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Library Reading Program Kick-Off: June 26

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:39:42 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7940
General Interest

The Cos Cob Library kicks off its summer reading program called “Catch the Reading Bug” for preschool children to fifth graders, 3, Thursday, June 26, Cos Cob Library; Greenwichlibrary.org.

Film: Tension: June 27

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:42:16 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7900
General Interest

Directed by John Barry. With Richard Basehart, AUdrey Totter, Cyd Charisse, Barry Sullivan, William Conrad. Meek pharmacist Basehart plots to kill his wife's lover in this gripping film noir thriller. Pressure builds from all around.(1950)

June 27, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.

Cole Auditorium, Greenwich, CT.

Free. (203) 622-7900.

How to Get A Job in the USA: June 21

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:16:06 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7900
General Interest

Dr. Nara Venditti, founder and president of Succeed in America!LLC, will discuss the job search process. Sponsored by Greenwich Library Peterson Business Programs.

Free. (203) 622-7900.

June 21, 2008 from 1:00 - 3:30 P.M.

Greenwich Library, Greenwich, CT.

"Loving Frank" Chat: June 11

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:41:42 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7940
General Interest

Former journalist Nancy Horan presents her first novel, “Loving Frank,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, Greenwich Library Meeting Room; lovingfrank.com.

Pastel Demo: June 4

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:25:46 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7900
Arts

The Art Society of Old Greenwich offers a pastel demo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, Greenwich Library; 622-7900.

Film: 2 Days in Paris: June 6th

Thu, 29 May 2008 15:09:29 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7900
General Interest

Directed by Julie Delpy. With Julie Delphy, Adam Goldberg. Edgy look at a relationship that's coming apart. Two quirky characters have two days in Paris to try and right things. Julie Delpy shows why she's one of the brightest new cinematic talents. In French with English subtitles. (2007)

June 6, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.

Cole Auditorium, Greenwich, CT.

(203) 622-7900. Free.

Petersen Business Series Presents Bloomberg Training at Greenwich Library

Tue, 20 May 2008 15:21:15 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7940
General Interest

WHEN: Tuesday, May 20, 11:00 AM

WHERE: Meeting Room, Greenwich Library

101 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich

DETAILS: Jeffrey Leckstein will conduct training for the Bloomberg Professional Service as part of the Petersen Business Series in the Meeting Room at Greenwich Library on Tuesday, May 20 at 11:00 AM. The database is a vast resource of up-to-the-minute market news. For more information, or to register, please call Wynne Delmhorst at 203-622-7921

History of Camps, May 30th

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:23:04 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7940
General Interest

Marty Podskoch discusses the history and modern day relevence of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps, 11a.m., Friday, May 30, Greenwich Library Meeting Room; 622-7948.

Film: Blades of Glory: May 16

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:52:18 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7940
General Interest

Directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck. With Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Craig T. Nelson. A loophole in the rules allow an all-male figure skating team to compete in this hilarious spoof. (2007)

May 16, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.

Cole Auditorium, Greenwich, CT.

(203) 622-7900. Free.

Mondays in May, Foreign Films at Cos Cob

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:29:01 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7940
General Interest

WHAT: COS COB LIBRARY PRESENTS MONDAYS IN MAY, A SERIES FEATURING FOREIGN FILMS

WHERE: Cos Cob, CT – The Cos Cob Library will present a foreign film series on Mondays in May.

WHEN: May 5, Once, an Irish film about a Dublin guitarist/singer-songwriter who meets a female Czech pianist. As they get to know each other, she joins with him to put together a demo disc that will hopefully help him land a music contract. This quiet film is a gem and the central song won the Academy Award for Best Song this year. 85 minutes, rated R, in English and Czech.

May 12, Buddy, a Norwegian film from 2003. Kristoffer, a 24 year-old billboard hanger, is young and carefree. He keeps a video diary of much of his life. When some of the video diaries end up with the producer of a popular talk show, Kristoffer's life becomes a TV reality show. Kristoffer's future looks bright, but revealing your life on national television comes at a high price. As his friends start suffering, it will cost him a great deal to win them back. A coming of age story with heart. 100 minutes, adult language and themes, in Norwegian with English subtitles.

May 19, Intimate Stories, an Argentine film. Three very different people undertake journeys that change their lives. A traveling salesman seeks the perfect cream cake to win the widow of his dreams; a crochety old man hitchhikes to town in an attempt to find his forgotten lost dog; a poor young mother becomes a contestant on a TV game show in hopes of winning the grand prize. In the end, in ways they never would have anticipated, all three will find what they are searching for. In Spanish with English subtitles. 92 minutes, not rated but contains adult language and themes.

The Mondays in May Foreign Film Series will be held in the Cos Cob Library Community Room on Monday, May 5, 12 and 19 at 7:00 PM. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call Wendy Silver at 203-622-6883.

Holistic First Aid for a Healthy Summer

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:24:30 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7940
General Interest

WHAT: Greenwich Library’s Health Information Center and Greenwich Hospital Present: Holistic First Aid for a Healthy Summer

WHEN: Tuesday, June 3, 9:00 AM

WHERE: Cole Auditorium, Greenwich Library

101 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich

DETAILS: Holistic First Aid for a Healthy Summer: Dr. Henri Roca, Medical Director from Greenwich Hospital Center for Integrative Medicine, will speak. This talk will equip you with a series of easily implemented holistic and natural suggestions to help you treat summertime afflictions from tick bites to sunburn. The event is free but registration is requested. Please call Greenwich Hospital at 203-863-3627 or toll-free 888-357-2409 to register. Registration and light breakfast begins at 8:30 AM. Lecture begins at 9:00 AM.
This lecture is cosponsored by Greenwich Library's Health Information Center and Greenwich Hospital.

Contact Kate Petrov, Public Relations Officer, Greenwich Library, at 622-6550.

Click! The Girls Guide to Knowing What You Want and Making it Happen

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:15:50 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7940
General Interest

WHEN: Sunday, May 4, 2:00 PM

WHERE: Meeting Room, Greenwich Library

101 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich

DETAILS: Annabel Monaghan and Elizabeth Wolfe, authors of Click! The Girl's Guide to Knowing What You Want and Making it Happen, will discuss their book at Greenwich Library on Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 PM in the Meeting Room. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call Margaret Walsh at 203-622-7915.

Hurricane: The Ultimate Storm

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:10:23 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7940
General Interest

WHAT: Hurricane, the Ultimate Storm with Art Horn, Weatherman

WHEN: May 6 at 11:00 AM

WHERE: GREENWICH LIBRARY MEETING ROOM

DETAILS: Hurricanes are the most destructive storms on earth. Noted weather expert Art Horn will present a multi-media presentation titled “Hurricane: The Ultimate Storm” at the Greenwich Library on Tuesday, May 6 at 11:00 AM in the Meeting Room. Hurricanes generate powerful winds, waves and torrential rains. When these storms threaten coastal areas, many people have been displaced for safety purposes. Throughout history, many have lost their lives due to the flooding caused by hurricanes. The Great Hurricane of 1938 cut a destructive swath across eastern Long Island, eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island. It is estimated that 682 people died and 57,000 homes were destroyed. Millions of dollars of damage resulted from this unexpected storm.Yet, hurricanes may be beneficial by relieving drought conditions, carrying heat and energy away from the tropics and stabilizing temperatures world wide. Hurricanes contain an exorbitant amount of energy, which may be able to be tapped in the future.

Hurricane: The Ultimate Storm will be held in the Greenwich Library Meeting Room on Tuesday, May 6 at 11:00 AM. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call Carl White at 203-622-7948

Poetry Reading with Sally Bliumis-Dunn

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:11:27 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7940
General Interest

WHEN: Saturday, April 19, 2:00 PM

WHERE: Meeting Room, Greenwich Library

101 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich

DETAILS: Sally Bliumis-Dunn will read her poetry in the Meeting Room at Greenwich Library on Saturday, April 19 at 2:00 PM. Ms. Bliumis-Dunn is a local poet whose works have appeared in The Paris Review and Prairie Schooner, among others. She will read previously published poems and new works from her recently published collection. A book signing will follow the reading. For more information, please call Alice Bonvenuto at 203-622-7919.

Having the City Directories Work for You: Cos Cob Library, May 3, 10:30 a.m.

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:10:09 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7940
General Interest

WHEN: Saurday, May 3, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Community Room, Cos Cob Library

5 Sinawoy Road, Cos Cob

DETAILS: Toni McKeen will present Having the City Directories Work for You in the community room of Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Road, Cos Cob, CT 06807. The workshop will focus on city directory records. There is no charge and reservations are not required. This program, which is part of a continuing genealogical series, is sponsored by the Friends of the Cos Cob Library. For more information call the Cos Cob Library at 203-622-6883.

Poetry Reading: Sally Bliumis-Dunn

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:07:38 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7940
General Interest

WHEN: Saturday, April 19, 2:00 PM

WHERE: Meeting Room, Greenwich Library

101 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich

"American Girl Tea" at Cos Cob Library, Sat. May 17, 2:30 p.m.

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:24:51 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7940
General Interest

Saturday, May 17, 2:30 PM, Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Rd. Cos Cob

Back by popular demand, The Cos Cob Library presents the second AMERICAN GIRL tea for girls ages 6-10 years. Come dressed in your best as we spend an afternoon with stories, a craft, and an old-fashioned tea with your favorite doll! Registration is required - a $5 fee will be charged at registration and returned to all who attend. Please call the Cos Cob Library at 203-622-6883 for additional information.

Beat Generation Series at Greenwich Library Presents David Amram

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:12:06 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7940
General Interest

Beat Figure David Amram will speak at Greenwich Library as part of the Beat Generation Series on Monday, May 12 at 3:00 PM. Mr. Amram is an accomplished jazz and classical musician/composer who's worked with Leonard Bernstein and Charles Mingus. He also composed the title song and theme music for the 1959 experimental film Pull My Daisy written by and starring Beat author Jack Kerouac. Mr. Amram is also the author of three books about his life and career, the most recent of which is Upbeat: Nine Lives of a Musical Cat (Paradigm; 2007), that he'll read from. For more information, or to register, please call Ed Morrissey at 203-622-7918.

Film: Jesus Camp: Apr. 11

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:59:41 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7940
General Interest

Directed by Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady. A riveting documentary about Pastor Becky Fischer, an evangelical Christian, who helps run Kids on Fire, a summer camp in Devils Lake, ND., that grooms children to be soldiers in the "army of God."(2006).

April 11, 2008 at 8:00 P.M.

Cole Auditorium, Greenwich Library

Free. (203) 622-7900.

'City Winds Trio' Performs Jan 12

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:24:45 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-622-7940
General Interest

The 'City Winds Trio' will give a free concert at Greenwich Library's Cole Auditorium at 2pm on January 12. This concert is intended to introduce children age 5 and up to orchestral music and instruments. The trio consists of a flute, oboe and bassoon. For more info, call 622.7965