[Yale-readings] Fwd: Event this Saturday 1-15 and beyond at NHFPL

[Nancy Kuhl]

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>THIS SATURDAY, January 15, 3:00pm (Book Swap starts at 2:30##) Main Branch
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>Join us as we welcome Kien Nguyen, Amerasian author of Unwanted, "...a 
>powerful, compelling memoir of an Amerasian boy's experience in Communist 
>Vietnam...ultimately, his tale is one of extraordinary 
>courage...beautifully written and inspirational." -Library Journal.
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>Mr. Nguyen will read and discuss his new novel Le Colonial, the stunning 
>epic of Asian history by “an emerging talent worth watching.” –Kirkus 
>Reviews.
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>Author Biography: Kien Nguyen was born in Nhatrang, South Vietnam, in 1967 
>to a Vietnamese mother and an American father. He left Vietnam in 1985 
>through the United Nations' Orderly Departure Program. After spending time 
>in a refugee camp in the Philippines, Nguyen arrived in the United States. 
>He is now living in California.
>
>##Bring a book or two for the Book Swap table and meet other readers 1/2 
>hour before the reading.
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>133 Elm Street  Program Room Lower Level John @ 946-7001 for more info.
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>January 22, 2005 3:00pm  (especially for Active Adults 50+)
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>Author Suzanne Braun Levine will discuss her new book Inventing the Rest 
>of Our Lives Saturday, January 22, 2005 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the New 
>Haven Free Public Library.
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>Ms. Levine will delve into what matters, what works as we inter the third 
>age of 50 plusers.  She is a writer, editor, and nationally recognized 
>authority on women, media matters, and family issues.  The author of a 
>book about fatherhood and numerous articles and essays, Ms. Levine has 
>also produced a Peabody Award-winning documentary about American 
>women.  She has appeared on Oprah and the Today show and has lectured 
>extensively.
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>This author event is another step in bringing together adults 50+ in 
>conversation in order to develop the content and style of the library’s 
>new 50+ Transition Center which will be housed in the main branch of the 
>New Haven Free Public Library.  The center promises to be an inviting 
>space encouraging conversation, sharing ideas, and pursuing relevant 
>topics of the 50+ generation.  In addition, the 50+ Transition Center will 
>provide up to date information on numerous topics such as traveling, 
>re-careering, volunteering, job opportunities, grand-parenting, health 
>issues and much more.
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>For more information or snow cancellations contact Kate Cosgrove 562-1854 
>or e-mail kate.cosgrove at nhfpl.org.
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>Free parking in TempleThe authors conversation will be in the lower level 
>of the library at 133 Elm Street. Street Yale Lot; refreshments will be served.
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>Saturday, February 5, 2005 3:00 pm Stetson Branch 200 Dixwell Avenue
>Toby Thompkins reads and discusses his new book: The Real Lives of Strong 
>Black Women.  Celebrating the power and courage of black women. New Haven 
>Free Public Library, Stetson Branch, 200 Dixwell Ave. Contact: 946-8119
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>Saturday, February 5, 2005 3:00 pm Main Branch
>National Book Award winner Pete Dexter, reads and discusses his latest 
>book, Train. “It just works.” -USA Today. New Haven Free Public Library, 
>133 Elm Street, Program Room, lower level.
>Contact: <mailto:john.jessen at nhfpl.org>john.jessen at nhfpl.org 946-7001
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>Saturday, February 19, 2005 3:00pm Stetson Branch
>Carole Ione reads and discusses her book Pride of the Family: Four 
>Generations of American Women of Color New Haven Free Public Library, 
>Stetson Branch, 200 Dixwell Ave. Contact:  946-8119
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>
>Saturday, February, 19, 2005 3:00pm Main
>Andrew Sean Greer reads from novel, The Confessions of Max 
>Tivoli.  “Enchanting.” -John Updike. Contact: 
><mailto:john.jessen at nhfpl.org>john.jessen at nhfpl.org 946-7001
>
>
>Saturday, February, 26, 2005 3:00pm Stetson Branch
>Donna Hill, first African American romance writer bestseller, reads from 
>new novel, Divas, Inc. New Haven Free Public Library, Stetson Branch, 200 
>Dixwell Ave. Contact: 946-8119
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>  Hours:  Main Library
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>Monday: 12 - 8
>Tuesday: 10 - 6
>Wednesday: 10 - 6
>Thursday: 10 - 8
>Friday: Closed
>Saturday 10-5
>Sunday: Closed
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>Branch Libraries:
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>Monday - Tuesday: 10 - 6
>Wednesday: 12 - 8
>Thursday: 10 - 6
>Friday: Closed
>Saturday 1-5
>Sunday: Closed
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>Main Library, Circulation: 946-8135, Reference: 946-8130, Fair Haven: 
>946-8115, Mitchell Library: 946-8117, Stetson Library: 946-8119
>
><http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/library>http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/library

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