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February 2, 2009

Great Hall Art Exhibit: Westport/Weston Y’s Men Camera Club

Bill-Balch-Preening-Peacock.jpgFebruary 2 to March 31
The Great Hall

"Through Our Eyes": a collection of photographs by the Y's Mens Camera Club will be on display in The Great Hall for the months of February and March. The photographs on display here were drawn from their Fifth Annual Photo Contest and from Club field trips to The New York Botanical Garden, Coney Island, Bronx Zoo and locations in New York City.

Opening reception: Friday, February 6, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Light refreshments served. Enter through the main level Library entrance.
Above photo by Bill Balch, "Preening Peacock"

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February 3, 2009

Twilight Book Discussion

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7:30 pm
Seminar Room

Discussion of the book Twilight by Stephenie Meyer and how it differs from the movie. Refreshments will be served.

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February 3, 2009

BUSINESS AUTHORS@THE LIBRARY: Geoff Colvin

Talent-Is-Overrated2.jpgTuesday, February 3
7:30 pm
McManus Room

In Talent Is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else, Fairfield author and journalist Geoff Colvin, Fortune’s senior editor-at-large and former co-anchor of "Wall Street Week" on PBS, shares secrets of extraordinary performance and how to apply these principles to life and work. He will explain cutting-edge research and eye-opening facts that debunk the myth of innate talent.

Book will be available for purchase and signing.
Article by Geoff Colvin.

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February 4, 2009

AUTHORS@THE LIBRARY: Nicholas Fox Weber

Le-Corbusier.jpg Wednesday, February 4
7:30 pm
McManus Room

In his newest book, Le Corbusier: A Life, author Nicholas Fox Weber delves into the life of one of the most influential, admired, and maligned architects of the 20th century. He will discuss his revelation of this single-minded, elusive genius, his extraordinary achivements and the age in which he lived. Le Corbusier, designer of the United Nations headquarters, was a leader of the controversial modernist movement that sought to create a better society through innovative urban planning and designer of some of the most iconic buildings of our time.

NYT Book review.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Co-sponsored with the Westport Arts Center.

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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)

More information.

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February 6, 2009

Opening Reception:
Great Hall Art Exhibit of photographs from the Westport/Weston Y’s Men Camera Club

Mike-Guthman-Shadows.jpgFriday, February 6
6:00 to 7:00 pm
The Great Hall

"Through Our Eyes": a collection of photographs by the Westport/Weston Y’s Men Camera Club will be on display in The Great Hall for the months of February and March. The photographs on display here were drawn from their Fifth Annual Photo Contest and from Club field trips to The New York Botanical Garden, Coney Island, Bronx Zoo and locations in New York City.

Light refreshments served.
Enter through the main level Library entrance.
Above photo by Mike Guthman, "Shadows"

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February 7, 2009

Knit and K'Nosh

knitting-for-web.jpgSaturday, February 7
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Higgins Room

Join in an afternoon of knitting at the Library. Bring your knitting supplies and the Library will provide the snacks. Socialize with other knitters and lend each other help and encouragement. Just drop in.

Contact Nancy Kuhn-Clark at 291-4843 nkuhn-clark@westportlibrary.org for more information.

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February 8, 2009

Embroidery Guild celebrates
National Embroidery Month

ec_hungarian_kalosca.jpgSunday, February 8
1:00 to 5:00 pm
The Great Hall

The Fairfield County Chapter, Embroiderers' Guild of America, will present a "Stitch in Public Day." Guild members will be working on various unique stitches, techniques and projects. Stop by and enjoy this phase of National Embroidery Month.

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February 8, 2009

MUSIC@THE LIBRARY:
Musica Plenti

Willows.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.
Supported by the Grace K. Salmon Foundation.

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February 9, 2009

AUTHORS@THE LIBRARY: Val McDermid

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Noon
McManus Room

A Darker Domain, the new psychological thriller from bestselling author Val McDermid, mixes fiction with one of the most symbolic and exceptional moments in recent history - the national miners' strike in the UK. The multiple award-winning McDermid, who adapted one of her books into the successful television series Wire in the Blood, will discuss this newest of her crime fiction novels, which explores the violent intersection of desire and greed.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

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February 10, 2009

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: What’s Happened to Wall Street?

D-Komansky.jpgMarc-Lasry2.jpg Tuesday, February 10
7:30 pm
McManus Room

Moderated by Business Week's senior editor and senior economist Jim Cooper, two veterans of the financial world will discuss the current state of Wall Street.

David Komansky (left), who serves on the Library’s Advisory Council, retired as Chairman of Merrill Lynch in April 2003 after spending 35 years at the firm. Marc Lasry (right), is CEO and co-founder of Avenue Capitol Group.

There is no registration for this event, but seating will be limited.
Community Conversations are sponsored by The Smilow Family.

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February 13, 2009

BOOKLOVER'S BASH

booklovers.jpgFriday, February 13
6:00 to 8:00 pm
The Great Hall

Talk about your favorite books with Friends. Enjoy some wine and cheese. You'll be sure to strike up a conversation with other book lovers and come away with new book ideas for 2009.

Enter through upper level entrance.

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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 The Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton. The irascible Agatha Raisin 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.
About the book.

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February 17, 2009

Pageturners: Three Cups of Tea

Three-Cups-of-Tea.jpgTuesday, February 17
10:30 am and 7:30 pm
Seminar Room

After his failed attempt to ascend K2, Greg Mortenson was taken in and nursed back to health by the people of an impoverished Pakistani village. In Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School at a Time, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin, the story of his promise to return one day and build them a school is told. From that rash, earnest promise grew one of the most incredible humanitarian campaigns of our time.

For copies of the book, phone 291-4821.
New participants always welcome.
Book Review.
Three Cups of Tea website.

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February 18, 2009

Rock Band@ the Library

rock-band.jpgWednesday, February 18
7:30 pm
McManus Room
Ages 12 and up

Rock out with the popular Wii game RockBand!

Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.

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February 22, 2009

AUTHORS@THE LIBRARY: Harold Holzer

holzer.gifSunday, February 22
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Harold Holzer, one of the leading authorities on Abraham Lincoln and the culture of the civil war era will discuss his latest books, The Lincoln Anthology: 85 Writers on His Life and Legacy from 1860 Until Now and Lincoln President-Elect: Abraham Lincoln and the Great Secession Winter 1860-1861. Winner of the 2005 Lincoln Prize, Holzer is co-chairman of the U.S. Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, has written or edited more than 30 books on Lincoln and the Civil War, and currently serves as Senior Vice President for External Affairs at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

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February 23, 2009

FAMILY PROGRAM: Vacation Movie

happy_feet_2006_poster.jpgMonday, February 23
2:00 pm
Higgins Room
All ages with adult

Happy Feet, 108 mins.

Children's Library webpage.

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February 24, 2009

Over 40 and Looking for Work

Hand%20Shake%20with%20Edge.jpgTuesday, February 24
9:30 am to Noon
McManus Room

Workshop with Michael Shavel, experienced Career Development Specialist at the CT Department of Labor. Space is limited, so advance registration is required. Contact sschulman@westportlibrary.org or 203-291-4844.

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February 24, 2009

AUTHORS@THE LIBRARY: Joseph Weisberg

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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February 25, 2009

Teen Authors@ the Library

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Wednesday, February 25
7:30 pm
McManus Room

Hear popular young-adult authors Maureen Johnson, Libba Bray, Cassie Clare, and Robin Wasserman discuss their books and their writing process. With genres ranging from sci-fi to fantasy to “chick-lit,” there is sure to be something to pique everybody’s interest.

Books available for purchase and signing.

Contact Jaina Lewis at 291-4809 or jlewis@westportlibrary.org for more information.

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February 26, 2009

Poe at 200: A Celebration of an American Master—
A Graphological Look at Poe

another-sample-from-Tane's.jpgThursday, February 26
7:30 pm
McManus Room

Edgar Allan Poe was heavily influenced by the aesthetic pattern of the writing, as well as the writer's reputation and literary output. Graphologist Arlyn Imberman, author of Signature for Success, will draw on the collection of Susan Tane's Poe memorabilia, as well as manuscripts and letters of well known literary figures of the time, to offer an enlightening, professional opinion of Poe's graphological analysis. The comparisons between Poe's analyses and those of a professional graphologist will create an interesting and fascinating presentation.

Event sponsored by Susan Tane.
Above, portion of Poe manuscript from the collection of Susan Tane.

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February 27, 2009

AUTHORS@THE LIBRARY: Fred Strebeigh

Equal.jpgFriday, February 27
Noon
McManus Room

Fred Strebeigh, who teaches nonfiction writing at Yale and contributes articles to numerous publications, will discuss his new book, Equal: Women Reshape American Law. Tracing the dramatic advance toward legal recognition of sex discrimination, Equal reveals the stories of the women who battled the blatant inequities in America's legal system.

Book will be available for purchase and signing.

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