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ADULT PROGRAMS (continued) Classics & Conversation: American Politics on Film
Join Adam Simms for a screening and discussion of the following films on select Thursdays at 1:30PM:
The Library’s Book Club meets one evening each month at 7PM. Come enjoy our relaxed atmosphere as we discuss great books. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before each discussion.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 - Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts; hosted by Library Director Charles.
March 12: The Great McGinty (1940)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 - The Stationery Store by Marjan Kamali; hosted by Librarian Jillian.
May 21: State of the Union (1948)
THURSDAY, MAY 21 -Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
April 23: Keeper of the Flame (1942)
Performances: ST. PATRICK’S DAY CONCERT: BAGPIPES & MORE! SATURDAY, MARCH 14 AT 2:00PM
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Darius Kaufman as he performs in full kilt. A lyric sheet of popular Irish and Scottish songs will also be handed out, so we can have a sing along!
THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE BY THE CARLYLE PLAYERS: ALL MY SONS SATURDAY, MARCH 28 AT 2:00PM
The Carlyle Players Theater Group returns for a matinee performance of All My Sons.
BRILLIANT!: THE SONGWRITERS OF NYC’S HOUSE OF HITS SATURDAY, MAY 30 AT 2:00PM
Enjoy the music of Burt Bacharach, Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond, Carole King, Neil Sedaka, and more. Keyboardist/vocalist Willa Bassen will perform their songs and discuss this uniquely New York moment in music history.
AARP SMART DRIVER COURSES* The AARP Smart Driver Course is open to individuals 50 and over. Please register at the Reference Desk; spots will not be reserved over the phone. Checks or money orders payable to AARP: $20.00 AARP members, $25.00 all others, are required at registration. One check or money order per person. SATURDAY, MARCH 21 AT 10:15AM-4:45PM
Please register at the Reference Desk; spots will not be reserved over the phone. Registration starts on February 18. FRIDAY, MAY 8 AT 10:15AM-4:45PM
Please register at the Reference Desk; spots will not be reserved over the phone. Registration starts on April 6.
FILM SERIES
Thursdays at 6:30PM and Fridays at 11:00AM March 5 and 6 - The Art of Racing in the Rain. Narrated by a witty dog named Enzo, this is the story of his bond with his owner Denny, an aspiring Formula One racecar driver. Based on the novel by Garth Stein. March 19 and 20 - Judy. Judy Garland arrives in London for a series of stage performances in a desperate attempt to keep her career alive after lifelong anxiety and substance abuse that threaten her ability to perform. April 2 and 3 - Downton Abbey. In this cinematic return to the PBS series, the Crawleys prepare for a visit from King George V and Queen Mary. April 16 and 17 - Harriet. The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. April 30 and May 1 - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Journalist Lloyd Vogel is assigned to write an article about Fred Rogers, despite disbelief that anybody could be as heartfelt and honest as the beloved TV icon. May 14 and 15 - JoJo Rabbit. This satirical look at Nazi Germany focuses on Jojo, a young boy indoctrinated into Hitler Youth, who is forced to reevaluate what his country is demanding of him when he discovers his mother is harboring a young Jewish girl.
THE WALTER & JOAN HOBBS ART GALLERY: ARTISTS’ SHOWS Please join us downstairs in the Walter & Joan Hobbs Art Gallery. Each month, an artist’s work will be on display for public viewing. MARCH - Ant Pereira: Photography APRIL - Michael Albert: Collage