Mary Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of Mary Stuart.  Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne alongside her cousin Elizabeth I who rules as England’s Queen. Rivals in power and in love, and female monarchs in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence.

Stuck on what to write about?  On Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30pm, learn the tips and tricks you need to write your best application essay ever in this one hour lecture with Jill Mante.  No rough draft required!  Then, sign up for a one-on-one session with Jill to edit your essay together; appointments available on Tuesday, October 22 and Tuesday, October 29 between 4:30 and 7:30.  First priority given to students who attend the October 15 lecture.

A refugee's escape, a prisoner's promise, and a daughter's painful secret converge in this inspiring real life story of hope. As three fathers fight to save their families, their lives become intertwined in an unlikely journey across the globe, where they learn the healing power of forgiveness and reconciliation.   Rated PG-13. Running time: 1 hour, 48 minutes.

Lee Israel  made her living in the 1970's and 80's profiling the likes of Katharine Hepburn, Tallulah Bankhead, Estee Lauder and journalist Dorothy Kilgallen. When Lee is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception, abetted by her loyal friend Jack. An adaptation of the memoir "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" relays the true story of the best-selling celebrity biographer. Rated R.

Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that landed the first two people on the Moon.

After Portland slacker John Callahan nearly loses his life in a car accident, the last thing he intends to do is give up drinking. But when he reluctantly enters treatment - with encouragement from his girlfriend and a charismatic sponsor  - Callahan discovers a gift for drawing edgy, irreverent newspaper cartoons that develop a national following and grant him a new lease on life.

Learn American Sign Language in order to sign 2 stories to tell at the Warwick Children's Book Festival on October 12th.

The Pretty Committee will show you how to turn a plain cigar box into a one-of-a-kind keepsake box.  All material will be provided for free.  If you have something you would like to add, feel free to bring it in!