Teen Movie: "Grace Unplugged", Friday, 3/7

Grace Unplugged

Rated PG (1 hour, 35 mins.)

Friday, March 7 @ 3 pm

 

Having just turned 18, Grace Trey (AJ Michalka) aspires to more than just singing at her church, where the worship leader is her father (James Denton), a former pop star. With the help of her dad's former manager, Grace runs away to Los Angeles and begins to taste the kind of stardom she's always dreamed about. Yet with each rung of the ladder she climbs, Grace feels more and more pressure to compromise her values, further straining her relationship with her parents. Will everything she experiences lead her to reject her faith.or rediscover it? With a star-studded cast, inspiring soundtrack and amazing musical performances, GRACE UNPLUGGED is a heartwarming film that "entertains while bringing families closer together" (Focus on the Family).

Admission is FREE and open to the public.

Little Kids' Movietime: "The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!", Fri. 3/7

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Let's Celebrate!

Not Rated (1 hour)

Friday, March 7 @ 10 am

 

Come one, come all, come Celebrate! With the Cat in the Hat you've got a date! When the Cat eats the last chocolate Nick and Sally must fly to Coco-a-licious to restock their supply. But princess Lotta-Chocka's helpers are away. Can the Cat and the kids help make chocolate today? You bet they can the best chocolate you ve seen! And to make it they start with a small bitter bean . . .

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!

Movie: "Gravity", Wed. 3/5 & Thurs. 3/6

Gravity
Rated PG-13 (1 hour, 31 mins.)
Wednesday, March 5 @ 1 pm AND
Thursday, March 6 @ 5:30 pm

GRAVITY, directed by Oscar nominee Alfonso Cuaron, stars Oscar winners Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in a heart-pounding thriller that pulls you into the infinite and unforgiving realm of deep space. Bullock plays Dr. Ryan Stone, a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (Clooney). But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone.

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

Ladies' Night Out: "About Time", Wed. Feb. 26

About Time
Rated R (2 hrs., 4 mins.)
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Snacks at 5:15 pm
Movie at 5:30 pm

At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think. Starring Rachel McAdams.

Admission is FREE. Popcorn, water and some snacks are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Contributions of food and snacks are very welcome.

Academy Award Films Week 3 (Feb. 18-20)

RESCHEDULED
Roman Holiday - Nom. Best Picture 1950
Not Rated (1 hr., 58 mins.)
Thursday, Feb. 13 @ 5:30 pm

A bored and sheltered princess escapes her guardians and falls in love with an American newsman in Rome. Starring Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn and Eddie Albert.

All About Eve - Best Picture 1950
Not Rated (2 hrs., 18 mins.)
Wednesday, Feb. 19 @ 1 pm

From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington (Ann Baxter) is determined to take the reins of power away from the great actress Margo Channing (Bette Davis). Eve maneuvers her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo's director boyfriend (Gary Merrill), her playwright (Hugh Marlowe) and his wife (Celeste Holm). Only the cynical drama critic (Oscar winner George Sanders) sees through Eve, admiring her audacity and perfect pattern of deceit. Thelma Ritter and Marilyn Monroe co-star in this acclaimed classic, which won six Academy Awards and received the most nominations (14) in film history.

All is Lost
Rated PG-13 (1 hr., 46 mins.)
Thursday, Feb. 20 @ 5:30 pm

Academy Award winner Robert Redford stars in All is Lost, an open-water thriller about one man's battle for survival against the elements after his sailboat is destroyed at sea. Using only a sextant and nautical maps to chart his progress, he is forced to rely on ocean currents to carry him into a shipping lane in hopes of hailing a passing vessel. But with the sun unrelenting, sharks circling and his meager supplies dwindling, the ever-resourceful sailor soon finds himself staring his mortality in the face. 

Little Kids' Movietime: "Chuggington", Friday, Feb. 21

Friday, Feb. 21 at 10 am

They're trainees!  They're making tracks!  Wheels to the rails! Clackety-clack! Honk your horns for the new worldwide hit television series about eager young engines Wilson, Brewster and Koko as they learn to become working trains in the land of Chuggington. In these six popular episodes, the trainees find fun and excitement as they get lost in a deserted town, handle an important responsibility in the safari park, and discover that the repair shed isn't such a scary place after all. There's plenty of action and laughs along the way with lessons about overcoming fear, responsibility and problem solving, all while discovering social-readiness values like friendship, teamwork, courtesy and more. As the trains, and your own little chuggers, practice their skills and complete daily tasks, they learn to ride the rails of life!

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!

Library Closing at 1/Movie Rescheduled

Due to inclement weather the library will be closing today, Thursday, February 13 at 1 pm. Roman Holiday, our Classic Oscar film that was scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled.

Roman Holiday - Nom. Best Picture 1950

Not Rated (1 hr., 58 mins.)

Tuesday, February 18 @ 3 pm

A bored and sheltered princess escapes her guardians and falls in love with an American newsman in Rome. Starring Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn and Eddie Albert.

Mike Bisceglia - "Gaelic and Garlic", Feb. 18th at 6:30 PM

Please join us on Tuesday evening, February 18th at 6:30 PM as we welcome local author Michael Bisceglia Jr. to the library.  He will be reading from his new book Gaelic and Garlic, a comic novel based on his memories of growing up in an Irish-Italian home.  Mike is a former teacher with over twenty-five years of experience as a teacher who now writes for several area newspapers and who has published numerous works of fiction and non-fiction.

In talking about the genesis of his book, Mike recalled that “I have the distinct privilege of having a combined Irish-Italian heritage.  I have played stickball in the gritty streets of Worcester (Wista), Massachusetts, and have laughed and cried (but mainly laughed) at more than my share of wakes, weddings and family reunions.  I love my family, and would love for you to meet every aunt, uncle and cousin.”

Mike's talk is free and open to all ages, with books available for signing after the presentation.

Winter Break Activities for Kids/Teens (Feb. 24-Mar. 1)

Academy Award Films, Week 2 (Feb. 11-13)

RESCHEDULED:
Rear Window - Nom. Best Picture 1954
Rated PG (1 hr., 55 mins.)
Tuesday, Feb. 11 @ 3 pm

A wheelchair bound photographer spies on his neighbours from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.  Starring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly, Directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

The Last Picture Show - Nom. Best Picture 1971
Rated R (1 hr., 58 mins.)
Wednesday, Feb. 12 @ 1 pm

A group of 50's high schoolers come of age in a bleak, isolated, atrophied West Texas town that is slowly dying, both economically and culturally.  Directed by Peter Bogdanovich. Starring Cybill Shephard and Jeff Bridges

Roman Holiday - Nom. Best Picture 1950
Not Rated (1 hr., 58 mins.)
Thursday, Feb. 13 @ 5:30 pm

A bored and sheltered princess escapes her guardians and falls in love with an American newsman in Rome. Starring Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn and Eddie Albert.

Libby Chase at Lane Library Tuesday, February 11

For the month of February, local artist Libby Chase will be displaying the full-sized framed illustrations for her children's book "A Tail of Two Kitties" in the Weston Gallery of the Lane Memorial Library.  Written by her brother and brought to life by an innovative financing campaign through Kickstarter.com, the book was inspired by the tale of Eddie's two kitties, Rusty and Sparky.  Noting that the full title of the book is  "A Tail of Two Kitties; Their Adventure with Antonyms, Homonyms & Synonyms",  Eddie recalls drawing on his Masters in Education in order to play with the twists and turns of words in the English language.  The result is a fun read for all ages.

The exhibit is an arrangement of 10 of the original illustrations from the book matted and framed. The pages selected are ones that just have Rusty & Sparky in them - from being the Best of cats to the Worst of cats!

Libby will be speaking at the Lane Library on Tuesday evening, February 11 at 6:30 PM where she will discuss the book and the process of how it was published through a Kickstarter "crowd funding" campaign.  All are welcome to attend, especially those who might be interested in going this route for their own creative efforts.  Crayons and a special coloring-book illustration of Rusty and Sparky at the Lane Library will be available to keep the younger ones entertained throughout Libby's talk.