Monday, October 31, 2011

Kids' Movie: "Winnie the Pooh", 11/4 & 11/5

Winnie the Pooh
Rated G
63 minutes

Friday, November 4 @ 10 am (for preschool-age kids) AND
Saturday, November 5 @ 12 pm

Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the Hundred Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh. Featuring the timeless charm, wit and whimsy of the original featurettes, this all-new movie reunites audiences with the philosophical "bear of very little brain" and friends Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo-and last, but certainly not least, Eeyore, who has lost his tail. "Ever have one of those days where you just can't win, Eeyore?" asks Pooh. Owl sends the whole gang on a wild quest to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary culprit. It turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply set out to find some honey. Inspired by three stories from A.A. Milne's books in Disney's classic, hand-drawn art style. -- (C) Walt Disney

Admission is FREE and open to the public. Snacks and drinks are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Feature Film: "Crazy, Stupid, Love." 11/3 & 11/5

Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Rated PG-13
132 minutes

Thursday, November 3 @ 5:30 pm AND
Saturday, November 5 @ 2:30 pm

Crazy, Stupid, Love is a romantic comedy with a big heart--a refreshing change from its Hangover-laden compatriots, and almost a throwback to a golden era of romance. For Crazy, Stupid, Love relies on the sharp writing by Dan Fogelman (animated hits like Bolt, Tangled) and the sparkly chemistry of its cast, led by Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, and the emerging superstar Emma Stone. It's not that the plot is ground-breaking--maybe, in fact, the appeal of Crazy, Stupid, Love is that it's all too relatable. Cal (Carell) is long married to Emily (Moore), until one day she drops divorce on him, out of the blue. Stunned, Cal tries to reassemble his life as a woefully unprepared single guy. Enter Jacob (Gosling, who's never been better) as a happy bachelor whose tips for Cal will be ones that even the most happily wed female viewers will secretly want their mates to hear. Marisa Tomei has a hilarious turn as a temptress who's way out of Cal's league. And Stone is the fresh-faced, fearless young woman who shakes the confident Jacob's supposedly solid world view.

But it's the interplay between the characters, the true humanness of their emotions--long missing from many contemporary "romantic comedies"--that set Crazy, Stupid, Love in a class of its own. Moore is more than just the weary, accusatory neglected wife--someone who's never stopped believing in the spark of love. Gosling could easily be his generation's Cary Grant--assured, quick-witted, sly, yet vulnerable. Carell once again shows his dramatic capabilities on top of his impeccable comic timing. And Stone is a revelation, lovely, delicate, vulnerable but strong. Crazy, Stupid, Love will reaffirm the viewer's belief in all that's possible. Call us crazy. --A.T. Hurley

Admission is Free and open to the public. Popcorn and water are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Ladies' Night Out: "Love Actually", Oct. 26

Love Actually
Rated R
Wednesday, 10/26
Snacks @ 5:15 pm
Movie @ 5:30 pm

With no fewer than eight couples vying for our attention, Love Actually is like the Boston Marathon of romantic comedies, and everybody wins. Having mastered the genre as the writer of Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, and Bridget Jones's Diary, it appears that first-time director Richard Curtis is just like his screenplays: He just wants to be loved, and he'll go to absurdly appealing lengths to win our affection. With Love Actually, Curtis orchestrates a minor miracle of romantic choreography, guiding a brilliant cast of stars and newcomers as they careen toward love and holiday cheer in London, among them the Prime Minister (Hugh Grant) who's smitten with his caterer; a widower (Liam Neeson) whose young son nurses the ultimate schoolboy crush; a writer (Colin Firth) who falls for his Portuguese housekeeper; a devoted wife and mother (Emma Thompson) coping with her potentially unfaithful husband (Alan Rickman); and a lovelorn American (Laura Linney) who's desperately attracted to a colleague. There's more--too much more--as Curtis wraps his Christmas gift with enough happy endings to sweeten a dozen other movies. That he pulls it off so entertainingly is undeniably impressive; that he does it so shamelessly suggests that his writing fares better with other, less ingratiating directors. --Jeff Shannon

Admission is FREE. Some food and drinks are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library. Feel free to contribute additional snacks/drinks.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Friends' Book Sale in November

Thanks to some great donations, the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library will be holding a jumbo book sale in November, just in time for everyone to stock up on great reads for the long winter! A preview sale for members of the Friends will be held on Wednesday, November 16th from 5:00 to 7:30 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, November 17th from 9 AM to 7 PM, and continue on Friday, November 18th from 9 AM to 4 PM, finishing on Saturday, November 19th 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!

Books to the ceiling,
Books to the sky,
My pile of books is a mile high.
How I love them! How I need them!
I'll have a long beard by the time I read them.
-- Arnold Lobel

Family Movie: "Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer", Sat., 10/22

Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer
Rated PG (91 minutes)

Saturday, October 22
12 pm

Get ready to score extra thrill points and mega-laughs with this irresistible family comedy based on the best-selling book series! Feisty, fearless Judy Moody is looking forward to the most super-duper, double-rare summer vacation ever. The trouble is, her parents are called out of town and her BFFs are going away with their own families. That leaves Judy trapped at home with her pesky brother Stink under the watchful eye of Aunt Opal (Heather Graham). But with a little playful planning - and a lot of imagination - Judy turns a snoresville summer into the way-not-boring adventure of a lifetime!

Admission is FREE. Snacks and drinks are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Monday, October 17, 2011

After School Kids' Movie: "Spooky Buddies", Friday, 10/21

Spooky Buddies
Rated G (88 minutes)

Friday, October 21
3:15 pm

Disney's irresistible talking puppies are back in an all-new movie that takes them far across town to a mysterious mansion where something very spooky is going on. With the help of some unexpected new friends including a friendly ghost this exciting adventure is howling-good Buddy fun. In a race against a no good hound, the Buddies and their new friends, Pip, Zelda, Rodney, and Skip, must stop Warwick the Warlock and save the world from his dastardly deeds.

Overflowing with action, humor, and a bag full of bonus features, Spooky Buddies is a Spooktacular adventure that treats you to a celebration of friendship and teamwork your whole family will enjoy.

FREE Admission. Snacks and drinks are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Little Kids' Movie: "Max & Ruby: Perfect Pumpkin", Friday, 10/21

Max & Ruby: Perfect Pumpkin

Friday, October 21 @ 10 a.m.
Lane Library Weston Theater
This show is not rated

These movies and shows are specifically for our preschool 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.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Feature Film: "Thor", Thurs. 10/20 & Sat. 10/22

Thor
Rated PG-13
130 minutes

Thursday, October 20 @ 5:30 pm
Saturday, October 22 @ 2:30 pm

The epic adventure Thor spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the mystical realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. As a result, Thor is banished to Earth where he is forced to live among humans. When the most dangerous villain of his world sends its darkest forces to invade Earth, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero.-- (C) Paramount Pictures

Admission is FREE. Popcorn and water are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Thursday, October 06, 2011

Little Kids' Movie: "Olivia: Princess for a Day", Friday, 10/7

Olivia: Princess for a Day

Friday, October 7 @ 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.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011

"Some day I'd like to write a novel"

Well, that "some day" is here. November is National Novel Writers Month, known to thousands of nascent authors as NaNoWriMo, a time to sit down and write a 50,000 word draft in 30 days. "Can't be done" you say? Many published authors (such as Sara Gruen of Water for Elephants fame) might disagree, having gotten their start in a NaNoWriMo writing sprint.

Join us on Saturday, October 8th, at 2:30 PM in the Lane Room as Heather Ouellette-Cygan from the New Hampshire Writer's Project will be on hand to guide mere mortals and hopeful authors through the fun and slightly insane project of writing a first draft in one month. Heather will talk about resources available on the NaNoWriMo website and discuss ways of finding the time to write, a bit about the nuts-and-bolts of building a novel, how to stay motivated, and what to do after the draft is done. The seminar is free and open to the public.

In November the Lane Library will host four weekend "writing spaces" to encourage those who take the plunge, so keep an eye on our blog for more details!

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Feature Film: "X-Men: First Class", 10/6 & 10/8

X-Men: First Class
Rated PG-13
123 minutes

Thursday, October 6 @ 5:30 pm AND
Saturday, October 8 @ 12 pm

Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were archenemies, they were closest of friends, working together, with other Mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. In the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto's Brotherhood and Professor X's X-MEN. -- (C) Fox

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

Monday, October 03, 2011

Columbus Day Activities at the Library!

The library will be open Monday, October 10 from 9 am until 5 pm. Please join us for the following Columbus Day activities:

10 am: Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals
Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals... brings a large collection of beautifully handcrafted and life sized stuffed hand puppets and marionettes to young audiences across New England. Characters come alive with a wacky array of unique voices! Charming original stories and folk tales are delightfully chock full of audience participation and humor! Lindsay is continuing the "Martha Dana" tradition - always a favorite with our audiences.

3:30 pm: Bats of New Hampshire - A "Speaking for Wildlife" Presentation
Wondering what's up with bats in New Hampshire? Come learn about the different bats found in our state, where to look for them, and how landowners and homeowners can help conserve these fascinating mammals.


Also, the Children's Room will have a craft table available all day where your kids can make "Egg Cup Ships".