Vol. 26, No. 2 Fall 2013 32nd Annual Book & Bake Sale At the Library: Battle of Okinawa, George Feifer, September 27th, 28th, 29th Sept. 18, 4 pm (p.4) Writing for Children, Julie Phillipps, Sept. 18, 7 pm (p. 3) Golden Jackals of the Serengeti, Patricia Moehlman, Sept. 19, 7 pm (p.3)

Care of the Aging Spine, Drs. Beiner & Tomak, Oct. 3, 6:30 pm (p. 3)

32nd Annual Book & Bake Sale: Sept. 27, 28, 29 (see left)

Writing as Therapy, John Henning- Autumn is coming, that busy time of year when squirrels gather nuts and son, Oct. 7, 4 pm (p. 4) readers gather books for the long winter nights. There’s no better place for booklovers than the Shoreline’s favorite book sale! The Friends of the Lunch & Learn, Oct. 8, 22, Nov. 5, Library work all year to turn mountains of donations into a well-organized 19, noon (p. 3) book store, with thousands of fiction and nonfiction books, in hard cover and Connecticut Yankees at Antietam, paperback, plus DVDs, books on CD, and specially-priced items. On John Banks, Oct. 9, 7 pm (p. 4) Saturday, enjoy a variety of baked goods from 9-3 and on Sunday everything is half price! Don’t miss it! Know Your Nose: Acute and Chronic Sinusitus, Dr. Agnes Czibulka, Oct. 10, 6:30 (p. 3)

Dubliners: Mark Schenker’s Fall Book Discussions, Oct. 23, Nov. 6, 13, Dec. 4, 7 pm (p.3)

Author Andre Dubus III: GLA Annual Meeting, Oct. 17, 7 pm (p.2)

Guilford’s Pink Granite, Carl Ba- lestracci, Oct. 22, 4 pm (p.3) Author Elinor Lipman Oct. 24. 7:00 Sale Hours: pm (p.2) Friday, September 27: 9-5 Our Paranormal Connecticut, Saturday, September 28: 9-3 (Bake Sale 9-3) Sydney Sherman, Oct. 30, 7 pm (p. 3) Sunday, September 29: 11-3 (Half price all day!) Opera with Tom Lewy, Nov. 7, 14, Thousands of quality books, hard covers, paperbacks, mass market, DVDs, CDs, a wealth of children's books, great baked goods and 21, 7 pm (p. 3) Bargains for everyone!

Guilford Free Library ~ Guilford, CT 06437 ~ 203-453-8282 ~ www.guilfordfreelibrary.org Children’s Programs Author Programs in October!

Fall is fabulous in the Children's Andre Dubus III Room, with story times for all ages, drop-in programs, and the specials Thursday, October 17, 7:00 pm listed below. Check our website for more information and full program A return visit from the acclaimed author with “an eye for searing de- schedule. Register in person, by tail that is unequaled so far this century” (Dallas Morning News). telephone, or online. Andre Dubus III has received many honors, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, National Magazine Award, and a Pushcart Prize. His In the Groove to Move: Brian Gil- new book, Dirty Love, has been hailed as lie has a family dance program with for everyone! Friday, Oct. 4, “first-rate fiction by a dazzling talent” (Kirkus 4-5 pm. For the whole family. Reviews). Andre is the son of the late short story master Andre Dubus. He lives in New- Connecticut’s K-9s: A special 4- buryport, Massachusetts, with his wife and legged member of the police force family. and his trooper will talk about their work! Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4 - 4:45 The brief annual meeting of the Guilford pm. Ages 4 and up. Library Association will be held at 7:00 pm, just before the program. At this meeting, new Weird and Terrible Tales: Guil- GLA Board of Directors members are nom- ford storyteller Gerry Parent de- inated and elected. Anyone who has contrib- lights you with scary stories in a uted to the 2013 Books & More Fund is eligi- darkened corner of the library. ble to vote. Other business may also be con- Come if you dare! Tues- ducted. Both meeting and program are free and open to all. day, Oct. 29, 4 - 4:45 Books will be available for sale and signing. pm. Ages 5 and up.

Thanksgiving Story and Craft, with Linda Elinor Lipman Srebnik, Guilford volunteer. Friday, Nov. 15, 4 - 4:45 pm. Ages 6-8. Thursday, October 24, 7:00 pm

Play on Words: Celebrate Tella- Elinor Lipman was born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, and bration!, an international story tell- now lives in western Massachusetts and Manhattan. She received the ing event from the Connecticut Sto- New England Book Award for Fiction in 2001. Her novel, Then She rytelling Center with Peg Donovan. Found Me, was made into a 2007 feature film Tuesday, Nov. 12, 4 - 4:45 pm. Ag- directed by and starring . Called es 4 and up. “one of the last urbane romantics” by Julia

Wise Guys Book Club—Boys On- Glass, her most recent book is autobiograph- ly! Read a different book for each ical, inspired in part by her own early widow- week or just come to hear about it. hood. The View from Penthouse B follows These titles are: White Star: Dog on two sisters as they recover from widowhood, the Titanic; Closed for the Season; divorce, and , living as unex- Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman; pected roommates in a Manhattan apartment. Swindle; The Lightning Thief. En- A second book also published this year is I joy refreshments and fun activities. Can’t Complain: (All Too) Personal Essays. Pick up a copy of the book at the About this book said, children's desk. For boys in grades “Lipman is eloquent and loving about her 4-6, Fridays, Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. childhood, growing up with good Irish neigh- 1, and 8 from 4:00 to 5:00 bors who accepted the only Jewish family in their midst.” p.m. (Girls, don't worry– a spe- cial program for you is coming Space is limited, so reserve your place now! Books will be available for soon.) sale and signing.

Ask the Doctors Lunch & Learn

Thursday, October 3, 6:30—8 pm: Alternate Tuesdays, noon to 1 pm Care of the Aging Spine, Part 2: A October 8: Women’s Heart Focus on Lower Back Disorders Health by Dr. Lisa Freed In a follow-up to last year’s popular pro- October 22: Researching Your gram on spine issues, orthopedic surgeon Roots, Part 2, Kathleen Jones Dr. John Beiner and neurosurgeon Dr. Patrick November 5: Tanzania Tales with Tomak will discuss some of the latest advances in rec- Ralph Schoemann & Sandy Ru- ognizing and treating disc problems in the neck and off November 19: Frugality and back. Your Retirement, Jeff Webber

Thursday, October 10, 6:30—8 pm: Know Your Nose: Acute and Chronic Sinusitis If you suffer from problems of hearing, voice, sinus, Guilford Speakers head or neck you won’t want to miss this lively, in- formative program. Dr. Agnes Czibulka will review Golden Jackals anatomy and physiology of the nose briefly before discussing and demonstrating the usefulness of the Dr. Patricia Moehlman’s years of research and first-hand experi- ence in Tanzania will show in stunning photographs how jackals Writing for Children with Julie Phillipps survive. Thursday, Sept. 19, 7 pm Don't miss this opportunity on Wednesday, September 18 at 7 pm to Guilford’s Pink Granite learn the craft of writing for children from experi- enced children's book author and artist Julie Phil- Join Carl Balestracci on Tues- lipps. She has published Wink, the Ninja Who day, October 22 at 4 pm for this Wanted to be Noticed; Wink, the Ninja Who Wanted illustrated presentation on Guil- a Nap; and Monkey Ono. Julie will share practical ford granite and its newest use: the advice on how to get started, tips on conferences to Guilford Covenant Memorial, which will be dedicated in June attend, agents, helpful books, and lots more, all il- 2014 as part of Guilford’s 375th lustrated with an appealing PowerPoint presentation celebration. and helpful handouts. More About Opera Tom Lewy returns for three more Fall Book Discusions Our Paranormal operas. Mark your calendar for Learn to love James Connecticut Nov. 7, Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Joyce, starting with Nov. 14, Leoncavallo’s Il Pagliac- Dubliners! Wednesday October 30, ci, and Nov. 21, Puccini’s Mad- 7:00 pm ame Butterfly, all at 7 pm. Join Yale Dean of Academic Affairs Sydney Sherman, co-founder Amazing Bicycle Race Mark Schenker of Connecticut Ghost Hunters for four lively dis- and its lead investigator, will Guilford residents Michael Pat- cussions of James give an illustrated talk on the terson, Dave Burnett, and Greg Joyce’s stories, theory behind paranormal and Thompson were part of a four Dubliners. spiritual activity. She’ll pro- man "geezer" relay team in the Wednesday eve- vide explanations of popular 2012 Race Across America that nings from 7:00—8:30 pm at the “haunted” locations in the state, covered 3,000 miles in 6 1/2 days. library: October 23, November some of which may be closer Their average age? Over 70! 6, November 13, and December than you think! Come be inspired by their story, 4. Tuesday, November 5, 7 pm. 67 Park Street, Guilford CT 06437

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