Manchester City Library

Wednesday afternoon films - 1:00 PM

• 12/17/08 Lawrence of Arabia (epic, PG)
• 12/24/08 Elf (comedy, PG)
• 12/31/08 About a Boy (drama, PG-13)
• 1/7/09 Contact (sci-fi, PG)
• 1/14/09 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (adventure, PG-13)
• 1/21/09 The Candidate (drama, PG)
• 1/28/09 Forrest Gump (comedy/drama, PG-13)
• 2/4/09 Groundhog Day (romantic comedy, PG)
• 2/11/09 Mask of Zorro (adventure, PG-13)
• 2/18/09 Dave (comedy/drama, PG-13)
• 2/25/09 Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (sci-fi, PG)

Movies at West - Fridays at 3pm
Everyone is welcome to experience our new movie projection/big screen system. Every Friday at 3:00 we show a great movie– either a recent one that has just come out on DVD or a classic. Here’s what we have scheduled for December. Check the Library calendar on our website www.manchester.lib.nh.us for what will be showing in January and February.

• Dec. 5th - Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (PG)
• Dec. 12th - Horton Hears a Who (G)
• Dec. 19th - Space Chimps (G)
• Dec. 26th - How The Grinch Stole Christmas (PG)

Starting in January 2009, we will be moving our new release evening movies to the fourth Thursday of the month. We will also be moving our Independent/Foreign films to the second Tuesday of the month.

Tuesday night independent/foreign films — 6 PM

• 1/13/08 The Grocer’s son (French, drama, NR)
• 2/10/08 Days and Clouds (Italian, drama, NR)

Thursday Night New Releases - 6 PM

• 1/22/09 Mamma Mia (musical, PG-13)
• 2/26/09 Dark Knight (action, PG-13)

from the latest edition of MCL Notes.

    Now that Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas season is upon us with a vengeance. If you’re like me and find the traffic jams, the holiday music in every store, the mammoth “Toys R Us” flyers a little annoying try a different take on the season. Here’s how the library can help…and you don’t need to spend another Christmas dime. Just remember to bring your library card.

1. Save money by making your own gifts…fast:
   Visit the Art Room on the 2^nd floor and check out Christmas in Minutes: Festive Crafts in Less Than an Hour. Or how about Last-Minute Christmas Gifts: Crafting Quick and Classy Presents for Everyone on Your List.
2. Watch a Christmas movie:
   How about checking out some of our favorites like Elf, It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol, Alvin and the Chipmunks etc.
3. Get Inspired with Christmas Entertaining books:
   You may not be Martha Stewart but you can get a few good ideas on baking perfect cookies or decorating that bare-looking mantle. Christmas with Southern Living will show you how to dress for dinner, make gifts from your kitchen and bake mudslide brownies. Country Living: Merry and Bright–301 Festive Ideas for Celebrating Christmas will even show you how to make “Spitzbuebe”.
4. Attend a Holiday Program:
   Come to the main library’s rotunda at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 19 and enjoy the soothing, nostalgic sounds of Holiday Music with harpist Lisa Washington Calvo.
5. Dance, sing, reminisce to our Holiday Music CDs:
   Are you fond of traditional classics like Nat King Cole’s The Christmas Song or would you prefer Simple Gifts-A Windham Hill Collection or how about the not-so-traditional Christmas Rap Music?
6. Compare brand ratings before you buy your Christmas gifts:
   Don’t know which Flat Screen TV or GPS system is the best buy? Be an enlightened shopper and read “Consumer Reports” (magazine or buying guide) at the Periodical Desk or search our online databases here or at home for many product comparisons and ratings.
7. Keep the kids entertained while you cook, clean, wrap etc. with one of our Video Games:
   Check out a “PlayStation” or “XBOX” game at the Main Library or a Wii game at the West Branch.
8. Listen to one of our Books-on-CD, Books-on-Tape or Audio Downloadable Books as you bake, drive, decorate, etc.:
   Instead of watching this holiday film why not listen to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol? MCL owns both the audiocassette and the CD version.
9. Escape the hustle and bustle by spending some time at a local museum:
   With your library card you can check out a museum pass to the Currier Museum of Art or the Millyard Museum. Both the Main and West Branch libraries have passes that will get you into a number of museums for free or for reduced rates.
10. Investigate winter holiday traditions in other countries and cultures:
    This time of year is celebrated in many other cultures. Our books, films, music CDs etc. will help you broaden your horizons.

Happy Holidays!

~Mary~

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Hippo Press and the New Hampshire Aviation Musuem are showing a silent film called Wings tonight in the library auditorium.

From the press release:

‘Wings’ which won the very first Academy Award for Best Picture, is generally recognized as one of the greatest achievements of the silent film era. This screening is free and open to the public. Donations will be encouraged, with all proceeds used to benefit the NH Aviation Historical Society’s activities. This movie is sponsored by the NH Aviation Historical Society and the Hippo Press.

The library is hosting the event, but not directly sponsoring it. The film begins at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free, but donations will go toward the aviation museum. For more information, please contact NH Aviation Historical Society at 669-4820.

It’s Twilight at the Manchester City Library! Stephanie Meyer’s critically acclaimed novel, Twilight, is hitting the big screen on November 21st. To celebrate the movie, we are throwing a party for those in grades 4 and up who are as excited about the movie as we are. Come enjoy refreshments and activities as well as a reading from the book.

Contact:
Kate Norton, knorton@manchesternh.gov, 624-6550 ext. 342, AIM: katehwtt

I am truly distressed to report that we are having severe problems with our public access computers in both library buildings. They are available for use but may reboot during your session. If they do, please see a staff member who will reset them and get you logged in again.

We are working with the City’s Information Systems department to diagnose and fix the problem. In the meantime, I request your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.