The Weston Library will be hosting a “Could That be a Treasure on Your Bookshelf?” event for books on April 4, 2004 from 2 - 5 p.m. (The Library’s always got fun things going on for kids, this one will be especially fun for the adults.)

If you have been wondering if that’s an old treasure on your bookshelf bring it to the event, which will be held in the Library Community Room at 56 Norfield Road. When you arrive get a number; once your number is called you will have the opportunity to discuss your book with Brenda and David, Weston residents who have recently launched their own business, Carpe Libris, to buy and sell antiquarian, rare and other interesting books.

There will be several interesting things to do while you are waiting:

• Meet with Deborah Evetts. She is a book conservator and binder with a private practice based in Westport. Deborah’s experience includes Head of Rare Book Conservation at the Pierpont Morgan Library. In addition to rare books she has conservation experience with fine bindings, illuminated manuscripts, incunabula, autograph letters, and early children’s games. She will be available to answer any questions you may have on the care, repair, and binding of your book. She’ll also be giving out a pamphlet with tips on the preservation and care of books.
• Watch a letterpress demonstration. John Barrett, proprietor of both Letterpress Services and Letterpress Things in Massachusetts will be printing keepsakes for attendees, using handset type on a portable antique press. All books printed before the mid-1800’s and most modern fine press books are printed letterpress so the ability to identify bona fide letterpress-printed items can be a valuable skill.
• See a display of letterpress books, which will include a set of miniature books and the complete works of long-time Weston resident Gerda Da Rif.
• Have fun mixing with your neighbors and seeing what other people bring.
• Test your Tag Sale skills. Take Brenda and David’s quiz to see if you can consistently pick the most valuable book from a set of pairs.

There will be prizes for the first 10 people who bring an outstanding book so be sure to come early!