Friday Night Film Series

The Friends of the Thomaston Public Library present:

Gaslight

Friday, October 2nd

6:30 p.m.

Thomaston Academy, Room 208

In this atmospheric murder myster, beautiful, naive socialite Paula (Ingrid Bergman) disintegrates into a raving lunatic in the home in which her aunt was murdered. The suspect? Her devoted husband (Charles Boyer). Remade from the 1940 version, director George Cukor's dramatic mystery garnered two Oscars and remains a classic.

Doors open at 6:00 and admission, as always, is free. All films are presented by Erika Pfander. October is 'Thrills and Chills' month, featuring five classic horror and mystery films. For more information call the library at 354-2453.

Help Wanted: Assistant to the Head Librarian

There is an opening for a permanent part-time librarian (32 hours, five days per week, including some Saturdays, no benefits) to staff the circulation desk in the Youth Center (toddlers through teens). Must be organized, conscientious, energetic, and love young people.

Job Summary:

The Assistant to the Head Librarian manages the day to day operation of the youth center circulation desk and serves the needs of patrons using the library. Periodically, this person will also work in the technical services department, processing new acquisitions or repairing damaged materials.

Salary: $8 to 10$/hr commensurate with experience

For a more complete job description call the library at 354-2453 or visit the Maine State Library Job Jar

To apply, e-mail your resume to Head Librarian Brian Sylvester at headlibrarian@thomaston.lib.me.us or send your resume via mail to:

Thomaston Public Library
c/o Brian Sylvester, Head Librarian
60 Main Street
Thomaston, ME 04861

Childrens Library Renovation: Update

We're Renovating!

The Thomaston Library has acquired new space in the Thomaston Academy Building and is renovating it to house a new Youth Center. The Center will hold the majority of the children's and young adult books, will house its own computer lab and play area, and will be the site for the majority of our children's and young adult programs.

The rooms before we moved in were briefly used for storage

Local contractor David Hynd and painter Bob Reed have been working round to clock to refinish the interior of the new space.

Several interior walls were knocked down to open the space

As renovations near their close, the Library is seeking volunteers to help us move into the new Youth Center and to help us manage our larger space. If you are interested in volunteering with us either short term or long term, please contact the head librarian, Brian Sylvester, at 354-2453 or contact the library board of Trustees chairwoman, Janet Bosworth.

Painter Bob Reed has nearly completed the finishing touches

To see more photos of the ongoing renovation, visit our photostream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomastonpubliclibrary/. Check back often for more updates and look for an announcement of the grand opening later this fall!

Friday Night Film Series

The Friends of the Thomaston Public Library present:

The Petrified Forest
starring Humphrey Bogart, Leslie Howard, and Bette Davis

Noted for Humphrey Bogart's breakout performance, this classic nail biter teems with desperate characters in dangerous situations. When down and out brit Alan (Howard) wanders into a remote diner, he charms the owner's daughter (Davis) who dreams of living in Paris. Too unstable for love, Alan departs, but soon finds himself back at the diner, held prisoner - along with several others - by a desperado (Bogart).

Doors open at 6:15 and admission, as always, is free. Donations are accepted and light refreshments will be served. For more information contact the library at 354-2453.

Friday Night Film Series

The Friends of the Thomaston Public Library present:

The Letter

Friday, September 11th

6:30 p.m.

Thomaston Academy Building, Room 208

Based on W. Somerset Maugham's novel and directed by William Wyler, this drama stars Bette Davis in one of her nastiest film roles. After shooting Geoffrey (David Newell), Leslie (Davis) tells husband Robert (Herbert Marshall) and their lawyer (James Stephenson) that it was self-defense. But Leslie's case begins to fall apart when a letter reveals that she may have planned the murder, and Geoffrey's widow (Gale Sondergaard) attempts blackmail.

The Friday Night Film Series is presented by the Friends of the Thomaston Public Library and is hosted by Erika Pfander. September's films are a salute to Bette Davis. Doors open at 6:00 and admission, as always, is free. Donations are gratefully accepted and light refreshments will be served. For more information call the Library at 354-2453.