Guessing Game Winner!

CONGRATULATIONS to Olivia Hobbs, the winner of our guess-how-many-items-are-in-the-jar contest!

There were 235 items in the jar; Olivia guessed 230.

Many thanks to all 87 children who participated in our game.  You made it a big success, and we'll plan to do it again for next year's National Library Week.

Ladies' Night Rescheduled - Wed. May 2

Due to a plumbing problem in the library we had to cancel last week's Ladies' Night Out. We have rescheduled it for this week, Wednesday, May 2 @ 5:30 pm. (Snacks/socializing starts at 5:15 pm.) We will be watching The Bodyguard with Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.~Wendy

Movie: "We Bought A Zoo", Thursday, May 3 & Saturday, May 5

We Bought A Zoo
Rated PG (124 minutes)
Thursday, May 3 @ 5:30 pm
Saturday, May 5 @ 1 pm

Oscar Winner Matt Damon gives a heartfelt performance in this "delightful surprise" (Lou Lumenick, New York Post) that's based on a true story. When his teenage son gets into trouble, Benjamin Mee (Damon) gives up a lucrative newspaper job to move his family to the most unlikely of places: a zoo! With help from an eclectic staff, and with many misadventures along the way, Benjamin embarks on a fresh beginning to restore the dilapidated zoo to its former glory, while uniting his family. From the director of Jerry Maguire, We Bought a Zoo is a "wonderful, warm and witty" (Bill Bregoli, CBS Radio News) celebration of the human spirit.

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

Teen Gaming Afternoon

We're closing in on the end of an other month.  This Friday is the last Friday of the month, which means it's time for some gaming!

Teen Gaming: 3-4:30 pm If you are 10 years old or older, come join us to play with the library's new XBOX360 Kinect, and other new games! We'll have drinks and snacks and can try out the library's new Kinect, or stick with old favorites, like Rock Band. Games that will be available include: Kinect Sports (Seasons 1 & 2), Forza 4, Madden 12, and Dance Central 2.

*Occurs on the last Friday of every month!

April Vacation Fun!

Come join us in the Lane Children's Room for April vacation fun!
In addition to our exciting movie listings, we will also offer a drop-in story time on Wednesday, April 25th at 10 a.m.  This is geared toward children ages 3-6, but all are welcome.

Also, throughout the week, we will have a guessing jar at the circulation desk. Guess how many items are in the jar, write your answer on piece of paper, and drop it in our  basket.  On Monday, April 30th, we'll look at all the guesses.  If yours is the most accurate one, you'll receive the jar and all its contents!  This contest is open to kids ages preschool to grade 5.

We look forward to seeing you!  And to all our patrons who are traveling during the break, we wish you a safe and happy vacation!

Kids' Movie Friday: "Barbie: A Mermaid Tale 2"

Friday, April 27
10 am
Not Rated (74 minutes)

Surf's up for Barbie as she returns as Merliah, the fun and fashionable surfing champion who's also a magical mermaid princess! In this exciting sea-quel, Merliah makes a splash when she heads to Australia for the ultimate surfing competition. When the evil mermaid Eris escapes from her whirlpool with plans to take over the throne of Oceana, Merliah and her sea friends dive in to stop her. It's a fresh new adventure where Merliah learns that anything is possible and she really can have the best of both worlds!

Movies are free and open to the public. Snacks and drinks are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Spring Break Movie: "The Adventures of Tintin"

Tuesday, April 24 @ 10 am
Rated PG (107 minutes)

From Academy Award®-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson comes the epic adventures of Tintin. Racing to uncover the secrets of a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune -- but also an ancient curse -- Tintin and his loyal dog Snowy embark on an action-packed journey around the world that critics are calling “fun for the whole family.”* *ABC-TV (Chicago)

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

Ladies' Night Out: "The Bodyguard"

The Bodyguard

Rated R (129 minutes)

Wednesday, April 25

Snacks at 5:15 pm

Movie at 5:30 pm

A high-wattage star vehicle as only Hollywood can make, The Bodyguard stars Houston as a pop-music diva (now there's a stretch) and Kevin Costner as the stern bodyguard who is assigned to protect her after the singer receives some nasty death threats. Pop star and bodyguard don't hit it off at first, but they wear down each others' defenses, and before long Houston is baring her tonsils with a rousing rendition of the Dolly Parton chestnut "I Will Always Love You."

Admission is FREE. Some food and drinks are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library. Additional contributions of food and drinks are welcome!

Feature Film: "The Muppets"

The Muppets
Thursday, April 19 @ 5:30 pm AND
Saturday, April 21 @ 1 pm

Rated PG

Movies attempting to retrieve cherished nuggets of pop culture often stumble, either by appealing solely to the die-hard minutia enthusiasts or clunking up the batter with unnecessary additions to the base material. (Enough with the human love triangles, get to the giant robots fighting.) Thankfully, this revival of Jim Henson's beloved characters gets the formula delightfully right, providing a googly-eyed nostalgia trip for adults while also retaining the original's sense of bright (and mildly subversive) wonder.  The result is a true family movie that still brings on the blissful, uncomplicated grins days after viewing.  --Andrew Wright

FREE Admission. Water and popcorn are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Ellen Gunst - Exhibit and Artist Talk

Please join us on Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30 PM to hear Hampton Beach photographer Ellen M. Gunst describe her film-based images and traditional darkroom development techniques. Ellen's exhibit of black and white silver gelatin prints is currently on-going in the Lane Library Weston Gallery, and features images from several portfolios entitled "Liberty", "Battery Park", and "A Stone's Throw" taken with both 35mm and medium-format cameras. Originally from New York City, Ellen has been working with a camera since age 11, capturing the streets and people of her hometown. Now working with deliberation and attention to natural forms, she describes herself as "a lifelong student of light".

Ellen's talk is suitable for all ages, and is free and open to the public, with time set aside for questions and discussion.

Little Kids' Movie on Friday - Thomas and Friends!

Thomas & Friends: Up, Up and Away
Friday, April 13 @ 10 am
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.

"Fly Fishing in Argentina" with Mark Foley

On Monday, April 30th at 6 PM, the Lane Library will welcome Mark Foley of First Cast Fly Fishing, as he presents a 60 minute slide show about fly-fishing and traveling in Argentina. A native of New Hampshire and a former Argentina fly-fishing lodge manager, Mark spent his 29th year hiking and fishing the Andes Mountain Range. He will take us on a fly-fishing journey from Tierra del Fuego to the border of the Bolivian rainforest. We will see spectacular pictures of the Andes Mountains, wildlife such as the Andean Condor, and of course, lots of photos of wild trout and Golden Dorado. Mark will also weave into the presentation his secrets on how to travel comfortably on a dime in South America.

Mark is a licensed NH guide, a certified fly fishing instructor for the NH Fish & Game, the Phillips Exeter Academy fly-fishing adviser, and a Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Counselor. The presentation will be in our Lane Room, and is free of charge and open to all.

SAU 90 Early Release Day, Wed. April 11- Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
Rated G (88 minutes)

Wednesday, April 11
1 pm

Pop-culture-savvy kids (and their parents) will enjoy Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked as a pleasant, lighthearted getaway with a lot of laughs for the little ones. Jason Lee reprises his role as Dave, the manager of the worldwide musical stars the Chipmunks, Simon (voiced by Matthew Gray Gubler), Theodore (Jesse McCartney), and the eternally mischievous Alvin (Justin Long). The boyz are joined by their girl-group counterparts, the Chippettes: Eleanor (Amy Poehler), Jeanette (Anna Faris), and Brittany (Christina Applegate). The grownup viewer might wish that some of the personality of the actors playing the chipmunks were allowed some room to run, but since the voices are put through the "chipmunk synthesizer," they all pretty much end up sounding the same. Nonetheless, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked moves along at a brisk pace, with easy chuckles for toddlers and their older siblings, and some in-jokes to keep the parents amused. The plot involves the gang going on a cruise, but when Alvin is involved, something inevitably goes awry. Soon everyone is marooned on a deserted island and there are adventures and misadventures as they try to be rescued. And of course, it has plenty of chipmunk-singing pop songs--lots of Lady Gaga, for those of you keeping track. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is a big bag of popcorn of a family film that younger kids especially will love. --A.T. Hurley

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

Family Movie: "Hop", Saturday, April 7

Hop
Rated PG (95 minutes)

Saturday, April 7 @ 12 pm

From the makers of Despicable Me comes an all-new comedy about candy, chicks and rock n roll! He was destined to be the Easter Bunny, but all he wanted to do was rock! When teenage E.B. (voiced by Russell Brand) leaves for Hollywood in pursuit of his dream to become a rockstar drummer, he meets Fred (James Marsden), an out-of-work slacker with his own lofty goals. Together the two encounter a series of hilarious mishaps and misadventures and in the end help each other recognize the importance of family.

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

Movie "War Horse", Thursday, April 5 and Saturday, April 7

War Horse
Rated PG-13 (146 minutes)

Thursday, April 5 @ 5:30 pm
Saturday, April 7 @ 2:30 pm

From legendary director Steven Spielberg comes the epic adventure War Horse, a tale of incredible loyalty, hope, and tenacity. Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway play, and set against the sweeping canvas of World War I, this deeply heartfelt story begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and his young trainer Albert. When they’re forced apart by war, we follow Joey’s extraordinary journey as he changes and inspires the lives of everyone he meets. Filled with spectacularly rich visuals — and complete with never-before-seen bonus features — War Horse is a “Genuine movie masterpiece,” (Rex Reed, The New York Observer) and one of the most powerful and moving stories of friendship ever told.

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