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“Bisbee ’17,” Aug. 12
AT THE PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” Monday, June 24, 7 p.m. This science fiction classic, directed by Steven Spielberg, tells the story of ordinary people and their extraordinary experiences with extraterrestrials. Free tickets may be picked up in advance at the theater box office. 2 hours, 17 minutes. Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau Street Presented in partnership with Princeton Garden Theatre.
AFTERNOONS WITH AUSTEN
Wednesdays at 3 p.m. in the Community Room. Enjoy a cup of tea and a film adaptation of a Jane Austen novel on Wednesday afternoons this summer when the library presents Afternoons with Austen. For true Austen fanatics, “Addicted to Austen” calling cards will be distributed at each screening to be stamped by staff. Those who attend three or more screenings will be entered in a drawing to win a prize pack of copies of all of the films shown in the series.
“Pride and Prejudice” (2005) Wednesday, July 31, 3 p.m. Five sisters from an English family of landed gentry deal with issues of marriage, morality and misconceptions. 2 hours, 8 minutes.
JULY 17 & 18 6:30 BOTH NIGHTS IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM
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“Emma” (1996) Wednesday, Aug. 7, 3 p.m. A year in the life of a congenial but naïve young woman who thinks of herself as a romantic matchmaker in her small community in early-19th century England. 2 hours “Love & Friendship” (2016) Wednesday, Aug. 14, 3 p.m. Based on Austen’s “Lady Susan,” the film follows recently widowed Lady Susan in her intrepid and calculating exploits to secure suitably wealthy husbands for her daughter and herself. 1 hour, 33 minutes. “Sense and Sensibility” (1995) Wednesday, Aug. 21, 3 p.m. Two sisters, suddenly destitute members of a wealthy English family, are forced to seek financial security through marriage. 2 hours, 16 minutes. “Persuasion” (2007) Wednesday, Aug. 28, 3 p.m. A British television adaptation of the story of a second, well-considered chance at love. 2 hours. Princeton Student Film Festival Wednesday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. Original short films, created by filmmakers in high school to age 25, are featured as part of the two-night festival. Now in its 16th year, the event features films chosen from local, national and international entries. Filmmakers are invited to Q&A sessions that follow the screenings. This event is suggested for a mature teen and adult audience. Refreshments will be served each evening. Community Room 15