Midcoast Habitat for Humanity

World Habitat Week Talk
Wednesday, October 6th
6:00 PM
Room 2o8, Thomaston Academy Building

As part of World Habitat Week, Midcoast Habitat for Humanity will give a talk and slideshow on Wednesday, October 6, from 6 to 7 pm at the Thomaston Library about the importance of decent, safe, and affordable housing worldwide and right here in Knox County. Come and learn about the mission of Habitat, as well as the new house we are starting in Thomaston and how it incorporates sustainable building and energy efficiency. For more information or to volunteer, see our website at http://www.midcoasthabitat.org/ or call 594-1859.

Friday Night Film Series

The Friends of the Thomaston Library present:

Alfred Hitchcock's
Spellbound

Friday, October 1st
6:30 PM
Thomaston Academy Building, Room 208

Dr. Edwards (Gregory Peck) arrives at the Green Manors Mental Asylum and falls for the beautiful Dr. Petersen (Ingrid Bergman). But she discovers that he's a paranoid amnesiac imposter, which leaves her wondering: what happend to the real Dr. Edwards? Spellbound is one of Alfred Hitchcock's finest films. Nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Spellbound's most memorable scene is the powerful dream sequence, created by the extraordinary 20th century Spanish artist Salvadore Dali.

Friday Night Films are presented free of charge and light refreshments will be served. Donations are appreciated and the Thomaston Academy Building is handicapped accessable from the parking lot entrance. For more information, call the library at 354-2453.

Friday Night Film Series

The Friends of the Thomaston Library present:


Duel in the Sun
Friday, September 24th
6:30 PM
Room 208, Thomaston Academy Building

Pearl Chavez (Jennifer Jones), a sultry half-breed orphan, is taken in by distant relative Laura Belle McCanles (Lillian Gish), whose husband (Lionel Barrymore) is a rich Texas cattle baron. The quintessential home-wrecker, Pearl is attracted to the two McCanles sons -- wild he-man Lewt (Gregory Peck) and educated, methodical Jesse (Joseph Cotten). The scene is set for a battle royale that pits brother against brother and a final confrontation between Lewt and Pearl.

Doors and Hallway bookshop opens at 6 and light refreshments will be served. Films are presented free of charge but donations are gratefully accepted. Thomaston Academy is handicapped accessable by the parking lot entrance. For more information call the library at 354-2453.

Thomaston Family Story Hour

Guest Reader: Jamie Doubleday, RSU 13 Board Vice Chair
Wednesday, Sept. 15th
6:00 PM
Children's Library

Jamie Doubleday will be our guest reader at the Thomaston Family Story Hour in September. The Thomaston Family Story Hour brings prominent local persons to the library to share stories and crafts with children and families. Jamie will be reading a selection of new and classic children's books for families of all ages.

For more information call the library at 354-2453.

Friday Night Film Series

The Friends of the Thomaston Public Library present:

Red River
Friday, September 10th
6:30 PM
Room 208

It's mutiny on the cattle drive when irascible, ironfisted trail boss Tom Dunson (John Wayne) relentlessly brutalizes his drovers, causing adopted son Matt Garth (Montgomery Clift, in his first film appearance) to intercede and take charge. Tom vows vengeance for Matt's unpardonable offense, leading to the quintessential Western showdown. Walter Brennan costars as the ornery camp cook in director Howard Hawks' immortal sagebrush saga.

Doors and bookstore open at 6 and admission, as always, is free. Light refreshments will be served and donations are gratefully accepted. The Thomaston Academy Building is handicapped accessable from the parking lot entrance. For more information call the library at 354-2453.

Due to health hazards posed by the extreme heat and poor air quality, the library will close at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 2nd.

The library staff apologizes for any inconvenience.

Library Announcement

Due to the potential health hazards posed by the high temperature and humidity, the Library will close at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, September 1st.

Regular hours will resume on Thursday, September 2nd.

The staff of the TPL apologizes for any inconvenience.