Documentary Film: American Creed w/ Discussion
American Creed NR (2018) 82 mins
Films
War of the Worlds: 1938 Radio Broadcast
Unrated (1938) 59 mins, Audio
War of the Worlds, the 1938 radio broadcast directed and narrated by Orson Welles.
We're kicking off the "Universe of Stories" Adult Summer Reading Program with the original 1938 radio broadcast of War of the Worlds, as delivered by Orson Welles. There will be a brief historical lecture by librarian Doug Swiszcz before the broadcast, and a discussion afterwards.
Sci-Fi Matinee - Moon
Moon
Rated R (2009) 1 hr 37 mins
Astronaut Sam Bell has a quintessentially personal encounter toward the end of his three-year solitary stint on the Moon, where he, working alongside his computer, GERTY, sends back to Earth parcels of a resource that has helped diminish our planet's power problems. Starring Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey, and Dominique McElligott.
Sci-Fi Matinee - The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Rated G (1951) 1 hr 32 mins in black & white
Includes pre-film commentary by librarian Doug Swiszcz
An alien lands and tells the people of Earth that they must live peacefully or be destroyed as a danger to other planets. Stars Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, and Hugh Marlowe.
Documentary Film: The Last Man on the Moon
The Last Man on the Moon
No Rating (2014) 1 hr 35 mins
When Apollo astronaut Gene Cerman stepped off the moon in December 1972 he left his footprints and his daughter's initials in the lunar dust. Only now is he ready to share his epic but deeply personal story of fulfillment, love, and loss. Directed by Mark Craig and winner of five awards, including Best Documentary and Audience Winner from the Newport Film Festival in 2015.
Documentary Film: Apollo 11
Apollo 11
Rated G (2019) 94 mins
Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, with a recently released documentary that features never-before-seen footage of NASA's first mission to the moon. Directed and produced by Todd Douglas Miller with CNN Films.
Celling Your Soul followed by discussion with Librarian Dr. Suzanne Costa
Watch this award winning documentary as part of a Town wide initiative to go Device Free for one night. You can view the trailer here.
"An examination of our love/hate relationships with our digital devices from the first digitally socialized generation, and what we can do about it."
CANCELED Movie Shorts
Join us on Monday mornings for family-friendly movie shorts. Bring your favorite blanket and get comfy with your kids. Films are age-appropriate with a softer volume setting. Drop-in, free.
Movie Shorts
Join us for classic, family-friendly movie shorts based on popular children's picture books. Bring your favorite blanket and get comfy with your kids. Drop-in, free.
Jazz on Film: A 3-Week Short Course
Jazz on Film is a new short course for fans of music and film to explore these mediums in-depth with Dr. Tom Shaker, a retired professor who has focused his career on music and pop culture. This three-week course will take place on Tuesdays, January 29, Feb 5 and Feb 12 from 4 to 6:30 pm. Free and open to all. Space is limited. Register by phone or online using the form below.
