Feature Film: "Volver", WEDNESDAY, 8/3

**Please note that this week's movie is on WEDNESDAY, August 4. It was moved back a day to accommodate a program in the Lane Room.**

Volver
Wednesday, August 4
5:30 pm
Rated R

Volver catches director Pedro Almodovar and star Penelope Cruz at the peak of their respective powers, in service of a layered, thought-provoking film. This magical tragicomic melodrama may be Almodovar's most restrained work to date, but it still features his trademarks: a strong attention to color and detail, a celebration of the trials and tribulations of women, and, of course, the inestimable Carmen Maura. The lovely Penelope Cruz hasn't shone more brightly as she does here.

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

Family Movie: "The Karate Kid" - THURSDAY, 8/4

Please note that the last in our Family Summer Movie Series will be on THURSDAY, August 4 at 3 pm. This change is to accommodate our Summer Reading Program Finale which begins at 6:30 on the same day.

The Karate Kid
Thursday, 8/4
3 pm
Rated PG

A remake of the 1984 film of the same name, The Karate Kid well exceeds expectations, delivering a powerful viewing experience filled with action-packed martial arts scenes, great footage of China and its many wonders, and an absorbing story of a preadolescent boy's struggle to find his own inner strength. The title Karate Kid is really a misnomer as it is the art of kung fu that is practiced in this remake, not karate, and other details, including the film's setting in China, also differ from the original film. What remains the same, and just as powerful, is the underlying story: a young boy moves to a new place where he feels isolated and is bullied by his peers. Through an unlikely relationship with an adult, the boy not only learns to protect himself through martial arts, but develops the much more important qualities of respect and the mastery of one's own mind and body. Relative newcomer Jaden Smith (son of actors and producers Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith) is excellent as the main character Drek Parker; Jackie Chan gives a restrained and highly effective performance as his mentor Mr. Han; and Zhenwei Wang is eerily believable as the bully Chen. This is an intense and often violent film that fully engulfs its viewers--be prepared to gasp and cheer out loud, and know that you may never look at the act of putting on and taking off a jacket in the same way again. (Ages 8 and older with parental guidance) --Tami Horiuchi

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

New 'Wowbrary' service keeps you informed

The Lane Memorial Library buys many thousands of new books, movies, and CDs each year. Due to a generous gift from the Friends of the Lane Library, our patrons can now receive a weekly email showcasing the latest arrivals at the library. Those who sign up for this free service will get a first look at our new bestsellers, DVDs, CDs, cookbooks, mysteries, science books, travel guides, histories, children's titles, health books, science fiction, and more. Each weekly electronic newsletter has a "Top 20" list based on sales from Amazon.com, book jackets and descriptions, and links to our catalog so that patrons may request the copy in our collection. Note that since we often catalog new books several weeks before they arrive, patrons who sign up with Wowbrary will receive advance notice of new books in their favorite genres. You can see the current issue by clicking here, or request a free email version at www.wowbrary.org, after entering the Hampton zip code (03842).

Kids' Movie: "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules"

Saturday, July 30
11 am
Rated PG

Greg Heffley, the kid who made “wimpy” cool, is back in this sidesplitting sequel based on the second installment of the best-selling book series! Having rid himself of the Cheese Touch , Greg enters the next grade with his confidence and friendships intact, and an eye on the new girl in town, Holly Hills . But at home, Greg is still at war with his older brother, Rodrick, so their parents have handed down the toughest “punishment” imaginable – forcing the boys to spend quality time with each other.

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

Family Movie: "Up" Fri. 7/29

Up
Friday, July 29
1 pm
Rated PG

By tying thousands of balloon to his home, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. Right after lifting off, however, he learns he isn't alone on his journey, since Russell, a wilderness explorer 70 years his junior, has inadvertently become a stowaway on the trip.

Another masterful work of art from Pixar, Up is an exciting, hilarious, and heartfelt adventure impeccably crafted and told with wit and depth.- Rotten Tomatoes

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

Gaming @ Your Library

It's the last full week of July, and you know what that means...

Gear up for Lane Memorial Library's monthly Gaming Afternoon! Play Beatles Rock Band, Rock Band, Lego Batman, Madden 09... in the air-conditioned Lane Room on the big screen with surround sound! Feel free to bring your own X Box 360 compatible multi-player game rated T or under, if you'd rather play something else, along with controllers. Lane Library owns all of the Rock Band instrument controllers and two regular controller.

Anyone ages 10 and up welcome.
Friday 7/29/11 3:00-4:30 p.m. Come back for more gaming fun on the last Friday afternoon of every month!

Questions? Ask Kirsten: kcorbett@hampton.lib.nh.us, 926-3368, or see our blog, or our Facebook or MySpace pages.

Red Sox Raffle Ticket Winners

Congratulations to Frank Caruso and Gordon Lane who each won a pair of tickets to a Red Sox game at Fenway Park. Frank Casey assists Friends of the Lane Memorial Library raffle coordinator Diane Keyes in drawing the winning tickets.

Feature Film: "Chocolat" - Thurs., July 28

Chocolat
Thursday, July 28
5:30 pm
Rated PG-13

Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp star in the “delicious” (Good Morning America) romantic comedy that swept audiences off their feet and earned 5 Oscar® nominations including Best Picture. When Vianne (Binoche) arrives into a sleepy, old-fashioned French village and opens a chocolate shop, she sends the townspeople into a flutter with her uniquely gifted treats. Before long the straitlaced villagers find themselves abandoning their reservations and succumbing to their deepest desires! But when the handsome stranger Roux (Depp) breezes into town, Vianne discovers that she too is susceptible to the charms of love in this sweet confection from the director of The Cider House Rules.

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

Family Movie: "A Little Princess" Fri. 7/22

Friday, July 22
1 pm
A Little Princess
(Not Rated)

Based on the beloved book by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this remake of the 1939 classic The Little Princess starring Shirley Temple is a delightfully charming film filled with energy, humor, sensitivity, and love. With stunning cinematography, A Little Princess is the extraordinary story of one young girl’s fantastic life. A young girl is relegated to servitude at a boarding school when her father goes missing and is presumed dead.

In addition to changing the story's setting, screenwriters Richard LaGravenese and Elizabeth Chandler add a layer of Indian mythology to the tale, allowing director Alfonso Cuaron the chance to punctuate the riches-to-rags fable with a series of lush, imaginative fantasy sequences. Though A Little Princess had difficulty attracting audiences during its initial run, its visual splendor and touching storytelling were praised by many critics, several of whom proclaimed the film one of the best family-oriented productions of its time. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi

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

Feature Film: "Bride & Prejudice", Thurs. 7/21

Thursday, July 21
5:30 pm
Bride & Prejudice
Rated PG-13

A clash of cultures in the spirit of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, this modern musical retelling of Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice is a hilariously entertaining tale of one girl's unlikely search for love! Sparks immediately fly as a love/hate relationship ignites between a small-town beauty (international star Aishwarya Rai) and a wealthy American (Martin Henderson -- The Ring, Torque) who's visiting her modest Indian village. In a swirl of music, dance, and comic misunderstandings, these opposites continue to attract and repel each other in a riotous romance that spans three continents! Featuring Naveen Andrews (TV's Lost, The English Patient) and a memorable performance from top recording artist Ashanti -- love will eventually conquer all in this acclaimed treat from the director of Bend It Like Beckham!

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

Family Movie Today (Friday, 7/15) @ 1 pm: Ratatouille

Friday, July 15
1 pm
Rated G

Remy is a young rat in the French countryside who arrives in Paris, only to find out that his cooking idol is dead. When he makes an unusual alliance with a restaurant's new garbage boy, the culinary and personal adventures begin despite Remy's family's skepticism and the rat-hating world of humans. - IMDB

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

Summer Reading Show: Judy Pancoast, 7/20

Judy Pancoast
Wednesday, July 20
10 am AND 1 pm

Join us on Wednesday, July 20 to see Judy Pancoast, 2010 Grammy® nominee for "Best Musical Album for Children" for her album Weird Things Are Everywhere.

Admission is FREE. Please call the Children's Room at 926-4729 or stop by to sign up. We have plenty of room for both shows.

Doll clothes sale, July 19-20

It’s time for the Friends of the Library's doll clothes sale so please stop by the library to shop for amazing deals on Tuesday July 19th and Wednesday July 20th from 9AM-3PM. There will be handmade sweaters and clothes that fit American Girl, Bitty Baby, and standard 18” and 15” dolls.

These doll clothes will make wonderful birthday or holiday gifts and all proceeds from the sale will go to the library's Childrens Room for Hampton's children to enjoy all year long. So have fun shopping!!!!

FRIDAY DROP-IN STORY TIME!

Kids, come join us on Fridays at 10 a.m. in our air-conditioned Lane Room for our drop-in story times! Spend half an hour hearing fun stories, singing songs and doing fingerplays. Finish up with our traditional ring-around-the rosy, hokey-pokey, and maybe even Elefun!

This story time is geared toward children ages 3-6, but all youngsters are welcome.


Please call us at 926-4729 if you have any questions.

Puppet Show: Wednesday, 7/13 @ 10 am

Looking for a way to cool off with your kids? Join us on Wednesday, July 13 @ 10 am for Carol and Crew Puppets! Call us at 926-4729 or stop by the Children's Room to sign up. We have plenty of space available (and the basement's always cool!).

Admission is FREE and open to the public.

Ladies Night Out: "Emma" - July 27

Emma**
Wednesday, July 27
5:15 Snacks/5:30 Movie
Rated PG

This delightfully fun and lighthearted comedy is based on Jane Austen's classic novel. Dazzling Gwyneth Paltrow (Shakespeare in Love, Iron Man) shines as Emma- a mischievous young beauty who sets up her single friends. Funny thing is…she's not very good at it! So when Emma tries to find a man for Harriet, she makes a hilariously tangled mess of everyone's lives. You'll enjoy all the coming confusion...until Emma herself falls in love, finally freeing everyone from her outrageously misguided attempts at matchmaking.

**Yes, we were supposed to show Jane Eyre this month but due to a change in the DVD release date we will be showing it for the August Ladies' Night instead.

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

Feature Film: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Thurs. 7/14

Thursday, July 14
5:30 pm
Rated PG-13

An epic film set against the breathtaking landscapes of ancient China, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, combines the exhilarating martial arts choreography by Yuen Wo-Pind (The Matrix) with the sensitivity and classical storytelling of an Ang Lee film (Brokeback Mountain, Sense and Sensibility). The result is something truly unexpected: romantic, emotionally powerful entertainment.

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

Family Movie: "Disneynature Earth" Fri. 7/8

Friday, July 8
1:00 pm
Rated G

An epic story of adventure, starring some of the most magnificent and courageous creatures alive, awaits you in Earth. Disneynature brings you a remarkable story of three animal families on a journey across our planet -- polar bears, elephants and humpback whales. Filmed with spectacular clarity and beauty, Earth is both majestic and intimate as it captures rare footage of nature's wildest and most elusive animals. From the landmark Disneynature collection, Earth is an astonishing and heartwarming film filled with adventure, suspense and humor that will take your breath away.

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

Feature Film "Amélie" July 7

Thursday, July 7
5:30 pm
Rated R

Perhaps the most charming movie of all time, Amélie is certainly one of the top 10. The title character (the bashful and impish Audrey Tautou) is a single waitress who decides to help other lonely people fix their lives. Her widowed father yearns to travel but won't, so to inspire the old man she sends his garden gnome on a tour of the world; with whispered gossip, she brings together two cranky regulars at her café; she reverses the doorknobs and reprograms the speed dial of a grocer who's mean to his assistant. Gradually she realizes her own life needs fixing, and a chance meeting leads to her most elaborate stratagem of all. This is a deeply wonderful movie, an illuminating mix of magic and pragmatism. Fans of the director's previous films (Delicatessen, The City of Lost Children) will not be disappointed; newcomers will be delighted. --Bret Fetzer

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