http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/ en Copyright 2009 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tuesday, March 16, 2010
9:00 am to Noon
McManus Room Everything free! Donation requested. Hardcover and trade paperback fiction, mysteries, sci-fi, and fantasy. Also, nonfiction and fiction mass-market paperbacks, LP records, video cassettes, in addition to children's paperback and hardcover books. Nothing is priced above $2. This is a bargain sale. More information. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Want to volunteer at the sale? Email Suzy Hooper geosoo143@yahoo.com. ]]> http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/03/friends_winter_book_sale_9.html http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/03/friends_winter_book_sale_9.html Book Sales Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0500 Tuesday, March 16, 2010
10:30 am and 7:30 pm
Seminar Room

Discussion of the book The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. 276 pages. This first novel by Indian writer Adiga depicts the awakening of a low-caste Indian man to the degradation of servitude. While the early tone of the book calls to mind the heartbreaking inequities of Rohinton Mistry's A Fine Balance, a better comparison is to Frederick Douglass's narrative about how he broke out of slavery. The protagonist, Balram Halwai, is initially delighted at the opportunity to become the driver for a wealthy man. But Balram grows increasingly angry at the ways he is excluded from society and looked down upon by the rich, and he murders his employer. He reveals this murder from the start, so the mystery is not what he did but why he would kill such a kind man. For copies of the book, phone 291-4821 or email Sue Madeo at smadeo@westportlibrary.org. New participants always welcome. ]]> http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/03/pageturners_the_white_tiger.html http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/03/pageturners_the_white_tiger.html Book Discussion Groups Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0500 Sunday, March 21, 2010
2:00 pm
Seminar Room

Discussion of the book Unnatural Causes by P. D. James. Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh’s much anticipated holiday at his aunt’s country cottage ends abruptly with the macabre discovery of the handless corpse of a crime-writer in this third title of the series.   For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New participants always welcome. ]]> http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/03/sunday_march_21_2010_200.html http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/03/sunday_march_21_2010_200.html Book Discussion Groups Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0500 Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Noon
McManus Room

Jeff Shesol, a former speechwriter to President Bill Clinton and the author of Mutual Contempt: Lyndon Johnson, Robert Kennedy and the Feud That Defined a Decade, will discuss his new book Supreme Power: Franklin Roosevelt vs. the Supreme Court. “Once in a generation a groundbreaking book comes along to provide a major reinterpretation of a familiar historical event. Sheshol tells the story of FDR's court packing plan as it has never been told before. This is a stunning work of history.” — Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of Team of Rivals.]]> http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/03/authors_the_library_jeff_sheso.html http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/03/authors_the_library_jeff_sheso.html Authors @ the Library Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0500 Sunday, March 28, 2010
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy winter Sundays with a hot cider, a short introduction, and a film to highlight the exhibit at the Westport Historical Society, "WESTPORT MODERN: WHEN COOL WAS HOT!," from January 24 to May 2 in the Betty and Ralph Sheffer Gallery. Hitchcock’s stylish comedy/thriller North by Northwest is set in the luxuriously modern Frank-Lloyd-Wright era and stars Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason. In one memorable scene after another, bewildered ad man Grant is chased cross country by spies who think he is a double agent and by police who think he is an assassin. (1959, 136 minutes) Library catalog. Co-sponsored with the Westport Historical Society.]]> http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/03/westport_modern_when_cool_was_2.html http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/03/westport_modern_when_cool_was_2.html Film @ the Library Sun, 28 Mar 2010 05:00:00 -0500 Sunday, April 11, 2010
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Sandra Murphy and Rita Lapcevic have been a duo-piano team for 38 years. Sandra, organist and choir director of Greenfield Hill Church, is well known in the Fairfield County area as a duo-pianist, ensemblist, and teacher. She is a member of the Silvermine Duo-Pianists as well as being Director of the Silvermine School of Music. As a member of the Schubert Club of Fairfield County, she has performed extensively. Rita, who earned her Masters degree in music from Duquesne University, is an active musician in Fairfield County both as a duo-pianist and as a chamber ensemblist. A member of the Silvermine Duo-Pianists and the Schubert Club of Fairfield County, she combines teaching with her performing activities. Supported by the Grace K. Salmon Foundation. ]]> http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/04/music_the_library_sandra_murph.html http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/04/music_the_library_sandra_murph.html Music @ the Library Sun, 11 Apr 2010 05:00:00 -0500







Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18, 2010
Westport and Easton Libraries

Connecticut now has its own major event for the mystery-minded! Murder 203 is a two day festival organized by the Easton and Westport Libraries for readers and writers. Attendees enjoy author talks, panel discussions, book signings, writing tips from the professionals, and a unique opportunity to mingle with authors and fellow crime fiction enthusiasts at the Cocktails and Crime reception on Saturday evening. The event is $65 if you register before March 1st. After March 1st, registration is $75. Meet-the-Authors continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning is included in the registration fee as well as lunch on Saturday and admission to Cocktails and Crime. For information and registration, visit murder203.com. Questions? Phone Jane Murphy at 203-291-4836. ]]> http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/04/murder_203_connecticuts_myster_3.html http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/04/murder_203_connecticuts_myster_3.html Authors @ the Library Lectures Sat, 17 Apr 2010 05:00:00 -0500







Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18, 2010
Westport and Easton Libraries

Connecticut now has its own major event for the mystery-minded! Murder 203 is a two day festival organized by the Easton and Westport Libraries for readers and writers. Attendees enjoy author talks, panel discussions, book signings, writing tips from the professionals, and a unique opportunity to mingle with authors and fellow crime fiction enthusiasts at the Cocktails and Crime reception on Saturday evening. The event is $65 if you register before March 1st. After March 1st, registration is $75. Meet-the-Authors continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning is included in the registration fee as well as lunch on Saturday and admission to Cocktails and Crime. For information and registration, visit murder203.com. Questions? Phone Jane Murphy at 203-291-4836. ]]> http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/04/murder_203_connecticuts_myster_2.html http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/04/murder_203_connecticuts_myster_2.html Authors @ the Library Lectures Sun, 18 Apr 2010 05:00:00 -0500 Tuesday, April 20, 2010
10:30 am and 7:30 pm
Seminar Room

Discussion of the book The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak. 360 pages. Beautifully imagined—it's as much family history as national history that drives this vital and entertaining novel. And it's the powerful and idiosyncratic characters that drive the family history. And, as you hear in your mind's ear, it's Shafak's vibrant language that drives the characters. Shafak was recently acquitted of the charge of "denigrating Turkishness" because of her frank look at Turkish-Armenian antipathy.

For copies of the book, phone 291-4821 or email Sue Madeo at smadeo@westportlibrary.org. New participants always welcome. ]]> http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/04/pageturners_the_bastard_of_ist.html http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/04/pageturners_the_bastard_of_ist.html Book Discussion Groups Tue, 20 Apr 2010 05:00:00 -0500 Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Noon
McManus Room

Author Diane Meier's debut novel, Season of Second Chances illustrates how coming-of-age can happen at any age. A world of possibilities opens up for Joy Harkness when she sets out on a journey that’s going to show her the importance of friendship, love, and what makes a house a home. Meier is the author of The New American Wedding and president of Meier, a New York City–based marketing firm. Her career spans from writing and design to public speaking. This is her first novel. Meier lives in New York City and Litchfield, Connecticut. Books will be available for purchase and signing.]]> http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/04/authors_the_library_diane_meie.html http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/04/authors_the_library_diane_meie.html Authors @ the Library Wed, 21 Apr 2010 05:00:00 -0500 Monday, April 26, 2010
7:30 pm
McManus Room

Meet our detective: Maria Altmann. In a real-life David vs. Goliath tale, one woman, almost 90 years old and more than 10,000 miles away, took on the Austrian government—and won. Jane Cleland, author of the award-winning Josie Prescott mystery series, will present the story behind this thriller and will also examine the fate of more than 100,000 pilfered objects yet to be found. ]]> http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/04/finding_stolen_art_a_detective.html http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/04/finding_stolen_art_a_detective.html Lectures Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:00:01 -0500 Sunday, May 16, 2010
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Edward Pleasant distinguishes himself as an outstanding performing artist in opera and musical theater as well as in concert, recital and recording. He has been critically acclaimed by The New York Times for his “appealing stage presence.” He will present "Sincerely, Nat: The Life and Music of Nat "King" Cole," which tells the story of the entertainer's incredible career and why this man is truly "Unforgettable." The Edward Pleasant Trio will also perform with Isaac ben Ayala on piano (also the musical arranger), James Chirillo on electric guitar, and Paul Beaudry on string bass. Supported by the Grace K. Salmon Foundation. ]]> http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/05/music_the_library_eddie_pleasant.html http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/05/music_the_library_eddie_pleasant.html Music @ the Library Sun, 16 May 2010 05:00:00 -0500 Tuesday, May 18, 2010
10:30 am and 7:30 pm
Seminar Room

Discussion of the book The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. 288 pages. As Juliet and her new correspondent exchange letters, she is drawn into the world of this man and his friends, all members of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, a unique book club formed in a unique, spur-of-the-moment way—as an alibi to protect its members from arrest by the Germans. Crazy title for a book and a mouthful, but this little book will keep you reading and wanting to plan a trip to Guernsey.

For copies of the book, phone 291-4821 or email Sue Madeo at smadeo@westportlibrary.org. New participants always welcome. ]]> http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/05/pageturners_the_guernsey_liter.html http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/05/pageturners_the_guernsey_liter.html Book Discussion Groups Tue, 18 May 2010 05:00:00 -0500 Sunday, May 23, 2010
2:00 pm
McManus Room

The award-winning film Encounter Point moves beyond sensational and canned images to tell the story of an Israeli settler, a Palestinian ex-prisoner, a bereaved Israeli mother, and a wounded Palestinian, who sacrifice their safety, public standing, and homes in order to press for a grassroots movement for nonviolence and peace. (2006, 85 minutes) Co-sponsored with Interfaith Council.]]> http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/05/film_the_library_encounter_poi.html http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/05/film_the_library_encounter_poi.html Film @ the Library Sun, 23 May 2010 05:00:00 -0500 Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Noon
McManus Room

Connecticut radio talk show host and attorney Lisa Wexler discusses her book Secrets of a Jewish Mother, co-written with her mother Gloria Kamen and sister Jill Zarin, a star of The Real Housewives of New York City. Books will be available for purchase and signing.]]> http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/09/authors_the_library_lisa_wexle.html http://www.westportlibrary.org/events/2010/09/authors_the_library_lisa_wexle.html Authors @ the Library Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0500