The Technology Training Center at Greenwich Library has a myriad of classes and assistance for all of you new iPad, Kindle and tablet owners. Need to figure out how to download an eBook or an audio book onto your tablet? Bring your own device or use one of ours to practice on at any Overdrive Read More
“Winterfest” This Saturday at Greenwich Library
Join Greenwich Library for a Winterfest celebration, all day, Saturday December 15. Start the day with Mother Goose story time in the Children’s Room at 10:30 a.m. with stories and songs for younger children and their parents. Following Mother Goose, there will be several holiday crafts from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Patrons are encouraged Read More
Assistive Technology at Greenwich Library
Greenwich Library is committed to equal access to services and collections for all patrons with extensive ADA assistance and equipment. From audiobooks to the Book Van and homebound delivery, the Library ensures that all Greenwich residents are well served. In addition, ADA Librarian Ed Morrissey is available for one-on-one appointments or group presentations. If you or someone you know needs these services, Read More
HGTV Stars, The Novogratzes, Visit the Library Thursday
Robert and Cortney Novogratz, stars of HGTV’s popular show, Home by Novogratz, will visit Greenwich Library on Thursday, November 29 at 7 p.m. in the Cole Auditorium as part of the AuthorsLive@GreenwichLibrary series to discuss their eponymous book, Home by Novogratz. The Novogratzes break down their design process from start to finish in Home by Novogratz, making Read More
Reading Recommendations for Thanksgiving Weekend
This Thanksgiving weekend is a perfect time to cozy up with a good book. Not sure what to read? One of the easiest ways to find dozens of reading recommendations is simply visiting our website and clicking on the “New and Recommended” tab on home page. From award winners to staff reviews, there are so Read More
“Junie B. Jones” by Theatreworks USA at Greenwich Library
The Friends of Greenwich Library present Theatreworks USA’s production of Junie B. Jones, on Saturday, November 17 at 2 p.m. in the Cole Auditorium. Outspoken, precocious, lovable Junie B. Jones stars in a colorful, funny, fast-paced musical about new friends, new glasses, sugar cookies, the annual kickball tournament, and other various first-grade angst-ridden situations. Follow Read More
“Cézanne” Author To Visit Greenwich Library
Greenwich Library partners with the Bruce Museum to co-sponsor a talk by Alex Danchev on Tuesday, November 13 at 7 p.m. in the Cole Auditorium, as part of the AuthorsLive@GreenwichLibrary series. Danchev will discuss Cézanne, a major biography of the brilliant work and restless life of Paul Cezanne, delivering not only the artist’s fascinating years of Read More
“The Artist” Is Tonight’s Friends Friday Film
Tonight’s Friends Friday Film is the 2011 Oscar-Winning movie, “The Artist,” with Jean Dujardin, John Goodman, Penelope Miller and Berenice Bejo. It’s directed by Michel Hazanavicius. Silent screen star hits the highs and lows and highs again in this silent (but with music) tribute to early Hollywood. The movie runs 100 minutes. Admission to the Read More
Friends Friday Film is Melancholia
This week’s Friends Friday Film is “Melancholia,” a beautiful movie about the end of the world — well that’s how the director, Lars von Trier, describes it. During the course of their lavish wedding at a palatial country estate, Michael and Justine find that an unidentified planet has emerged from behind the sun and appears Read More
New Documentary Films at Greenwich Library
On This Just In, Greenwich Library’s blog about new acquisitions, librarian Stephen Schmidt has a great entry on the latest documentary films. It’s an eclectic mix including movies about Dominican baseball players, double agents, John Lennon and radical performance art. A little something for everyone.
“Mid-August Lunch” in Mid-October
This evening’s Friends Friday Film is “Mid-August Lunch,” a sunny comedy in Italian with English subtitles. Released in 2008 and directed by Gianni de Gregorio, the movie tells the story of a sixtyish man who lives with his mother and suddenly finds himself running an informal home for the elderly in his own apartment. Admission Read More
Cinematic Satchmo
This evening, as a part of Louis Armstrong Month at Greenwich Library, the Friends Friday Film series will screen rare footage of Louis Armstrong. The various films come from the Louis Armstrong Archives at Queens College and will be presented with commentary by archivist and Armstrong biographer, Ricky Riccardi. Admission to the Friends Friday Films Read More
