August 2013 The Reporter August 9, the Library will be screening a space film directed by George Lucas starring Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill involving intergalactic warfare. On August 16, Aaron Eckert and Morgan Freeman star in a new release about a powerful terrorist group that seizes command of the White House and takes the president hostage. August 23, see the new DVD release about famous ballplayer Jackie Robinson and his experiences from minor to major league baseball. Movies will be shown every Friday at 7 pm. The main library will be closed and all movies will be screened in the Meeting Room off the lobby. Come see all these movies in air conditioned comfort. Free popcorn and cold drinks will be available and, yes, you can bring your favorite movie refreshments and comfy chair if you wish! Registration is not required. If patrons have a special physical or communication need that may affect their participation in Seekonk Library services or activities, they should contact the Library staff to discuss accommodations. Seekonk Library cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need. For information: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@ seekonkpl.org
Seekonk Public Library’s Outdoor Summer Concert Series to Feature The Larry Brown Swinglane Orchestra
SEEKONK, MA – The Seekonk Public Library summer concert series is off and running! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Meadows as we host the rescheduled performance of the 18-piece Larry Brown Swinglane Orchestra on Wednesday, August 14th at 6:30 pm. Named in honor of former band leader Larry Brown, the Swinglane Orchestra will play favorite big band classics from the 30’s and 40’s sure to get you moving. Based in Newport, Rhode Island, this popular band includes 2 vocalists, Jimmy Winters and Carroll Venable, and is led by band leader Jack Rodway. This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library. In the event of rain, concerts will be rescheduled. Registration is not required for this event, but patrons interested in being notified about rain dates should register through the calendar of events on the library’s website at www.seekonkpl.org.
Kids Do Broadway
Children ages 8 and up are invited to experience the fun of singing and dancing to favorite Broadway show tunes. Sponsored by the Youth Services Department at Seekonk Library, the program will be offered at 6:30 pm on four consecutive Thursday evenings starting August 1. Children may register for one class or all four. Under the direction of Michael Maio, Fairfield University Theater Major, participants will start with warm-up vocal exercises, then sing the well-known songs while adding simple dance steps. The program is designed to be a fun introduction to a musical theater experience. Parents and friends of participants are invited to attend the last few minutes of each week’s class to see the children perform that week’s selection. Children will get to vote on which song to perform at the following class. Songs may include well-known titles from Hairspray, Grease, The Sound of Music, High School Musical or ??? Space is limited. Register today at “seekonkpl.org, Calendar of Events, August 1” or call Seekonk Library at (508) 336-8230 ext 140.
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