Movie "Gnomeo & Juliet" Saturday, May 28

Gnomeo and Juliet
Saturday, May 28
12 pm
Rated G

It's the age-old story of forbidden love between feuding families, but Shakespeare's classic tragedy Romeo and Juliet becomes quite a comedy when the young lovers in question are different-colored gnomes from backyards on opposite sides of a tall wooden fence. Lured out of their respective gardens by wanderlust and an exotic orchid, Gnomeo (James McAvoy) and Juliet (Emily Blunt) meet and instantly fall in love. Their forbidden love blossoms with a little help from a plastic pink flamingo named Featherstone (Jim Cummings), and soon life-threatening lawnmower races ensue, an epic battle is staged, and wisteria trees and gnome hats are hacked to bits in the process. Shakespeare himself (Patrick Stewart) makes an appearance and declares that, while this story bears a marked resemblance to one of his own, he's not sure it will end in quite the same way. Shakespunian nuggets of wisdom include "A weed is by any other name, still a weed," and that fairness demands "a hat for a hat," and of course the philosophical question "What's in a gnome?" just has to be asked. Executive producer Elton John's penchant for over-the-top showmanship finds a perfect home in the gnomes' elaborate backyard sets, and his musical score is an effective blend of classic and original songs, including a new collaboration with Lady Gaga called "Hello, Hello." Other legendary musicians lending their talents to the voice cast include Dolly Parton and Ozzy Osbourne. This film is funny, engaging, and, with the possible exception of one particularly scantily clad gnome, appropriate for the whole family. (Ages 5 and older) --Tami Horiuchi

Admission is Free. Snacks/drinks are provided by the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library

Movie "Black Swan" - May 26 & 28

Thursday, May 26 @ 5:30 pm
Saturday, May 28 @ 2 pm
Rated R

A psychological thriller set in the world of New York City ballet, BLACK SWAN stars Natalie Portman as Nina, a featured dancer who finds herself locked in a web of competitive intrigue with a new rival at the company (Mila Kunis). A Fox Searchlight Pictures release by visionary director Darren Aronofsky (THE WRESTLER), BLACK SWAN takes a thrilling and at times terrifying journey through the psyche of a young ballerina whose starring role as the duplicitous swan queen turns out to be a part for which she becomes frighteningly perfect.

Admission is FREE. Popcorn and drinks are provided by the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Ladies' Night Out: "No Strings Attached" May 25

Wednesday, May 25
5:15 pm Snacks
5:30 pm Movie
Rated R

In this comedy, Emma (Natalie Portman) and Adam (Ashton Kutcher) are life-long friends who almost ruin everything by having sex one morning. In order to protect their friendship, they make a pact to keep their relationship strictly "no strings attached." "No strings" means no jealousy, no expectations, no fighting, no flowers, no baby voices. It means they can do whatever they want, whenever they want, in whatever public place they want, as long as they don't fall in love. The questions become - Can you have sex without love getting in the way? And can their friendship survive?

Admission is FREE. Some snacks and drinks are provided courtesy of Friends of the Lane Memorial Library. Please feel free to bring snacks for the evening.

Book Sale Bonanza in June

The Friends of the Lane Memorial Library are holding a super-sized book sale in June, just in time for everyone to stock up on great beach reads! A preview sale for members of the Friends will be held on Wednesday, June 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with memberships available at the door. There will be a large selection of titles including fiction, biographies, children's books, large print, gardening, cooking, self help, and much more. Also for sale are books on CD, music CDs, and feature films on DVD.

The public sale will begin on Thursday, June 16th from 9 AM to 7 PM, and continue on Friday, June 17th from 9 AM to 4 PM, finishing on Saturday, June 18th from 9 AM until Noon. On Saturday only, shoppers and supporters of the Friends will be able to buy a Friends Book Bag and fill it for free!

THERE is no frigate like a book
To take us lands away,
Nor any coursers like a page
Of prancing poetry.

This traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress of toll;
How frugal is the chariot
That bears a human soul!

Emily Dickinson, 1924.

After-School Movie: Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure!

Friday, May 20
3:15 pm
Rated G

Lane Library Weston Theater

Just how fabulous do you have to be to make it big in the Big Apple? One aspiring diva is about to find out...the hard way! Ashley Tisdale shines in this totally captivating comedy.

After a talent scout spots her performing with her dog Boi at a charity gala, Sharpay Evans (Tisdale) sets off for the bright lights of NYC, convinced instant fame and fortune are in the bag (a designer bag, that is). But theatre's a dog-eat-dog world, as she and Boi discover when they encounter the devious owner of a pampered pooch named "Countess" and a scheming Broadway starlet who will do anything to crush the competition. Fortunately, Sharpay also meets Peyton (Austin Butler), a handsome student filmmaker who finds Sharpay nearly as fascinating as she finds herself.

Sparkling with fun, fashion and fantastic bonus features, Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure will make your whole family stand up and cheer!

Admission is Free. Snacks/drinks are provided by the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library

At the PEM: Dutch and Flemish masterworks

The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA is hosting nearly seventy paintings from the internationally acclaimed collection of Eijk and Rose-Marie van Otterloo that illuminate one of the greatest artistic and cultural chapters in history. The Van Otterloo collection is virtually unrivaled for its masterworks by the leading Dutch and Flemish artists of the 1600s: Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Jacob van Ruisdael, Jan Brueghel the Elder, Aelbert Cuyp and many others. In additon, over 20 examples of 17th-century Dutch and Flemish furniture and decorative arts, also from the Van Otterloo collection, are shown in the company of these glorious portraits, still lifes, landscapes and interiors.

Reduced admission passes to the Peabody Essex Museum are available to Hampton residents through a generous donation by the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library. Call 926-3368 for details and to reserve a pass.

Bieber Fever comes to the library May 14!

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
Saturday, May 14
12 pm
Rated G

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never is the inspiring true story and rare inside look at the rise of Justin from street performer in the small town of Stratford, Ontario to internet phenomenon to global super star culminating with a dream sold out show at the famed Madison Square Garden in 3-D.

FREE Admission. Snacks/drinks are provided by the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.