From a press release:
The Deep River Public Library is pleased to report that the Middlesex County Community Foundation has approved a grant in the amount of $5,000 for Improved Access to “The New Era.”
The grant has been awarded in the Heritage Enrichment focus area. The grant is made possible by the generosity of the Middlesex County Community Foundation/River View Cemetery Fund/MiddleOak Fund. The grant will be used to purchase a microfilm reader scanner. The Deep River Historical Society and the Friends of the Library will also be contributing toward this equipment.
The Deep River Public Library houses and provides access to microfilm copies of the old newspaper New Era ( Chester ) May 1874-March 24, 1877 and ( Deep River ) New Era January 1880-January 19, 1977. Our present microfilm/reader printer was donated in 1997 by the Deep River Historical Society because of easier access to the microfilm at the library.
The old papers were microfilmed due to the unworkable paper copies and because Deep River could supply a major part of the papers we were included in the filming of the collection. The Connecticut State Library in Hartford is the only other place where the microfilm is available. Presently our microfilm reader/printer for the public provides spotty results at best. The New Era is accessed for any number of reasons – researching events, genealogy, or when writing a thesis. The users come from Deep River, Old Saybrook, Essex, Chester , Westbrook, and throughout the state and country. Replacing the old microfilm reader/printer is a must to better serve the researching of heritage in the area.
We will acquire a productive and more efficient microfilm retrieval solution, which is user-friendly, flexible and scalable, which will improve the accessibility, quality and timeliness of information to our patrons. After the images are scanned pages can be saved to a hard drive or flash drive, printed, or e-mailed. This grant allows the continuation of the cooperation between The Deep River Historical Society and The Deep River Public Library.
The Middlesex County Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for the people of the County, now and in the future, by developing endowments, making grants that have impact and assisting donors in meeting their philanthropic objectives. Since its founding in 1997, the Community Foundation has provided over $1.5 million in grants to more than 200 organizations for the arts, cultural and heritage programs, educational activities, environmental improvements and for health and human services.
From a press release provided by the Chester Public Library:
From our first emphatic “No!” as a toddler on through adulthood, our ability to assert the negative is closely linked to our sense of self and independence. Gain insight regarding how you relate to “No” yourself, to better support your child’s developing independence, or to more clearly understand your spouse’s, partner’s, or friend’s relationship with this negative assertion. Join us for a brief presentation and opportunity for conversation on Monday, March 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chester Library, 21 West Main Street in Chester.
About Seniel Lucien: Since receiving her Ph.D. at the University of Southern California, Dr. Lucien has pursued additional clinical and psychoanalytic training and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults. She has taught at the university level, as well. Dr. Lucien has offices in Chester and Glastonbury. For additional information visit her website www.SLucien.com.
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Seniel Lucien
From a press release:
Irish singer and folklorist Tom O’Carroll performs songs and stories of Ireland at the Essex Library on Tuesday, March 16th at 6:30 P.M.
Tom brings a wealth of stories, humor, wit and history to his performances and, whether playing a plaintive air on the tin whistle or singing and playing rousing traditional songs to the accompaniment of the guitar or the bodhrán (Irish drum), he will captivate all with his lively program of Irish culture. CDs of Tom’s music will be available for purchase after the show.
This performance is free and open to all. For reservations or information, please call the Essex Library at 860-767-1560. The Essex Library is located at 33 West Avenue.
From a press release:
Even music lovers are intimidated by the monumental four-opera cycle written by Richard Wagner, Der Ring des Nibelungen, despite its place in the pantheon of great music. But the Essex Library’s “Opera at the Library” is planning to make these musical masterpieces new fans, when its “Wagner Without Fear” series kicks off Saturday, March 13th at 2 P.M., with a talk by opera scholar James Kuslan. His easy-to-enjoy lectures combine erudition with humor (and surprises!)
The first screening in the Ring Film Series will be Das Rheingold, the Metropolitan Opera’s definitive, classic staging, starring James Morris, Christa Ludwig, Siegriend Jerusalem, and Ekkehard Wlaschiha, Friday, March 19th at 2 P.M. Enjoy this dazzling performance in Surround Sound and Stereo, with our newly upgraded sound system.
Mr. Kuslan, a popular speaker on the topic of classical singing, has lectured on operatic disasters and on madness in opera (and mad modern stagings). As artistic producer, he is creating a series of vocal CDs for Deutsche Grammophon to feature some of the German classical record company’s most glamorous stars, and wrote the liner notes for London Records’ 20 CD collection, Opera Made Easy, which highlights the artistry of Luciano Pavarotti. He also wrote completely original dialogue for Salt Marsh Opera’s performances of Johann Strauss’s Die Fledermaus.
Don’t miss this chance to discover (or get better acquainted with) the music of this controversial genius. Call the Essex Library at 860-767-1560 for information or reservations.
Photography by fine art photographer Jerry Reed will be on display at the Essex Library through the month of March, including this one, called “Nothing Left To Shelter”.
Additional learning materials will offered as a follow-up to the program. Jerry has previously conducted 27 digital photography workshops. This is not a “how to” workshop, so there is no need to bring your camera or computer, just an open mind. The program is free and open to all. Please call the Essex Library at 860-767-1560 for reservations or more information. The Library is at 33 West Avenue in Essex.
From a press release:
We hear a lot about the progress being made in cracking the DNA code, but what will it mean for how we treat, or even prevent, disease? Dr. Shelly des Etages, Senior Principal Scientist at Pfizer Global Research & Development headquarters in Groton, Connecticut, will talk about recent advances in human genome mapping, and their potential for the future of medicine, at the Essex Library on Thursday, Feb. 25th, at 7 p.m.
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Shelley Ann des Etages immigrated to the United States in 1986 and received her B.Sc. in Biology from Pace University and a Ph.D. at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She now seeks to understand the mechanisms of disease and cellular processes, using molecular and cellular biology to capture genome wide expression patterns.
The program is free and open to all. Please call the Essex Library at 860-767-1560, for information or reservations.
From a press release received from the Chester Library:
Come cozy in at the Chester Library for a mid winter’s eve tale, Wednesday, February 17, at 5:00 P.M.
Warm yourself as Revalyn weaves her storytelling magic around you. Experienced and well known for her fun and enchanting stories, Revalyn delights in sharing with children of all ages.
Be sure to bring your favorite slippers, blankie, Teddy, or friend to curl up with and be wrapped in the magic of a story.
There will be hot chocolate and special treats for all.
Register for this event by calling the library at 860 526-0018 or stopping in.
Coast Guard Captain William Meese, soon to be the Commanding Officer of CGC MIDGETT pictured here, will speak at the Essex Library’s Essex and the Sea series Sunday Feb. 28th, on Rescues at Sea.
Captain William “Bill” Meese is currently serving at the Coast Guard Academy as Department Head of the Cadet Professional Maritime Studies department, charged with developing the knowledge and skills associated with successful performance of graduates during their first assignments upon graduation. He has served in several sea tours including Commanding Officer in USCGC LEGARE (WMEC 912), He has happily completed over 11 years of sea duty and will once again join the fleet in 2010 as Commanding Officer, CGC MIDGETT (WHEC 726).
Please call the Essex Library at 860-767-1560 for information and reservations. This program is free and open to all.
Gayle Byrne
Gayle is the author of the new picture book, “Sometimes It’s Grandmas and Grandpas: Not Mommies and Daddies”. She is also the beloved children’s librarian at the Killingworth Library. Gayle will read from her book while the children and their grandparents enjoy their tea and special time together. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing, courtesy of Susan McCann of Essex Books. Please call the Essex Library at 860-767-1560 to register for this program.
The Essex Library collected three hundred pounds of food during the holidays
Pictured is Essex Library staff member Jessica Branciforte surrounded by the generous bounty of canned and boxed foods patrons brought in.
