News From the Darien Library - June 1, 2009

All Signs Point to Summer Reading!

Join us for our Adult Summer Reading Program! Tuesday, June 23rd at 11 a.m., be here for Staff Recommends Goes LIVE! Come hear about the books that we are most excited to read this summer and begin creating your own list of must-reads!
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Books

A Look at June Books

Our recent trip to BookExpo America was filled with librarians and publishers giving us enthusiastic recommendations for upcoming books. We can't wait to delve into June's offerings! We love getting and giving recommendations! Please ask us what we're reading!

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Events

June's Cultural Exchange

As usual, when it comes to Events, we've got lots to tell you about. Adult Summer Reading is our biggest news, but we'll also be offering a Musical Film Series, a Shakespeare lecture, an Artists' Reception, Actors/Playwrights performances, and a weekly program for Job Seekers and Networkers.
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Children

Children's Summer Reading Clubs

Sign up and use your summer reading passport to record books/audio books, and explore our community by participating in reading quests. There's a Read to Me Club for pre-readers and a Summer Reading Club for kids reading on their own. Choose a Free book when you sign up!
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Movies and Music

June's Movie Men!

It's been a couple of weeks since we've seen any new movie releases on DVD, but it appears that the studios are making up for it in June with a great selection of movies starring some of our favorite leading men!
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Information & Technology

Ah, Those Lazy, Hazy Days of Summer!

Yes, Memorial Day has come and gone, and although the official first day of summer is another few weeks away, it’s time to think about the days ahead. The new Darien Library has more than 50 state-of-the-art computers available for public use at no charge. Now is a great time to come in from the heat and brush up on your computer skills.
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Teens

Teen Summer Reading Begins June 22!

This summer at the Library, the search is on for Darien Idol! You'll also have the opportunity to share your poetry, music, rhymes, and fiction at our Coffee House, and immerse yourself in comics at our Graphic Novel Workshop.
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