Library News
Tonight: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Blast off with our final film in our Space Film Festival! More Info
To compliment our summer reading theme of A Universe of Stories, we are holding a Space Film Festival throughout the summer! Eacvh week we will be watching a classic space themed movie! Check out our schedule:
Upcoming Screenings
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Thursday, August 15, 7:00 pm
2017. USA. 137 minutes. Rated PG-13.
Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” continues the team’s adventures as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage.
PREVIOUS FILMS
2001: A Space Odyssey
Wednesday, July 3, 7:00 pm
1968. USA. 139 minutes. Rated G.
Mankind finds a mysterious, obviously artificial, artifact buried on the moon and, with the intelligent computer HAL, sets off on a quest.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 pm
1982. USA. 115 minutes. Rated PG-13.
Elliott (Thomas), a boy who befriends an extraterrestrial, dubbed “E.T.”, who is stranded on Earth. Elliott and his siblings help E.T. return to his home planet, while attempting to keep him hidden from the government.
Apollo 13
Thursday, july 25, 7:00 pm
1995. USA. 140 minutes. Rated PG.
The story of the 1970 lunar mission, which suffered an explosion in space that disabled the ship, leaving the astronauts and Mission Control to work frenetically on devising a plan to get the men home safely. Based on actual events.
Spaceballs
Wednesday, July 31, 7:00 pm
1987. USA. 96 minutes. Rated PG.
A rogue pilot and his best friend team with a princess to help her save her planet when an evil space commander wants to steal all the planet’s air in this “Star Wars” spoof.
WALL-E
Wednesday, August 7, 7:00 pm
2008. USA. 98 minutes. Rated G.
Oscar-winning CGI-animated delight about the misadventures of the last robot on Earth, circa 2800, who romances a sleek, high-tech android.
Crystal Springs Night Rescheduled to Monday
Due to inclement weather, Wednesday's Summer Reading Club night at Crystal Springs has been rescheduled for next Monday, August 19.
Folk Music Jam Session Tonight! For Musicians & Singers
Join us tonight at 7:00pm with your voice and instument for a Folk Music Jam Session to celebrate Woodstock!
View the Songlist Here
Fifty years ago, performers and fans alike flocked to Woodstock, New York, for three days of music. In the same spirit, we're hosting a Folk Music Jam Session on Wednesday, August 28 at 7:00 pm.
Led by the Musicians & Friends' Folk Jam Central Meetup Group, this is a family-friendly acoustic jam session. Attendees are encouraged to bring their acoustic instruments or their voices!
The Musicians & Friends' Folk Jam Central Group Meetup Group is a network of local folk musicians who regularly perform together at libraries and public spaces. Their goal is to preserve and play the music of the 1960s and early 1970s. A schedule of upcoming jam sessions can be found online at www.meetup.com/Monmouth-Musicians-Meetup.
This program is free and open to the public. The Folk Music Jam Session welcomes all ages and performing abilities.
https://www.ebpl.org/main/polCalendarEvent.cfm?Event_Id=94354
Community Art Available for Pick-Up
Did you create a mini canvas for our Community Art Project? If so, please pick it up at the Youth Services Desk by Friday, August 9th!