Perrot Newsletter
The Winter/Spring 2009 edition of Perrot’s newsletter, Précis, is now available. Watch for your copy in the mail, or read it online (in PDF format).
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Month: March 2009
Book/Movie Recommendation: He’s Just Not That Into You
He’s Just Not that Into You, based on a book by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, is a great new movie. Lots of fun scenarios about explaining away why a guy doesn’t call back after a seemingly good date. It stars familiar faces: Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Ben Affleck, Justin Long and many others. Remember, … Read more
Book Recommendation: The Yankee Years
With pitchers and catchers in Florida, and A-Rod already in the headlines, here’s the first baseball book of the season that many want to read: The Yankee Years, by Joe Torre and Tom VerducciFor many, Joe Torre symbolized the Yankees, and he has many insider tales to tell. This book is written with Tom Verducci, … Read more
DVD Diva: Favorite Oscar Winners
A slightly belated list of the DVD Diva’s favorite Oscar winners: A Beautiful Mind (2001): Stars Russell Crowe as John Nash, a mathematical genius, who made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his schizophrenia, and finally, late … Read more
Three Bicentennial Birthdays
2009 is the year for three significant bicentennial birthdays: Abraham Lincoln, Charles Darwin, and Edgar Allan Poe. Lincoln and Darwin were even born on the same day, February 12th, 1809. Poe was born on January 19th, 1809. The library has a number of books relating to each of these men in the areas of history, … Read more
School Library Journal Article
“Remembering Kate and Kathy: Two Passionate Youth Librarians Leave Behind a Lasting Legacy,” by Vicky Smith, School Library Journal
Delayed Opening Today
Due to the weather, the Library will open at 1 P.M. today, Monday, March 2nd, 2009. The Greenwich Library is closed today.
