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6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
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The Golden Age of Movies - To Kill a Mockingbird
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Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Philip Alford, John Megna, Ruth White, Paul Fix, Brock Peters, Frank Overton, Rosemary Murphy, Collin Wilcox..
Directed by Robert Mulligan
Not Rated; 130 minutes
Our latest film series offers a glimpse into The Golden Age of Movies.
Amazon.com says, “Ranked 34 on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 Greatest American Films, To Kill a Mockingbird is quite simply one of the finest family-oriented dramas ever made. A beautiful and deeply affecting adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee, the film retains a timeless quality that transcends its historically dated subject matter (racism in the Depression-era South) and remains powerfully resonant in present-day America with its advocacy of tolerance, justice, integrity, and loving, responsible parenthood. It's tempting to call this an important "message" movie that should be required viewing for children and adults alike, but this riveting courtroom drama is anything but stodgy or pedantic. As Atticus Finch, the small-town Alabama lawyer and widower father of two, Gregory Peck gives one of his finest performances with his impassioned defense of a black man wrongfully accused of the rape and assault of a young white woman. While his children, Scout and Jem, learn the realities of racial prejudice and irrational hatred, they also learn to overcome their fear of the unknown as personified by their mysterious, mostly unseen neighbor Boo Radley (Robert Duvall, in his brilliant, almost completely nonverbal screen debut.)
This free film series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. All are welcome to attend.
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Location: Central Library, 79 Highland Avenue
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7:15 PM
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8:15 PM
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Learn English at the Library! (Session 2)
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Classes are free, and registration is not required.
There is no waiting list — just come!
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Location: West Branch Library, 40 College Avenue
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Friday December 4, 2009
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10:30 AM
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11:00 AM
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Storytime for 2 year olds
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Location: Central Library, 79 Highland Avenue
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Monday December 7, 2009
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6:00 PM
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7:00 PM
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Learn English at the Library! (Session 1)
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Classes are free, and registration is not required.
There is no waiting list — just come!
Please note: Last class before our winter break! Classes will start again on Monday, January 4th.
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Location: East Branch, 115 Broadway
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6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
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Needlework Group
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Are you interested in meeting fellow knitters and counted cross stitchers? The West Branch, in Davis Square, is home to a group of needlework enthusiasts who look forward to
meeting new people on a regular basis. Share patterns, ideas, yarns, tips on getting through the tricky parts of your project, or simply relax and enjoy the company of those who share your hobby. This is an informal, drop-in group – so come when you can.
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Location: West Branch Library, 40 College Avenue
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7:15 PM
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8:15 PM
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Learn English at the Library! (Session 2)
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Classes are free, and registration is not required.
There is no waiting list — just come!
Please note: Last class before our winter break! Classes will start again on Monday, January 4th.
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Location: East Branch, 115 Broadway
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Tuesday December 8, 2009
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11:00 AM
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11:30 AM
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Storytime
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Location: West Branch Library, 40 College Avenue
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1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Reading Group for 6-8 Year Olds
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Contact: Tammy McKanan (617) 591-0216
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Homelearners between the ages of 6 and 8 are invited to participate in a reading group at the Somerville Central Library.
The group will meet on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. The formal part of the reading group will last about an hour, but the room will be available until 3:00 p.m. for those who want to stay for more stories, board games, or other forms of quiet play. Depending on the participant’s skills and interests, there will be opportunities for discussion, reading aloud, and implementing participants' ideas.
The program has been organized into three discrete sessions. This third session, Tuesdays in December, will use stories of the season to illustrate memoir, folktale, poetry, and other literary genres.
Registration required. Limited to 10 children. All sessions are free.
To register, or for further information or if you have any questions, please call Tammy McKanan at (617) 591-0216.
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Location: Central Library, 79 Highland Avenue
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6:00 PM
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7:15 PM
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Learn English at the Library!
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Classes are free, and registration is not required.
There is no waiting list — just come!
Please note: Last class before our winter break! Classes will start again on Tuesday, January 5th.
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Location: Central Library, 79 Highland Avenue
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Wednesday December 9, 2009
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11:00 AM
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11:30 AM
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Storytime
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All ages are welcome.
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Location: East Branch, 115 Broadway
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3:30 PM
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5:00 PM
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Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, & Magic: The Gathering Card Playing and Trading
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If you’re a fan and collector of Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, or Magic: The Gathering cards and you’re between the ages of 9 and 13, the Library has a group just for you! Come to the West Branch every Wednesday afternoon for card playing and trading (no selling allowed.) Meet other kids who like to play and trade, and just maybe score the card of your dreams! For more information, please call the West Branch.
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Location: West Branch Library, 40 College Avenue
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Thursday December 10, 2009
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10:30 AM
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11:15 AM
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Storytime for 3 to 5 year olds
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Location: Central Library, 79 Highland Avenue
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