All films will be shown in the Main Library Auditorium every Thursday starting at 6:30 pm, unless otherwise noted. All programs are FREE and open to the public. Parking is free in the High/Market St. deck for those arriving after 6pm.   February 23 THE HELP Drama based on the novel by Kathryn Stockett. Starring [...]

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KATHARINE HEPBURN Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003) was a leading actress for over fifty years. After some stage work, including Broadway, she became a success with her very first film appearance and remained a star for the rest of her life. She earned her first Oscar in 1933 and eventually won four Oscars for Best Actress, more [...]

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Welcome to our monthy feature, Spotlight On… where we will feature a famous actor/actress. This month, we have our spotlight on Esther Williams. ESTHER WILLIAMS Aquatic star Esther Williams made many successful films in the 1940s and 1950s.  She shines in this new set of swimming spectaculars now out on DVD. The tagline says it [...]

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