| Sizzling Summer Film Series - Il Postino |
Thu., Aug. 9 |
2:00 pm |
Enjoy August Thursdays with a cool drink,
a short introduction and a film.
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, it won for its
haunting score. 1994. 108 min.
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| Book Discussions for Teens |
Fri., Aug. 10 |
3 - 6:00 pm |
Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis in a discussion about a summer read book and see a related film.
McManus Room |
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| Teen Gaming in the Afternoon |
Mon., Aug. 13 |
4 - 6:00 pm |
Enjoy a late summer afternoon of gaming and snacks Mondays in June, July and August. Ages 12 and up.
McManus Room |
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| Download Demonstrations |
Tue., Aug. 14 |
10:00 am |
Learn how to download videos and audiobooks
24/7 from the Library website.
McManus Room |
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| Jobseekers Resource Seminar |
Wed., Aug. 15 |
10:00 am |
Learn how Library resources can help with your
job search. Resume reviewed by Michael Shavel,
CT Department of Labor and Certified professional
Resume Writer.
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| DIY@the library |
Wed., Aug. 15 |
1 - 3:00 pm |
Spend an afternoon hanging out with friends and making an unique creation.
McManus Room |
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| Sizzling Summer Film Series : Breaking Away |
Thu., Aug. 16 |
2:00 pm |
Enjoy August Thursdays with a cool drink,
a short introduction and a film.
Breaking Away, when four high school graduates
in Indiana try to break away from their
"townie" reputation. Stars Dennis Quaid,
Barbara Barrie and Jackie Earl Haley. The
film was nominated for five Oscars and won
for best original script. 1979. 100 min.
McManus Room |
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| Book Discussions for Teens |
Fri., Aug. 17 |
3 - 6:00 pm |
Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis in a discussion about a summer read book and see a related film.
McManus Room |
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| The Usual Suspects discuss: The Chatham School Affair |
Sun., Aug. 19 |
2:00 pm |
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.
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| Teen Gaming in the Afternoon |
Mon., Aug. 20 |
4 - 6:00 pm |
Enjoy a late summer afternoon of gaming and snacks Mondays in June, July and August. Ages 12 and up.
McManus Room |
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| Pageturners discuss: Remembering Laughter |
Tue., Aug. 21 |
10:30 am &
7:30 pm
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Join a discussion about Remembering Laughter by
Wallace Stegner, the book that launched his career.
For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New
participants always welcome.
Seminar Room |
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| Sizzling Summer Film Series: Buena Vista Social Club |
Thu., Aug. 23 |
2:00 pm |
Enjoy August Thursdays with a cool drink,
a short introduction and a film.
Buena Vista Social Club, directed by Wim
Wenders. This documentary tells the true story of a group of aging Cuban musicians,
how an American found them, and helped
them to resurrect their careers. Nominated
for Best Documentary. 1999. 105 min.
McManus Room |
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| Book Discussions for Teens |
Fri., Aug. 24 |
3 - 6:00 pm |
Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis in a discussion about a summer read book and see a related film.
McManus Room |
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| YouTube Awards |
Sat., Aug. 25 |
1 - 5:00 pm |
Enjoy this red carpet affair, and view this summer's submissions for the Library's Summer YouTube contest and vote on your favorites. Prizes!
McManus Room |
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| Teen Gaming in the Afternoon |
Mon., Aug. 27 |
4 - 6:00 pm |
Enjoy a late summer afternoon of gaming and snacks Mondays in June, July and August. Ages 12 and up.
McManus Room |
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| Teen Summer Book Discussion |
Mon., Aug. 27 |
6 - 9:00 pm |
Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis and discuss a Summer Read book and see a related film. Take this last-minute opportunity to review Summer Read books before going back to school.
McManus Room |
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| Teen Summer Book Discussion |
Tue., Aug. 28 |
1 - 5:00 pm |
Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis and discuss a Summer Read book and see a related film. Take this last-minute opportunity to review Summer Read books before going back to school.
McManus Room |
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| Teen Summer Book Discussion |
Wed., Aug. 29 |
1 - 5:00 pm |
Join Teen Services Librarian Jaina Lewis and discuss a Summer Read book and see a related film. Take this last-minute opportunity to review Summer Read books before going back to school.
McManus Room |
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| Sizzling Summer Film Series: Atlantic City |
Thu., Aug. 30 |
2:00 pm |
Enjoy August Thursdays with a cool drink,
a short introduction and a 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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