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March 2006 - Vol 2, Issue 6
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April features scores of events honoring the country of Poland in our World of Words celebration. Events are marked with a WOW insignia.

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Winter Concerts: The Farmington Valley Chorus will present our last concert on Sunday, March 26th at 2pm. This Sweet Adelines Group is celebrating its 30th anniversary. More info.
(There will be a Chopin concert on Tues, Apr 18, 2006! A WOW event.)

Book Discussion Series Join Professor Jim Brogan as he leads us in a discussion of The Shipping News by Proulx on Wed., March 29 at 7pm. Copies of the novel are available by calling the reference desk 673-6791. Click here for more info.

Adult WOW Events Wednesday, Apr 5th, 7pm: Best Selling Polish-American author, Suzanne Strempeck Shea // Saturday, Apr 8th, 2pm: Pisanki Egg Decorating Demo // Tuesday, Apr 18, 7pm: Chopin Concert // Saturday, Apr 22, 11am: The History of the Polish in New Britain and Polish Genealogy Lecture

Internet Safety & MySpace.com Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 7pm the Connecticut State Police will present a workshop for parents of teens and preteens.

Visit the Authors Five local children's book authors will be on hand to visit with kids and adults alike on Tuesday, April 11, from 4:30-6pm. Authors will include Dana Rau, Janet Lawler, Joan Horton, Laura E. Williams, and Carroll Thomas.

Database spotlight: The Business & Company Resource Center provides comprehensive information including histories, financials, and the lastest news of all significant companies as well as industry overviews accessible by NAICS/SIC code.
Bestsellers: The 5th Horseman by Patterson, James, The Cell by Stephen King, Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, Templar Legacy by Steve Berry, The Last Templar by Raymond Khoury, The Two Minute Rule by Raobert Crais, In the Company of the Courtesan by Dunant, Sarah, The Old Wine Shades by Grimes, Martha, Lovers and Players by Jackie Collins, Sea Change by Robert B. Parker, Memory in Death by JD Robb.
New on Nonfiction list: Left to Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza, Misquoting Jesus by Bart Ehrman, The Brothers Bulger by Howie Carr.


Stories of War and those who Fight...


The Ice Soldier by Paul Watkins.


Triumph of the Sun by Wilbur Smith.


Saratoga by David Garland.


The Traitor by Guy Walters.

Books coming in April, reserve your copy today!
My Life in France by Child, Julia, Don't Look Down by Crusie, Jennifer, Vendetta by Michaels, Fern, Motor Mouth by Evanovich, Janet, Tomb of the Golden Bird by Peters, Elizabeth, We Are All Welcome Here by Berg, Elizabeth, Two Little Girls in Blue by Clark, Mary Higgins, Hey, Good Looking by Michaels, Fern, Fortunate Son by Mosley, Walter, Dark Harbor by Woods, Stuart, Vanished by Robards, Karen, Blue Shoes And Happiness by McCall Smith, Alexander.

To place a hold, click on title and then on "Place hold" or just call us at 673-6791!
New Books on CD
Reproduction is the Flaw of Love by Lauren Grodstein.
Us by Richard Mason.
Saving Fish From Drowning by Amy Tan.
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.
Altar Ego by Kathy Lette.
Flashback by Jenny Siler.


Mar 26: Farmington Valley Chorus Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2005, the Farmington Valley Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International is a group of 45 women of diverse ages, backgrounds and professions who sing a cappella harmony. Chorus members hail from throughout Connecticut and western Massachusetts, and are a fun-loving and talented group of entertainers. Sponsored by The Friends of the Farmington Library. 2pm. (More details)
Mar 27: Foreign Film Festival Take Care of My Cat (Korean) Synopsis/reviews here. 7pm.
Mar 28: Foreign Film Festival, Afternoon encore: Take Care of My Cat (Korean) Synopsis/reviews here. 2pm.
Mar 29: Book Discussion with Scholar, Shipping News by Annie Proulx. Please register, 673- 6791. 7pm.
Mar 29: Internet Safety & MySpace.com, The Connecticut State Police will present this workshop for parents of teens. 7pm
Apr 4: Songs and Dances of Poland, WOW Accordionist Marzanna Poplawska, an ethnomusicology student from Wesleyan University, will lead an interactive workshop on traditional Polish songs and dances. Reading Room. 1:15pm. Barney Library
Apr 5: Best-Selling Author, Suzanne Strempek Shea, WOW will present a talk on her Polish American background affecting her numerous bestselling works. Book signing follows. 7pm
Apr 8: Pisanki, Polish Egg Decorating, WOW Susan Urban, pisanki instructor, will demonstrate this unique seasonal craft. 2pm
Apr 12: Let's Talk Books with Scholar, The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields. Please register, 673- 6791. 7pm.
Apr 10: Foreign Film Festival Welcome Back , Mr. McDonald (Japanese) Reviews here. 7pm.
Apr 10: Foreign Film Festival, Afternoon encore: Welcome Back , Mr. McDonald (Japanese) Reviews here. 2pm.
Apr 18: Chopin Concert, WOW Come listen to the music of one of Poland's premeire composers. 7pm.

Book Groups
Senior Center Book Group (Meets at the Farmington Senior Center) will discuss Cider House Rules by J. Irving on April 20 at 1pm.
Book Circle will discuss Transit of Venus by Shirley Hazzard on April 12 at 9:30am.
Farmington Woods Book Group will discuss Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri on April 11 at 10:30am .
Monday Evening Book Group will discuss The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini on April 10 at 7pm.
Mystery Book Group will discuss Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers on April 20 at 7:30pm.

April Book Group Selections

Can't find your bookgroup books?
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.
Apr 12: A Poetry Cafe in honor of National Poetry Month... More info, 7pm.

May 25: High School Jazz Band and Jazz Combo will perfrom, 7pm.

Cool Teen Books
Weekly events
Tue: Alouette (Ages 4+), 2pm. Music in Motion (Ages 3 1/2-5) Mar 6,13,27, 1:30pm. Wed:, ESL Storytime (Ages 3-6) 10:45am. Thu: "All Together Now" (Ages 3-5), 9:30am. Preschool Story Hour Barney Library (Ages 3-5), 9:30am. Fri: Tots&Tunes (Ages 0-3), 9:30 & 10:30am. Film Classics from Books, (Ages 5+) 4pm.



Special Events
Apr 1: Breakfast with Books, All ages. Join us for a pancake breakfast! Meet the pig character from the book If You Give a Pig a Pancake and enjoy pancakes, and a piggy tale or two. 10am.
Apr 1: Daddy & Me, 0-3, Daddy and child enjoy games, music and play time. 10:30am.
Apr 1: Polish Dancing, WOW All ages, with the Mazowsze Polish Children’s Folk Dance Group.Enjoy watching dancers in native Polish costumes. 2pm.
Apr 4: Creative Kids, Ages 7+, Make a Spring Craft Surprise and hear some springy stories 4pm.
Apr 5: Stamp Club, Ages 7+, Learn the basics of stamp collecting, how to identify stamps and how to take care of them. 4pm.
Apr 5: Parent/Child Reading Group, Grades 2&3, It Can’t Be Done Nellie by Nancy Butcher 6:30pm.
Apr 6: Father/Son Pizza & Pages, Grades 1&2, Book selection this month is Babe & I. 6-7:15pm.
Apr 7: Lego Club, Ages 7+. Bring your Lego blocks, create a project and exchange ideas with other builders. 4pm.
Apr 8: ABC Bingo, Preschool w/adult. Join the fun with alphabet stories, games, songs and Bingo. Everyone wins a paperback book to take home. 10:30am.
Apr 10: Super Science and Mad Math, Stories, experiments & captivating activities. Ages7+. Registration required. 4pm.
Apr 10: Family Storytime, Ages 2 1/2+ with a caregiver/parent. Participation in pajamas a must! No registration required. 6:30-7:15pm.
Apr 11: Author Visit, Celebrate National Library Week with local Children's Authors at the Library. 4:30-6pm.
Apr 12: Chess Club, Ages 7+, 4-5pm.
Apr 17: Polish Choir & Cuisine, WOW Bring your favorite Polish dish to share or make a new recipe from one of the many cookbooks in the library. The Polish Choir will perform at 7:00 pm in the Community Room. 6pm.
Apr 18: Amber: The Precious Polish Gem of the Ages, WOW Ages 6+, Discover the mysteries of this treasured golden gem and make your own key chain with a piece of real amber. 2pm.
Apr 19: Wycinanki: Polish Paper cut Decorations, WOW Ages 7+, Learn about paper cutting, a traditional folk art, and make a design to bring home. 2pm.
Apr 19: Russian Storytime, Registration required, 4:15pm.
Apr 20: Globe Trotters Visit Poland, WOW Ages 6+, Explore Poland through stories, films, crafts and snacks. 2pm.
Apr 25: Mother/Daughter Reading Group, Grades 3-6, 6:30pm.

New Picture Books!


Do Not Open This Book by Michaela Muntean.


Fast Food by Saxton Freymann.


The Three Little Rigs by David Gordo.


Kindergarten Rocks! by Katie Davis.

Books for Boys!


Replay by Sharon Creech.


Ice Drift by Theodore Taylor.


Me and Billy by James Lincoln Collier.


Down the Yukon by Will hobbs.
Note: We will be closed Friday, April 14, 2006.

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860-673-6791
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