Director’s notebook
March, 2009
“Location. Location. Location.”
That is supposedly the chant that realtors or business people are always intoning when they consider what will make a house or a business succeed.
Now, how about this location?
This Wednesday, February 25 at 9 PM watch the cable TV interview with author Ron Carlson.
Ron Carlson is this year’s Reading Across RI pick for his novel Five Skies. The interview on the Library Cable Program L TV is hosted by Deborah Barchi. She and Ron have a great time talking about writing, and Ron reveals many hints about how an experienced writer tackles a serious writing project.
If you’re interested in reading or writing, you will enjoy this interview.
Question: What do the following organizations have in common?
Abraham Lincoln without a beard?
Well, even Abe was young once.
In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s 200'th birthday, join us at Barrington Library, Wednesday, February 11 at 7PM as we show “Young Mr. Lincoln”, the much-honored film directed by John Ford and starring Henry Fonda.
When is a peanut not just a peanut?
When it’s the center of successful entrepreneurial effort in a small African village!
Learn more and be inspired on Thursday, February 12 at 7 PM as Barrington Library presents a special PBS Frontline presentation entitled Stories From a Small Planet. Topher Hamblett, Barrington Resident and President of the Foundation for West Africa will provide commentary and lead a discussion.
Wil Gregersen
Librarian of Type
Library Director’s Notebook
February, 2009
When does a book of fiction earn the exalted title “literary fiction”? Well, that’s a tough one. I was joking with a friend the other day about this and I quipped, “you know a book can count as literary fiction if it ends sad, and there’s very little kissing in it!”
It’s time to update Barrington’s Comprehensive Plan. A draft copy for the public to read is available at the library. The comprehensive plan covers all aspects of service and growth in Barrington. It is a road map for the town’s growth in the near future. If you are interested, check out the draft plan at the library.
