Nazi Revolution lecture

Lecture on Nazi’s Taking Power Concludes Series on ‘Nazi Revolution’

Join Mark Albertson, historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine and long-time member of the United States Naval Institute, for a series of lectures on the Nazi Revolution from 3 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays in June in the Community Room at Darien Library. Most attempts to chronicle the Third Reich seem wedded to the period of 1933-1945. __________

— an announcement from Darien Library

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A broader perspective for understanding Hitler’s Germany is hardly possible unless one engages in the formative years of the Nazi Movement, 1919-1934. From the demise of Imperial Germany to the Night of the Long Knives, this course will chronicle the Nazi Revolution. Week 4: The Night of the Long Knives — June 29

Hitler assumes the chancellorship, Jan.

‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ — Friday Night Feature at Darien Library

Come watch Darien Library’s “Friday Night Feature” film “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23, in the library’s Community Room

Tina Fey steps into the well-worn shoes of journalist Kim Barker in Paramount Pictures’ adaptation of Barker’s memoir The Taliban Shuffle. This 2016 film features Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Christopher Abbott, Billy Bob Thornton ; Rated R; 111 minutes; Presented with Captions for the hearing impaired. __________

— an announcement from Darien Library

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Official Website | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | Wikipedia

 

‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ – Friday Night Feature at Darien Library

Come watch Darien Library’s “Friday Night Feature” film “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23, in the library’s Community Room

Tina Fey steps into the well-worn shoes of journalist Kim Barker in Paramount Pictures’ adaptation of Barker’s memoir The Taliban Shuffle. This 2016 film features Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Christopher Abbott, Billy Bob Thornton ; Rated R; 111 minutes; Presented with Captions for the hearing impaired. __________

— an announcement from Darien Library

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Official Website | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | Wikipedia

Nazi Revolution lecture

Nazis & Weimar Government: Lecture 3 in Series on ‘Nazi Revolution’ at Library

Join Mark Albertson, historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine and long-time member of the United States Naval Institute, for a series of lectures on the Nazi Revolution from 3 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays in June in the Community Room at Darien Library. Most attempts to chronicle the Third Reich seem wedded to the period of 1933-1945. __________

— an announcement from Darien Library

__________

A broader perspective for understanding Hitler’s Germany is hardly possible unless one engages in the formative years of the Nazi Movement, 1919-1934. From the demise of Imperial Germany to the Night of the Long Knives, this course will chronicle the Nazi Revolution. Week 3: The Weimar Republic — June 22

Our series continues with a look at the German attempt at representative government.

‘Clueless’ —Classic Teen Movie Festival Feature at Darien Library

Join us at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, in the Teen Lounge at the Darien Library for “Classic Teen Movie Festival” Feature “Clueless” . A rich high school student tries to boost a new pupil’s popularity, but reckons with affairs of the heart getting in the way. This 1995 film features Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy; Rated PG-13; 110 minutes. __________

— an announcement from Darien Library

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‘The Dressmaker’ — Wednesday Matinee at Darien Library

Watch the Darien Library’s Wednesday Matinee film “The Dressmaker” at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, in the library’s Community Room. An accomplished dressmaker returns to her backwoods hometown in 1950s Australia, which she fled at a young age after she was accused of murdering a boy. While running a local dress shop, she investigates the murder mystery that ruined her life. This 2015 film features Kate Winslet, Liam Hemsworth, Hugo Weaving, Sarah Snook, Judy Davis Rated PG; 118 minutes; Presented with Captions for the hearing impaired. __________

— an announcement from Darien Library

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Official Website | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | Wikipedia

Book Readers Festival on Tuesday, June 20, Offers Reading Recommendations, Ice Cream, and Activities

Are you looking for some good book recommendations this summer? Then the Darien Library’s Book Readers Festival is for you. The event will take place from 11 to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 in the Library’s courtyard. __________

— an announcement from Darien Library

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Attendees will discover new books, get personalized reading recommendations and learn about new genres. There will also be prizes, ice cream, and children’s activities taking place during the festival.

Darien Library’s Pride Film Fest Continues with Feature ‘The Bird Cage’

Darien Library’s “Pride Film Fest” will feature “The Bird Cage” at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 19, in the library’s Community Room. In this remake of the classic French farce “La Cage aux Folles,” engaged couple Val Goldman (Dan Futterman) and Barbara Keeley (Calista Flockhart) shakily introduce their future in-laws. Val’s father, Armand (Robin Williams), a gay Miami drag club owner, pretends to be straight and attempts to hide his relationship with Albert (Nathan Lane), his life partner and the club’s flamboyant star attraction, so as to please Barbara’s father, controversial Republican Sen. Kevin Keeley (Gene Hackman). This 1996 film features Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest, Dan Futterman; Rated PG-13; 117 minutes; Presented with Captions for the hearing impaired. __________

— an announcement from Darien Library

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Official Website | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | Wikipedia

Book Readers Festival on Tuesday: Reading Recommendations, Ice Cream & Activities

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Are you looking for some good book recommendations for both kids and adults this summer? Then the Darien Library’s Book Readers Festival is for you. The event will take place from 11 to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20 in the Library’s courtyard. __________

— an announcement from Darien Library

__________

Attendees will discover new books, get personalized reading recommendations and learn about new genres. There will also be prizes, ice cream, and children’s activities taking place during the festival.

Rep. Wood ‘Town Hall’ Meeting, with First Selectman Stevenson, Finance Board Chair Zagrodzky at Library

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I will be hosting a number of Town Hall Meetings in our communities after the conclusion of the legislative session to discuss the budget and other major legislative initiatives. I hope you can make it out to one near you! Last one: 
With First Selectman Jayme Stevenson and
Board of Finance Chair Jon Zagrodzky
Saturday, June 17
9 — 10:30 a.m.
Darien Library
1441 Post Road, Darien

Sincerely,

Terrie Wood

State Representative – 141st District

Darien Library’s Pride Film Fest Continues with Feature ‘The Bird Cage’

Download PDF

Darien Library’s “Pride Film Fest” will feature “The Bird Cage” at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 19, in the library’s Community Room. In this remake of the classic French farce “La Cage aux Folles,” engaged couple Val Goldman (Dan Futterman) and Barbara Keeley (Calista Flockhart) shakily introduce their future in-laws. Val’s father, Armand (Robin Williams), a gay Miami drag club owner, pretends to be straight and attempts to hide his relationship with Albert (Nathan Lane), his life partner and the club’s flamboyant star attraction, so as to please Barbara’s father, controversial Republican Sen. Kevin Keeley (Gene Hackman). This 1996 film features Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest, Dan Futterman; Rated PG-13; 117 minutes; Presented with Captions for the hearing impaired. __________

— an announcement from Darien Library

__________

Official Website | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | Wikipedia

How to Promote Your Small Business Using Facebook, Instagram, Blogs

Join Chandni Thawani in a seminar for small businesses from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, in the Conference Room at the Darien Library. *This program requires registration. In this seminar Chandni Thawani will share basics on how to use Facebook and Instagram to gain exposure for small businesses and blogs, with guided examples. You will learn:

The best time / days to post
How to add text to photos
How to schedule posts
Intro to hashtags / keywords
How to gain real followers
Facebook Ads: What are they and why are they so popular
And some tips and tricks Chandni has learned along the way. __________

— an announcement from Darien Library

Nazi Revolution lecture

Hitler’s Munich Putsch: Lecture 2 in ‘Nazi Revolution’ Series at Library

Join Mark Albertson, historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine and long-time member of the United States Naval Institute, for a series of lectures on the Nazi Revolution from 3 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays in June in the Community Room at Darien Library. Most attempts to chronicle the Third Reich seem wedded to the period of 1933-1945. __________

— an announcement from Darien Library

__________

A broader perspective for understanding Hitler’s Germany is hardly possible unless one engages in the formative years of the Nazi Movement, 1919-1934. From the demise of Imperial Germany to the Night of the Long Knives, this course will chronicle the Nazi Revolution. Week 2: The Munich Putsch — June 15

This week will cover Hitler’s failed attempt at revolution, Landsburg Prison and Mein Kampf, a spotlight on Ernst Rohm and the Sturmabteilung (Storm Troops) or SA, and Hitler’s release from prison and his rebuilding of the Nazi Party.