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Take A Tromp Through the Swamp With Tom Sieling at Greenwich Library, 6:45 pm on Tuesday July 27th in the Cole Auditorium, FREE

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Take a Tromp Through the Swamp and a Break by the Lake with Tom Sieling. Tom returns to Greenwich Library following last summer’s wonderful show. His performances are VERY participatory, fun, lively and informative. Sieling writes and performs songs for children and adults and he accompanies himself on guitar, banjo, harmonica and a drum machine and all songs include parts for the whole family. The program is free and open to all ages. No tickets required. Doors open at 6:45 pm on Tuesday July 27th in the Cole Auditorium.

“Make A Splash – Read” – Greenwich Library Shows National Geographic Film Sea Monsters, Offers Refreshments and Raffle, Tuesday July 13th, 4 – 5PM, FREE

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As part of the Summer Reading Program, Make a Splash – Read, a special showing of the National Geographic film, Sea Monsters: a Prehistoric Adventure. Refreshments and a raffle included. Ages 5 and up.

Tuesday July 13th from 4-5pm

Greenwich Library, FREE

NY Times Journalist Andrew Sorkin Discusses His Newest Book, Too Big To Fail at Greenwich Library Tuesday May 25th at 7PM, FREE

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5/25/2010
Start Time: 7:00 PM

Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times Chief Mergers & Acquisitions Reporter and author, Too Big To Fail at 7 p.m. Book sale and autographing following the event. 6:15 p.m. Advance book sales. Co-sponsored with the World Affairs Forum
Library: Greenwich Library
Location: Cole Auditorium
Other Information: Free admission. Reservations not required.
Contact: Wynne Delmhorst
Contact Number: 203-622-7921

NY Times Bestselling Andrew Gross Reads From His Newest, Reckless, At Greenwich Library, Thursday April 29th @ 7:00PM, FREE

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Come and hear New York Times best selling author Andrew Gross as he kicks off a 6-City tour with the launch of his new book, Reckless. Starting with a shooting on Cat Rock Road in Greenwich, Mr. Gross’s best novel yet is paced at breakneck speed and adroitly combines murder, suspense, and romance as Ty Hauck uncovers an insidious global conspiracy aimed at America’s-and the world’s-financial markets.
In Reckless no one is safe-not the financial executives who wheel and deal in the boardroom, not their families who seem to know nothing, not the innocent bystanders who by accident might know too much, and certainly not the authorities who are paid to protect them. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

His bio in his own words.

This program in the Cole Auditorium is free and open to all. Doors will open at 6:40 p.m. A brief reception will be held with the author in the Cole lobby. He will begin speaking at 7:15. Parking is free in the library lot and on the street after 5 p.m. Diane’s Books will provide copies of the book for purchase and signing.
AuthorsLive@GreenwichLibrary, the ongoing author series, is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit the Library News blog or call Wayne Campbell at (203) 622-7922.

Library: Greenwich Library
Location: Cole Auditorium
Contact: Wayne Campbell
Contact Number: 203-622-7922

Best-Selling Author, Anna Quindlen, Speaks About Her New Book, EVERY LAST ONE: A NOVEL, At Greenwich Library MONDAY, APRIL 19, 7PM, FREE

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The Greenwich Library and Just Books are thrilled to welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author Anna Quindlento the Greenwich Library as she introduces her new novel, Every Last One (Random House, April 13, 2010, $26) on Monday, April 19th @ 7pm

In her newest novel, Anna Quindlen creates an unforgettable portrait of a mother, father, a family, and the explosive, violent consequences of what seem like inconsequential actions. Every Last One is a novel about facing every last one of the things we fear most, about finding ways to navigate a road we never intended to travel, to live a life we never dreamed we’d have to live but must be brave enough to try.

“Bitstrips” Casts You As the Comic Strip Creator, Teens in Grades 6-12 Only, Greenwich Library Wednesday March 10th @ 4pm, Free, But Registration Required

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3/10/2010
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Description: Drop in and explore Bitstrips. What is a bitstrip you ask? A bitstrip is an original online comic strip made by you. Got a joke or funny story to tell? Tell it in a whole new and creative way. Bitstrips gives you everything you need to create unique characters and scenes. Create a one panel cartoon or tell a longer story. You decide. Registration required. Please call Teen Services Librarian Margaret Walsh for more information.
Register HERE
Library: Greenwich Library
Location: Training Center
Registration Ends: 3/10/2010 at 3:00 PM
Contact: Margaret Walsh
Contact Number: 203-622-7915

Put Yourself on a Magazine Cover and Other Fun Projects With Your Own Digital Photos, For Teens in Grades 6-12, at Greenwich Library, Tuesday March 9th @ 4:00pm, Registration Necessary

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3/9/2010
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Description: Bring your own digital photos (on a flash drive is best) and do fun and creative things with them. Create your own motivational poster. Put yourself on a magazine cover. Add funny quotes and captions. Share your one-of-a-kind pics with friends on Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. Registration required. Call or email Teen Services Librarian Margaret Walsh for more information.
Register HERE
Library: Greenwich Library
Location: Training Center
Registration Ends: 3/9/2010 at 3:00 PM
Contact: Margaret Walsh
Contact Number: 203-622-7915

See the World Renowned Klezmatics at Greenwich Library, Sunday March 7th @ 3:30PM, FREE

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3/7/2010
Start Time: 3:30 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Description: The Klezmatics are globally-renowned world music superstars and the only klezmer band to win a Grammy award. The Klezmatics emerged out of the vibrant cultural scene of New York City’s East Village in 1986 with klezmer steeped in Eastern European Jewish tradition and spirituality; focusing on contemporary themes such as human rights, anti-fundamentalism and eclectic musical influences including Arab, African, Latin and Balkan rhythms, jazz and punk. In the course of over twenty years and nine albums they have stubbornly continued making music that is wild, mystical, provocative, reflective and ecstatically danceable. This program is sponsored by the Peterson Concert Series.

Library: Greenwich Library
Location: Cole Auditorium
Contact: David Waring
Contact Number: 622-7917
Presenter: David Waring

Author Frank Delaney Talks About His Book, Venetia Kelly’s Traveling Show: A Novel, At Greenwich Library, Thursday March 11 @ 7pm, FREE

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THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 7:00 PM
FRANK DELANEY
VENETIA KELLY’S TRAVELING SHOW: A NOVEL

Greenwich Library
101 W. Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT
Free and Open to the Public

Come meet New York Times bestselling novelist Frank Delaney, author of Ireland, Tipperary, Shannon and Simple Courage: A True Story of Peril on the Sea. Delaney is a former judge for the Man Booker Prize and enjoyed a prominent career in BBC broadcasting before becoming a full-time writer. He was born in Tipperary, Ireland, but now lives in New York City and Connecticut. Delaney has been called “The most eloquent man in the world” by NPR’s Scott Simon.

In Venetia Kelly’s Traveling Show (Random House, Feb 23, 2010, $26), Delaney weaves “Irish vaudeville and politics of the 1930s into a mix both delightful and astonishing…” according to AudioFile Magazine.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday at Greenwich Library on Tuesday March 2 from 3:30-4:30pm; Stories Cake and Crafts, Ages 5 and Up, FREE

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Oh, the parties we will go to…..

Greenwich Library is throwing a bash for Dr. Seuss’s birthday party and a celebration of Read Across America Day on Tuesday March 2nd from 3:30-4:30PM. Enjoy stories, crafts and birthday cake in honor of Dr. Seuss. For ages 5 and up. No registration necessary. For more information call the Children’s Room 203-622-7940.