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April 2006 - Vol 2, Issue 7
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As noted in the last newsletter, Poland is our World of Words featured country this year. As such, most events will have a WOW insignia next to them. Enjoy!! Zapvaszamy!!

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The Music of Frederick Chopin: Krystian Tkaczewski will present a concert on Tuesday, April 18 at 7pm. This is a WOW Event . More info.

Book Discussion Series Join Professor Jim Brogan as he leads us in a discussion of A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley on Wed., Apr 26 at 7pm. Copies of the novel are available by calling the reference desk 673-6791. Click here for more info.

Another WOW Event Saturday, Apr 22nd, 11am:The History of the Polish in New Britain and Polish Genealogy Lecture Lecture and Booksigning. Tell all your friends with Polish roots!

Children's WOW Events
Mon, Apr 17, 6pm:Polish Choir and Cuisine Bring your favorite Polish dish to share!
Tue, Apr 18, 2pm:Amber: The Precious Polish Gem Ages 6+.
Wed, Apr 19, 2pm:Wycinanki: Polish Papercuts Ages 7+. Learn about traditional papercutting.
Thu, Apr 20, 2pm:Globetrotters Visit Poland Ages 6+. Explore Poland through film,story,craft,snack.


Recent Adulation!


Black Swan Green by David Mitchell.


Saving the World by Julia Alvarez.


Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult.


We Are All Welcome Here by Elizabeth Berg.


To place a hold, click on title and then on "Place hold" or just call us at 673-6791!



Apr 18: Chopin Concert, WOW Come listen to the music of one of Poland's premeire composers. 7pm.
Apr 21: The History of the Polish Community of New Britain, WOW Book Signing, lecture, and genealogy workshop. 11am.
Apr 24: Polish Film Festival, WOW Day of the Wacko: A dark comedy, winner of 2 Golden Lions Awards, starring Marek Kondrat and Janina Traczykowna. English subtitles. Not for kids Amazon.com entry 7pm.
May 1: Polish Film Festival, WOW There and Forth (Tam i z powrotem): A drama and action film, Starring Janusz Gajos and Jan Frycz. Plot English subtitles. 7pm.

Book Groups
Senior Center Book Group (Meets at the Farmington Senior Center) will discuss Sweetwater Creek by A.S. Siddons on May 18 at 1pm.
Book Circle will discuss Antelope Wife by Louise Erdrich on May 10 at 9:30am.
Farmington Woods Book Group will discuss The Pact: a Love Story by Jodi Picoult on May 9 at 10:30am.
Monday Evening Book Group will discuss Travels With Charlie by John Steinbeck on May 8 at 7pm.
Mystery Book Group will discuss The Shape of Dread by Marcia Muller on May 11 at 7:30pm.

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

Cool Teen Books
Weekly events
Fri: Tots&Tunes (Ages 0-3), 9:30 & 10:30am.



Special Events
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 17: FUNNY FILMS, All ages, bring your lunch and enjoy 45 minutes of funny films. Please call to register. 12pm. Barney Library
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 18: A SPRING FLING , Ages 3 and up. Spring stories team up with a flowery craft. Please call to register. 10:30am. Barney Library
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: LET'S VISIT POLAND, WOW Polish tales, games, crafts, and food celebrate Poland. Hoppin Gallery, ages 5 and up. 10:30am. Barney Library
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 20: CURIOUS GEORGE DAY, Ages 3 and up. Share the antics of this beloved monkey in books, film, games and craft. Please call to register. 10:30am. Barney Library
Apr 25: Mother/Daughter Reading Group, Grades 3-6, 6:30pm.

Farmington Library
6 Monteith Drive, PO Box 407
Farmington, CT 06034
860-673-6791
flref@farmingt o nlibct.org
Barney Branch
71 Main Street, PO Box 589
Farmington, CT 06034
860-677-6866
Hours:
Monday 9-9
Tuesday 9-9
Wednesday 10-9
Thursday 9-9
Friday 9-5:30
Saturday 9-5 (Sep-Jun)
Sunday 1-5 (Jan-Mar)
Part of the Farmington Village Green and Library Association Hours:
Monday 9-5
Tuesday 9-5
Wednesday 10-5
Thursday 9-5
Friday Closed
Saturday 10-5 (Sep-Jun)
Sunday Closed

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phone: 860-673-6791

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