School's Out! Tuesday, November 2 Movies

School's Out Double Feature!

Centre School, Marston School and Hampton Academy all have Tuesday, November 2 off for Election Day/Teacher Inservice. Swing by the library and stock up on books/dvds to keep the kiddies occupied and then join us in the afternoon for a double feature!

How to Train Your Dragon (Rated PG) @ 1:00 p.m.
The Last Song (Rated PG) @ 3:00 p.m.

The Library Has a New Sign!

Thank you to the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library for the funding to allow us to replace the old, boring library sign on our front lawn with this fabulous new one! It includes a message board so we can better advertise our services, movies, book sales and other special events. The Friends raised over $1900 from last week's book sale, and this is the kind of thing that gets done with such funds. They are now on Facebook, too, so be sure to "Like" them if you are a Facebook user!

Little Kids' Movietime Matinee-Happy Halloween!

Nick Jr. Favorites: Happy Halloween

Friday, October 29 @ 10 a.m.
Lane Library Weston Theater
This show is not rated

These movies and shows are specifically for our pre-school set (younger brothers/sisters are welcome). The shows typically run about 1 hour and we provide snacks and comfortable seats for everyone. The kids are welcome to bring blankets/pillows, etc. so they can stretch out on the floor and make themselves comfortable!

No signup is necessary, just drop by! If you have any questions please call the Childrens' Room at 926-4729.

Mom's/Ladies' Night Out for October

Wednesday, October 27
5:30 p.m. (snacks)/5:45 p.m. (movie)

And the people have spoken! As the winner of September's vote, this month's movie will be "The Proposal" starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. This is one of those rare movies... a "romantic comedy" that's actually funny! We'd love to have you join us for the evening.

Mom's/Ladies' Night Out is a chance to get out of the house and have a good laugh with your friends (or make new ones)! We start snacking at 5:30 (and continue throughout the movie) and the movie starts at 5:45. Please call or stop by the Children's Room to reserve a seat (926-4729).

Also, feel free to bring snacks! I'm planning to make a batch of salsa - of course! - and something sweet - maybe pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. There's no telling what else I'll come up with between now and then! :)

"How to train your dragon" at Lane Library

Please join us Thursday, October 28th @ 5:30 PM, Saturday, October 30th @ 2:30 PM, and again on Tuesday, November 2nd @ 1:00 PM for a showing of How to Train Your Dragon in our Weston Theater. A winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon rolls fire-breathing action, epic adventure and laughs into a captivating and original story. Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, the unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds in this “wonderful good-time hit!” (Gene Shalit, Today).

As a special Halloween matinee, we are also showing the new blu-ray version of Jim Henson's wonderful musical movie Labyrinth on Saturday, October 30th @ 12:30 PM. Featuring David Bowie as the Goblin King and a young Jennifer Connelly as the girl who wishes in a moment of anger that the goblins would take away her baby brother, this luminous tribute to the perils and joys of growing up has been a fan favorite for over two decades.

Both films are rated PG and admission is free. Drinks and popcorn are provided by the Friends of the Lane Library.

The Twilight Book Club reads "The Truth"

Join us on Tuesday, November 2nd at 6:30 PM to discuss Terry Pratchett's wonderfully funny novel The Truth. One of Britain's most popular satirical writers, Terry Pratchett in this installment of his fantasy "Discworld" series considers what happens when a new-fangled invention called a printing press turns a modest scribble sheet into a full-fledged newspaper - the Ank-Morpork Times (due to an unfortunate typo, the sub-head reads "The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret"). According to Publisher's Weekly, "Pratchett's witty reach is even longer than usual here, from Pulp Fiction to His Girl Friday. Readers who have never visited Discworld before may find themselves laughing out loud, even as they cheer on the good guys while longtime fans are sure to call this Pratchett's best one yet."

The Twilight Book Club is open to everyone, and copies of the book are now available at the circulation desk.

Book Sale - Oct. 20th - 23rd

It’s time for the Friends of the Lane Library Bi-Annual Book Sale, to be held next Wednesday, October 20th through Saturday, October 23rd! The Friends will be hosting an early-bird Members Night Sale on Wednesday, 10/20, and memberships can be purchased at the door. On Saturday, buy a Friends book bag for $6 (or 2 for $10) and fill it for free!

Members Night:
Wednesday, October 20th, 5pm-7:30pm

Open to the Public:
Thursday, 10/21, 9am-7pm
Friday, 10/22, 9am-4pm
Saturday, 10/23, 9am-noon

Little Kids' Movietime Matinee-Shaun the Sheep: Party Animals

Shaun the Sheep: Party Animals

Friday, October 15 @ 10 a.m.
Lane Library Weston Theater
This show is not rated

These movies and shows are specifically for our pre-school set (younger brothers/sisters are welcome). The shows typically run about 1 hour and we provide snacks and comfortable seats for everyone. The kids are welcome to bring blankets/pillows, etc. so they can stretch out on the floor and make themselves comfortable!

No signup is necessary, just drop by! If you have any questions please call the Childrens' Room at 926-4729.

Karate Kid - Saturday, October 9

The Karate Kid (Rated PG, Run Time 140 mins.)
2:00 p.m., FREE Admission, Drinks and Snacks Provided by the Children's Room
When Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) and his mother (Taraji P. Henson) move from Detroit to China, Dre feels lost in a world very different from what he knows. Bullied and beaten up by some fellow students in his school, Dre is rescued by his apartment building’s handyman, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), a man who is mourning a devastating loss. Mr. Han takes pity on Dre and agrees to teach him kung fu to defend himself. Training together, teacher and student learn to trust each other, and ultimately form a friendship that heals them both.

Lane Library Weston Theater

Encore showing on Columbus Day, Monday, October 9 @ 2:30 p.m.

Little Kids' Movietime Matinee-Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale

Just what everyone's been waiting for.... a new Barbie movie! ;)

Friday, October 8 @ 10 a.m.
Lane Library Weston Theater
This show is not rated

These movies and shows are specifically for our pre-school set (younger brothers/sisters are welcome). The shows typically run about 1 hour and we provide snacks and comfortable seats for everyone. The kids are welcome to bring blankets/pillows, etc. so they can stretch out on the floor and make themselves comfortable!

No signup is necessary, just drop by! If you have any questions please call the Childrens' Room at 926-4729.

Columbus Day Events

The Library will be hosting events all day on Columbus Day (Monday, October 11) to entertain all of those kids who are out of school (and even some of the parents who are taking the day off!). Please come on by!

Moving the Story Off the Pages
This is an exciting program that ties fitness and literacy together. The children are read a story about dance and/or fitness and then they get up and "move the story off the page" and onto the floor including singing, dancing and improvising to music using props and musical instruments.
10-11 a.m.: 3-5 yr. olds
11 a.m.-12 p.m.: 6-8 yr. olds

Tinkerbell and the Great Fairy Rescue (Rated G, Run Time 77 mins.)
1:00 p.m., FREE Admission, Drinks and Snacks Provided
What would you do if you met a fairy? Witness the historic moment when Tinker Bell first meets a human being, and it’s not who you think.

Experience Disney’s astonishing all-new movie about the true power of faith and friendship. Bursting with excitement and imagination, Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue is magical entertainment for the whole family. You might even learn to fly.

The Karate Kid (Rated PG, Run Time 140 mins.)
2:30 p.m., FREE Admission, Drinks and Snacks Provided
When Dre Parker (Jaden Smith) and his mother (Taraji P. Henson) move from Detroit to China, Dre feels lost in a world very different from what he knows. Bullied and beaten up by some fellow students in his school, Dre is rescued by his apartment building’s handyman, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), a man who is mourning a devastating loss. Mr. Han takes pity on Dre and agrees to teach him kung fu to defend himself. Training together, teacher and student learn to trust each other, and ultimately form a friendship that heals them both.

Iron Man 2 - Monday, October 18

Monday, October 18 @ 5:30 p.m.
Rated PG-13

Join us for a showing of the smash hit Iron Man 2. Now that his superhero secret has been revealed, Tony Stark's life is more intense than ever. Everyone wants in on the Iron Man technology. Once again he must suit up and face his most dangerous enemy yet, but not without a few new allies of his own. (Yahoo!Movies)

Admission is free and open to the public. Snacks and drinks are provided by the Lane Library Children's Room. (Parental Guidance is suggested for children ages 13 and under.)