March 2011 Archives

Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief, met with about 50 students Monday March 28 to chat, pose for photos and autograph copies of his book.  During the month of April, Greenwich Library and its branches will host several discussions of The Book Thief for students aged 12 and up  as part of Greenwich Reads Together.  April 5 at Greenwich Library at 7:00 PM, April 6 at Byram Library at 7:00 PM and again on April 8 at Cos Cob Library at 7:00 PM.  Please join us!

There will also be a discussion for students and parents at the Greenwich High School Media Center on April 14 at 7:00.  Please attend a session and join this community-wide reading project.

is the book that the entire community will explore as part of Greenwich Reads Together.  Please pick up a copy and attend one of the many activities happening throughout Greenwich and in your schools this spring.  There will be films, lectures, food and book drives plus a visit from the author, Markus Zusak.  A session with Zusak will be held for teens only on Monday March 28 at 4 p.m. in the 2^nd floor Meeting Room at the Greenwich Library.   Find out how you can submit your questions for Markus here  or in Teen Central at the library.

This novel, written for young adults, tells the story of a girl living in Germany during WWII who copes with the turmoil around her through the books she steals.  The book is introduced and narrated by Death, whose voice provides a unique and haunting perspective of wartime.  Included among its awards are the 2007 Printz Honor Book  and the 2007 Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults , both from the Young Adult Library Association.

Middle School Book Discussions - Eastern Middle School will host a breakfast discussion group for students and teachers on Thursday, March 24 in the Media Center and Western Middle School will host a breakfast discussion group for students and parents on Thursday, March 24 in the Media Center

More activities to come in April! Learn more http://www.greenwichlibrary.org/GreenwichReadsTogether.aspx

Join us this Wednesday, March 16 at 4:00 p.m. for our Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club- open to all high school students!  Of course you know that hit movies like I Am Number Four, The Adjustment Bureau, Watchmen and The Minority Report were based on sci-fi/fantasy books.  Join us and explore this exciting genre.  Contact librarian Ed Morrissey for information, see a list of great titles here.

Greenwich Library wants to know!  We are forming a teen advisory group to meet regularly so we can continue to expand and enhance teen services.  From planning fun and educational programs to revamping the teen area to promoting our services, there is so much we can do together.  An introductory meeting will be held Wednesday March 9 at 4 pm in the 2nd floor meeting room.  If you are a student in grades 6-12, stop by, have some pizza and see how you can help. For more information contact Teen Services Librarian Margaret Walsh by phone (203-622-7915) or email.