Danbury Public Library
Danbury Public Library
MAYOR BOUGHTON APPOINTS NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Mayor Mark Boughton announced today his appointment Lambert Shell as Director of the Danbury Public Library. The Mayor worked closely with the Department of Human Resources throughout the search process and for the interview panel. Mr. Shell will begin the first week of December.
"Lambert Shell is a great choice for the position of Library Director as he brings a wealth of diverse experience to the job. I expect Lambert Shell will be a welcome addition to our library and the community,"
Mayor Mark Boughton said.
Mr. Shell’s life experiences as a professional basketball player, coach and mentor, special education teacher, youth counselor, and work in the social services field make him uniquely qualified to serve as the Director. He has a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from C.W. Post University, and a Bachelor Degree in Human Services.
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Winter Reading Bingo Game
December 2 - March 18
We had so much fun last year that we’re bringing the game back! Be sure to pick up your Bingo card in the library starting on Monday, Dec. 2nd. Categories that you can select from to make your Bingo include: NY Times bestseller (past or present), animal story, story set in New England, became a movie, and author with last name beginning with “r”. You can make up to four Bingos, which means reading 12 books during the Bingo reading period. Don’t worry, we’ll have some lists ready to help you with your suggestions and staff ready to assist too!
Prizes:
1 Bingo: 1 entry for a $50 Nico’s Pizza & Pasta gift card
2 Bingos: 1 entry for $100 Citgo Gift Card
3 Bingos: 1 entry for $150 Danbury Fair Mall gift card
4 Bingo: 1 entry for $200 Whole Foods Gift Card
Sing Me a Story
December 5, 2013
10:15-11:00 AM
Storycorner
Join Nancy Hershatter for a Holiday Sing Me a Story Event.
Registration is required.
Teen Book Discussion
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, December 17th we will discuss "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher. We will also decide what book to discuss in January. Discussions are on the following dates: January 21, February 25, March 18, and April 22. "Thirteen Reasons Why" will be available at the end of the November 5th discussion. Seating is limited so call 203-797-4528 or register online at danburylibrary.org
Young Adult Chess Club - Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Lower Level Meeting Room
Learn one of the world's most popular games! Already a player? Learn and practice some game strategies.
Instructor: Local chess master, William Mattison, will be on hand to teach basic beginner moves and strategy for the more experienced player. For more information
call Mrs. Harrigan at 203-797-4528.
Nutmeg Book Discussions - Grades 4-6 - StoryCorner - 5:45-6:46 PM
Monday, December 16
Wildfire Run by Dee Garretson
Students in grades 4 - 6 are invited to the Danbury Junior Library Nutmeg Book Discussions. Join fellow readers and enjoy refreshments and discuss some of the great books nominated for the 2014 Connecticut Nutmeg Children's Book Award. First 20 Danbury residents to sign up will receive a free copy of the book to keep when they promise to attend the discussion, courtesy of the Friends of the Danbury Library. The books will be available one month in advance.
Mango Mobile Library Edition
Learn languages everywhere you go with our free apps for iPhone®, iPod touch® and Android™. Mango Mobile Library Edition gives you access to all the Mango language courses offered through our library from the palm of your hand.
For the apps to work, you must have an account with Mango set up through our library’s website, and an iPhone® or Android™ mobile device. Once the apps and lessons have been downloaded, you can
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Get the Free iPhone App
iPhone App Requirements:
• Valid library account
• An account with Mango (set up through your library website)
• iPhone® or iPod touch® running iOS4 |
Get the Free Android App
Android App Requirements:
• Valid library account
• An account with Mango (set up through your library website)
• Android device versions 2.2 and higher |
The library catalog is now available for your mobile phone! Search, discover, and interact with participating libraries--anywhere you are, right away. Search the catalog, place a hold, see what you have checked out, renew items, see upcoming events, contact a librarian, and more. Library Anywhere collaborates with participating libraries. If you don't see your library listed, ask them to join.
IPhone users If you have iTunes installed on your machine, the browser will redirect from link and open iTunes directly to that app. For those who don't, it just opens a webpage with information about the app.
Android Market download.
