Thursday, March 28, 2013

Feature Film: "Les Misérables", Thursday, April 4 and Friday, April 5

Les Misérables
Rated PG-13 (2 hrs., 38 mins.)
Thursday, April 4 @ 5 pm AND
Friday, April 5 @ 1 pm

Hugh Jackman, Academy Award® winner Russell Crowe and Academy Award® winner Anne Hathaway star in this critically-acclaimed adaptation of the epic musical phenomenon. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells the story of ex-prisoner Jean Valjean (Jackman), hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe), after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever. This enthralling story is a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit and "an unforgettable experience" (Richard Roeper, RichardRoeper.com).

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

Calling All Peeps!

Wondering what to do with all those stale peeps post-Easter?  Lane Memorial Library has the answer:  make them into dioramas! Bring them in by Monday, April 15 and we will display them for the whole week.

You can use them to riff on favorite paintings, movies, or books.  Last year the entries included everything from Peeping in the Rain, Peep in Boots, Little Peeps on the Prairie, Despicable Peeps, Where the Wild Peeps Are--and even flattened peeps as Monet's water lilies. Get in touch with your inner peep and let your imagination run wild.  

**Fill out an entry form when you drop off your peeps and will will draw 4 winners at random on Friday, April 19 at 3 pm**

Monday, March 25, 2013

Ladies' Night Out: "Anna Karenina", Wednesday, March 27

Anna Karenina
Rated R (2 hrs., 10 mins.)
Wednesday, March 27
Snacks @ 5:15 pm
Movie @ 5:30 pm

Academy Award® nominee Keira Knightley, Academy Award® nominee Jude Law and Aaron Taylor-Johnson dazzle in this stunning new vision of Leo Tolstoy's epic love story. At the twilight of an empire, Anna Karenina (Knightley), the beautiful high-ranking wife of one of imperial Russia's most esteemed men (Law), has it all. But when she meets the dashing cavalry officer Vronsky (Taylor-Johnson), there is a mutual spark of instant attraction that cannot be ignored. She's immediately swept up in a passionate affair that will shock a nation and change the lives of everyone around her. From acclaimed director Joe Wright (Atonement, Pride & Prejudice) and Academy Award®-winning writer Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love) comes this visually enchanting masterpiece hailed by critics as "ecstatic" (Time), "rapturous" (MSN Movies) and "a spectacle that has to be seen to be believed!" (The Huffington Post)

FREE Admission. Some snacks and drinks are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library. Additional donations of food and drinks are welcome.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Kids' Movie: "Wreck-It Ralph", Saturday, 3/23 and Tuesday, 3/26

Wreck-It Ralph
Rated PG (1 hour, 48 minutes)
Saturday, March 23 at 11 am AND
Tuesday, March 26 at 2 pm (SCHOOL's OUT!)

From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping journey in Disney's Wreck-It Ralph. For decades, Ralph has played the bad guy in his popular video game. In a bold move, he embarks on an action-packed adventure and sets out to prove to everyone that he is a true hero with a big heart. As he explores exciting new worlds, he teams up with some unlikely new friends including feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz. Then, when an evil enemy threatens their world, Ralph realizes he holds the fate of the entire arcade in his massive hands. Featuring an all-star voice cast and breakthrough bonus features that take you even deeper into the world of video games, Disney's Wreck-It Ralph has something for every player.

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

Monday, March 18, 2013

Little Kids' Movietime "The Land Before Time", Friday, March 22

The Land Before Time
Friday, March 22 at 10 am
Rated G

Come check out the original baby dinosaur buddy flick! Orphaned Littlefoot and his friends go on an epic journey to find the "Great Valley", land of plentiful food and shelter. Perfect for your dinosaur-obsessed pre-schooler!


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. 

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Hampton Author Brad Boucher, April 6 at 10 AM

After visiting the Seacoast throughout his lifetime, author and photographer Brad Boucher has chosen to make Hampton his home for the past 14 years, finding the area rich in historical background for his novels.  His latest work of horror fiction, The Shoals is set on everyone's favorite island, where a dark and mysterious story unfolds.  Join us on Saturday, April 6th at 10 AM in the Lane Room to hear about how Brad crafted this novel, his adventures in e-book publishing, and more about his next book project.  Three of Brad's books, including The Shoals, Diviner, and Curnow's Crossing, are available for checkout at the Lane Library on one of our circulating Nook e-readers.  More information about Brad's books is available at his website.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Feature Film: "Argo"

Argo
Rated R (2 hours)
Thursday, March 21 @ 5:30 pm AND
Saturday, March 23 @ 2:30 pm

2012 Academy Award Winner Best Picture

Based on real events the dramatic thriller "Argo" chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis focusing on the little-known role that the CIA and Hollywood played-information that was not declassified until many years after the event. On November 4 1979 as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point militants storm the U.S. Embassy in Tehran taking 52 Americans hostage. But in the midst of the chaos six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of Canadian Ambassador Ken Taylor. Knowing it is only a matter of time before the six are found out and likely killed the Canadian and American governments ask the CIA to intervene. The CIA turns to their top "exfiltration" specialist Tony Mendez to come up with a plan to get the six Americans safely out of the country. A plan so incredible it could only happen in the movie.

Admission is FREE. 

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

March Artist - Chris Kfoury

The library welcomes Seacoast artist Chris Kfoury to the Weston Gallery in March.  Working mainly in portraits and landscapes, Chris offers a lively and fun interpretation of her favorite literary and film figures.  "I love watercolors, and try to capture the essence of a flower, a mountain, or anything, really that strikes my fancy.  My favorite though is figurative work. I love to capture the spirit of someone doing whatever it is that makes him or her feel alive."

Little Kids' Movietime Rescheduled for Friday, March 15

The Superhero Squad Show: The Infinity Gauntlet
Not Rated (60 minutes)
Friday, March 15 at 10 am

**Rescheduled from last week

With Galactus defeated and Dr. Doom moping behind bars, Super Hero City is finally safe: that is, until Thanos goes in search of the powerful Infinity Gauntlet! Although they are without their comrade-in-laughter, Silver Surfer, the Super Hero Squad (Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Wolverine and Falcon) must once again come together to take on any villainy that threatens the peace and safety of the Marvel universe no matter where it might take them!

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. 

Feature Film: "Hitchcock", Thursday, 3/14 and Saturday 3/16

Hitchcock
Rated PG-13 (1 hour, 38 minutes)
Thursday, March 14 at 5:30 pm AND
Saturday, March 16 at 2 pm

Oscar Winners Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren are spellbinding in this provocative story about the making of one of cinema's most iconic films. Plagued by both a reckless ego and nagging self-doubt, Hollywood legend Alfred Hitchcock (Hopkins) becomes obsessed with a grisly murder story that the studios won't back. Determined, he risks his reputation, his home and even the love of his wife Alma (Mirren), as he sets out to make the film. Ultimately, Hitch wins Alma over, and the two collaborate to create an enduring masterpiece - Psycho. Also starring Scarlett Johansson, Toni Collette and Jessica Biel, Hitchcock is "a knockout from start to finish" (Rex Reed, New York Observer). 
 
Admission is FREE. Popcorn and water are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Memorial Library.

Thursday, March 07, 2013

Classic Movie Tuesday: "Mrs. Miniver", Tuesday, March 12

Mrs. Miniver
Not Rated
2 hours, 14 minutes
Tuesday, March 12 at 1 pm

Mrs. Miniver is a 1942 American drama film directed by William Wyler, and starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon. Based on the 1940 novel Mrs. Miniver by Jan Struther,[1] the film is about an unassuming British housewife in rural England during World War II who finds herself confronting a German pilot who has parachuted into her idyllic village while her husband is participating in the Dunkirk evacuation.


*This movie was rescheduled from February because of technical issues*