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.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
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.
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.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Historic Photo Reception
Friday June
22nd at 6:30:
Thomaston Public Library Presentation and Reception for Historic
Photo Exhibit.
At
6:30pm on June 22nd, 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.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
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.
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.
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