Posts tagged with "movies"
Posted by daccurso on 12/15/09
Thanks to a generous donation from the Friends of the Library, we now have Blu-ray Discs available for checkout. Blu-rays have greater storage capacity than regular DVDs and offer a high-definition viewing experience. Blu-rays cannot be played in regular DVD players—you do need to have a Blu-ray player (or a PlayStation 3 console) in order to use them.
This new collection is located with the “New DVDs” and is available to AHML cardholders only. They may be reserved, and there is a limit of two per cardholder. The checkout period for blu-rays—like regular DVDs—is one week. You can see a list of those we own by searching Blu-ray as a subject in the online catalog.
Posted by daccurso on 07/22/10
Date and time: Saturday, July 24, 7:30 a.m - 1 p.m.
Location: southwest corner of the Library's parking lot
When you come to the Farmer's Market this weekend, be sure to stop by the bookmobile. It has the latest books, music and movies that you can check out for your weekend entertainment needs. And since it is just across the street, it will be easy to add it into your weekly shopping routine.
Posted by daccurso on 05/14/09
The Library’s new bookmobile is making its rounds with a new look and great updates users will appreciate. The new color and graphics on the outside are just the beginning. It is three feet longer so it has more room to carry the newest books, movies, music and magazines. It also has a higher ceiling, additional skylights and better lighting. And with lower steps into the bookmobile, it is even easier to come aboard. In addition to the added space, it has a new “green” feature – a battery pack that helps save fuel by using the generator less. Check here to see when it is coming to a stop near you.
To visit the What's Up at the Library blog homepage, click here.Posted by daccurso on 07/06/10
Attack of the Zombies – How the Undead Spread Dread
Date and time: Thursday, July 15, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Daily Herald film critic Dann Gire and novelist/film historian Raymond Benson return to celebrate our adult summer reading theme. They’ll scare up some movie clips and trivia from such titles as I Walked with a Zombie, Night of the Living Dead, Pet Semetary, and many more. Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Posted by daccurso on 11/22/11
This month's theme is The Mean Streets of Martin Scorsese – Directors’ Showcase. Join us for this popular monthly film discussion program presented by Daily Herald movie critic Dann Gire and film historian and novelist Raymond Benson. It's a fun-filled evening, with a different film theme each month, that includes film clips, cinema history, trivia and more.
Date and time: Thursday, December 8, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Posted by daccurso on 05/03/12
Join us for Bloated Budgets! Intermissions! Casts of Thousands! - "Hollywood's Greatest and Grandest Epics." This popular monthly film discussion program presented by Daily Herald movie critic Dann Gire and film historian and novelist Raymond Benson offers a fun-filled evening discussing a different film theme each month, including film clips, cinema history, trivia and more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Some of the movies to be discussed:
Gone with the Wind (1939)
Ben-Hur (1959)
Doctor Zhivago (1965)
Braveheart (1995)
Gladiator (2000)
Date and time: Thursday, May 10, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
After this program, Dann & Raymond will be taking a break for summer. We look forward to their return to the library in fall for a whole new season.
Posted by lmulford on 01/03/13
This popular monthly film discussion program is presented by Dann Gire, the film editor for the Daily Herald and a contributing corresponding critic for Ebert Presents on PBS and Raymond Benson, a film historian and novelist.
Each month offers a fun-filled evening discussing a different film theme, including film clips, cinema history, trivia and more. This month the topic is "Heeeere's Jack!" - The Films of Jack Nicholson. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Date and time: Thursday, January 10, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Posted by daccurso on 12/01/09
Date and time: Thursday, December 10, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Daily Herald film critic Dann Gire and James Bond novelist/film historian Raymond Benson discuss animated films at this month's movie club. See film clips and get the inside story about your favorite animated films. Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Posted by daccurso on 10/31/11
The theme of this month's movie club is Foreign Correspondence – Classic Films from the Rest of the World. It is part of our monthly film discussion series presented by Daily Herald movie critic Dann Gire and film historian and novelist Raymond Benson. The fun-filled evening includes film clips, cinema history, trivia and more.
Date and time: Thursday, November 10, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Posted by daccurso on 06/15/10
Date and time: Friday, August 20, 7-9 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
We're gearing up for our 4th Annual Teen Film Fest! Make your own movie. It can be anything - a ridiculous comedy, a film about your life, a horror short film ... anything! Be creative and have a blast. Borrow your Mom and Dad's video recorder or iPhone and get filming. The top three winning films will be awarded cash prizes, including $100 to the best film. Daily Herald film critic Dann Gire will be hosting and judging the event, which always makes for a fantastic, insightful experience. Films must be submitted by August 6.
Rules and guidelines will be posted on the TeenSpace.
