events @ the Library

Thursday, August 2
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy August Thursdays with a cool drink, a short introduction and a film.

The first film is Waking Ned Devine, the hilarious story about an elderly lottery winner, starring Ian Bannen. 1998. 91 min.

Movie Review

Friday, August 3
3:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room

Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis in a discussion about a summer read book and see the film V for Vendetta (132 min.)

Books:
V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Young

Movie Review

Monday, August 6
4:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy a late summer afternoon of gaming and snacks on Monday afternoons in August.
For ages 12 and up.

Thursday, August 9
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Il Postino, a beautiful film that tells the story of how the great Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda, changes the life of a modest mailman. Nominated for five Oscars, the film won for its haunting score. 1994. 108 min.

Movie Review

Friday, August 10
3:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room

Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis in a discussion about the summer read book Franny and Zooey and see the film The Royal Tenenbaums. 110 min.

Movie Review

Tuesday, August 14
10:00 am
McManus Room

Learn how to download videos and audiobooks 24/7 from the Library website.

Wednesday, August 15
1:00 to 3:00 pm
McManus Room

Spend an afternoon hanging out with friends and making an unique creation.

Wednesday, August 15
10:00 am
McManus Room

Learn how Library resources can help with your job search. Resumes reviewed by Michael Shavel, CT Department of Labor and Certified professional Resume Writer.

Thursday, August 16
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy August Thursdays with a cool drink, a short introduction and the film Breaking Away, when four high school graduates in Indiana try to break away from their "townie" reputation. The film stars Dennis Quaid, Barbara Barrie and Jackie Earl Haley and was nominated for five Oscars. It won for best original script. 1979.
100 min.

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Friday, August 17
3:00 to 6:00 pmMcManus Room

Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis in a discussion about Something Wicked This Way Comes and see the film of the same name. (95 min.)

Movie Review

Sunday, August 19
2:00 pm
Seminar Room

The Usual Suspects Mystery Reading Group Discuss The Chatham School Affair by Thomas H. Cook. This genre-stretching mystery is a highly literate tale of forbidden love and its consequences. All are welcome.
To reserve a copy of the book, phone 291-4821.

Monday, August 20
4:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy a late summer afternoon of gaming and snacks Mondays August.
For ages 12 and up.

Tuesday, August 21
10:30 am & 7:30 pm
Seminar Room

Join a discussion about the bookRemembering Laughter by Wallace Stegner, the book that launched his career. For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New participants always welcome.

Thursday, August 23
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Buena Vista Social Club was directed by Wim Wenders. This documentary tells the true story of a group of aging Cuban musicians, and how an American found them and helped them to resurrect their careers.
Nominated for Best Documentary. 1999. 105 min.

Movie Review

Friday, August 24
3:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room

Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis in a discussion about the book Kite Runner and the film The Beauty Academy of Kabul. (74 min.)

Movie Review

Saturday, August 25
1:00 to 5:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy this red carpet affair, and view this summer's submissions for the Library's Summer YouTube contest and vote on your favorites. Prizes!

Monday, August 27
6:00 to 9:00 pm
McManus Room

Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis and discuss A River Runs Through It, a Summer Read book and see the film of the same name. (123 min.)

Take this last-minute opportunity to review Summer Read books before going back to school.

Movie Review

Monday, August 27
4:00 to 6:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy a late summer afternoon of gaming and snacks on Mondays in August.
For ages 12 and up.

Tuesday, August 28
1:00 to 5:00 pm
McManus Room

Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis and discuss Touching the Void, a Summer Read book and see the film of the same name. (106 min.)

Take this last-minute opportunity to review Summer Read books before going back to school.

Movie Review

Wednesday, August 29
1:00 to 5:00 pm
McManus Room

Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis and discuss Fast Food Nation,a Summer Read book and see the film of the same name. (116 min.)

Take this last-minute opportunity to review Summer Read books before going back to school.

Movie Review

Thursday, August 30
2:00 pm
McManus Room

Enjoy this last August Thursday with a cool drink, a short introduction and the film
Atlantic City, a bittersweet look at broken dreams, starring Burt Lancaster and Susan Sarandon. Directed by Louis Malle, with a script by John Guare. All four were nominated for Oscars and the film was nominated for Best Picture. 1980. 104 min.

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