Sunday Hours: The Main Library will begin its Sunday schedule on January 8th. We will open from 1-5. The Children's Department will host our first Sunday program BATTY ABOUT BATS! at 2pm. Ages 4+, drop in program. Look forward to our Art Lecture series and Concert Series on Sundays as well.

ESL Conversation Group: The ESL conversation group will move to the Barney Library for the winter and meet on Tuesdays from 10:15-11am. Come and practice basic English in an informal setting from Jan 24-Feb 14.

Children's Programs begin on January 17th at the Main Library and 24th of January at the Barney Library. Click here for the Main Library's schedule and registration form.

Winter Concerts: The Hartford Brass Quintet will present our first concert on Sunday, January 29th at 2pm.

World on a Book Truck: The Farmington Valley Libraries (including the Farmington Library) now have books in Russian, Spanish, Korean and Japanese. They are located in the lobby right near the fireplace.

Bestsellers: Mary, Mary by James Patterson, Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, S is for Silence by Sue Grafton, At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks, Amazing Peace by Maya Angelou, Predator by Patricia Cornwell, Forever Odd by Dean Koontz, The Camel Club by David Baldacci, Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt by Ann Rice, The Lighthouse by P.D. James, Nonfiction: Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin, Teacher Man by Frank McCourt, Marley & Me by John Grogan, Our Endangered Values by Jimmy Carter,

Cullinary Reads

La Cucina: a Novel of Rapture by Lily Pryor.

The thin woman : an epicurean mystery by Dorothy Cannell.

Breakf ast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote.

Secrets of the Tsil Café by Thomas Averill.

Exploring Human Development

The Pleasure of My Company by Steve Martin.

Icy Sparks by Gwyn Hyman Rubio.

Stuck In Neutral by Terry Trueman.

Skull Session by Daniel Hecht.

Books coming in January, reserve your copy today!
Capitol Murder by Bernhardt, William. ; Gone by Gardner, Lisa. ; My Year in Iraq by Bremer, L. Paul. ; The Hunt Club by Lescroart, John T.. ; Memory In Death by Robb, J. D.. ; Death Dance by Fairstein, Linda A.. ; The Tent by Atwood, Margaret Eleanor. ; The Crippled Angel by Douglass, Sara. ; Queen of the Underworld by Godwin, Gail. ; Blindfold Game by Stabenow, Dana. ; The Female Of The Species by Oates, Joyce Carol. ; Just Rewards by Bradford, Barbara Taylor. ; The Hostage by Griffin, W. E. B.. ; All Night Long by Krentz, Jayne Ann. ; Geno by Auriemma, Geno. ; The Pale Horseman by Cornwell, Bernard. ; Got the Look by Grippando, James. ; Gentlemen And Players by Harris, Joanne. ;

New Books on CD S Is For Silence by Sue Grafton., Our Endangered Values by Jimmy Carter.

New Adult CDs S omething to Be Proud Of by Montgomery Gentry., Aerial by Kate Bush., 12 Songs by Neil Diamond., Rough Guide to Salsa Dance by ., The Chronicles of Narnia Soundtrack by Harry Gregson., King Kong Soundtrack by James Newton Howard.

New Adult DVDs Cinderella Man, Spenser: the Movie Collection, Must Love Dogs, Marc h of the Penguins, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, War of the Worlds, Indiscreet, The Great Rupert

Jan 17: CALM DOWN! NATURALLY!, Stress and anxiety are very commong problems in today's fast-paced world. Find out how relaxation techniques and natural medicine can help you feel calm and in control of your life. Call 673-6791 to register. 7pm.
Jan 18: Internet Class, Registration required, 10am.
Jan 23: Internet Class, Barney Library. Register at 677-6866. 11am.
Jan 24: Internet Class, Barney Library. Register at 677-6866. 2pm.
Jan 23: Chinese New Year Film, Drifters, the story of Er Di, a Chinese man expelled from the U.S. for working illegally. When his American born son visits China, Er Di is forbidden to see him. Caught between his past and his future, his son's culture and his own, Er Di seeks bonds with both. In Mandarin with English subtitles. 7pm.
Jan 24: ESL Conversation Group, Come and practice basic English in an informal setting. 10:15am. Barney Library.
Jan 25: Internet Class, Registration required, 10am.
Jan 29: Hartford Brass Quintet, The Hartford Brass Quintet brings together some of the finest and most experienced brass players in Connecticut. Members include Fred Bagnall on the trombone, Roger Caruk playing the horn, Daniel Green on the tuba, and Peter Olson and Leslie Rottner playing the trumpets. 2pm.
Jan 30: Chinese New Year Film, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, book and film written by Sijie Dai, about two young men being reducated in rural China who introduce great western novels to their friends. Also Mandarin with English subtitles. 7pm.
Jan 31: ESL Conversation Group, Come and practice basic English in an informal setting. 10:15am. Barney Library.
Feb 5: Art in the Afternoon, William Schott from the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art in Ridgefield, CT 2pm.

Book Groups
Senior Center Book Group (Meets at the Farmington Senior Center) will discuss Three Weeks with My Brother by Nicholas Sparks on January 20 at 7pm.
Book Circle will discuss Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini on January 11 at 9:30am.
Farmington Woods Book Group will discuss My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult on January 10 at 10am .
Monday Evening Book Group will discuss Death Comes to the Archbishop by Willa Cather on January 9 at 7pm.
Mystery Book Group will discuss Final Jeopardy by Linda Fairstein on January 12 at 7:30pm.

If your book group would like to meet at the library or if you are a Farmington/Unionville book club and need us to get your book call Debbie at 673-6791.

Jan 10: Mother Daughter Book Discussion: We will discuss One of those hideous books where the mother dies by Sonya Sones. Please call 673-6791 to register. 7pm.

New Teen Books

A Perfect Day For Love Letters by George Asakura.

The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Richard Yancey.

Spacer and Rat by Margaret Bechard.

What Erika Wants by Bruce Clement.

Events
Note: Registration is required for all eventes unless otherwise indicated.

Jan 6: Tots & Tunes,Music, movement and socialization. No registration required.9:30 or 10:30am.
Jan 7: Daddy and Me, (No Registration Required) Daddy and child enjoy games, music and play time. Birth - 3 years 10:30am.
Jan 11: Chess Club, Ages 7+, 4-5pm.
Jan 13: Tots & Tunes, Music, movement and socialization. No registration required. 9:30 or 10:30am.
Jan 14: ABC Bingo, (No Registration Required) Join the fun with alphabet stories, games, songs and bingo! Everyone goes home with a paperback beginning reader. Ages: 3 & up with an adult, 10:30am.
Jan 17: Storytime Fun, Favorite Books and with films and a craft. Ages 4-6. Jan Brett's Honey...Honey...Lion. 6:30-7:15pm.
Jan 17: Alouette, Introduces French Language with stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 4+, 2pm.
Jan 18: ESL Storytime, Parents and children (3-6) learning English are welcome to come to build their English skills. 10:45am.
Jan 19: "All Together Now", Ages 3-5, Storytime for ages 3-5 with music films and occasional craft. 9:30am.
Jan 20: Tots & Tunes, Music, movement and socialization. No registration required. 9:30 or 10:30am.
Jan 20: Film Classics from Books, Come and see a good film of your favorite books. No Registration Required, Ages 5+, 4pm.
Jan 23: Super Science and Mad Math, Stories, experiments & captivating activities highlighting math & science. Once a month an engineer will be a guest reader at the program. Ages7+. Registration required. 4pm.
Jan 23: Music in Motion for 3 1/2-5, Come sing and dance and hear stories, only if you love music! 1:30pm. No registration required.
Jan 24: Alouette, Introduces French Language with stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 4+, 2pm.
Jan 24: Tot Time, Parents and children ages 0-3 will share music, movement, books and toys. Barney Library. 9:30am.
Jan 25: ESL Storytime, Parents and children (3-6) learning English are welcome to come to build their English skills. 10:45am.
Jan 25: Chess Club, Ages 7+, 4-5pm.
Jan 25: New ! Guys Read !, Reading Group for boys in Grades 4—6. Worth by A. LaFaye 6:45pm.
Jan 26: Pre-school Story Hour, Stories, music, games, crafts, and films are offered for ages 3-5. 9:30am. Barney Library.
Jan 26: "All Together Now", Ages 3-5, Storytime for ages 3-5 with music films and occasional craft. 9:30am.
Jan 26: Grades 3 (& up) Read Everything Book Bash, Share your favorite reads - books, Nutmegs , magazines, comics, E-zines. Read a paragraph or two to the group and get ideas of what you’d like to read next. 5:30pm.
Jan 26: Parent/ Child Reading Group Grades K & 1, An Extraordinary Egg by Loe Lionni. 6:30pm.
Jan 30: Family Storytime, Enjoy listening to stories, singing songs, and watching a movie. ages 2 1/2+ with a caregiver/parent. Participation in pajamas a must! No registration required. 6:30-7:15pm.
Jan 31: Tot Time, Parents and children ages 0-3 will share music, movement, books and toys. Barney Library. 9:30am.
Jan 31: Mother/ Daughter Reading Group Grades 3– 6. , 6:30pm. See librarian for details.

Hockey anyone?

The Goalie Mask by Mike Leonetti.

Brady Brady and the Big Mistake by Mary Shaw.

Win with Defense by Sean Rossiter.

Brett Hull: the Incredible Hull by Mark Stewart.

Some Nutmeg Nominees

City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau.

Goosed! by Bill Wallace.

Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins.

Made You Look by Diane Roberts.

Winter/Spring Preschool Programs
Barney Feb. Vacation Events

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