Program Notes ~ Fall/Winter, 2008

The library has another season of exciting adult programs scheduled throughout the coming months. Poetry, music, films, author visits, drama and technology talks . . . something for everyone! Free tickets are available for all events two weeks prior to the program date. All author programs are co-sponsored with Westwinds Bookshop.

November

Sunday, November 9 th , 2:00 p.m. Sunday Salon.
Actress Robin Lane. Ms. Lane returns to the library with a dramatic portrayal of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. With the use of props, costumes, a powerful script and fabulous talent, Ms. Lane brings this admired woman to life.

Thursday, November 13 th , 7:00 p.m. Poetry Circle.
Poetry enthusiasts are invited, no need to register.

Sunday, November 16 th , 2:00 p.m. Sunday Salon.
Inspiring Authors . A panel of emerging and established writers at many stages of their careers will discuss their writing and how to get published. Meet local authors including Howard Scott, Shirley Howard and Dolores Riccio. Learn how they are living their writing dreams!

Thursday, November 20 th , 7:00 p.m. Tech Talk.
The Techie Petting Zoo! Kindles, Iphones, MP3 books and more.

Friday, November 28 th , 7:00 p.m. Fourth Friday Film.
Mississippi Masala (UK/US 1991) directed by Mira Nair. Questions of complexion and race bedevil a young couple (Sarita Choudhury, Denzel Washington) as well as the families around them.

Sunday, November 30 th , 2:00 p.m. Sunday Salon.
Hot Jazz . Lisa Yves, Richard Rancatore and Friends return to perform their lively jazz selections. This musical ensemble brought down the house last year. Don't miss out.

December

Sunday, December 7 th , 2:00 p.m. Sunday Salon. Back Bay Guitar Trio.
This ensemble has made an impressive mark on the local music scene. David Newsam, Steve Marchena and John Mason are respected educators and performers with diverse interests and talents. Last year's event was standing room only so mark your calendars for this performance.

Thursday, December 11 th , 7:00 p.m. Poetry Circle.
All poetry enthusiasts welcome.

Sunday, December 14 th , 2:00 p.m. Sunday Salon.
Massachusetts to Mali and Back ; My Peace Corps Experience and how Saving the World Wasn't Really the Point. Gretchen Snoeyenbos, recent returned Peace Corps volunteer from Mali, West Africa, discusses her experience.

Friday, December 26 th , 7:00 p.m. Fourth Friday Film.
Quinceañera (US 2006) directed by R. Glatzer and W. Westmoreland. A portrait of an extended Hispanic family coping with maintaining cultural identities and values in the midst of modern US culture.

January

Thursday, January 8 th , 7:00 p.m. Poetry Circle.
All poetry enthusiasts welcome.

Sunday, January 11 th , 2:00 p.m. Sunday Salon.
Jennifer Haigh . Ms. Haigh is the acclaimed author of perennial book club favorites Mrs. Kimble and Baker Towers . She will discuss and sign copies of her latest novel, The Condition .

Thursday, January 15 th , 7:00 p.m. Tech Talk.
Social Networking for Grownups . Learn how to connect with friends. The mysteries of Facebook, MySpace and Twitter are revealed.

Friday, January 23rd, 7:00 p.m. Fourth Friday Film
The Conformist. (Italy 1970) directed by Benardo Bertolucci.

Sunday, January 25 th , 2:00 p.m. Sunday Salon.
Lisa Genova . Neuroscientist Genova's first novel, Still Alice , hauntingly and accurately portrays a young woman's battle with the diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer's disease. Come meet the author of this heartbreaking and mesmerizing tale.

February

Sunday, February 1 st , 2:00 p.m. Sunday Salon.
Tom Flynn . On September 11 th , 2001, this veteran producer and writer set off for the twin towers on a bicycle. His book, Bikeman: An Epic Poem recreates the horror and humanity he experienced that day.

Sunday, February 8 th , 2:00 p.m. Sunday Salon.
Superlative Scrapbooking ! Artist and craft instructor Christine Ward will discuss organization of material, color, and composition. Participants will create a two-page layout. Registration begins two weeks prior to the event and is limited to the first fifteen registrants.

Thursday, February 12 th , 7:00 p.m. Poetry Circle.
All poetry enthusiasts welcome.

Thursday, February 19 th , 7:00 p.m. Tech Talk.
Digital Photography with Barbara Andrews.

Sunday, February 22 nd , 2:00 p.m. Sunday Salon.
Juliana Hatfield . The local professional musician and alternative/indie rocker chronicles her life of music in a new memoir, When I Grow Up . Meet the famous rocker! Mark your calendars; tickets will vanish quickly for this event.

Friday, February 27th, 7:00 p.m. Fourth Friday Film
Un Chien Andalou and L'age d'Or. (France 1929 & 1930) Directed by Luis Bunuel.

March

Sunday, March 8 th , 2:00 p.m. Sunday Salon .
Tom Perotta . The national literary star comes to Duxbury to read and discuss his novel The Abstinence Teacher .

Thursday, March 12 th , 7:00 p.m. Poetry Circle.
All poetry enthusiasts welcome.

Friday, March 27th, 7:00 p.m. Fourth Friday Film
Day for Night (La Nuit Americaine). (France 1973) Directed by Francois Truffaut.

Sunday, March 29 th , 2:00 p.m. Sunday Salon.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Presentation. Superintendent Craig MacDonald, PhD, shares the remarkable resources and activities underway at the renowned sanctuary.

 

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