Perrot Memorial Library Charlton Heston, who won an Oscar for his role in Ben Hur, died over the weekend. Internet Movie Database has this to say: “With features chiseled in stone, who else but Charlton Heston could you picture as Michelangelo, as Ben-Hur, as Moses? Heston’s movie career took off with The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) and … Read more
Today was the last Sing With Me sing-a-long program with Mr. Kantor. Here’s a picture of today’s happy attendees!: [click on the image to see a larger version]
Well, guys, this is it — the first of the last games ever to be played at the REAL Yankee Stadium (and at Shea, for that matter), have been played. This is the last season that you’ll be able to watch the boys play in the House that Ruth Built. This is the last season … Read more
Tuesday’s Greenwich Time ran a feature entitled “Ha, Ha, Ha! Laughter is the Best Medicine.” Did you know that some of the healthful consequences of a good giggle are reduced stress, increased oxygen intake, a boost in immune function, and the release of endorphins, the body’s feel-good hormones? Did you? Check out a cheerful, chuckle-full … Read more
The Town of Greenwich Conservation Commission will be conducting an open house at the Mianus Pond Fishway*, this Saturday, April 5th, at 10 A.M. All interested residents are invited to attend the open house and tour the fishway. As part of the open house, a short presentation will be given on the history of the … Read more
Anne Gilhuly is scheduled to lecture on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, which portrays the conspiracy against the Roman ruler, his assassination, and its aftermath. The event will also feature dramatic readings from the work by players Florence Phillips and Dick Leonard. This event will take place in the library, on Wednesday, May 7th, 2008, at 7:30 … Read more
April is National Poetry Month, and Thursday, April 17th is the first-ever Poem in Your Pocket Day. On the 17th, write down a poem you love, then fold it up and put it in your pocket! Pull that piece of paper out throughout the day to share your favorite poem with friends and family. Check … Read more
. . . while the original 1930 windows in our rotunda are removed one by one for repairs.
While you’re doing spring cleaning, remember that the Friends of the Byram Shubert Library are accepting donations of books and other materials for their spring book sale. Donations are tax-deductible. They accept. . . Books CDs DVDs VHS tapes CD-ROMs artwork bookends blank journals and photo albums educational materials They even offer FREE PICK-UP SERVICE! … Read more
. . .what do they all have in common? Each of them is a subject of a Perrot Youth Services Book Brochure! We have a bunch to choose from, and we just can’t seem to stop making more! Hard copies of our thematic book recommendation brochures are available at the Youth Services Desk, but you … Read more
Dig those smelly sneakers out of the back of your closet and put them to good use! The Greenwich Recycling Advisory Board is running the third annual Used Sneaker Collection, going on now through April 26th. All types of sneakers will be accepted for recycling (but no cleats). Take laces out of shoes before recycling. … Read more
With all the political fervor and verbal sparring taking place in anticipation of the upcoming Presidential election, here are some well-known political movies that you may find of interest– some serious, some humorous, and some a bit frightening. [Click on each title to view that item in the catalog and to place a hold.] Mr. … Read more
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