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September 30, 2008

Is this cute? If you had to deal with it, No!!!



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You might be thinking this guy is cute. Merry, our webmaster, took the pictures and sent them to the staff with the message that some parts of the library had a few moments of chaos today when a squirrel decided to visit.

Apparently the little guy was in the main Library and ran up to the LTC (Library Technical Center) in his rush to get more information.




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September 25, 2008

This might surprise you!



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Can playing "Madden" or "World of Warcraft" encourage you to be more engaged in public life? Believe it or not, yes..

If you play video games, you might want your parents to read the report from PEW Research Center. Gaming may not be responsible for kids growing up to become anti-social hermits. In fact, this study shows that all that game time could actually make you a better citizen.

More and more studies are showing that gaming is actually quite social. Attitudes towards games and gamers is often based on assumptions and emotions. People either project their own failings or profess views that seem correct, but are in fact not supported in the research.

What are your thoughts?



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September 22, 2008

Who should make the money?



The Financial Times reported that, on average, each employee of Nintendo will earn $1.6 million in profit for Mario & Company during 2008. Let me repeat this in case you thought I made a typo. During 2008 each employee of Nintendo will generate $1.6 million in profit for the company.

Nintendo employs less than 3000 permanent staff who make an average of $90,000. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that someone is making a whole lot of money.

Does this take the fun out of the games for you? Or do you think it is worth it and that the stockholders, investors and a few executives deserve the money? 		nintenlogo200piz.png

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September 17, 2008

Teen Scene - This Saturday at 7 p.m.



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Now why are you not coming? This Saturday evening, September 20th the library will open to teens for Teen Scene Movie Night from 7 to 9 in the Program Room. We are showing The Princess Bride. This classic fairy tale has wonderful swordplay, giants, an evil prince and a beautiful princess. Fast moving with satirical humor, there is something for everyone in this movie.

We will break for pizza and soda and be finished about 9 o’clock. Enter on the West Street side of the library at the emergency exit. The program is free, but please call to reserve your place.




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September 10, 2008

Teen Volunteers Kick-Off 2008-09 Year

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View image met on Monday to receive their service certificates and talk about the upcoming events. The group agreed to participate in the October "Pennies for Pages Read-a-Thon" which will raise monies for the local animal shelter, DAWS. If you want more information on the read-a-thon or Teen Council, contact Mrs. Harrigan or Mrs. Furlo.

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September 03, 2008

Teen Council Meeting - Monday, September 8 from 4 to 5



Gp1_gd8_200pix.jpg The first meeting of Danbury Library Teen Council will be on the 2nd floor Jr. Library from 4 to 5 on Monday, September 8th. If you are interested in joining, please feel free to stop in.

At this meeting we will discuss upcoming teen programs such as the Read-a-Thon which will take place in October.

Also, we will take the annual picture and you will receive your certificate of appreciation if you volunteered this summer.

I hope to see you then.


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