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Book Review
Friday, March 7, 2014
Library Happenings
“The Splendour Falls”
Middlebury
by Susanna Kearsley
Genealogy club
(Sourcebooks Landmark, $16.99) by Ealish Waddell Even though it was his idea to have a holiday in France in the first place, Emily isn’t surprised when her cousin isn’t there to meet her at the train station. Henry has a reputation for being easily distracted, and she assumes he’s off chasing the trail of his latest academic theory. In the meantime, she has plenty to do exploring the picturesque town of Chinon, from the imposing edifice of its namesake castle to the winding streets and charming plazas of the village below. She’s often in the company of the motley crew staying at her hotel, a bohemian jumble of artists and tourists that includes a seriously sexy British violinist who sets off all her warning bells. Emily can’t help but have romance on her mind, surrounded by the stories of the two tragic Isabelles of Chignon. Though separated by centuries – one a medieval royal besieged by political enemies, the other a chambermaid during the Nazi occupation – both women fell victim
to lost loves and sad fates, and both are rumored to have hidden priceless treasures somewhere in the town. But as days go by with no word from Henry, Emily becomes more and more uneasy, especially once she finds a cryptic clue she believes to be a message from him. Then events take a tragic turn, and she realizes she’s unknowingly stumbled into a tangle of present-day passions that may already have put her in deadly danger. Originally published in England, this pleasantly atmospheric tale is being reissued in the States just in time for some serious curling-up-under-ablanket winter escapism. Visions of sunlit ruins will enchant armchair travelers, and layers of ancient intrigue will thrill history buffs; romantics will enjoy watching a cynic open her heart to love, and there’s even a tinge of ghostly doings for fans of the gothic.
The Naugatuck Valley Genealogy Club will meet Saturday, March 8, at 10:30 a.m. in the Larkin Room. The public is invited to attend, admission is free, and new members are welcome. Following a brief business meeting, Harlan R. Jessup will present “Finding your Civil War Ancestors – Rebel or Yankee.” Jessup is a professional genealogist from Newtown, Conn., who specializes in researching families from western Connecticut and nearby New York and Massachusetts. For more information, visit www. naugatuckvalleygenealogyclub. org or call Dick Kreitner at 203881-8181.
Mystery Book Discussion Group Thursday, March 13, at 6 p.m., the Mystery Book Discussion Group will meet to discuss “The Boy in the Suit Case” by Lane Kaaberbol. New members are welcome.
College: creating your own path
Be it public or private, in state or out, the costs of attending college are higher than ever before. How prepared is your family to tackle these rising costs and pursue the goal of higher education? Thursday, March 20, at 6 p.m., Sunday, March 9 get a fresh look at the essentials of college planning as Brenner Daylight Saving Time Begins - Turn clocks ahead one hour LeCompte and Jon Dibble of Morgan Stanley address some Monday, March 10 common myths, explain savings Police Commission alternatives, and most impor6 p.m...................................................Town Hall Conference Room tantly, provide you with the information you need to turn your Tuesday, March 11 child’s college dreams into realLibrary Board of Trustees ity. 6:30 p.m..................................................Middlebury Public Library Sign-up is required; call 203758-2634 or sign up at the ReferDemocratic Town Committee 7:30 p.m......................................................... Shepardson, Room 27 ence Desk. Refreshments will be provided. Republican Town Committee 7:30 p.m......................................................... Shepardson, Room 26 (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
Community Calendar
Movie showings
Wednesdays at 1 p.m., the liWednesday, March 12 brary shows a documentary Lions Club Meeting movie. Selected topics include 6:30 p.m.........................................Shepardson Community Center engineering, travel and history. Board of Finance Please call the library at 203-7587 p.m.............................................................. Shepardson, Room 26 2634 for specific information on which titles will be shown. Thursday, March 13 Fridays at 1 p.m., the library shows movies recently released Parks and Recreation 7 p.m................................................................ Shepardson, Room 1 to DVD. Please call the library at 203-758-2634 for specific movie Calendar dates/times are subject to change. titles to be shown. If your organization would like your event included in the community The Middlebury Public Licalendar, please email the information to beeintelligencer@gmail.com. brary is at 30 Crest Road. The
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Carol Elizabeth Skog, a Connecticut author of Swedish ancestry, will share the story of her first published book, “Enchantment Ädventyr, HCA and I Understand,” Sunday, March 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Woodbury Public Library. Skog’s book looks at genealogy through the magic of the fairytale genre. (Submitted photo) telephone number is 203-758- Tuesday afternoon from 12 to 4 2634, and the website is middle- p.m. All discussions are free and burypubliclibrary.org. confidential.
Naugatuck Computer classes for seniors The library offers basic computer instruction for seniors. Want to learn how to use the Internet, email or type documents? Call the library at 203-729-4591 for the class schedule or to sign up. This program is funded by a generous grant from the Connecticut Community Foundation.
Snacks and shows for seniors Tuesday, March 11, at 1 p.m., the library will host its monthly snacks and shows for seniors event. Enjoy the 1968 musical drama in which Barbara Streisand made her acting debut. Before the show, participants will make cinnamon cookie crunch popcorn. This event is open to patrons who are at least 50 years old and their guests. Registration is required. To sign up, visit or call the reference desk at 203-7294591.
Kids’ crafts Spring is in the air! Tuesday, March 11, from 4 p.m., young crafters from first grade and higher are invited to create tissue paper flowers. All materials will be provided.
Meditation The ongoing meditation practice will meet Tuesday, March 11, from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in the Reading Room. It consists of periods of meditation with time for discussion. Please arrive by 5:50 p.m. as they start on time.
Whittemore Book Club The Whittemore Book Club will meet Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. in the Main Reading Room. The selected reading is “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan. It’s a story about four mothers, four daughters and four families whose histories shift with the four winds depending on who’s “saying” the stories.
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New ladies’ book group Books for a new ladies’ book group, Whittemore Women, are available to pick up at the library this month. The group will meet every two months, allowing plenty of time to read and digest the novel. The first meeting will be Wednesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s reading room, when the group will discuss “Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter and select literature for future meetings. The Howard Whittemore Memorial Library is at 243 Church St. in Naugatuck. For information, call 203-729-4591 or visit whittemorelibrary.org.
Southbury Oscar-nominated film Friday, March 14, from 6 to 8:15 p.m., patrons are invited to watch a PG-13 Oscar-nominated film based on the New York Times bestseller, “The Book Thief” by Marcus Zusak. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for this event. The film tells the story of a girl who transforms the lives of those around her during World War II in Germany. Although Liesel (Sophie Nelisse) is illiterate when she is adopted by a German couple (Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson), her adoptive father encourages her to learn to read. Ultimately, the power of words helps Liesel and Max (Ben Schnetzer), a Jew hiding in the family’s home, escape from the events unfolding around them in this film directed by Brian Percival (Downton Abbey).
Region 15 art Region 15 schools are observing Youth Art Month again this year by displaying local student artwork in the Gloria Cachion Gallery in the Southbury Public Library until Thursday, March 27. Art created by students from Gainfield Elementary School, Pomperaug Elementary School and Rochambeau Middle School will be displayed. Held annually, Youth Art Month emphasizes the value of art education for all children and encourages support for quality school art programs. For more information, call 203-262-0626 or visit www. southburylibrary.org. The library is at 100 Poverty Road in Southbury.
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Woodbury Design your own glider Teens in grades 6 and higher are invited to drop in Saturday, March 8, at 2 p.m. to custom design their own gliders and then challenge each other in an obstacle course for the gliders set up in the Teen Department of the library. The winner will get a candy prize!
Kerry Boys concert The library will begin St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with a Kerry Boys concert Sunday, March 9, at 3 p.m. The Kerry Boys are Mark James, originally from County Kerry, Ireland, and now from Cheshire, Conn., and Pierce Campbell from Prospect, Conn. These two dynamic and popular Connecticut Irish balladeers bring a humorous, high-energy show that has their audiences clapping and singing along in no time, engaging them from start to finish with their wide collection of traditional and original songs. The Kerry Boys sing with pristine harmonies rarely heard anymore, backing them up with powerful and expressive mandolin and guitar. Joining them for this concert will be Tony Pasqualoni on bass. This concert is free and open to the public.
American founders, free market economics Discussion of the American founders and the principles of free market economics will continue Tuesday, March 11; Thursday, March 13; and Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. in the gallery at the library. For more information, please leave a voice mail message for David at 203-2330384.
Fairy-tale genre author to speak Author Carol Elizabeth Skog, a Connecticut author of Swedish ancestry, will share the story of her first published book, “Enchantment Ädventyr, HCA and I Understand,” Sunday, March 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. Using elements of Swedish folklore, Skog’s story introduces a genealogy or ancestral searching through the magic of the fairy-tale genre. She took to heart Hans Christian Andersen’s quote, “Life is the most wonderful fairytale of all.” Unlike fairy-tale fantasy, in her book all the characters once lived. Skog’s book includes three holiday menus and select traditional recipes enjoyed by the book’s characters. She will share how she researched her heritage, with tips on how to research one’s own heritage, including resource references.
Color photo exhibit
The March exhibit features the work of Jeff Pudlinski, a selftaught photographer. Pudlinski Date Time Address/Incident will host a reception for his ex02-27 09:46 62 Abbott Farm Road. Carbon monoxide hibit Saturday, March 8, from 2 (CO) alarm activation. Problem with CO de- to 4 p.m. at the library. The pubtector. Alarm company called. Zero readings lic is invited. on all levels. Pudlinksi tries to capture light within his shots just as the painter Eric Sloane did, but the photographs he takes have their own unique look. His photographs are one of-a-kind images. For more information, call 203-263-3502 or visit www. woodburylibraryct.org. The liThe Middlebury Bee-Intelligencer online. brary is at 269 Main St. S. in Keeping you informed 24/7! Woodbury.
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