Events

This event will take place in person at the Kips Bay Library. Join us for a delightful blend of learning and fun in our Open Play program for kids ages 2-11 years old and their parents/caregivers. Children love open-ended play because of the possibilities they afford them, encouraging imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills so play can be richer and more complex. This kind of play ensures rich learning and is fun! No registration required. First come, first served. Supervision by p…

This event will take place in person at the Kips Bay Library. Join us for a delightful blend of learning and fun in our Open Play program for kids ages 2-11 years old and their parents/caregivers. Children love open-ended play because of the possibilities they afford them, encouraging imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills so play can be richer and more complex. This kind of play ensures rich learning and is fun! No registration required. First come, first served. Supervision by p…

Synopsis A study of the neuroses of patients and staff at a posh psychiatric clinic, where the selection of new drapes for the hospital library sparks a war among a doctor's wife and a number of the institution's personnel. Director: Vincente Minnelli, Production Year: 1955, Rating: TV-PG, Studio: Warner Bros., Runtime: 122 minutes Cast Richard Widmark, Lauren Bacall, Charles Boyer, Gloria Grahame, Lillian Gish

This event will take place in person at the Kips Bay Library. Join us for a delightful blend of learning and fun in our Open Play program for kids ages 2-11 years old and their parents/caregivers. Children love open-ended play because of the possibilities they afford them, encouraging imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills so play can be richer and more complex. This kind of play ensures rich learning and is fun! No registration required. First come, first served. Supervision by p…

Synopsis Journalist Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp) takes a job in 1950s Puerto Rico, where he works to expose a sleazy real-estate entrepreneur named Sanderson and falls for Sanderson's attractive fiancée. Directed by Bruce Robinson. Director: Bruce Robinson, Production Year: 2011, Rating: R, Studio: Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., Runtime: 120 minutes Cast Johnny Depp, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Rispoli, Amber Heard, Richard Jenkins

Join the Kips Bay Library for an in person book discussion of Being Henry by Henry Winkler Here's how it works: 1) - Download your copy of Being Henry on our free e-reader app SimplyE: App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1046583900?pt=463465&ct=nypl&mt=8 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nypl.simplified.simplye&utm_source%3Dnypl&utm_medium%3Dnypl&utm_campaign%3Dnypl…

This event will take place in person at the Kips Bay Library. Join us for a delightful blend of learning and fun in our Open Play program for kids ages 2-11 years old and their parents/caregivers. Children love open-ended play because of the possibilities they afford them, encouraging imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills so play can be richer and more complex. This kind of play ensures rich learning and is fun! No registration required. First come, first served. Supervision by p…

This event will take place in person at the Kips Bay Library. Join us for a delightful blend of learning and fun in our Open Play program for kids ages 2-11 years old and their parents/caregivers. Children love open-ended play because of the possibilities they afford them, encouraging imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills so play can be richer and more complex. This kind of play ensures rich learning and is fun! No registration required. First come, first served. Supervision by p…

Synopsis Due to a change in his employment status, Dutch-American football coach Thomas Rongen was forced to undertake a coaching role he had difficulty accepting. He flew to American Samoa to coach their national football team to become eligible for the 2001 FIFA World Cup. The main challenge, though, is that the team is touted as one of the weakest in the world. Based on the 2014 documentary with the same title, this sports comedy-drama features the real-life travails of Thomas Rongen. Direc…

Synopsis The narrative tells the story of Ray Waller and his family who face a dark evil lurking beneath the surface of their backyard swimming pool. After Ray receives a neurodegenerative diagnosis, his professional baseball career is put on hold. He relocates with his family to a new home, hoping to recover his strength and return to the field. With a brand new pool in his backyard, Ray takes up swimming as a form of physical therapy. He soon realizes what these dangerous waters hold for him…

Synopsis In the 1896, a cowboy and his pals drive cattle from Wyoming to Alaska, where a corrupt sheriff steals their herd and they must tangle with him to get it back. One of eight films James Stewart made with director Anthony Mann, and one of four Westerns on which the duo collaborated. Director: Anthony Mann, Production Year: 1955, Rating: TV-PG, Studio: Universal Pictures, Runtime: 96 minutes Cast James Stewart, Walter Brennan, Corinne Calvet, Ruth Roman, John McIntire

Synopsis An expert gambler is hired by the mob to run a casino in Vegas. He turns it into a huge success, but his homicidal best friend and his untrustworthy wife threaten to end his reign. Director: Martin Scorsese, Production Year: 1995, Rating: R, Studio: Universal Pictures, Runtime: 170 minutes Cast Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods, Don Rickles

Synopsis J. Robert Oppenheimer played an integral role in developing the first atomic bomb. Throughout the development of the bomb, Oppenheimer struggled with justifying a creation that came to cause so much damage. He questions whether he owes it to scientific discovery to create something capable of so much power. Director: Christopher Nolan, Production Year: 2023, Rating: R, Studio: Universal Pictures, Runtime: 180 minutes Cast Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon,…

Synopsis The dramedy tells the story of a disagreeable schoolteacher named Paul Hunham. With no family or friends, Paul ends up staying at school during Christmas break to supervise holdover students who can't travel home for the holidays. Troublemaker Angus and head cook Mary build an unexpected bond with Paul on campus. Together, they go through hilarious adventures, celebrating Christmas in their own unique way. Director: Alexander Payne, Production Year: 2023, Rating: R, Studio: Focus Feat…

Meditation: Healing The Body, Mind, and Spirit This program takes place online. A meeting link will be sent to registrants via email. Medical research has uncovered amazing facts about meditation and the body-mind-spirit connection. Join Nirav Sheth, to learn about how mediation can be used to minimize the effects of stress and speed healing. Learn the tools needed to make meditation part of daily life. The program will include a “meditation sitting” and a question-and-answer discu…

Synopsis Satire of military mentality set on a Mediterranean air base in WWII. A pilot seeks to be declared insane so that he can be excused from his bombardier duties. Adaptation of Joseph Heller's classic novel. Director: Mike Nichols, Production Year: 1970, Rating: R, Studio: Paramount Pictures, Runtime: 121 minutes Cast Alan Arkin, Martin Balsam, Richard Benjamin, Jack Gilford, Art Garfunkel

Synopsis A successful bank robber manages to escape from jail. Outside he becomes involved with the Federal Marshal assigned the task of recapturing him. Director: Steven Soderbergh, Production Year: 1998, Rating: R, Studio: Universal Pictures, Runtime: 122 minutes Cast George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Ving Rhames, Don Cheadle, Dennis Farina

Synopsis Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against Jürgen Voller, a former Nazi who works for NASA. Director: James Mangold, Production Year: 2023, Rating: PG-13, Studio: LucasFilm, Runtime: 142 minutes Cast Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, Karen Allen, Mads Mikkelsen

Join the Kips Bay Library for an in person book discussion of Things I Wish I Told My Mother by Susan Patterson and Susan DiLallo Here's how it works: 1) - Download your copy of Things I Wish T Told My Mother on our free e-reader app SimplyE: App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1046583900?pt=463465&ct=nypl&mt=8 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nypl.simplified.simplye&utm_source%3Dnypl&utm_medium%3Dnypl&utm_campaign%…

Synopsis After being left at the altar, a young woman escapes to Taiwan on a quest for hope and healing. Director: Sydney Tooley, Production Year: 2023, Rating: PG, Studio Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., Runtime: 96 minutes Cast Michael Jong-Quin Huang Huang, Madison McLaughlin, Leanne Morgan, Mackenzie Mauzy

Synopsis An ambitious young marketing graduate pitches a new product to his powerful boss, but is soon betrayed by a close friend in this sharp-witted satire. Director: Aram Rappaport, Production Year: 2013, Rating: R, Studio: Magnolia Pictures, Runtime: 90 minutes Cast Amber Heard, Shiloh Fernandez, Kellan Lutz, Brittany Snow, Josh Pais

Synopsis In a small town in Massachusetts, a serial killer begins terrorizing the people of the town. The killer aims to carve out a Thanksgiving board that features the innocent townspeople. The narrative takes inspiration from a mock trailer from the 2007 film Grindhouse, transforming into a full-fledged feature film. Director: Eli Roth, Production Year: 2023, Rating: R, Studio: Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., Runtime: 107 minutes Cast Rick Hoffman, Gina Gershon, Patrick Dempsey, Milo…

Synopsis A deranged young man kidnaps the object of his obsession and imprisons her in his furnished basement. Hoping to avoid abuse and gain his trust, she pretends to stay willingly, but a tense, even deadly psychological game ripples beneath the surface. Director: William Wyler, Production Year: 1965, Rating: N/A, Studio: Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., Runtime: 117 minutes Cast Terence Stamp, Samantha Eggar, Mona Washbourne, Maurice Dallimore, William Beckley

Synopsis This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. In particular, it emphasizes his rise to the top. The narrative traces his beginnings as a young adult who started as an employee selling chocolate in a store until he became driven to enter the chocolate industry eventually. This film acts as a prequel to the 1971 film adaptation of Dahl's novel. Director: Paul King, Production Year: 2023,…

Synopsis In this offbeat detective story set in 1970 California, a drug-addled private eye investigates a conspiracy involving his ex-flame and her married, real-estate-developer boyfriend. Meanwhile, various eccentric characters complicate the investigation. Director: Paul Thomas Anderson, Production Year: 2014, Rating: R, Studio: Warner Bros., Runtime: 148 minutes Cast Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston, Reese Witherspoon

Synopsis Armed with every weapon they can get their hands on and the skills to use them, The Expendables are the world's last line of defense and the team that gets called when all other options are off the table. But new team members with new styles and tactics are going to give “new blood” a whole new meaning. Director: Scott Waugh, Production Year: 2023, Rating: R, Studio: Lions Gate Films, Inc., Runtime: 103 minutes Cast Jason Statham, 50 Cent, Megan Fox, Dolph Lundgren

Synopsis A Cockney skirt chaser lives in the moment during the swinging 60's. It's time he learned about the consequences of his actions. Director: Lewis Gilbert, Production Year: 1966, Rating: PG, Studio: Paramount Pictures, Runtime: 114 minutes Cast Michael Caine, Millicent Martin, Julia Foster, Shirley Anne Field, Vivien Merchant

Synopsis Best Actor Robert Donat stars as the title character, a beloved schoolmaster at a British boarding school, who initially starts out as a reticent sourpuss, but over the course of 63 years of teaching evolves into a venerable academic institution. Told in flashback, the Best Picture nominee is adapted from the James Hilton best seller. The film debut of Greer Garson (Best Actress nominee), who plays Mr. Chips' engaging young bride. Director: Sam Wood, Production Year: 1939, Rating: TV…

\ Synopsis A 10-year-old boy with a facial deformity attends school for the first time when he begins the fifth grade. With the support of his parents, he learns how to make friends and adjust to his new environment. Meanwhile, those around him learn not to judge a book by its cover. Director: Stephen Chbosky, Production Year: 2017, Rating: PG, Studio: Lions Gate Films, Inc., Runtime: 113 minutes Cast Julia Roberts, Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson, Mandy Patinkin, Millie Davis

Synopsis A young poker player hustles in 1930s New Orleans. Director: Norman Jewison, Production Year: 1965, Rating: TV-14, Studio: Warner Bros., Runtime: 102 minutes Cast Steve McQueen, Edward G. Robinson, Tuesday Weld, Karl Malden, Ann-Margret

Synopsis A liberal Manhattan architect turns into a vigilante after his wife is killed and his daughter raped and the police are unable to apprehend the men responsible. Director: Michael Winner, Production Year: 1974, Rating: R, Studio: Paramount Pictures, Runtime: 93 minutes Cast Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, Stuart Margolin, Vincent Gardenia, Steven Keats

Synopsis A tumultuous relationship between an effusive woman radical and a reticent, conservative man begins on a college campus in 1937, and struggles to remain intact throughout the coming decades. Oscars went to the title song and Marvin Hamlisch's score. Director: Sydney Pollack, Production Year: 1973, Rating: PG, Studio: Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., Runtime: 118 minutes Cast Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Bradford Dillman, Lois Chiles, Patrick O'Neal

Synopsis William Humphrey's novel about a wealthy Texas family. Robert Mitchum, Eleanor Parker. Theron: George Hamilton. Rafe: George Peppard. Halstead: Everett Sloane. Libby: Luana Patten. Opal: Constance Ford. Mrs. Halstead: Anne Seymour. Fine acting and direction (Vincente Minnelli). Director: Vincente Minnelli, Production Year: 1960, Rating: TV-PG, Studio: Warner Bros., Runtime: 150 minutes Cast Robert Mitchum, Eleanor Parker, George Peppard, George Hamilton, Everett Sloane

Synopsis Two 17th-century Jesuit priests travel to Japan to locate their mentor, who has allegedly renounced his faith. There, their devotion is tested when they discover that Japanese Christians are being systematically exterminated. Director: Martin Scorsese, Production Year: 2016, Rating: R, Studio: Paramount Pictures, Runtime: 161 minutes Cast Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Tadanobu Asano, Ciarán Hinds

Synopsis About the 1816 Swiss vacation that inspired Mary Shelley (Alice Krige) to write "Frankenstein." Byron: Philip Anglim. Claire: Laura Dern. Shelley: Eric Stoltz. Dr. Polidori: Alex Winter. Maurice: Peter Berling. Rushton: Don Hodson. Berger: Guisto Lo Pipero. Elie: Antoinette McLain. Directed by Ivan Passer Director: Ivan Passer, Production Year: 1988, Rating: R, Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc., Runtime: 101 minutes Cast Alice Krige, Philip Anglim, Laura Dern, Eric Stoltz, Alex Win…