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    Dawn of Dynasty

    Book Discussion, Reception & Signing with Frank Strauss

    Thursday, September 18th, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

    With the imminent dismantling of fabled Yankee Stadium, a new book by Frank Strauss, Dawn of a Dynasty: The Incredible and Improbable Story of the 1947 New York Yankees, provides readers with a nostalgic look back at one of the most memorable seasons in the history of the legendary ballpark. Dawn of a Dynasty recalls the author’s memorable meeting with Babe Ruth and features the game-by-game exploits of the players who brought New York City its first post-war championship.

    A graduate of Antioch College, Frank Strauss has spent over fifty years as a journalist and public relations director. Growing up in New York City as a rabid Yankee fan, he now divides his time between New York and Litchfield County.

    A wine & cheese reception will follow the event.

    Space is limited - REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

    Register Online

    or call the OWL 860.567.8030

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Archive for May 10th, 2007

My Favorite Nook

Posted by Audra on May 10, 2007

  I remember when I was young and would escape to the neighborhood Library Branch in Waterbury. Or as a college student, I would go and hide at the W.C.S.U. Library.  Libraries always seemed like a safe haven for me to squander my time away aimlessly. Whether it would be dodging my chores or just trying to get away from drunken roommates—the library offered me a quiet escape. Now mind you, my homework would get done first but then I would just browse the stacks and pull any book that would interest me~Of course there was always the zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzincidental nap time that would freely occur! Did you ever notice how libraries always seem to have that comfy spot hidden away somewhere in a corner or at the end of a long dark stack? So toasty warm in a ray of sunlight—total ME time.  Where is your favorite spot at the OWL? 

Staff Picks (aside from naptime)

Great Graphic NovelAmerican Born Chinese  by  Gene Luen Yang

 Brief History of the DeadGreat pyschological/Fantasy Fiction  by Kevin Brockmeier

Stripped Serial Murder Mystery by Brian Freedman

YAWN…….This meandering is owned by your friendly neighborhood library assistant, Audra  :) zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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