Qigong Class @ the Library
Donna Bunte of Donna Bunte Whole Health will teach a qigong class at Perrot Library on Monday, October 20th, from 9:15 to 10:15 am in the Program Room, Radcliffe Children’s Library.
Qigong is a form of meditation in motion that is at least 2,000 years old. It is a very calming routine used to increase mindfulness, and it is also used for building strength, balance, flexibility, and resiliency. The practice of qigong can be done standing or sitting and can be practiced by almost anyone young or old.
Donna has been practicing Chinese medicine since 1996 when she graduated from Chinese medical school in New York City and became a licensed acupuncturist in New York and Connecticut. Qigong and tai chi were her first introduction to Chinese medicine and energy exercises in 1980 in New York City, years before she studied Chinese medicine. Donna has studied with a variety of teachers, including Robert Peng and Daisy Lee, and began teaching qigong in Greenwich in 2017. She has taught classes locally since then, as well as online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Registration is required. To register, click here.
For more information, contact Judy Sgammato at 203-637-1066 x15 or judys@perrotlibrary.org.
Book Launch: Chocolat: Parisian Desserts and Other Delights
We are pleased to welcome Cookbook Author Aleksandra Crapanzano on Monday, October 20, at 7 pm in our Program Room, Radcliffe Building, Perrot Memorial Library, for the launch of her newest cookbook, Chocolat: Parisian Desserts and Other Delights. A follow-up and natural companion to her bestselling book Gâteau, which celebrated the casual cakes Parisians bake at home, Chocolat focuses readers’ attention on chocolate, decidedly France’s favorite ingredient. Aleksandra spent years living in Paris, and her recipes are blended with the history, personal memories, and first-hand experiences of a true insider.
In France, chocolate isn’t just a treat—it’s an everyday essential, and in Paris, an object of obsession. From the classic gâteau au chocolat, a nearly flourless cake that’s the little black dress of desserts, to whimsical creations like mousse au chocolat served in cones and lavender-scented tarts, Chocolat blends timeless French technique with playful Parisian flair. Equal parts cookbook, cultural dispatch, and indulgent inspiration, Chocolat is a must-have for anyone enchanted by the sweet life.
Aleksandra Crapanzano is a cookbook writer, screenwriter, consultant, and Wall Street Journal food columnist. Recipient of the M.F.K. Fisher Award for Distinguished Writing from the James Beard Foundation, and the Best in World Gourmand Global Cookbook Awards, Aleksandra is the author of The London Cookbook; Eat. Cook. L.A.; Gâteau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes; and now Chocolat. Her work has been anthologized, most notably in Best American Food Writing, and her recipes and essays may be found in most of the major magazines, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, Town and Country, and Bon Appetit, and online on Food52, Epicurious, and Goop. Aleksandra is married to the writer John Burnham Schwartz, and they live in New York City with their son, Garrick, and Bouvier des Flandres, Bison.
Registration is required. To register, click here.
Reserve a copy of the book through our catalog or order it from Athena Books.
For more information, contact Judy Sgammato at 203-637-1066 x15 or judys@perrotlibrary.org.
Perrot Walks!
Join us on Tuesday, October 21st, at 9:30 am at the second concession stand at Tod’s Beach for Perrot Walks. We will walk at a leisurely pace and enjoy conversation and the beauty of Tod’s Point. All fitness levels are welcome.
For more information, call us at 203-637-1066 or email adultprogramming@perrotlibrary.org.
A Musical Tribute to Carole King, with Kala Farnham, CT State Troubadour
On Wednesday evening, October 22nd, at 7 pm, Perrot Memorial Library will rock with the music of Carole King, performed by Connecticut State Troubadour Kala Farnham. In her “I Feel the Earth Move: The Music of Carole King” concert, Farnham effortlessly weaves through the timeless melodies of Carole King, bringing a unique and soulful interpretation to the iconic singer-songwriter’s repertoire. From chart-topping hits to intimate ballads, “I Feel the Earth Move” is a celebration of King’s influential career, paying homage to King’s groundbreaking contributions to the music industry and capturing the essence of her remarkable journey as the most successful female songwriter of the latter half of the 20th century in the United States.
Kala Farnham is a national multi-award-winning performer and songwriter, most recently serving as the Connecticut State Troubadour, a role dedicated to promoting cultural literacy through the music arts. She has shared the stage with notables such as Don McLean, Tower of Power, and Mary Fahl of the October Project. For more information on Kala, visit her website.
Registration is required. To register, click here.
For more information, contact us at lending@perrotlibrary.org or 203-637-1066.