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.
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
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
__________
Official Website | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | Wikipedia
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.
Are you prepared for the zombie apocalypse? Get ready with disaster preparedness training. This event is for teens. Learn what to have when the power goes out, when you’re trapped in your car, and more! Join us at Darien Library in the Conference Room.
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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Official Website | IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | Wikipedia
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
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
__________
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” 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
Do you like magic? How about comedy? Get ready for both with the slapstick magic show by Presto Pete and Incredulous Chris at Darien Library! Sure to have you laughing aloud and sitting in wonder with their wacky magic! Grades K and up.
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.
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” 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
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
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.
