One Book One Town
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Registration begins today, Monday, February 2nd for Fairfield's One Book, One Town 2009 programs. These events filled up fast last year, be sure to register ASAP.
For Fairfield Library events, register online using the links below to the Library Calendar of Events. You may also call the number listed for each program. For other events, please contact the hosting location.
Calendar of Events
Meet Brian Selznick !
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 7 PM
Fairfield Warde High School
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Meet the Caldecott Award-winning author and illustrator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Mr. Selznick will discuss his inspirations and the creation of this unique book, and will be on hand to sign copies. Purchase your copy on the night of the event from Borders. Register online or call 255-7394 beginning February 2, 2009.
PLEASE NOTE: Your ticket will be your printed email confirmation. If you have registered but don't have email, please stop by the library and pick up a ticket.
Programs For Adults
A Picturesque History of Graphic Novels with Robert Greenberger
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 7 – 8:30 PM.
Fairfield Public Library Rotary Room
A discussion of this popular genre, from the earliest illustrated literature to today's bestselling titles, including Watchmen (soon to be released film) and The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Register online or call 256-3160.
Book Discussion with Dr. Mark Schenker
Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 7 – 8:30 PM.
Fairfield Public Library Rotary Room &
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 7 – 8:30 PM.
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
The Associate Dean of Yale College and Dean of Academic Affairs will lead a book discussion of The Invention of Hugo Cabret.
Register online or call 256-3160 for the program on March 5th.
Register online or call 255-7308 for the program on March 11th.
Books & Bagels with Laurie Weiner
Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 1:30 PM.
Einstein Bros. Bagels (2205 Black Rock Tpke)
A different book club! You've discussed books with Laurie Weiner over the Circulation Desk at the Branch; join her for a unique discussion of The Invention of Hugo Cabret .
Register online or call 255-7308.
An Architectural History of the Great Train Stations of the World with Dr. Dan Snydacker
Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 PM.
Pequot Library Auditorium
Join the Executive Director of Pequot Library, who is also an Adjunct Professor at Fairfield University and Advisor to the Historic Preservation Department at R.I.S.D., for an illustrated lecture on the great train stations of the world. Refreshments will be served. To register or for more information, call 259-0346 ext. 15. www.pequotlibrary.com
Writing and Illustrating Books for Children with Hans Wilhelm
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 7 – 8:30 PM.
Fairfield Public Library Rotary Room
Learn more about this fascinating topic led by renowned illustrator Hans Wilhelm ( I'll Always Love You, Bunny Trouble ) Register online or call 256-3160.
A History of Silent Film with Les Srager
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 2 PM.
Fairfield Public Library Rotary Room
View two history-making silent films with history and commentary provided by our film expert, Mr. Les Srager. Register online or call 255-3160.
Grand Central Terminal Tour with Dr. Kurt C. Schlichting
Saturday, March 21, 2009, departing at 10:07 from the Fairfield Train Station
Join the award-winning Fairfield University scholar (Grand Central Terminal: Railroads, Architecture and Engineering in New York ) on a tour of Grand Central Terminal and New York Public Library . Enjoy the tour, followed by lunch on your own. Return to Fairfield on the 3:23 PM train. Reading Dr. Schlichting's book Grand Central Terminal before the tour is recommended. Limited places available. Train fare and lunch are not included.
Register online or call 256-3160.
Programs For Teens
Books for us
Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 PM
Fairfield Public Library, Memorial Room
A book club for middle school girls and their adults. This month we will celebrate the 2009 One Book One Town selection, The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Register online or call 256-3160.
Make your own Mud Clock by Middlesex University
Friday, March 13, 2009 at 3:30 - 5 PM.
Fairfield Public Library, Rotary Room
"Go green" with a digital clock powered by all-natural mud! Designed by Middlesex University in England, the clock does not use batteries, but is instead powered by natural materials. Ages 12 - 18.
Register online call 255-7394.
Book Illustrator's Workshop
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 3 – 5 PM. Fairfield Arts Council
Meet a professional illustrator and create an illustration of your own using the same tools as Brian Selznick. Ages 12 - 18. Materials fee: $10. For more information and to register, visit www.fairfieldartscouncil.org, or call 319-1419.
Programs For Kids
Clockmaking Workshop
Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 2 -3 PM.
Pequot Library Auditorium
After a brief introduction on the history of clockmaking and the science of how a clock keeps time, participants will assemble a working, "see-through" clock. For ages 9 and up. Materials fee. To register, call 259-0346, ext. 18. www.pequotlibrary.com
Drop in Story Time
Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 10 AM.
Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Children's Library
Train time! program for children ages 3 years and up. (Parents must remain in the Children's Library.) Registration is not required.
Animation Workshop
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 4:15 - 5:15.
Fairfield Public Library, Children's Library.
Teens will help younger readers create an animated flip book. Grades 2 - 5. Register online or call 256-3161.
Hugo Cabret's Timekeeper Tours
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 2:30 PM &Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 2:30pm.
Fairfield Museum and History Center
On early dismissal days, take a fun hands-on tour that will challenge your noggin! Make your own spotting telescope and complete a time challenge scavenger hunt. Free with admission. To register, call 259-1598. For more information, visit the Fairfield Museum and History Center at www.fairfieldhs.org.
PJ Story Time
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Fairfield Woods Branch Children's Library
Drop in program of train-themed bedtime stories for children with an adult. Come in pajamas! Ages 2- 6 . No registration required. Call 255-7327.
Library Buddies
Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 4 – 5 PM.
Fairfield Woods Branch Library, down UNDER Teen Room
Teen volunteers will guide kids in Grades 1-2 through fun Hugo-related activities and crafts. Register online or call 255-7308.
The Hugo Cabret Adventure
Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 11 AM – 1 PM.
Fairfield Public Library
A special event for kids ages 7-11 and their parents. Travel back to 1930s France for a unique adventure inspired by Hugo, held before the library opens to the public. Kids will participate in games, crafts, and other activities. Register online or call 255-7394.
Book Illustrator's Workshops
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 2 – 4 PM. Fairfield Arts Council
Meet a professional illustrator and create an illustration of your own using the same tools as Brian Selznick. Ages 8 - 11. Materials fee: $10. For more information and to register, visit www.fairfieldartscouncil.org.
Programs For Families
Batteries Not Included! Vintage Mechanical Toys
Thursday, February 19 - Sunday April 12.
Fairfield Museum and History Center
What makes toys tick? View wind-up toys, gears and more, inspired by the book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret. For information call 259-1598 or visit www.fairfieldhs.org.
Silent Film Festival @ Woods
Sunday, March 8, 2009 from 1:30 – 4:30 PM.
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Enjoy some of the movies that inspired Brian Selznick.Works by Georges Melies and others. Register online or call 255-7308.
Reader's Theatre: The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 2 – 3:30 PM.
Fairfield Public Library Rotary Room
Hear Hugo's story against the backdrop of Brian Selznick's fabulous drawings. Stay for light refreshments. Ages 8 and up. Register online or call 256-3160.
Silent Movie Double Feature with Live Music by Vernona Gomez
Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 4 PM.
Pequot Library Auditorium
Join us for Georges Melies' A Trip to the Moon and Buster Keaton's The General. Live piano accompaniment by Vernona Gomez. Admission 5¢! Visit Pequot's 'French Café' during Intermission.
Call 259-0346 ext. 15 for more information. www.pequotlibrary.com
Dinner with Hugo Cabret
Friday, March 27, 2009 from 6 -7 PM
Pequot Library, Main Reading Room
Join us for an informal, intergenerational discussion of this year's selection, The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Eat pizza, too! Readers of all ages and families are welcome. Registration required. To register or for more information call 259-0346, ext. 18. www.pequotlibrary.com
Family First Sunday! The Magic of Christopher
Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 2 PM
Fairfield Museum and History Center
See the fascinating tricks, magic and more that intrigued Hugo Cabret. You'll be amazed by the magic of Christopher! Free with admission.
To register, call 259-1598 or visit www.fairfieldhs.org.
For Fairfield Library events, register online using the links below to the Library Calendar of Events. You may also call the number listed for each program. For other events, please contact the hosting location.
Calendar of Events
Meet Brian Selznick !
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 7 PM
Fairfield Warde High School
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Meet the Caldecott Award-winning author and illustrator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Mr. Selznick will discuss his inspirations and the creation of this unique book, and will be on hand to sign copies. Purchase your copy on the night of the event from Borders. Register online or call 255-7394 beginning February 2, 2009.
PLEASE NOTE: Your ticket will be your printed email confirmation. If you have registered but don't have email, please stop by the library and pick up a ticket.
Programs For Adults
A Picturesque History of Graphic Novels with Robert Greenberger
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 7 – 8:30 PM.
Fairfield Public Library Rotary Room
A discussion of this popular genre, from the earliest illustrated literature to today's bestselling titles, including Watchmen (soon to be released film) and The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Register online or call 256-3160.
Book Discussion with Dr. Mark Schenker
Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 7 – 8:30 PM.
Fairfield Public Library Rotary Room &
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 7 – 8:30 PM.
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
The Associate Dean of Yale College and Dean of Academic Affairs will lead a book discussion of The Invention of Hugo Cabret.
Register online or call 256-3160 for the program on March 5th.
Register online or call 255-7308 for the program on March 11th.
Books & Bagels with Laurie Weiner
Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 1:30 PM.
Einstein Bros. Bagels (2205 Black Rock Tpke)
A different book club! You've discussed books with Laurie Weiner over the Circulation Desk at the Branch; join her for a unique discussion of The Invention of Hugo Cabret .
Register online or call 255-7308.
An Architectural History of the Great Train Stations of the World with Dr. Dan Snydacker
Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 PM.
Pequot Library Auditorium
Join the Executive Director of Pequot Library, who is also an Adjunct Professor at Fairfield University and Advisor to the Historic Preservation Department at R.I.S.D., for an illustrated lecture on the great train stations of the world. Refreshments will be served. To register or for more information, call 259-0346 ext. 15. www.pequotlibrary.com
Writing and Illustrating Books for Children with Hans Wilhelm
Monday, March 16, 2009 at 7 – 8:30 PM.
Fairfield Public Library Rotary Room
Learn more about this fascinating topic led by renowned illustrator Hans Wilhelm ( I'll Always Love You, Bunny Trouble ) Register online or call 256-3160.
A History of Silent Film with Les Srager
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 2 PM.
Fairfield Public Library Rotary Room
View two history-making silent films with history and commentary provided by our film expert, Mr. Les Srager. Register online or call 255-3160.
Grand Central Terminal Tour with Dr. Kurt C. Schlichting
Saturday, March 21, 2009, departing at 10:07 from the Fairfield Train Station
Join the award-winning Fairfield University scholar (Grand Central Terminal: Railroads, Architecture and Engineering in New York ) on a tour of Grand Central Terminal and New York Public Library . Enjoy the tour, followed by lunch on your own. Return to Fairfield on the 3:23 PM train. Reading Dr. Schlichting's book Grand Central Terminal before the tour is recommended. Limited places available. Train fare and lunch are not included.
Register online or call 256-3160.
Programs For Teens
Books for us
Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 PM
Fairfield Public Library, Memorial Room
A book club for middle school girls and their adults. This month we will celebrate the 2009 One Book One Town selection, The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Register online or call 256-3160.
Make your own Mud Clock by Middlesex University
Friday, March 13, 2009 at 3:30 - 5 PM.
Fairfield Public Library, Rotary Room
"Go green" with a digital clock powered by all-natural mud! Designed by Middlesex University in England, the clock does not use batteries, but is instead powered by natural materials. Ages 12 - 18.
Register online call 255-7394.
Book Illustrator's Workshop
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 3 – 5 PM. Fairfield Arts Council
Meet a professional illustrator and create an illustration of your own using the same tools as Brian Selznick. Ages 12 - 18. Materials fee: $10. For more information and to register, visit www.fairfieldartscouncil.org, or call 319-1419.
Programs For Kids
Clockmaking Workshop
Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 2 -3 PM.
Pequot Library Auditorium
After a brief introduction on the history of clockmaking and the science of how a clock keeps time, participants will assemble a working, "see-through" clock. For ages 9 and up. Materials fee. To register, call 259-0346, ext. 18. www.pequotlibrary.com
Drop in Story Time
Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 10 AM.
Fairfield Woods Branch Library, Children's Library
Train time! program for children ages 3 years and up. (Parents must remain in the Children's Library.) Registration is not required.
Animation Workshop
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 4:15 - 5:15.
Fairfield Public Library, Children's Library.
Teens will help younger readers create an animated flip book. Grades 2 - 5. Register online or call 256-3161.
Hugo Cabret's Timekeeper Tours
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 2:30 PM &Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 2:30pm.
Fairfield Museum and History Center
On early dismissal days, take a fun hands-on tour that will challenge your noggin! Make your own spotting telescope and complete a time challenge scavenger hunt. Free with admission. To register, call 259-1598. For more information, visit the Fairfield Museum and History Center at www.fairfieldhs.org.
PJ Story Time
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Fairfield Woods Branch Children's Library
Drop in program of train-themed bedtime stories for children with an adult. Come in pajamas! Ages 2- 6 . No registration required. Call 255-7327.
Library Buddies
Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 4 – 5 PM.
Fairfield Woods Branch Library, down UNDER Teen Room
Teen volunteers will guide kids in Grades 1-2 through fun Hugo-related activities and crafts. Register online or call 255-7308.
The Hugo Cabret Adventure
Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 11 AM – 1 PM.
Fairfield Public Library
A special event for kids ages 7-11 and their parents. Travel back to 1930s France for a unique adventure inspired by Hugo, held before the library opens to the public. Kids will participate in games, crafts, and other activities. Register online or call 255-7394.
Book Illustrator's Workshops
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 2 – 4 PM. Fairfield Arts Council
Meet a professional illustrator and create an illustration of your own using the same tools as Brian Selznick. Ages 8 - 11. Materials fee: $10. For more information and to register, visit www.fairfieldartscouncil.org.
Programs For Families
Batteries Not Included! Vintage Mechanical Toys
Thursday, February 19 - Sunday April 12.
Fairfield Museum and History Center
What makes toys tick? View wind-up toys, gears and more, inspired by the book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret. For information call 259-1598 or visit www.fairfieldhs.org.
Silent Film Festival @ Woods
Sunday, March 8, 2009 from 1:30 – 4:30 PM.
Fairfield Woods Branch Library
Enjoy some of the movies that inspired Brian Selznick.Works by Georges Melies and others. Register online or call 255-7308.
Reader's Theatre: The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 2 – 3:30 PM.
Fairfield Public Library Rotary Room
Hear Hugo's story against the backdrop of Brian Selznick's fabulous drawings. Stay for light refreshments. Ages 8 and up. Register online or call 256-3160.
Silent Movie Double Feature with Live Music by Vernona Gomez
Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 4 PM.
Pequot Library Auditorium
Join us for Georges Melies' A Trip to the Moon and Buster Keaton's The General. Live piano accompaniment by Vernona Gomez. Admission 5¢! Visit Pequot's 'French Café' during Intermission.
Call 259-0346 ext. 15 for more information. www.pequotlibrary.com
Dinner with Hugo Cabret
Friday, March 27, 2009 from 6 -7 PM
Pequot Library, Main Reading Room
Join us for an informal, intergenerational discussion of this year's selection, The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Eat pizza, too! Readers of all ages and families are welcome. Registration required. To register or for more information call 259-0346, ext. 18. www.pequotlibrary.com
Family First Sunday! The Magic of Christopher
Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 2 PM
Fairfield Museum and History Center
See the fascinating tricks, magic and more that intrigued Hugo Cabret. You'll be amazed by the magic of Christopher! Free with admission.
To register, call 259-1598 or visit www.fairfieldhs.org.
