Juggling with Jester Jim

Saturday, June 1811 am

Cole Auditorium

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The second annual Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) will take place June 9 - 12 and will support important human rights initiatives. It will kick off with an Opening Night Party featuring a live concert by John Popper,

and a social impact award presentation by actress Kristin Davis.

The festival includes 50 film premieres, a Children’s Acting Workshop, educational panels, a Big Business of Comedy event, a Jewish Film Series, and the prestigious Changemaker Gala honoring humanitarians Trudie Styler and Abigail Breslin. A number of the events will take place at the Cole Auditorium.

To learn more, visit www.greenwichfilm.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 21How-To TuesdayMeeting Room

SATURDAY, JUNE 11Tom ChapinCole Auditorium

JUNE 3 - 5Friends Book SaleByram Shubert Library

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Greenwich International Film Festival

Hip Hop VentriloquistUncle Ty-Rone

Monday, June 203 pmByram Shubert Library

Children’s Summer Reading This year’s Summer Reading Program “On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!” is all about sports, well-ness and fitness. We invite children to celebrate sports heroes, successes, learn about fitness, and try something new and exhilarating. Registration for summer reading begins June 13.

Register in person or online at www.green-wichlibrary.org/children. Each child that signs up receives a prize and additional prizes for reading goals. Summer reading programs keep children reading during summer vacation so that valuable reading skills won’t be lost.

Flea Circus with Ed Popielarczyk

Friday, June 2411 am

Cos Cob Library

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Ashforth Concert Series/Curiosity Concerts

Tom ChapinSaturday, June 113 pm • Cole Auditorium

In a career that spans five decades, 23 albums and three GRAMMY awards, multi-talented singer/songwriter/guitarist Tom Chapin has covered an incredible amount of creative ground. In addition to his work as a recording artist and concert performer, Chapin has acted on Broadway, as well as working extensively in films, television and radio.

As a music-maker, Chapin has maintained two long and productive parallel careers, both as a highly respected contemporary folk artist and as a pioneer in the field of children’s music. Parents magazine stated,

“Nobody today is writing and performing better kids’ songsthan Tom Chapin.”

Tom will be joined onstage by Michael Mark (electric bass guitar, concertina) and Jon Cobert (piano, accordion).

The Ashforth Concert Series is designed to introduce children to classical music performance. The concert is open to the public at no charge through the support of Georgie and Henry A. Ashforth.

Curiosity Concerts, a project of the Greenwich Arts Council, is presenting its third season of classical music concerts

for families. The concerts are performed by professional national and local musicians. For more information visit www.curiosityconcerts.org or contact the Greenwich Library Public Relations Office at (203) 622-7965.

Byram Shubert Library

Friends Book & Media Sale

Friday, June 35:30 - 8:30 pm(Friday Special Preview - Fee $15.) Saturday, June 4 9 am - 4 pmSunday, June 5 12 - 4 pm

The Friends sponsor and benefit from one of the biggest booksales in town. On Friday evening there is a $15 entry fee for the exclusive preview. Free entry on Saturday and Sunday. Over 40,000 books and media. All proceeds support programming at the Byram Shubert Library.

The Friends Booksale is held at St Paul Lutheran Church, 200 William Street (behind the Library, and Delavan Avenue).

Repackaging You: A Step by Step Guide for Career Change Monday, June 13Tech Center • 2 pmThe successful career change requires a unique job search strategy and a hefty dose of brand repackaging.

Career Strategy Expert Noelle Gross of www.ngcareerstrategy.com will debunk the challenges surrounding a career change and teach the tricks of the trade for repackaging one’s brand for a smooth transition onto a new career path.

This workshop is meant for folks in all industries and all stages of career. For more information please contact Laura Matthews at (203) 622-7914.

Hemingway ReadingBy Award Winning Voiceover Artist Alan Sklar

Saturday, June 4Meeting Room • 1 pmThe Library is thrilled to welcome Alan Sklar who will be reading Hemingway’s The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber in its entirety. This page-turner, often referred to as one of Hemingway’s best short stories, was first published in the September 1936 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.

Sklar has been a professional voice actor for over 30 years, performing in thou-sands of radio and TV commercials, and documentaries. He has narrated over 200 audio books. Visit www.alansklar.com

This program is made possible through the support of the Greenwich Library Board of Trustees and contributions by generous donors. Register online at www.greenwichlibrary.org. For more informa-tion, contact Matthew Sgritta at msgritta@greenwichlibrary.org or (203) 622-7972.

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Gallery Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm Thursday 10 am - 8 pm Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm(203) 622-7947 www.flinngallery.com

How does the robin know the way its nest should be built? Man has long puzzled over instinctive behaviors and organic structures. Connecticut sculptor Donna Forma takes a unique approach to exploring nature’s secrets.

Donna Forma’s awe for nature’s majesty and power is evident in many of her works whose size dwarfs the human scale. Yet she explores and examines the intricate layers that make up the larger whole and constructs artworks that mimic and accentuate objects observed in the woodland environment. To this end she has given much attention to the exploration of hive, “nest, cocoon, shelter” and has woven, sewed, and wired layers of organic materials “through manipulated design” into creations that suggest surroundings that offer protection and respite from the elements. Like the robin, the artist has no blueprint but follows her aesthetic instincts to produce texturally appealing sculptures which she describes as “overlapping layer upon layer, emerging into shapes of strength and beauty.”

Forma works from her rural studio in Canton, CT. “My work is always evolving as natural forms do. I move from wood to copper to glue to mica to threads to handmade paper, string, algae, horsehair, dog fur, roots, and seaweed. And depending on the materials being employed, they may be cut, formed, drilled, sewn, wired, lashed, strapped, slashed” or woven in layers. “The ultimate structure is symbolic to and of life.”

Her enduring dedication to art is reflected in her published writing and her educational background as both student and teacher. Study at Carnegie Mellon, the Art Students League in NY, the Philadelphia College of Art, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine

Arts, City and Guilds of London Art School, and the Hartford Art School combined with teaching at U. Conn, Eastern CT State, Manchester Community College and the Hartford Art School attest to her ongoing fascination with her subject. Her extensive exhibition and award territory includes much of the northeast as well as Ohio and Utah.

“Layer Upon Layer” curators are Debra Fram, Cynthia Whalen and assistant Kristine Faillace. An opening reception for this last show of the season was held Thursday, May 12 from 6-8 pm. All works are for sale. The Gallery is sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Library and is open daily Monday to Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Thursday 10 am until 8 pm, and Sunday 1-5 pm.

May 12 - June 22

Layer upon Layer: Donna Forma

Curator Led TourSunday, June 12

Flinn Gallery 2 pm

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Book & Media SaleThe Friends of Byram Shubert Library hold their June Book Sale on June 3, 4 & 5. Special preview on Friday evening with entry fee $15. At St Paul Church, 200 William Street, Byram.

Art OpeningOpening reception for Barbara Stretton and Jack Dobrucky’s Mixed Media Art is on Thursday, June 2 at 6:30 pm. Refreshments courtesy of the Friends of Byram Shubert Library.

Science Family CraftMake a light-up bug at 10:30 am Saturday, June 4.

Family MusicMusic with The Upbeats Thursday, June 16, at 7 pm.Sponsored by the Friends of Byram Shubert Library.

Nia Technique ClassThe Nia Technique, a sensory based movement class with Kristen DeGroat, Saturday, June 18 & 25 at 10:30 am. Sponsored by the Friends of Byram Shubert Library.

Summer Reading Kick OffChildren’s Summer Reading Kick Off is Monday, June 20 with Hip Hop Ventriloquist Uncle Ty-Rone at 3 pm. Come and register and receive a special prize! Receive a reading log and get involved in reading weekly to receive more prizes!

Book ClubsByram Book Club reads Room by Emma Donoghue Tuesday, June 14 at 3:45 pm. The International Book Club, co-sponsored with the Alliance Française of Greenwich, will read Paris in Love by Eloise James, on Tuesday, June 21 at 5 pm.

Movies from Around the WorldThe Alliance Française co-sponsors a foreign film, Quai d’Orsay (The French Minister) on Thursday, June 23 at 7 pm. Refreshments.

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Robert the Guitar GuyJoin us again for a pre-school and early elementary aged children’s music program on Wednesday, June 1 at 3:45 pm.

Bedtime Story CraftFather’s Day theme story/craft, with Miss Judy and Miss Lyn Thursday, June 2 at 6 pm. Please register at (203) 622-6883.

Book ClubsThe Thursday Evening book club meets on Thursday, June 2 at 7:30 pm, The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. The Cloak & Dagger Book Club meets Saturday, June 11 at 1 pm, I Love You More by Jennifer Murphy. The Brown Baggers will read Please Look After Mom by Kyung-Sook Sin, Wednesday, June 15 at noon.

The Art of DayCationsIf you need to be rejuvenated but are unable to plan a lengthy trip or get away for more than one day at a time come learn of some great places to have fun and feel refreshed! Join Stratford resident and retiree, Nina Lesiga on Thursday, June 16 at 11 am. No registration is necessary.

Adult Coloring TimeTime to relax and be stress free, join us on Fridays June 3, 10 and 17 at 3 pm. Supplies are available or bring your own.

Modernize Your HomeHow to Modernize the Interior Design of Your Home with Adele Raspe on Saturday, June 11 at 10:30 am. She will provide a step-by-step approach to tweak your furnishings. If you want to take a fresh look at your home join us!

Summer Reading Kick-Off Childrens Summer Reading Kicks-off with a Flea Circus on Friday, June 24 at 11 am. Join Flea Circus Ring Master, Ed Popielarczyk for comedy magic, and balloon twisting. You will receive a special gift at sign-up time and can start logging your reading hours. This years theme is On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! Look for other special programs this summer.

AuthorsLive@Cos CobLocal author, Mary Simses, whose latest book The Rules of Love and Grammar will be released on May 31 will join us on Thursday, June 30 at 7 pm. Following the talk there will be a Q&A session and books, provided by Diane’s Books, will be available for sale and signing. Light refreshments will be served.

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Jack Dobrucky

Barbara Stretton

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CT Career Coach Putnam AvenueFree computer training once a month with the CT Career Coach Wednesday, June 8 at 10 am and 1 pm for Social Networking and Job Searching. Sign up is first come first served.

Great Books Discussion Group The JewelGreat Books meets Thursday, June 2 to discussHamlet by William Shakespeare. The group meets at 9:30 am. Phone Stephen Boies at (203) 554-5785 for information.

Amici del Libro Meeting RoomThe group meets Mondays, June 6 & 20 at 12:30 pm. Italian language book discussion.

Friends Book GroupMeeting RoomThe Friends of Greenwich Library sponsor a drop-in monthly book discussion, moderated by Susan Boyar.The meeting is on Tuesday, June 7 at 1 pm. All are welcome to drop-in. For more information, call the Friends at (203) 622-7938.

Foreign Affairs Book Discussion The JewelRise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future by Martin Ford will be discussed Tuesday, June 21, at 7 pm. For information, contact Yang Wang at (203) 622-7924.

Bookworms Book ClubChildren’s RoomThe Bookworms Club meets Wednesday, June 1 at 4 pm and is for students in grades 2-3. Join us to discuss Dare the Wind by Tracy E. Fern and illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully.

Junior Book ClubMeeting Room This month the Jr. Book Club meets on Thursday, June 2 at 4:30 pm. Join us for a snack and discussion of Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. For students in grades 4-6. Register and pick up a book at the Children’s Room Desk or call (203) 622-7940 for information.

Middle School Book ClubMeeting RoomThe book club meets on Thursday, June 16 at 4:30 pm to discuss The Iron Trial by Holly Black. For students in grades 6, 7 and 8. Register and pick up a book at the 2nd floor Reference Desk. For information, call (203) 622-7915.

Stories in the ParkBruce Park GazeboJoin us on Wednesday, June 29 at 10:30 am for the first of this 6 week storytime program. The program continues each Wednesday in July and ends on August 3. No registration. For more information, please call the Children’s Room at (203) 622-7940.

Adopt-A-Shelf Welcome DeskFriends coordinators will hold a volunteer training session on Tuesday, June 14 at 10:30 am. Volunteer time commitment is only one hour per month. Sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Library.

Friday Night ChessMeeting RoomFriday Night Chess meets Friday, June 3 at 7 pm. All levels are welcome to drop in. For more information, call Ed Morrissey at (203) 622-7918.

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SUMMER READINGKICK OFF Cole AuditoriumComedy, juggling and beatboxing Saturday, June 18 with Jester Jim. Raffle prizes & refreshments after the show. K-6 students who sign up for summer reading receive a special prize. Track your reading and earn prizes all summer. Pre-school children may register for our Read-To-Me program to earn small prizes each week.

WordPress Bootcamp in Four Days

Technology Training CenterIn an intensive three days, you will gain an understanding of the features and flexibility of the open-source software WordPress. You will plan, build and launch a basic WordPress website on the free domain and hosting environment, wordpress.com, using a standard theme and widget. On the fourth day you will share your website and get assistance with next steps. June 15, 17, 20 & 22.

Online registration required.For more information contact Jasmine Posey at (203) 622-7941.

Privacy in Social MediaTechnology Training Center

Learn how to control your privacy settings and the information you share on some of the more popular social networking sites on Monday, June 6 at 2 pm. For more information, please contact Jasmine Posey at (203) 622-7941.

You Wrote a Book, Now What?Meeting RoomHave you written something you would like to see published, but don’t know where to start? Gain an insider’s view of book publishing at this program with literary agent, Jan L. Kardys, and Chairman of Unicorn Writers’ Conference. Literary agent Jan L. Kardys gives a workshop on how to get published, Monday, June 27 at 6 pm.

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AuthorsLive@Cos CobMary SimsesThe Rules of Love and GrammarCos Cob 7 pm

JUNE 2016 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

This calendar represents a sampling of programs offered at the libraries.For a complete calendar, visit www.greenwichlibrary.org .

Greenwich Film Festival

Curator Led TourFlinn Gallery 2 pm

CT WorksCareer CoachByram 10 am

Blood Pressure ScreeningsHealth Ctr. 11:30 am

Repackaging YouTech Ctr. 2 pm

Drop-in Story/CraftCos Cob 4 pm

Adopt-A-ShelfWelcome Desk 10:30 amPetite ConcertChild. Rm. 10:30 amByram Book ClubByram 3:45 pmStory CraftsChild. Rm. 4 pmFun with ChessByram 5 pm

Drop-in Toddlertime Cos Cob 10:30 am

Brown Bag Book ClubCos Cob 12 pm

SCOREMtg. Rm. 6 pm

The Art of DayCations Cos Cob 11 amGardening Byram 4 pmMiddle School Book Club Mtg. Rm. 4:30 pmProust GroupByram 5 pmFamily MusicThe Upbeats Byram 7 pm

Drop-in Toddlertime Cos Cob 10:30 am

Adult Coloring TimeCos Cob 3 pm

Friends FilmThe Good Dinosaur (2015)Audit. 8 pm

Friends Byram Book & Media Sale St Paul ChurchByram 12 - 4 pm

Drop-in Computer LabTech Ctr. 3 pm

Tween: Hip HopByram 3:30 pm

One Act Play The Rats Agatha ChristieByram 7 pm

Toddlertime Reg. req.Cos Cob 10:30 am

Greenwich Interna-tional Film FestivalAudit. 12 pm

Adult Coloring TimeCos Cob 3 pm

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Sing, Play, MoveChild. Rm. 10 am

Interior DesignCos Cob 10:30 am

Cloak & Dagger Book Club Cos Cob 1 pm

Ashforth/Curiosity Concerts Tom ChapinAudit. 3 pm

Toddlertime Reg. req.Cos Cob 10:30 am

Tales for TotsChild. Rm. 10:30 am

Career CoachSocial Networking for Job Searching10 am & 1 pm

Pre-School Story/Craft Reg. req. Cos Cob 3:45 pm

Amici del Libro Mtg. Rm. 12:30 pm

Summer Reading Kick-off Hip Hop Ventriloquist Uncle Ty-RoneByram 3 pm

Read to Otis & Cinder Cos Cob 4 pm

Storytime & CraftByram 11 am

How-To Tuesday Mtg. Rm. 4 pm

International Book Club Byram 5 pm

Foreign Affairs Book Discussion Group Mtg. Rm. 7 pm

R.E.A.D. to a DogByram 3 pm

Drop-in Computer LabTech Ctr 3 pm

Movies from Around the World Byram 7 pm

Summer Reading Kick-offFlea Circus with Ed PopielarczykCos Cob 11 am

Friends FilmLetter from an Unknown Woman (1948)Audit. 8 pm

The Nia Techniquewith Kristin DeGroatByram 10:30 am

Make-it & Take-it LegoChild. Rm. Ages 4+11 am

Trending MonthlyCutting the Cable CordMtg. Rm. 11 am

Blood Pressure ScreeningsHealth Ctr. 11:30 am

Digital CollectionsTech Ctr. 2 pm

Drop-in Story/CraftCos Cob 4 pm

You Wrote a Book, Now What? Mtg. Rm. 6 pm

Drop-in Computer LabTech Ctr. 11 am

Sit’n StitchCos Cob 1 pm

R.E.A.D. to a DogByram 3 pm

Greenwich Library 101 W. Putnam Ave. Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 622-7900

Monday-Friday: 9 am to 9 pm

Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm

Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm

Byram Shubert Library (203) 531-0426

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm

Tuesday: 10 am to 6 pm

Thursday: 12 pm to 8 pm

Cos Cob Library (203) 622-6883

Monday: 12 pm to 8 pm

Tuesday-Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm

Wee Ones(12-24 months)Child. Rm. 10:30 am

Animal EmbassyByram 3 pm

Amici del Libro Mtg. Rm. 12:30 pm

Privacy in Social Media Tech Ctr. 2 pm

Drop-in Spanish Story-time Cos Cob 9:30 am

Tales for TotsChild. Rm. 10:30 am

Drop-in Computer LabTech Ctr. 11 am

Storytime & CraftByram 11 am

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Tales for TotsChild. Rm. 10:30 am

R.E.A.D. to a DogByram 3 pm

Robert the Guitar GuyMusic for ChildrenCos Cob 3:45 pm

BookwormsChild. Rm. 4 pm

Great BooksJewel 9:30 amJunior Book ClubMtg. Rm. 4:30 pmBedtime Story/craft Cos Cob 6 pmArt OpeningByram 6:30 pmThursday Eve. Book Club Cos Cob 7:30 pm

Byram Book & Media Sale St Paul Church Byram 9 am - 4 pm

Sing, Play, MoveChild. Rm. 10 am

Science Family CraftByram 10:30 am

Hemingway Readingwith Alan SklarMtg. Rm. 1 pm

Adult Coloring TimeCos Cob 3 pm

Byram Book Sale Byram 5:30 - 8:30 pm Friday Night Chess Mtg. Rm. 7 pm

Friends FilmTangerines (2013)English subtitlesAudit. 8 pm

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The Nia Techniquewith Kristin DeGroatByram 10:30 am

Summer Reading Kick-off Juggling with Jester JimAudit. 11 am

Common Threads Quilters Cos Cob All day

26 27 28 29 30 Extended Hours for FinalsMay 31, June 1, 2.......9 am - 10 pm June 14, 15, 16...........9 am - 10 pmSunday, June 19.......1 pm - 6 pm

The Children’s Room will stay open Sunday, June 19 until 6 pm.

The Café will be open until 7 pm.The Cafe is closed Sundays.