Friday Night Film Series

The Friends of the Thomaston Public Library present:

Alfred Hitchcock's

Psycho

Friday, October 29th

6:30 PM

Room 208, Thomaston Academy Building

Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece of the macabre stars Anthony Perkins as the troubled Norman Bates, whose old dark house and adjoining motel are not the place to spend a quiet evening. no one knows that better than Janet Leigh, the ill-fated heroine who had a less than pleasant experience in the now notorious "shower scene". Vera Miles, Martin Balsam, John Gavin, and John McIntire co-star in Hitchcock's most compelling and terrifying film. Bernard Herrmann provided the classic soundtrack.

During the screening of Psycho, no one will be admitted after the film has begun. Friday Night Films are presented free of charge and light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the library at 354-2453.

Thomaston Family Story Hour

Guest Reader: Maine State Representative Chuck Kreuger
Wednesday, October 20th
6:00 PM
Children's Room

Join us on Wednesday, October 20th for stories and music with Maine State Representative Chuck Kreuger. Kreuger will be reading from books of songs to children and families starting at 6:00 PM in the children's library. This event is free to the public and open to all ages. For more information call the library at 354-2453.

Friday Night Film Series

The Friends of the Thomaston Public Library present:

Notorious

Friday, October 22nd

6:30 PM

Room 208, Thomaston Academy Building

Alicia Huberman (Ingrid Bergman) gains notoriety when her father is convicted of treasona gainst the United States as a Nazi spy. Soon after, she meets a stranger named Devlin (Cary Grant). Devlin reveals that he is a U.S. Intelligence agent and asks her to help him trap a Nazi mastermind. Because she has fallen in love with Devlin, she agrees - but as she gets more involved she realizes she's putting her life in danger. Nominated for two Academy Awards in 1947, including Best Screenplay.

Friday night films are present free of charge, but donations are gratefully accepted. Light refreshments will be served and the Thomaston Academy Building is handicapped accessable by the parking lot entrance. For more information call the library at 354-2453.

Friday Night Film Series

The Friends of the Thomaston Public Library present:

Alfred Hitchcock's

Vertigo

Friday, October 8th

6:30 PM

Thomaston Academy Building, Room 208

Critics have hailed Vertigo as Alfred Hitchcock's ultimate masterpiece. This haunting tale of obsession, fear and murder stars Jimmy Stewart as a troubled detective pathologically afraid of heights and obsessed with a lost love and her look-alike. Kim Novak gives the performance of her career as the bizarre heroine. Unavailable for viewing for over two decades, this HItchcock shocker still retains its unparalleled impact.

Doors and bookstore open at six and light refreshments will be served. Admission is always free, but donations are accepted. For more information, call the library at 354-2453.

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.