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The art reception for the Discover the World antique map exhibition takes place on Friday, Nov. 18 from 6-8 p.m. Robert Augustyn, an antique maps dealer, will be available to chat with attendees about the very intricate maps that are on display ranging from the 1400s to the 1800s. The two dozen maps chronicle the evolution of map-making as well as the exploration of the world. The reception is open to the public. For more information, call 762-3950.

Children will have a chance to hear Thanksgiving stories and create a craft on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 2-3 p.m. Kids ages 3-8 will listen to tales about pilgrims and create a colorful craft during the hour. Refreshments will be served. The materials fee is $5 per child/$4 for Young Readers. Advance registration is required. Call 762-3950 or register online.

Children between the ages of 11 and 15 will be able to learn some new babysitting tips on Sunday, Nov. 20, during the Babysitting Training offered by an American Red Cross instructor. The class is from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Participants should bring a bag lunch. Advance registration is required and payment is due upon registration. Call 762-3950 to register.

Tellabration arrives at the library on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. The afternoon of story telling for families is part of the worldwide celebration of story telling in November. Connecticut story tellers include Barbara Jeffries, Glenn Harper and Lesley Keogh, the library's Children's assistant. Advance registration is suggested. Call 762-3950 or register online.

Ben Van Vechten leads the Senior Center Book Discussion of The Hill Bachelors by William Trevor on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. The group meets at the Senior Center on the fourth Tuesday of each month through May (except in December). Call the Senior Center to register: 834-6240.

The library will screen two new children's DVDs on Friday, Nov. 25 during the holiday break. The 11 a.m. showing is Robots; at 2 p.m. kids will be treated to Madagascar. Children under five must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for the program. Registration is not required. For information, call 762-3950.

The library's frequently-moved book drop has reached its final destination. The book drop has been moved a few times over the course of construction. With the final striping of the parking lot complete, the bin is now set. It now is located in the library's west parking lot which is accessible from Godfrey Place. Drivers have a straight shot up to the bin and can then choose to loop around and go back out to Godfrey Place or continue straight and exit to Old Ridgefield Road or Hubbard Road. Patrons are reminded that the 24/7 book drop is for library items. Books, videos, CDs, and DVDs being donated to the library should be placed in the gray book bin which is still located at the library's former staff entrance also on Godfrey Place. People using that bin are asked to please use boxes or bags when they drop of gently-used items as it makes it easier for library staff and volunteers to collect the materials.

The Drive-Up Window also located on Godfrey Place is available for patrons to drop off and pick up library materials. Patrons may reserve materials either by phone, the Web site or in person. When the items become available, patrons will be called and they can choose to pick them up in person or at the drive-thru. For more information, call 762-3950.

The library's highly successful outreach program, At Your Service, needs volunteers to bring materials to The Greens at Cannondale and Sunrise Assisted Living communities. Trips are made every three weeks to these facilities so that residents may take advantage of the library's books and videos. The time requirement for volunteers is minimal at ½ to one hour every three weeks. Friends are encouraged to sign up together although it is not required. Volunteers who are able to drive and drop-off pre-selected materials are asked to contact Melissa Friedman at 762-3950 ext. 238.