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Dec. 2 at 4 p.m.
"Jabberwocky" in the Children’s Activity Room
This program is for children ages 10-12. Bruce Kimmel will introduce an understanding of Lewis Carroll, not only as a great storyteller and poet but also as one of the great practitioners of the genre called literary nonsense. He will begin with a brief discussion of literary nonsense – the use of language to convey, manipulate and ultimately to undermine meaning. Participants will then read, listen and discuss two of Carroll’s finest examples of this genre: The Mad Tea Party from “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and the poem "Jabberwocky,” as explained by Humpty Dumpty, in “Through the Looking Glass.”
Dec. 3 at 2 p.m.
The Reader’s Choice Book Group at the Norwalk Senior Center
The book group will discuss “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll with Cynde Bloom Lahey, library programming specialist.
Dec. 3 at 4 p.m.
Children’s Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in the Children’s Activity Room
For children ages 2-7. Silly hat-making crafts and cookie party featuring a costume parade. Children may come dressed in a silly costume. Registration is required and limited to the first 20 children. Parents are invited to attend.
Dec. 3 from 6:15-8:15 p.m.
"Alice in Wonderland" Movie Night for Teens and Adults
Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice for a fantastical adventure with a new twist on one of the most beloved stories of all time. Alice (Mia Wasikowska), now 19 years old, returns to the whimsical world she first entered as a child and embarks on a journey to discover her true destiny. This wonderland is a world beyond your imagination. Join the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), the White Queen (Anne Hathaway), the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter), the White Rabbit (Michael Sheen) and more.
Dec. 4 from noon-1 p.m.
Books Sandwiched In Book Group in the Library’s Teen Room
The monthly book group discusses “Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass” by Lewis Carroll with librarian Susannah Violino.
Dec. 4 from 5:45-8 p.m.
PJs Pizza and A Movie Night in the Auditorium
The Norwalk Public Library Children’s Department presents the animated classic “Alice in Wonderland,” Disney version’s 60th anniversary edition. Come enjoy one of our classic movies while eating pizza. Cost is $1 per person, limited to the first 80 people. No registration required.
Dec. 5 from 4-5:30 p.m.
Resolved to Write Authors at a Mad Hatter's Tea Party in Auditorium
This program is for adults, teens and children. Join the Norwalk Public Library Resolved to Write Authors for a Mad Hatter's Tea Party as they share their original stories based on quotations from Lewis Carroll's “Alice in Wonderland.” Dress up in your craziest hat and enjoy high tea.
For additional information, call library programming specialist Cynde Bloom Lahey at 203-899-2780, ext. 15133, or email clahey@norwalkpubliclibrary.org.
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