Ladies Night Out Postponed

Due to the uncertainty of tonight's storm I think it makes sense to postpone tonight's scheduled "Ladies Night Out". We have a "snow date" scheduled for next Tuesday, Feb. 1. Join us then for a showing of the movie "Valentine's Day", Rated PG-13, snacks at 5:15 pm and movie at 5:30 pm.

We'll have some yummy Valentine's Day heart-shaped cookies and pretzels with peanut butter-chocolate dip. And of course popcorn for the movie! I hope to see you all then!!

Movie - "Secretariat" - February 3 and 5

Join us in the Weston Theater on Thursday, February 3 @ 5:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, February 5 @ 2 p.m. for a showing of Secretariat.

Based on the remarkable true story, “Secretariat” chronicles the spectacular journey of the 1973 Triple Crown winner. Housewife and mother Penny Chenery (Diane Lane) agrees to take over her ailing father’s Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery — with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin (John Malkovich) — manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and what may be the greatest racehorse of all time. - Empire Movies

The film is rated PG and admission is FREE. Popcorn and drinks are courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Ladies' Night Out - Valentine's Day movie

Wednesday, Jan. 26
5:15 pm snacks/5:30 pm movie
Valentine's Day
Rated PG-13

Have you had enough time in the house with the kids this week? If so, please take a break and join the ladies for an evening out! (There is a potential storm forecast for Wednesday. If the weather is bad please call 926-3368 or check the library's facebook page to make sure we're open. If we get snowed out, please join us on Tuesday, Feb. 1 for our "snow" date!)

The starriest cast you may ever see sparkles in a hilarious and heartwarming romcom from the director of Pretty Woman and The Princess Diaries. Stories crisscross, collide and boomerang in this look at a day in the life of love. There's a proposal. Flowers that didn't get sent. A big fat secret that's finally told. The "I'll show up and surprise him" that ended up surprising her. Fights, kisses, wrong turns, right moves and more. Whether new to or through with love, you'll fall in love with this 19-star, funny-side-up celebration of romance.

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.

"Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole"

Legend of the Guardians:
The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Rated PG
Saturday, January 22
12 p.m.

Acclaimed filmmaker Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) makes his animation debut with this fantasy adventure based on the beloved books by Kathryn Lasky. Young owl Soren marvels at his father's epic stories of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole, mythic winged warriors who fought a great battle to save all owl kind from the evil Pure Ones. When he and brother Kludd fall from their treetop home and into the talons of the Pure Ones, it's up to Soren to make a daring escape with the help of other brave owls. Together they seek the Great Tree, home of the Guardians--the only hope of defeating the Pure Ones and saving the owl kingdoms. The stellar voice cast includes Abbie Cornish, Miriam Margolyes, Helen Mirren, Sam Neill, Geoffrey Rush, Jim Sturgess and Hugo Weaving.

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

Little Kids' Movietime Matinee-Curious George: Robot Monkey

Friday, January 21
10:00 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.

Movie: "Salt" - January 20 & 22

Join us in the Weston Theater on Thursday, January 20 @ 5:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, January 22 @ 2 p.m. for a showing of Salt.

Angelina Jolie confirms her status as action-heroine supreme in the sinewy thriller Salt. Evelyn Salt (Jolie) is a respected high-ranking CIA agent… until a defecting Russian operative declares that she's a Russian mole in deep cover, launching her on the most delicious chase sequence since the Bourne movies. When the film's over you'll realize the motivations for much of what happened didn't make much sense, but while the movie's going on the pell-mell pace will brush such concerns from your mind. Director Phillip Noyce (Patriot Games, Dead Calm) has a gift for staging action sequences you can actually follow moment to moment, which is infinitely more engaging than frenzied editing that blurs everything into cattle-prod jolts--the movie's first third is top-notch orchestration. Jolie's star magnetism provides the cool, calm axis around which everything else revolves; the sturdy supporting performances of Liev Schreiber (The Manchurian Candidate) and Chiwetel Ejiofor (Inside Man, Dirty Pretty Things) give enough heft to the plot to keep you from questioning anything. Salt is an old-fashioned entertainment, a skillfully made mechanism with enough grace notes to let it breathe and catch you by surprise. --Bret Fetzer

The film is rated PG-13 and admission is FREE. Popcorn and drinks are courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

MLK Day Events

The library will be open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 17 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. We will be offering several family events throughout the day in the Lane Room/Weston Theater, including:

Shrek Forever After
Rated PG
11:00 a.m.





Alpha and Omega
Rated PG
1:00 p.m.




MLK Day Family Concert
with T.J. Wheeler
3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m.

T.J. Wheeler is a blues and jazz guitarist, vocalist, educator, and overall musical activist. As a soloist or with his band, T.J. takes his audience from Delta Blues to New Orleans second line jazz to his contemporary blues and jazz original compositions.

The theme “Soul Force” was a term Dr. King often used to describe his nonviolent philosophy and Civil Rights movement. Wheeler will expand on how the passive resistant movement was energized by Dr. King's use of both Gospel & Soul music.

Admission for all events is FREE. Snacks/drinks provided by the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Children's Room Closing for Inventory 1/14-1/15

The Children's Room will be closing for inventory for two days: Friday and Saturday, January 14 and 15. We will re-open on Monday, January 17 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Details for MLK Day events will be posted in a separate blog.)

While we are closed you can return items and pick up "holds" at the upstairs circulation desk. For your convenience we will have a cart stocked with Children's Room items (books, dvd's, etc.) available upstairs for checkout. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 926-4729.

Thanks!

Shrek Forever After - Saturday, January 8

Join us in the Weston Theater on Saturday, January 8 at 12:00 p.m. for Shrek Forever After.

It started with a loveable ogre…who befriended a talking donkey…and rescued a beautiful princess in the unforgettable story that broke the mold for all animated films to follow. Now comes Shrek Forever After, the hilarious and fitting finale to this record-breaking, Oscar®-winning movie phenomenon. Longing for the days when he was a “real ogre,” Shrek signs a deal with Rumpelstiltskin to get his roar back…but turns his world upside down in the process. Donkey suddenly can’t remember his best friend; Fiona is now a tough warrior princess; and Puss in Boots is one fat cat! Together, they have just 24 hours to reverse the contract and restore happily FOREVER after to close the final chapter.

This feature is Rated PG. Admission is Free. Snacks and drinks are provided by the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Little Kids' Movietime Matinee-Max & The Beanstalk

Friday, January 7
10:00 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.