Friday, June 28, 2013

Movie: "Oz the Great and Powerful"

Oz the Great and Powerful
Rated PG (2 hrs., 10 mins.)
Tuesday, July 2 at 2 pm AND
Thursday, July 11: Matinee at 1 pm/Feature at 5:30 pm

Disney’s fantastical adventure Oz The Great And Powerful, follows Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics. When Diggs is hurled away to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot — until he meets three witches (Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams), who aren’t convinced he’s the great wizard everyone’s expecting. Reluctantly drawn into epic problems facing Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it’s too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity — and even some wizardry — Oscar transforms himself into the great wizard and a better man as well.

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

Monday, June 24, 2013

Teen Summer Reading Program Starts on Wednesday, 6/26!

It's here!  We're getting started on our Teen Summer Reading Program this week with a great program.  We're going to make recycled newspaper pots, then plant a variety of herbs, for us to tend all summer long, and use at our Teen Iron Chef Competition. (Bring your gardening gloves, if you have any, or prepare to get dirty!)

Who: Teens!  (If you were a middle or high school student for the last year, you're in!) *Limit of 24 teens at this program, due to supplies.  No sign up necessary.
What: Pots and Planting
When: Wednesday, June 26, 2:30 p.m.
Where: Lane Room

Wednesday is also the day to start keeping track of your reading.  For every 30 minutes that you log and report to Kirsten, you get a raffle ticket to enter to win a Kindle Fire and other great prizes.  Don't forget that you earn a ticket for every teen program that you attend, too!

Questions?  Ask Kirsten: kcorbett@hampton.lib.nh.us or 926-3368.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Summer Feature Film Series: "Jack Reacher", Thursday, June 27

Jack Reacher
Rated PG-13 (2 hrs., 10 mins.)
Thursday, June 27
Matinee Show at 1 pm
Feature Show at 5:30 pm

From The New York Times bestselling author Lee Child comes one of the most compelling heroes to step from novel to screen - ex-military investigator Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise). When a gunman takes five lives with six shots, all evidence points to the suspect in custody. On interrogation, the suspect offers up a single note: “Get Jack Reacher!” So begins an extraordinary chase for the truth, pitting Jack Reacher against an unexpected enemy, with a skill for violence and a secret to keep and a target on Reacher’s back.

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

Ladies' Night Out: "Safe Haven", Wednesday, June 26

Ladies' Night Out:
Safe Haven
Rated PG-13 (2 hrs.)
Wednesday, June 26
Snacks at 5:15 pm/Movie at 5:30 pm

An affirming and suspenseful story about a young woman’s struggle to love again, Safe Haven is based on the novel from Nicholas Sparks, the best-selling author behind the hit films The Notebook and Dear John.

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.

Summer Family Film Series: "Holes", Tues., June 25

Holes
Rated PG (1 hr., 57 mins.)
Tuesday, June 25 @ 2 pm

Fans of author Louis Sachar's book Holes will be delighted with this scrupulously faithful adaptation. After being wrongly found guilty of stealing a pair of sneakers, Stanley Yelnats (Shia LaBeouf) gets sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile correctional facility in the bed of a long-gone dry Texas lake. There--under the watchful eye of overseer Mr. Sir (a zesty Jon Voight), sneakily mean therapist Dr. Pendanski (Tim Blake Nelson, O Brother Where Art Thou?), and the cool and cruel Warden (Sigourney Weaver)--Stanley and dozens of other delinquents are forced to dig an endless series of holes that the Warden hopes will lead her to a precious secret left behind by a long-dead female outlaw (Patricia Arquette). Sachar's book is beloved for its vivid characters and suspenseful plot; by sticking close to its source, Holes has become a dynamic, exciting, and surprisingly touching movie. --Bret Fetzer

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

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Story Time and Free Info and Discussion on Early Child Development

On Wednesday, June 12th at 10 a.m, Miss Paulina will conduct a drop-in story time for children ages 15 months to 4 years old. Representatives from the Richie McFarland Children's Center will be on hand before and after to talk with you about your child's development and to share the range of services they offer for youngsters. RMCC provides pediatric therapy programs, including speech, visual tracking, fine and gross motor skills, and social and communication skills.

This is a great opportunity to speak with them about concerns specific to your little one—or just to gain valuable information about childhood benchmarks and progress in general.

No sign ups are necessary. We hope to see you there!

Classic Matinee: "Singin' in the Rain", Wednesday, June 19

Singin' in the Rain
Wednesday, June 19
1 pm
Rated G

Singin' in the Rain is a 1952 American musical comedy film directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds, and choreographed by Gene Kelly. It offers a lighthearted depiction of Hollywood, with the three stars portraying performers caught up in the transition from silent films to "talkies."

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