2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist

Adults

Defective Detectives

What happens when cranky, poorly motivated or seemingly-incompetent individuals are all sidelined together into a single work unit? They end up solving the mysteries that no one else could, of course. Or, at least, in fiction they do.  

Film Festival

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris—UK—2022—115 minutes—PG—Comedy

A cleaning lady in 1950s London works, starves and gambles to raise the funds to travel to Paris and buy a designer dress, a purchase that will change not only her own life but the future of the House of Dior. Adapted from Paul Gallico’s novel of the same name, this heartwarming film stars Lesley Manville and Isabelle Hubert.

Film Festival

One Fine Morning—France—2022—112 minutes—Rated R—Drama

Sandra, a widowed mother who also cares for her dying father, reconnects with an old friend and embarks on an affair that reaffirms her love of life. Directed by Mia Hansen-Love and starring acclaimed actress Lea Seydoux, this poignant drama won Best European Film at Cannes.