Film Fridays: Roll Bounce

film7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
This summer, Film Fridays will be scaling down to one film a month. Registration is required. Films are still free to the public (and wonderful!). Sponsored by Bill and Jane Murray. Also join us for our film discussions! Much like a book group, you will watch the film then if you like, join us for a moderated discussion. Watch the film at the library or watch it on your own.
FROM THE USA: Xavier, a teenage boy in Chicago, struggles with the loss of his mother and turns to roller skating as a way to deal with his angst. He and his friends are the stars of the skating rink they frequent, but this is about to change. When it closes down, they have no choice but to try out a more upscale spot, the Sweetwater Roller Rink. There, they enroll in a skating contest, and have to prove themselves to the reigning champions, headed by a skater named Sweetness. Rated PG-13. Registration begins May 15.

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Film Fridays: Roll Bounce

film2:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
This summer, Film Fridays will be scaling down to one film a month. Registration is required. Films are still free to the public (and wonderful!). Sponsored by Bill and Jane Murray. Also join us for our film discussions! Much like a book group, you will watch the film then if you like, join us for a moderated discussion. Watch the film at the library or watch it on your own.
FROM THE USA: Xavier, a teenage boy in Chicago, struggles with the loss of his mother and turns to roller skating as a way to deal with his angst. He and his friends are the stars of the skating rink they frequent, but this is about to change. When it closes down, they have no choice but to try out a more upscale spot, the Sweetwater Roller Rink. There, they enroll in a skating contest, and have to prove themselves to the reigning champions, headed by a skater named Sweetness. Rated PG-13. Registration begins May 15.

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Film Fridays: The Sapphires

film2:00 pm - 3:45 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
This summer, Film Fridays will be scaling down to one film a month. Registration is required. Films are still free to the public (and wonderful!). Sponsored by Bill and Jane Murray. Also join us for our film discussions! Much like a book group, you will watch the film then if you like, join us for a moderated discussion. Watch the film at the library or watch it on your own.
FROM AUSTRALIA: In 1968, four gutsy Australian Aboriginal women become unlikely stars by singing for the troops in Vietnam with the help of an R&B-loving musician (Chris O'Dowd). Inspired by a true story. This feel-good flick is undeniably uplifting, the joyousness of soul music smoothing out the troubles of the world. Rated PG-13. Registration begins May 15.

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Film Fridays: The Sapphires

film7:00 pm - 8:45 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
This summer, Film Fridays will be scaling down to one film a month. Registration is required. Films are still free to the public (and wonderful!). Sponsored by Bill and Jane Murray. Also join us for our film discussions! Much like a book group, you will watch the film then if you like, join us for a moderated discussion. Watch the film at the library or watch it on your own.
FROM AUSTRALIA: In 1968, four gutsy Australian Aboriginal women become unlikely stars by singing for the troops in Vietnam with the help of an R&B-loving musician (Chris O'Dowd). Inspired by a true story. This feel-good flick is undeniably uplifting, the joyousness of soul music smoothing out the troubles of the world. Rated PG-13. Registration begins May 15.

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Film Discussions: Bread & Tulips

4 pm – 4:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join us for our film discussions! Much like a book group, you will watch the film then if you like, join us for a moderated discussion. Watch the film at the library or watch it on your own. You must have watched the film to participate in the discussion. No registration for discussion.

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Film Discussions: Roll Bounce

4 pm – 4:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join us for our film discussions! Much like a book group, you will watch the film then if you like, join us for a moderated discussion. Watch the film at the library or watch it on your own. You must have watched the film to participate in the discussion. No registration for discussion.

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Film Discussions: The Sapphires

3:45 pm – 4:15 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join us for our film discussions! Much like a book group, you will watch the film then if you like, join us for a moderated discussion. Watch the film at the library or watch it on your own. You must have watched the film to participate in the discussion. No registration for discussion.

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Film Fridays: In the Mood for Love

film7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Our Indie/Foreign Film Fridays are back with small changes. Registration is required and we are only filling 50% capacity. Films are still free and fabulous!

FROM CHINA: In 1962, journalist Chow Mo-wan and his wife move into a Hong Kong apartment, but Chow's spouse is often away on business. Before long, the lonely Chow makes the acquaintance of the alluring Su Li-zhen, whose own significant other also seems preoccupied with work. As the two friends realize their respective partners are cheating on them, they begin to fall for one another; however, neither wants to stoop to the level of the unfaithful spouses. This film is rated PG. Registration begins May 1.

*No film discussion for this film.

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Film Fridays: In the Mood for Love

film2:00 pm - 3:30 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Our Indie/Foreign Film Fridays are back with small changes. Registration is required and we are only filling 50% capacity. Films are still free and fabulous!

FROM CHINA: In 1962, journalist Chow Mo-wan and his wife move into a Hong Kong apartment, but Chow's spouse is often away on business. Before long, the lonely Chow makes the acquaintance of the alluring Su Li-zhen, whose own significant other also seems preoccupied with work. As the two friends realize their respective partners are cheating on them, they begin to fall for one another; however, neither wants to stoop to the level of the unfaithful spouses. This film is rated PG. Registration begins May 1.

*No film discussion for this film.

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Film Fridays: War Witch

film7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Our Indie/Foreign Film Fridays are back with small changes. Registration is required and we are only filling 50% capacity. Films are still free and fabulous!

FROM SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: In this month’s film, African rebels force a village girl to kill her own parents and join their army, but a miraculous event makes the rebels think she has supernatural powers. War Witch is a mature, intense drama. This film is not rated. Registration begins April 15.

Join us for our film discussions! Much like a book group, you will watch the film then if you like, join us for a moderated discussion at 3:30 pm. Watch the film at the library at 2 pm or watch it on your own. You must have watched the film to participate in the discussion. No registration for discussion.

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