Best-selling author to discuss Lawrence of Arabia bio

DARIEN -- Michael Korda, author of "Hero: The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia," will discuss his book at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at Darien Library, 1441 Post Road, Darien.

Korda is the author of best-seller "Ike: An American Hero" and "With Wings Like Eagles."

Korda's presentation will be followed by a book signing.

Additional parking will be available on Thorndal Circle behind Nielsen's.

Call (203) 655-1234 for more information.

Kitchen talk on tap at New Canaan Library

NEW CANAAN-- "Kitchens by Deane & Moffly Media" will be the subject of a panel discussion at 6 p.m. today in the Lamb Room at New Canaan Library, 151 Main St., New Canaan.

The discussion and book signing will feature Gayle Steves, author of "Right-Sizing Your Home: How to Make Your Home Fit Your Lifestyle"; Terry Scraborough of Kitchens by Deane; and Arnold Karp, founder of Karp Associates, a building firm specializing in custom homes and historical renovations.

The panel will be moderated by Kate Hogan, editor of atHome Magazine.

Registration is required. Go online to newcanaanlibrary.org.

One-dish dinners in spotlight at Authors of Stage

NEW CANAAN-- Pam Anderson, author of "Perfect One-Dish Dinners," is the featured speaker at the Authors on Stage series at 7:30 tonight at New Canaan Library, 151 Main St.

In "Perfect One-Dish Dinners," the New York Times best-selling author shares her secrets for taking the angst and labor-intensiveness out of having company for dinner with such dishes as a rustic tart, paella, grilled platter or homey stew.

Registration is required. Go online to newcanaanlibrary.org

'Joke' is the theme for Norwalk Children's Library December writing contest

The theme for the Norwalk Public Library Children's Library Writing Contest for December is "joke."

To enter, children must be in kindergarten through grade 6. Entry forms and instructions with each month's theme are available in the Children's Department. Each submission must be less than one page and may be illustrated.

The contest will begin Dec. 1. Deadline to turn in a submission is Dec. 31.

There will be one winner, but every child's piece of writing will be displayed in some way. The runners-up each month will be given a free family pass to PJ's Pizza and a Movie Night program that takes place each month at the library.

Many children already enjoy writing and this is an opportunity for them and first time writers to join the fun.

For more information visit the Norwalk Public Library Children's Library at 1 Belden Ave., or call (203) 899-2780 ext 131, www.norwalkpubliclibrary.org.

The Norwalk Public Library Children's Library is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; noon to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday; and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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