Friday Night Film Series

Warm Springs

July 27, 2012

7 P.M.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Kenneth Branagh) faces personal and political crises in this biopic that begins not long after the future U.S. president is paralyzed by polio. Roosevelt endures the stigma of the disease and is moved by the plight of America's disabled. As he searches for a miracle cure, he regains his confidence as a leader with help from wife Eleanor (Cynthia Nixon) and therapist Helena (Kathy Bates). Wonderfully acted by all.

Friday Night Film Series

Babe

July 20, 2012

7 P.M.

The story of Babe Didrickson, who won two gold medals in track and field at the 1932 Olympics and returned to become a world champion golfer, as she battled to be accepted in a man's world of sports. Her fight against cancer was the one battle she was ultimately to lose. Susan Clark won an Emmy for her portrayal of Babe.

Friday Night Film Series

The Secret Life of Words

July 13, 2012

7 P.M.

After surviving the war in Yugoslavia, taciturn nurse Hanna (Sarah Polley) heads to Ireland for some relaxation. But when she hears about an oil-rig accident off the coast, she agrees to tend to a heroic burn victim, (Tim Robbins). The encounter changes both their lives. A compelling and critically acclaimed film, directed by Pedro Almodovar.

Friday Night Movies

Temple Grandin

July 6, 2012

7:00 P.M.

Emmy winner Claire Danes stars as Temple Grandin, a brilliant young woman coping with the stigma of autism. With the support of her loving family, Temple dedicates herself to learning and becomes a famed animal behaviorist. Her passion for animals gives her a unique ability to understand them, and she fulfills her love by teaching about autism and the most humane ways to treat livestock.

Historic Photo Reception

Friday June 22^nd at 6:30:

Thomaston Public Library Presentation and Reception for Historic Photo Exhibit. 

At 6:30pm on June 22^nd, Kevin Johnson, archivist at the Penobscot Marine Museum and local historian Peggy McCrea will be giving a talk combined with a presentation of rare Thomaston photos. Potluck style refreshment to follow. Please feel free to bring a dish.

The talk features the exhibit, "Knox County Through the Eastern Eye," a collection of archived prints. The prints feature historic photographs on loan from the Penobscot Marine Museum’s Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company collection. The Thomaston Public Library is hosting the prints through June. 

The Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Company photos, taken a century ago, are aesthetically beautiful and fascinating on many levels for the history and sense of place they convey. The founder of the company sent his crews with their box cameras into tiny towns all over Maine and instructed them to ask local citizens what was important to document about their town. The exhibit features 30 (20x24) framed photographs and 3 over-sized poster prints with captions written by each town’s historical society scholars.

This presentation is at the Thomaston Public Library located inside the Thomaston Academy building on 60 Main St. in Thomaston. Public parking is behind the Academy. Contact us to find out more: 207-354-2453 or tpl@thomaston.lib.me.us

This event is free and open to the public.

Permaculture Talk at the Thomaston Public Library

Monday, June 25 at 6:30pm

 

Jesse Watson of Midcoast Permaculture Design will be giving a presentation at the Thomaston Public Library on permaculture and design. Permaculture is a design system and set of techniques for creating resilient human habitats and healthy ecosystems.  It is modeled on ecological principles and covers a wide range of design areas including food production, shelter, energy, water, wellness, community, culture and economics.  In this presentation we will talk about some of the ethics, principles, strategies and techniques and discuss the importance and potential of permaculture’s design-based solutions in today’s world of economic, energy and environmental uncertainties. 

Jesse Watson is a certified permaculture designer.  In 2009 he started a permaculture landscape design/build and sustainability consultation firm in the Midcoast area, serving residential, business and institutional clients.  He attempts to integrate regenerative landscape design, traditional folk skills, sustainable economics, technological and cultural innovation into his design practice.  Jesse brings an artist’s paintbrush, a philosopher’s pedantry, a tracker’s attention to detail and a holy fool’s comedic relief to the company he keeps.  He lives with his young family in Rockland.

This presentation is at the Thomaston Public Library located inside the Thomaston Academy building on 60 Main St. in Thomaston. Public parking and library doors are located behind the Academy. Contact us to find out more: 207-354-2453 or tpl@thomaston.lib.me.us

This event is free and open to the public.

Announcement: Intergenerational Book Club

An Invitation:

On June 19th we invite you to join the Thomaston Intergenerational Book Club discussion. The Witch of Beaver Creek Mine, published by Down East Books in 2007, is a first novel by Camden author Rosemarie Nervelle, and is a well-crafted, exciting, fast-paced suspense tale about a mysterious old woman, a spooky abandoned gold mine, and a brave young boy. This unusual tale is both old-fashioned adventure story and part 21st century call for understanding and emotional honesty. The story harkens back to the boys adventure genre in the days when it didn't involve magic spells. There is magic to be found here, though, in Nervelle's memory-driven evocation of a time and society foreign to today's youth.

Although the book is targeted at the young adult market, Nervelle has discovered that her older readership enjoys the nostalgic tenor of the mid-40s. The story takes place in a small village in Nova Scotia where Nervelle spent some of her younger years, and from where her memories of the people she knew as a child come to life in this fascinating story.

The book was launched in the fall of 2007 in Waverly, Nova Scotia, the locus of the story.

On the third Tuesday of each month, this group of men and women of all ages come together to share their opinions and ideas. Extra copies of the books are purchased by the Friends of the Thomaston Public Library from the Annual Appeals fund. We thank you for all donations. Please come and join us at the Thomaston Library on June 19th at 2:30 P.M. in the Thomaston Academy building gym.

Contact Alice Dashiell at 354-3612 for more information.