Mon, November 17
@ 6:30 PM | Book Discussion Group Register
Play Club is like a book club, but for plays! Whether you are familiar with the art of reading plays, or looking to expand your appreciation for dramatic literature, this book club is an opportunity to read plays you have been meaning to explore or have never considered reading before. Learn about new works, discover new playwrights, and make friends! This month, we read and discuss Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw.
This group will read one playscript from the Library for the Perf… | Online | Adults,
Book Lovers |
Sat, February 14
@ 1 PM | Attend a screening of the 2022 Till
This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library.
Sypnosis
The story of Emmett Louis Till and the legacy of his mother who pursued justice for her lynched son.
Cast
Whoopi Goldberg, Frankie Falson, Sean Patrick Thomas, Danielle Deadwyler
Running time: 130 Minutes | West Farms Library, Story Hour Room | Adults |
Tue, February 17
@ 3 PM | This Black History Month, we want to do more than just look back at history—we want to celebrate it, engage with it, and share it.
That's why we’re hosting a special evening of fun, community, and discovery! Join us for an event on February 17th at 3 PM at the West Farms Library in two exciting parts:
A fast-paced, friendly game of Jeopardy! We'll explore the brilliant contributions, powerful stories, and rich cultural history of Black Americans. (So, start practicing your "Who is..."!)… | West Farms Library, Community Room | Adults |
Wed, February 25
@ 3 PM | This event will take place in person at Hunts Point Library.
Join us in the Teen Center for an afternoon of screen-free brain exercises related to this month's reading themes! Puzzle over word searches featuring the best and worst manga tropes, or let your mind go quiet as you color scenes from your favorite romantasy to unwind from the stress and overstimulation of the week.
This week's Mind Menders will highlight Black history, as we celebrate and discuss the works and writings of Black auth… | Hunts Point Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Sat, February 28
@ 1 PM | This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library.
Attend a screening of the 1989 Do the Right Thing
This event will take place in person at the West Farms Library.
Sypnosis
Racial tensions grow in a Brooklyn neighborhood on the hottest day of the summer while everyone tries to cope with the heat. SPike Lee received an Oscar nomination for his screenplay.
Cast
Spike Lee, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edison
Running time: 120 Minutes | West Farms Library, Story Hour Room | Adults |