One Book - One Town
March & April 2010. Be inspired by T. S. Spivet and draw your own “map” of Trumbull showing the landmarks most important to you! Categories: Child (0 - Grade 5), Teen (6-12th grades), and Adult (18 +). Pick up your application/instructions at the Library starting March 1, 2010. Turn in your map by Wed. March 31st. Maps will be displayed prior to judging. Click here to print out the entry form. Prizes will be awarded on April 10th during the with Reif Larsen.
Friday, April 9, 6pm.
Family Night -- Pizza and a Movie. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. In this hilarious sequel, the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History exhibits are still restless after dark. 105min. PG. Free. Pizza donated by Old Towne restaurant.
Library Community Room.
Saturday, April 10, 3pm.
Reif Larsen Author Visit! Mr. Larsen, author of The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet, will share his conception of this special debut novel, and will answer questions on themes. When twelve-year-old genius cartographer T.S. Spivet of Montana receives an unexpected phone call from the Smithsonian announcing he has won an award, life as normal is interrupted and a wild, cross-country adventure begins!
Mr. Larsen is a filmmaker, teacher, and writer. He has shot a number of documentaries in the US, UK and sub-Saharan Africa and taught creative writing workshops all over the country. In addition, Reif went to Brown University in Educational Studies and currently teaches at Columbia University where he is finishing his MFA in fiction. Refreshments and book signing to follow. Reservations required. Free; however get tickets at the Library.
Madison Middle School, 4630 Madison Ave., Trumbull.
Saturday, May 1, 1pm – 2pm.
Park Ranger Mark Ceneri, whose degree is in environmental education/science, will talk about the history of “rails to trails”, insects, flowers, and spring’s rebirth of nature. An excellent month for a hike!
Meet at the Tait Road entrance to the Valley.
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