Madam President: Election Day Program for ages 5 +

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 2 PM - 2:30 PM EST)

Hail to the Chief—Madam President, that is. Join us for a presidential party at the library where we will create our own flag, play patriotic party games, and eat some presidential pantry favorites. Plus, get a photo-op with some of history’s greatest presidents!

Storycraft for ages 4 and older

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:30:00 EST

(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM EST) Top off your day with some stories and a craft! Join the fun on Tuesday evenings at 6:30. No registration necessary.

Toddler Storytime 18-30 months

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:30 AM - 11 AM EST)

Rhymes, action songs, fingerplays and fun for lively toddlers with parents or caregivers. Sing along in our Storytime Room!

Story Time for Babies ages 6-18 months

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:30 AM - 12 PM EST) Even the tiniest babies enjoy the rhythm and sounds of nursery rhymes and speech. Join the fun in our storytime room each Wednesday morning from 11:30 to noon. No registration required.

CAREER NETWORKING MEETING with Frank Slugaski

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EST

(Wed, 04 Nov 2009 5:30 PM - 8 PM EST)

Take advantage of this opportunity to speak with fellow job-seekers and gain valuable advice and feedback at our first Career Networking Meeting. Whether you are currently seeking employment, or perhaps thinking about a career change, this is your chance to meet with others in your same situation. Topics of discussion will include The Anatomy of the Interview, and there will be ample time for smaller group conversation and networking. The aim of this group is to provide support and a rapid exchange of ideas in a controlled, discreet and confidential environment.

Participants are asked to bring copies of their resume or a one-page summary of their experience, achievements, and goals. This session is free and open to everyone - all are invited to join. Group size is limited to 25, and registration is required.

To register or for more information: please call 389-3433, stop by our Circulation Desk, or email mailto:pvalsecchi@ci.woodbridge.ct.us?subject=Sign Me Up.

Frank Slugaski has over 20 years experience leading companies in diverse industry sectors including consumer products, retail, distribution, real estate and media/entertainment. His discipline expertise covers sales, marketing, business development and operations. He has held senior executive positions for many public and private companies. Frank is currently the Vice-President of Business Development for Hire Aspirations, a career coaching and personal marketing firm.

Rhythm & Rhyme! Music program for ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:30 AM - 11 AM EST) Come on along and join our rhythm band! Music and rhyme for little ones, ages
2 1/2-3 1/2 .

FILM SCREENING: Cheri (R)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 7 PM - 8:35 PM EST)

Stephen Frears, the director who bolstered his international reputation with his Choderlos de Laclos adaptation Dangerous Liaisons (1988), returns to the annals of period intrigue over 20 years later with this melodrama, which reunites him with Liasons scripter Christopher Hampton and star Michelle Pfeiffer. An adaptation of Colette's 1920 novel of the same name, the tale unfurls in late 19th century Paris -- la belle époque -- where numerous courtesans (or female companions of noblemen who occupied the royal courts) have worked their way up through the ranks of high society. Two retired courtesans, Charlotte Peloux (Kathy Bates) and Lea (Michelle Pfeiffer), meet for some routine gossip; Lea then meets Charlotte's hedonistic playboy son, nicknamed "Chéri" (Rupert Friend), and a passionate, erotic affair blossoms for the next six years between Lea and Chéri. Eventually, Charlotte makes an aggressive attempt to interfere with the situation by setting up an arranged marriage between Chéri and the virginal 18-year-old Edmée (Felicity Jones), the daughter of another ex-courtesan, Marie-Laure (Iben Hjejle). Lea feels irritated, and responds by seeking out young male lovers during a vacation in Biarritz, but the attached Chéri is not far behind, and in seemingly no time at all the two resume their bedroom liaisons.

Storycraft ages 3-5

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11 AM - 11:30 AM EST) Join the fun in our craft room each week! Specially themed stories and crafts, songs, rhymes and more. No registration needed.

Decoupaged Picture Frames for ages 8+

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

(Mon, 09 Nov 2009 6 PM - 6:45 PM EST)

Join us when we make beautiful picture frames for the holidays to give or to keep when we learn how to decoupage using newspapers and magazines.

FINANCIAL AID: Paying for College 101

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 6 PM - 7 PM EST)

Please join the Woodbridge Library and New Haven Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions for invaluable information and insight into the process of applying for college financial aid. This 1-hour workshop will include the basics of applying for financial aid, important dates and terminology, how financial aid is determined, and the difference between various award types. Registration is required.

To register or for more information: please call 389-3433, stop by our Circulation Desk, or email mailto:pvalsecchi@ci.woodbridge.ct.us.

Storycraft for ages 4 and older

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:30:00 EST

(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM EST) Top off your day with some stories and a craft! Join the fun on Tuesday evenings at 6:30. No registration necessary.

Rhythm & Rhyme! Music program for ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:30 AM - 11 AM EST) Come on along and join our rhythm band! Music and rhyme for little ones, ages
2 1/2-3 1/2 .

FILM SCREENING: Food, Inc. (PG)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

(Thu, 12 Nov 2009 7 PM - 8:35 PM EST)

One of the most acclaimed documentaries of the year. Documentary filmmaker Robert Kenner uses reports by Fast Food Nation author Eric Schlosser and The Omnivore's Dilemma author Michael Pollan as a springboard to exploring where the food we purchase at the grocery store really comes from, and what it means for the health of future generations. By exposing the comfortable relationships between business and government, Kenner gradually shines light on the dark underbelly of the American food industry. The USDA and FDA are supposed to protect the public, so why is it that both government regulatory agencies have been complicit in allowing corporations to put profit ahead of consumer health, the American farmer, worker safety, and even the environment? As chicken breasts get bigger and tomatoes are genetically engineered not to go bad, 73,000 Americans fall ill from powerful new strains of E. coli every year, obesity levels are skyrocketing, and adult diabetes has reached epidemic proportions. Perhaps if the general public knew how corporations use exploited laws and subsidies to create powerful monopolies, the outrage would be enough to make us think more carefully about the food we put into our bodies.

Storycraft ages 3-5

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11 AM - 11:30 AM EST) Join the fun in our craft room each week! Specially themed stories and crafts, songs, rhymes and more. No registration needed.

Block Party! Lego challenge for ages 6-10

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

(Sat, 14 Nov 2009 2 PM - 3 PM EST) It’s a party and you’re invited! From castles to cars, buildings to bridges, we’ll use non-fiction books for inspiration and structural details. Aspiring builders are welcome to bring their own lego blocks, or use some from the library. Parents are invited to participate with their children, and share ideas, expertise and enthusiasm! Please give us a call at 389-3439 or e mail childrensprograms@lioninc to register.

VEGAN COOKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 7 PM EST)

Want to know what to serve a vegetarian for Thanksgiving? This class will teach you how to celebrate the holiday season with a harvest feast of vegetables, fruits and baked goods that everyone will enjoy. Get ideas for appetizers, seasonal side dishes and delectable desserts that are all free of animal products including eggs, dairy and of course, turkey. Come learn how to prepare a Winter Vegetable Chowder with Spiced Toasted Pepitas that's perfect for a chilly evening or holiday celebration.

This is a free program, but space is limited and registration is required. To register or for more information: please call 389-3433, stop by our Circulation Desk, or email mailto:pvalsecchi@ci.woodbridge.ct.us.

Chef Mary Lawrence is the owner of Well on Wheels, LLC, Connecticut's premier vegan personal chef service providing organic whole foods meals prepared in clients' homes, group cooking classes and private lessons. Chef Lawrence has taught at the Connecticut Culinary Institute, Wild Oats Market and numerous Adult Education programs in Hartford and New Haven counties. She has a BA in English from the University of Connecticut and MA in Communication from the University of Hartford, and has been an adjunct professor at the University of Hartford and Manchester Community College. She has studied culinary arts at the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City, and has trained in the kitchen of It's Only Natural restaurant in Middletown, CT.

Storycraft for ages 4 and older

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:30:00 EST

(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM EST) Top off your day with some stories and a craft! Join the fun on Tuesday evenings at 6:30. No registration necessary.

AUTUMNAL GATHERING with Michael Derouin

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 7 PM EST)

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Join us for this hands-on floral class, that will help you to set a beautiful holiday table. Students will create a table runner design, full of all the offerings of the season. Dried and fresh materials embellished with berries, fruit and candles. A perfect centerpiece for your Thanksgiving gathering!

The class will be led by our favorite floral expert, Michael Derouin. Michael is an award winning, nationally recognized floral and event designer. He is a member of The CT Florist Association and The American Institute of Floral Designers. Michael's classes are always fresh and fun - it's a great opportunity to get together with some of your friends and let your creativity flow!

Class size is limited to 20, and registration is required. Please bring your own pruning shears or cutting tools to class.

A $20 Materials Fee is payable to Michael at the program.

To register or for more information: please call 389-3433, stop by our Circulation Desk, or email mailto:pvalsecchi@ci.woodbridge.ct.us.

Toddler Storytime 18-30 months

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:30 AM - 11 AM EST)

Rhymes, action songs, fingerplays and fun for lively toddlers with parents or caregivers. Sing along in our Storytime Room!

Story Time for Babies ages 6-18 months

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:30 AM - 12 PM EST) Even the tiniest babies enjoy the rhythm and sounds of nursery rhymes and speech. Join the fun in our storytime room each Wednesday morning from 11:30 to noon. No registration required.

'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving: Kdg.&1st grade book group

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM EST) Come on along to farmer Mac Nuggett’s turkey farm! Join the fun at this special seasonal book group for young readers featuring rhyming sounds, math concepts, crafts and snacks. Copies of the book will be available at the Children’s Desk at the beginning of November. Please give us a call at 389-3439 or e mail childrensprograms@lioninc.org to register

YALE-CHINA ASSOCIATION: Building U.S. - China Relations from New Haven

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:30:00 EST

(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 6:30 PM - 8 PM EST) Yale China Association: Building U.S. - China Relations from New Haven
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 @ 6:30pm

Learn more about the history of the Yale-China Association, and its current Education Program, at this informative and enlightening session.

Since 1901, the Yale-China Association, a private non-profit organization based on the campus of Yale University, has promoted understanding between Chinese and American people through the medium of education. Their programs in education, health, and public service bring life-changing experiences to thousands of people each year.

Teaching and learning from their partners in China is at the heart of their work. Yale-China believes that individuals - and individual organizations - can be a force for making the world more peaceful and humane. Their work is based on the conviction that sustained, one-on-one contacts between Chinese and American people not only enrich the lives of the individuals involved but contribute, ultimately, to improved relations between the two nations.

Everyone is welcome to attend - registration is required. To register or for more information: please call 389-3433, stop by our Circulation Desk, or email mailto:pvalsecchi@ci.woodbridge.ct.us?subject=Sign Me Up.

Rhythm & Rhyme! Music program for ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:30 AM - 11 AM EST) Come on along and join our rhythm band! Music and rhyme for little ones, ages
2 1/2-3 1/2 .

Fetch Science Club for ages 6-10

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 6 PM - 7 PM EST)

Join Ruff Ruffman and the Woodbridge Town Library for the 3^rd installment of our ongoing science series as we play the game “Help Wanted” and build a Canine House of Cards!

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP WITH MARK SCHENKER: The Reader by Bernhard Schlink

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST

(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 7 PM EST)

Yale Associate Dean Mark Schenker returns with our new four-part Fall Book Discussion Series entitled Trauma and Transcendence.

One function of literature is to reveal the simplicity and complexity of our collective humanity in the record-whether public or private, historical or fictional--of an individual's response to inhumanity. In many literary works, the verbal engagement with the unspeakable can result in a depiction of trauma that may or may not be resolved by the power of art and imagination. Join Dean Schenker for a discussion of four novels that engage the issues of trauma and transcendence as they bear testament to, respectively, a dystopian future, American slavery, the Holocaust, and human mortality.

The works discussed will be The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, Beloved by Toni Morrison, The Reader by Bernhard Schlink, and Last Orders by Graham Swift. Part 3 of the series will focus on The Reader by Bernhard Schlink. This is a free program, and all are welcome to join. Registration is required. Copies of all works will be provided to registered participants.

FRIDAY MORNING CRAFT CLUB

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11 AM - 1 PM EST)

Calling all crafters! Looking to meet fellow "crafty" individuals who share your love of knitting, sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, beading, needlepoint, and other handicrafts? Bring your latest project and come to our open drop-in session. Share your quilt or scrapbook or the latest sweater you are knitting with like-minded individuals who are working on similar projects. We'll provide the refreshments; you provide the conversation and camaraderie! For more information, please call 389-3433.

For more information, please call 389-3433, stop by our Circulation Desk, or email to mailto:pvalsecchi@ci.woodbridge.ct.us.

Storycraft ages 3-5

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11 AM - 11:30 AM EST) Join the fun in our craft room each week! Specially themed stories and crafts, songs, rhymes and more. No registration needed.

Turkey Treats for ages 3 +

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

(Mon, 23 Nov 2009 4:30 PM - 5 PM EST)

Gobble gobble! Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we’ve got a special turkey craft to add some pizzazz to your holiday table.

Storycraft for ages 4 and older

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:30:00 EST

(Tue, 24 Nov 2009 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM EST) Top off your day with some stories and a craft! Join the fun on Tuesday evenings at 6:30. No registration necessary.

Toddler Storytime 18-30 months

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

(Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:30 AM - 11 AM EST)

Rhymes, action songs, fingerplays and fun for lively toddlers with parents or caregivers. Sing along in our Storytime Room!

Story Time for Babies ages 6-18 months

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

(Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:30 AM - 12 PM EST) Even the tiniest babies enjoy the rhythm and sounds of nursery rhymes and speech. Join the fun in our storytime room each Wednesday morning from 11:30 to noon. No registration required.

Rhythm & Rhyme! Music program for ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST

(Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:30 AM - 11 AM EST) Come on along and join our rhythm band! Music and rhyme for little ones, ages
2 1/2-3 1/2 .

LIBRARY CLOSED

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

(Fri, 27 Nov 2009 All Day)

Storycraft ages 3-5

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

(Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11 AM - 11:30 AM EST) Join the fun in our craft room each week! Specially themed stories and crafts, songs, rhymes and more. No registration needed.

It's a Bird! It's a Plane! for ages 4+

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST

(Mon, 30 Nov 2009 4:30 PM - 5 PM EST)

Join us for some fun with newspaper as we create, you guessed it, birds that soar and planes that fly.