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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

 CHILDREN YOUNG ADULT
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MUSEUM PASSES

Thinking of taking a day trip? The library has museum passes available for two day circulation. There are free passes to the Mystic Seaport, Peabody Museum, Connecticut River Museum, New England Air Museum, Wadsorth Atheneum, Florence Griswold Museum, Dinosaur State Park, Science Center of Connecticut and the Roaring Brook Nature Center. There are reduced price passes to the Pequot Museum, Mystic Aquarium, New Britain Museum of American Art, Roger Williams Park Zoo and the Timexpo Museum. Mystic Seaport Passes are now available for loan. Sponsored by P.A.L.S. (Public Association of Library Supporters) free family passes are now available. There are separate passes for each day of the week and each one allows two adults and childre free entrance to the Seaport. One family per day.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

FIESTA del NORTE

TUESDAY

MAY 6, 7:30 PM

Continuing our spring Hispanic theme, please join us for a family concert featuring the music of Mexico and Latin America. A Fiesta del Norte performance, like it's name is a celebration. Your eyes and ears will be delighted as you explore the rich culture of Mexico through music. The exotic diversity of the people and geography of Mexico are brought to life through colorful outfits and native instruments, such as guitar, vihuela, guitarron, requinto, the Mexican harp, as well as trumpet, violin and accordion, seasoned with a variety of percussion. The band also performs music from other Latin American countries. The program is free and open to all.

MOTHER GOOSE TIME

April 15-May 20, 2003

The Durham Library is pleased to introduce a Mother Goose Story Time for children ages 18-24 months with a parent or caregiver. Age appropriate stories, songs, and finger plays are included in each session. Registration is required.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME

October 2, 2002 - May 21, 2003

Choose one of three sessions:
It is appreciated when a parent or care giver stays with his or her child during the story times. Siblings are invited, too. Stories are followed by a related project, so advance registration is needed to ensure that there are enough materials for all the children. Please register your 3 to 5 year old in person or by calling the Durham Public Library at 349-9544.


TIME FOR TWO'S

February 6, 2003 - May 22, 2003

Choose one of two sessions:
Time for Two's story time is for children who are 2 years old. A parent or caregiver must stay with the child during the story time and is encouraged to join in with the songs, finger plays and projects. Registration is required, please call the library at 349-9544.

Nutmeg Children's Book Award Election

The ten excellent nominees for the 2004 Nutmeg Children's Book Award are at the Durham Library. They will make fine reading, and fourth, fifth, and sixth graders can vote for their favorite book to select the author who will win next year's award. Winner of the 2003 Nutmeg Children's Book Award was Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo.

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YOUNG ADULTS

Teen Book Discussion

Monday, May 19th, 2:30 pm

The book chosen for this discussion run by teens is "Split Image" by Mel Glenn. All teens ages 12 and up are invited to join this fun, informal group. Copies of the book are available at the library. Stop by or call 349-9544 to register or for more information. TOP OF PAGE



ADULTS

Mother/Daughter Stamping Class

Monday, May 5th, 7 pm

Kim Terrill will present a stamping class for girls ages 8 and up and their mothers. This is and excellent Mother's Day project. The children will create a bookmark and a gift bag. Mothers will create a purse and a card. Cost for materials is $15 for a pair. Payment is required at registration; please call the library at 349-9544 for more information.

Beading Class

Thursday, May 8th, 7 pm

Virginia Malone from "Bead Street" in Middletown will present the art of beading. Each participant will go home with a unique handmade necklace and earrings. The cost of materials is $30.00. Payment is required at registration with a class limit of 12. For more information call the library at 349-9544.

Plant Sale/Exchange

Saturday, May 17th, 10 - noon

The Third Annual Plant Sale/Exchange will be held at the library, rain or shine. Plants may be dropped off on Thursday, May 15 or Friday, May 16. Please have plants potted and labeled. If you need pots, please call the library and speak to Pat or Cyndi 349-9544.

Sweet Adelines

Thursday, May 22nd, 7:30 pm

Mark your calendars and come early for this extravaganza. The Valley Shore Chorus of the Sweet Adelines International will be performing at the library. A non-profit, would-wide organization for women, Sweet Adelines are dedicated to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony, through education and performance. They perform a choreographed, mixed repertoire of traditional barbershop, pop, gospel, and swing in four-part a cappella harmony. In addition to the chorus, they feature specialty selections for quartets. This promises to be a fun-filled, energetic, inspirational evening for all ages.

Mystery Book Discussion Group

The Mystery Book Discussion meets on the third Tuesday of the month, at 7:30 p.m. The May selection is Bloody Waters by Carolina Garcia-Aquilera. Copies of the books can be picked up at the library. Everyone is always welcome. Come join us for a fun evening discussing sleuths, rogues, detectives and who done it, with other people who love a good mystery!!

Durham Book Lover's Circle

Monday

May 5th, 7:30 PM

The book chosen for the discussion is "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez. Copies are available at the library for anyone who would like to join the circle. Marilyn Horn, Spanish at Coginchaug Regional High School will lead the discussion, bringing her vast knowledge of the Hispanic culture to enhance our understanding of this novel.

Non-Fiction Book Club

Wednesday

May 7th, 7:30 PM

The book chosen for the discussion is "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis. Copies are available at the library for anyone who would like to join the discussion.

Annual Book Sale

Saturday

June 21st

Preview: Friday, June 21th

Spring cleaning? Think "Library Book Sale". The library is accepting donations of books in good condition. It is helpful if the books are boxed, spine up, that way we can quickly check for titles we want to add to the library collection. It also makes it so much easier for the sorters to accomplish their job. Don't forget videos, DVD's and games are also welcome. If you have a large donation, pick-up can be arranged. Please, no text books, Reader's Digest Condensed Books, magazines or more than a year old computer books.



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