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December 21New Year's Eve (2011)Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker,Jessica Biel and Ashton KutcherThe lives of several couples andsingles in New York intertwine overthe course of New Year's Eve.

January 18Passengers (2008)Starring: Anne Hathaway, PatrickWilson and David MorseA grief counselor working with agroup of plane-crash survivors findsherself at the root of a mystery whenher clients begin to disappear.

January 11Jack and Jill (2011)Starring: Adam Sandler, KatieHolmes and Al PacinoFamily guy Jack Sadelstein preparesfor the annual event he dreads: theThanksgiving visit of his twin sister,the needy and passive-aggressiveJill, who then refuses to leave.Anne Hathaway Special

December 14Christmas Vacation(1989)Starring: Chevy Chase, BeverlyD'Angelo and Juliette LewisThe Griswold family's plans for abig family Christmas predictablyturn into a big disaster.

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January 4The Vow (2012) Starring: Rachel McAdams,Channing Tatum and Sam NeillA car accident puts Paige in a coma,and when she wakes up with severememory loss, her husband Leoworks to win her heart again.

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January 25The Devil Wears Prada(2006)Starring: Anne Hathaway, MerylStreep and Adrian GrenierA naive young woman comes toNew York and scores a job as theassistant to one of the city's biggestmagazine editors, the ruthless andcynical Miranda Priestly.

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Monday-FridayJanuary 14-15Discussion on U.S.Foreign Policies inObama’s Second Term

Dr. Alexander T. J. Lennon, Editor-in-Chiefof The Washington Quarterly and SeniorFellow of International Security Policy atthe Center for Strategic and InternationalStudies, will be in Delhi to discuss U.S.Foreign Policies in Obama’s Second Term.

For more information contact The American Center:AmCenterND@state.gov or2347-2276

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As a part of the 16 Days of Activism againstGender Violence and International HumanRights Day, the American Center will beorganizing a self defense workshop for womenfollowed by a discussion on how women canprotect themselves.

For more information contact The American Center:AmCenterND@state.gov or2347-2276

As a part of the 16 Days of Activism againstGender Violence and International HumanRights Day, the American Center will beorganizing a self defense workshop for womenfollowed by a discussion on how women canprotect themselves.

For more information contact The American Center:AmCenterND@state.gov or2347-2276

December 10 Safety Awareness and

Self DefenseWorkshopfor Women

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Thursday, January 17 10:00 a.m. The American Center and Quizcraft Events & Communications (P)Ltd present the final round of the annual Spelling Bee for 9th, 10thand 11th graders. The finalists selected from preliminary roundsheld in New Delhi will fight the final battle at the American Centerwith special prizes awarded for the top three finishers.

For more information, please call 2347 2290

December 10,9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: U.S.-India Workshop on BestPractices for Women in Science. For more information contact The American Center: AmCenterND@state.gov or2347-2276

Friday-Sunday, December 7-9, 20115:30 p.m.StartupWeekend (SW) is coming back to Delhi! It is an intense 54-hour event whichfocuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of acredible business. For the first time in India, the theme for StartupWeekend will beHealthcare. SW believes that entrepreneurs can change the healthcare system. Theyare doing their part by creating an environment where business people, designers,doctors, nurses and developers can come together and change the way they helpand provide the needed care people require across India.The event is open to anyone interested in the local entrepreneurial community, andit puts them in a setting where anything is possible. In the past three years, 550+startups have launched, 22,000+ entrepreneurs have been inspired. Teams havestarted to generate revenue and others have even gone on to direct angel and VCinvestment.

For more information, please visit: http://delhi.startupweekend.org

December 6-7: Sharing Experiences on Marketand Civil Society Initiatives on

SustainabilityThe conference will focus on sharingexperiences on market and civil societyinitiatives on sustainability. The role ofregulatory regimes, market innovation,policy incentives and investor awarenesswill be closely analyzed.Eminentpolicymakers, scholars, bankers, andinvestor networks will share theirexperiences in India and the U.S in order tocross pollinate ideas and map successesand failures.

For more information contact The American Center:AmCenterND@state.gov or2347-2276

December 44:30-5:15 p.m. Wildlife Conservation DayLibrary EventFor more information contact The American Center: AmCenterND@state.gov or2347-2276

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Norman Rockwell'sChristmas BookConsulting editor, Molly RockwellAbrams, 2009Norman Rockwell's Christmas Book is an all-time holidayclassic that features great images and illustrations aboutChristmas. The text includes Christmas poems and sto-ries by authors like Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, HansChristian Andersen, and Lewis Carroll. The volume alsohas Christmas carol music and lyrics along with someChristmas dinner recipes.

The Christmas ListBy Richard Paul EvansSimon & Schuster, ©2009A real-estate mogul James Kier is stunned to see hisobituary in a newspaper. Further, he is highly upset tosee the online comments in response to his obituary.He wonders if this is the legacy he would like to leavebehind. Disappointed, James sets out to make thingsright. But how will he?

Dashing Through the SnowBy Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins ClarkPocket Books, ©2009Branscombe, New Hampshire, is in a festive moodpreparing for the annual Festival of Joy. AlvirahMeehan, the amateur sleuth, and private investigatorRegan Reilly have come to Branscombe for the festival.A group of disgruntled employees at the local marketwins a lottery. But then their joy and excitement issuddenly marred by disappearance of one of their co-workers. Will Alvirah and Ravel be able to unravel themystery?

9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Join us for a fun filled story time session.An hour of fun for children in the aged 7-12.

Saturday, December 15Society & YouSaturday, January 12Making a difference

Venue: The American LibraryFor more information, please contact 2347-2124 / 2294Or email us libdel@state.gov

Dash & Lily's Book of DaresBy Rachel Cohn & David LevithanAlfred A. Knopf, ©2010Lily leaves a red notebook cleverly positioned on ashelf in a bookstore waiting for the right guy to acceptthe challenge based on the clues inside. Dash dis-covers the cryptic notebook and is on a treasure huntthrough the bookstore. The notebook passes backand forth at different locations across New York. Arethey getting into real romance? Check out this title atthe American Library to find out.

Grace: A NovelBy Richard Paul EvansSimon & Schuster, ©2008Eric, who is now a doctor, recollects his schooldays when he came across Grace who was hiding ina dumpster after running away from her abusivestepfather. He and his brother Joel hid her in theirbackyard clubhouse. Shortly, he became her bestfriend. But when he realized the depths of herpainful family life, it was too late.

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Library open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Monday through Saturday

Tuesday, December 112.30 p.m.

BRING YOUR OWN BOOK (BYOB) and tell us why you read it and inspire others!

Tuesday, December 8

2.30 p.m.ASK NOT

The Inauguration of John F. Kennedy andthe Speech That Changed America

by Thurston ClarkeA close-up on one of American history’s most

splendid events, JFK’s inaugural week, and thecreation of the speech that inspired a generation

and brought hope to a nation.

Anyone who wishes to participate in Readervilleonline may share their thoughts and post com-

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americancenternewdelhi/eventsLimited copies of the book are available

for borrowing at the American Library.For more information, please contact 2347 2294.

ReadervilleBookClub

Readerville, the American Center Book Clubis a free discussion group where we read

and discuss new American writing.

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11:45amThursday, December 13“Explore the world ofBusiness and Management”

Wednesday, January 17Getting to Know theCollection

Library Director: 2347-2112/2111Reference Desk: 2347-2115/2116Circulation Desk: 2347-2119Fax: 2332-9499E-mail: libdel@state.govhttp://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/americanlibrary.html

The American Library is now providing on-line reference services! http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/americanlibrary.htmlCheck out our catalogue on-line!http://amlibindia.state.gov

January 12, 201311:00 a.m.A platform for startups in the National Capital Region,entrepreneurs from the U.S. and India showcase theirproducts to a community of peers and media, and learnabout building a business.To participate, register @http://www.startupsaturday.in

Friday, December 14and January 11

4:30-5:30 p.m.You are invited to an open dialogue with a group of

diplomats from the American Embassy. This is yourchance to learn more about American culture,

education and the role of the American Embassyhere in New Delhi.

Please join us for a cup of chai and a lively conversation.

LIMITED SPACE – first 30 will be admitted.

For more information, please contact 2347 2276.

Venue: The American Library For more information, please contact at 2347/2115-6

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Friday 4 Friday Flicks: The VowTuesday 8 Readerville Book Club DiscussionWednesday 9 Seminar: Essentials of

university financial planning for your study in the U.S.

Friday 11 Discussion: TGIF Chat with the DiplomatFriday Flicks: Jack and Jill

Saturday 12 Startup Saturday Storytime @Library: Making a difference

Monday-Friday 14-15 Discussion: U.S. Foreign Policies inObama’s Second Term

Thursday 17 eLibraryUSA:Getting to Know the Collection

Friday 18 Friday Flick: Passengers Wednesday 23 Seminar: Instant Recall: after you have

submitted your application Friday 25 Friday Flick: The Devil Wears Prada Saturday 26 Special Event:

Chicago Children’s Choir in Concert

Tuesday 4 Special Event:Wildlife Conservation Day Program

Wednesday 5 Seminar: U.S. Admissions 101

Thursday-Friday 6-7 Special Event:Sharing Experiences on Market and Civil Society Initiatives on Sustainability

Friday –Sunday 7-9 Startup Saturday

Monday 10 Special Event: U.S. India Workshop onBest Practices for Women in Science

Monday 10 Special Event: Self Defence Workshop

Tuesday 11 Readerville Book Club Discussion

Thursday 13 eLibraryUSA: Explore the world ofBusiness and Management

Friday 14 Discussion: TGIF Chat with the Diplomat

Friday Flick: Christmas Vacation

Saturday 15 Storytime@Library: Society and You

Wednesday 19 Seminar: Going beyond rankings-the final shortlist

Friday 21 Friday Flick: New Year’s Eve

December 5 US Admissions 101This session will cover the five steps for admission to aUS University and give prospective students the wholepicture -- researching universities, completing applica-tions, financing your studies, visa procedures, andpreparing for departure.

December 19Going beyond rankingsThe final shortlist ApplicationThis session will cover the issues you should considerwhile you make your final list of US universities to applyto. Essential elements of US schools such as the facultyand their research interests, resources, facilities and theacademic and non-academic atmosphere will be dis-cussed in the session.

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Now offered twice a month on alternate

Wednesdays4:00 p.m.Q&A with an American visa officer.

For more information, please contact 2347 2123.

January 9Essentials of financial planningfor your study in the US Financial planning is one of the integral elements of for yourhigher education. The different options that exist for interna-tional students while they put their finances together will bediscussed during the session.

January 23What do I do now? After you have submitted your UScollege applicationStudents can do different things as a follow-up to their USUniversity application. Planning for finances, familiarizing withthe university and its program and self-development duringthis period will be covered in the session.

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January 2013December 2012Day Date Program

ChicagoChildren’sChoir in

Concert!Saturday,January 26, 20136:30 pmSave the date, Emmy Award-winning Concert Choir iscoming to India in January 2013! Chicago Children’sChoir is a multiracial, multicultural choral and music-education organization, shaping the future by making adifference in the lives of children and youth throughmusical excellence. Under Artistic Director JosephineLee, the Concert Choir has undertaken international toursand has performed for dignitaries such as Bill and HillaryClinton, Nelson Mandela and Dalai Lama.

Come experience incredible breadth of repertoireand world music. Mark your calendars and check our FB page soon for more information!