel set just prior to the Civil War. The moral tale of a fugitive slave catcher who must confront the demons of his past and the injustices of his present, as his life becomes entwined with the lives of the runaways.

Book Review
Books will be available for purchase and signing on September 24 event.

September 26, 2007

Authors@the Library

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Wednesday, September 26
Noon
McManus Room

Best-selling author and prominent social observer Dalma Heyn on Drama Kings: The Men Who Drive Strong Women Crazy, where she examines a 21st century phenomenon: strong women who seem to attract men who claim they want lasting relationships, but end up sabotaging them.

Book Review
Books will be available for purchase and signing at the September 26th event.

Author website

September 27, 2007

Teen Movie

Thursday, September 27
4:00 pm
McManus Room

See the movie High School Musical.Troy and Gabriella - two teens who are worlds apart - meet at a karaoke contest and discover their mutual love for music. 93 min.

More about the movie

September 30, 2007

Authors@the Library

Sunday, September 30
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Violinist for the Emerson String Quartet, Eugene Drucker makes his debut as a novelist with The Savior, the story of a non-Jewish violinist forced to play for the inmates of a Nazi concentration camp. Drucker will play some of the music found in the novel. A reception will follow.

Book Review
Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Estelle Margolis Art Exhibit

Estelle%20Margolis.jpgthrough September 30
The Great Hall

The oil paintings, drawings, and collages by Estelle Margolis are in an exhibit enitled, “Moments of Truth.” The work will be on exhibit September 1 through September 30 during regular library hours.


authors@the library: Eugene Drucker

eugenedrucker9-30-07.jpg Violinist for the Emerson String Quartet, Eugene Drucker makes his debut as a novelist with The Savior, the story of a non-Jewish violinist forced to play for the inmates of a Nazi concentration camp. Drucker will play some of the music found in the novel. Photo credit: Phyllis Groner.

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Click here to download MP3 file.