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April 2006 - Vol 2, Issue 8
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School's Out Specials The Children's department has organized a great series of programs for May. Some highlights: the Mother's Day Craft will be Tue, May 9 @ 4pm for ages 7&up & Super Science will be Mon May 15 @ 4pm for the same ages. Registration is required.

European Best Seller Book Discussion The edgy, post-Communist sensation Snow White and Russian Red by Polish author, Dorota Maslowska will be our last WOW event for the year. Our moderated forum will be lead by Farmington resident and former Polish teacher Kasia McCormick. Tue, May 16 at 7pm. Copies of the novel are available by calling the reference desk 673-6791. Click here for more info.

Summer Reading Program begins for Adults Teens and Kids in late June, after school ends. Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales is the theme. Adults get a free coffee for every 4 books they read. Great programs are being schedule for all age groups!

Garden Tour Saturday, June 3, is the annual Friend's Garden tour. More info will be in the next newsletter.

Read a Good Book Let me know! Email Hal at hbright@far mingtonlibct.org with the title and author. We are looking for all kinds of suggestions. You will remain anonymous, of course!

Database spotlight: New England Ancestors is the online database of the New England Historic Genealogical Society located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a comprehensive database of New England genealogy with strengths in the pre-Independence years up to 1850 and general Massachusetts genealogy, but covers New England broadly. Unlike most of our other databases, this can only be used within the two library buildings.
Bestsellers: Two Little Girls in Blue by Clark, Mary Higgins, Dark Harbor by Woods, Stuart, Oakdale Confidential by Anonymous, Dark Tort by Diane Mott Davidson, Gone by Kellerman, Jonathan, Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, Chasing Destiny by Eric Jerome Dickey, Templar Legacy by Steve Berry, The Secret Supper by Sierra, Javier, Suite Francaise by Irène Némirovsky,
New on Nonfiction list: Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings by Tyler Perry, Marley&Me by John Grogan, The Gospel of Judas by Rodolphe Kasser, American Theocracy by Kevin Phillips, Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt.

Jennifer Weiner Readalikes!


Confessions of an Ex- Girlfriend by Curnyn, Lynda.


Slightly single by Markham, Wendy.


If looks could kill by White, Kate.


Last Chance Saloon by Keyes, Marian..

Swab those decks!


Great decks & porches : a step-by-step guide by Peters, Rick.


Ideas for great patios & decks by Atkinson, Scott.


Decks : plan, design, build by Cory, Steve..


Complete deck book by Beneke, Jeff.

Books coming in May, reserve your copy today!
The Mighty And the Almighty by Albright, Madeleine, Edge of Battle by Brown, Dale, Dark Tort by Davidson, Diane Mott, Malinche by Esquivel, Laura, Susannah's Garden by Macomber, Debbie, Cage of Stars by Mitchard, Jacquelyn, Beach Road by Patterson, James, Possible Side Effects by Burroughs, Augusten, Dr Henry Lee's Forensic Files by Lee, Henry C., Digging to America by Tyler, Anne, Everyman by Roth, Philip, Crime Beat by Connelly, Michael, Second Sight by Quick, Amanda, Dead Watch by Sandford, John, The Hard Way by Child, Lee, Killer Instinct by Finder, Joseph, At Risk by Cornwell, Patricia Daniels.

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

New Books on CD


Prior Bad Acts by Tami Hoag, 		Tomb of the Golden Bird by Elizabeth Peters, The Fifth Horseman by James Patterson, Dirty Blonde by Lisa Scottoline, Gone by Jonathan Kellerman, Prior Bad Acts by Tami Hoag.


Kids Books on CD


Permanent Rose by Hilary McKay.
Drowned Wednesday by Garth Nix. Magic Tree House Bks 33-35 by Mary Osborne Pope.
The Wright 3 by Blue Balliett. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. The Fairies Collection by Cassandra Morris.

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.
May 9: Natural Healing with Cancer, Natural medicine combined with conventional treatments are explained by Dr. Goodman Call 673-6791 to register. 7pm.
May 16: European Best Seller Book Discussion, The edgy, post-Communist sensation Snow White and Russian Red by Polish author, Dorota Maslowska will be our last WOW event for the year. Our moderated forum will be lead by Farmington resident and former Polish teacher Kasia McCormick. 7pm. Copies of the novel are available by calling the reference desk 673-6791. Click here for more info.

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 May 1-31
Mon: Wonderful Ones, 9:30am. Tue: Fabulous Four & Fives 9:30am. Baby Rhyme Time (0-1), 10:45am. 2 1/2 to 3 (Ages 2 1/2-3) 9:30am. Picnic Stories (Ages 3 1/2+) 12pm. Wed:, Thrilling Threes 10:45am. Thu: Terrific Twos, 9:30am Wonderful Ones, 10:45am 9:30am. Preschool Story Hour Barney Library (Ages 3-5), 9:30am. Fri: Thrilling Threes 9:30am. Tots&Tunes (Ages 0-3), 9:30 & 10:30am.


Special Events
May 1: May Pole Program, Join us as we decorate and dance around the May Pole. Ages 2-3m 11:30am. Ages 3+, 2pm.
May 3: Stamp Club, Ages 7+, Learn the basics of stamp collecting, how to identify stamps and how to take care of them. 4pm.
May 6: Daddy & Me, 0-3, Daddy and child enjoy games, music and play time. 10:30am.
May 6: Baby Signing Program, (for parents)- Learn to communicate with your baby through sign language...before your baby can talk! 10:30am.
May 9: Mother’s Day Craft, Make mom a unique garden of flowers! Ages 7+. (Registration required) 4pm.
May 12: Lego Club, Ages 7+. Bring your Lego blocks, create a project and exchange ideas with other builders. 4pm.
May 13: ABC Bingo, Ages 3+ w/adult. Join the fun with alphabet stories, games, songs and Bingo. Everyone wins a paperback book to take home. 10:30am.
May 15: Super Science, Enjoy stories, experiments and captivating activities highlighting science. Ages 7+. (Registration required) 4pm.
May 16: Chess Club Tournament, In Simsbury...Ages 7+, 4-5pm. Bring $3 for pizza and drink.
May 20: Mother Goose Games, Enjoy stories, Miss Muffet’s Tuffet Toss,Jack & Jill’s Water Relay & other games! Age 3_ w/ parent. 10:30am.
May 24: Stamp Club, Ages 7+, Learn the basics of stamp collecting, how to identify stamps and how to take care of them. 4pm.
May 24: PJ Story Hour, Ages 2 1/2+ with a caregiver/parent. Participation in pajamas a must! No registration required. 6:30-7:15pm.
May 27: Father’s Day Craft, Make a keepsake box for dad. We will provide the cigar boxes and embellishments - you provide the imagination. Ages 7+. (Registration required) 2:30pm.
May 31: Guys Read!, Book selection: Small Steps by Louis Sachar 6:45pm.


Gardens for the Spring!


Busy in the garden by George Shannon.


Carrot soup by John Segal.


Judy's flower bed by Edith Kunhardt.


Zinnia's flower garden by Monica Wellington.


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
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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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