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February 2, 2009

Westport Library
Annual Crossword Puzzle Contest

aliceduttonwinner.jpg Will Shortz congratulates Alice Dutton, the 2008 Grand Prize Winner. Photo: Lynn U. Miller


Save the Date for the 10th Annual Crossword Puzzle Contest on Saturday, February 7, 2009

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February 5, 2009

OVERCOAT FILM SERIES: Best In Show

best_in_show.jpgThursday, February 5
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Best In Show is a hilarious “mockumentary” by Christopher Guest, with many of his familiar performers. The plot follows five dog owners who take their assorted pets to a prestigious national dog show being held in Philadelphia. The dogs are funny, but their owners are funnier still. (90 mins)

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February 8, 2009

MUSIC@THE LIBRARY:
Musica Plenti

Musica-Plenti.jpgSunday, February 8
2:00 pm
McManus Room

The award-winning vocal chamber ensemble Musica Plenti commands a rich repertoire of music. Its members are professional singers who combine solo virtuosity with sensitive ensemble singing. Their concerts cover a wide range of classical music from madrigals and motets to opera and modern American music.

Musica Plenti website.

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February 15, 2009

The Usual Suspects Mystery Reading Group:
Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death

the-quiche-of-death.jpgSunday, February 15
2:00 pm
Seminar Room

Discussion of Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton. The irascible Agatha has moved to a picture-book English village. She buys a quiche for the village quiche-making contest which poisons a judge and then she becomes the killer’s next target.

For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New participants always welcome.
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February 24, 2009

AUTHORS@THE LIBRARY: Joseph Weisburg

Joe-Weisberg-Cover-jpeg.jpgTuesday, February 24
7:30 pm
McManus Room

Joseph Weisberg will discuss his new novel, An Ordinary Spy, which spotlights the confusing but strangely bureaucratic world of the CIA. It is the thrilling story of two CIA Case Officers whose lives are permanently changed by the agents they recruit and run.
NYT Sunday Book Review.
Author's website.

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