(2016) Starring Colin Firth and Jude Law.   Biopic of literary editor Max Perkins centers on his relationship with author Thomas Wolfe. As Wolfe becomes consumed with his lengthy novels, Perkins tries to reel in his talent and deliver another best-seller for Scribner Publishing during the 1930s.  Rated PG-13; 104 min.  Discussion and refreshments to follow.

(2016) Starring Jason Lee and Anjul Nigam.  Growing Up Smith is the feel-good, coming-of-age story of Smith, a 10-year-old boy from India growing up in Small Town, America in 1979. As the boy's family tries to straddle the line between embracing the American Dream and preserving their Indian heritage, Smith sneaks out for a taste of Kentucky Fried Chicken, dons a Saturday Night Fever costume, and contends with his parents as they send him to school with a yellow squash instead of a pumpkin to carve for Halloween.  Rated PG-13; 103 min.

(2018)  Starring Jason Clarke and Kate Mara (2017). Depiction of Ted Kennedy's involvement in the fatal 1969 car accident that claimed the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne. Rated PG-13; 1 hour 46 min.

Tween Movie Night- Watch the movie "Elf" and make candy creations to eat and take home. Ages 9-12. Register beginnning Sept. 15 online or at the children's or help desk.

Tween Creative Acting - This super-charged acting class will excite and challenge participants through improvisation and various acting techniques. The class is presented by " Rising City Arts." The program is two sessions; participants should plan on attending both. Ages 9-12.  Register beginning Sept. 15 online or at the Children's or Help Desk. Register for the Nov. 27th class to be part of both classes.

Tween Creative Acting - This super-charged acting class will excite and challenge participants through improvisation and various acting techniques. This class is presented by " Rising City Arts."  The program is two sessions; participants should plan on attending both.  Ages 9-12.  Register beginning Sept. 15 online or in person at the Children's or Help desk.

Tween Easy Soup Making - Follow the recipe, chop the veggies, add the stock and a few spices. Viola!  You have soup in a cup!  Ages 9-12.  Register beginning Sept. 15 online or in person at the Children's Desk.

Tween Halloween Craft- Bring a medium size pumpkin with an interesting, weird stem and watch what happens! Ages 9-12. Register beginning Sept. 15 online or at the children's desk.

Tween Book & Movie- Read the book-watch the movie" Spiderwick Chronicles" and then discuss the differences. Ages 9-12. Register beginning Sept. 15 online or at the children's desk.

Tween Sculpey Graphic Novel Characters - Make your favorite graphic novel character with a clay called Sculpey.  We'll bake it for you to take home.  Ages 9-12.  Register beginning Sept. 15 online or in person at the Children's Desk.