Wednesday, July 10, 2013

INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL



 Join us on Tuesday evenings during July and August for screenings of some of the best current and classic foreign language films.  All screenings begin at 6:45 pm and  contain English subtitles.  Refreshments are provided. 

JULY 2, 2013
A SEPARATION (2011) (123 min.) Rated PG-13
A married couple is faced with a difficult decision – whether to leave Iran to give their child a better life or stay and take care of a parent with Alzheimer’s.  IN PERSIAN/FARSI AND FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.

JULY 9, 2013
THE INTOUCHABLES (2011) (112 min.) Rated R
This film explores the friendship between an aristocratic quadriplegic and the young man from the streets who takes care of him.  IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

JULY 16, 2013
WHERE DO WE GO NOW? (2011) (102 min.) Rated PG-13
In a small Lebanese village, there are tensions between the Christian and Muslim men.  It is up to the women of the village to figure out how to keep the peace.  IN ARABIC WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

JULY 23, 2013
BABETTE’S FEAST (1987) (102 min.) Rated G
Two sisters live in desolation on the coast of Denmark.  Their lives are changed when a mysterious stranger arrives in town.  From a story by Isak Dinesen.  IN DANISH AND FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES

JULY 30, 2013
MY AFTERNOONS WITH MARGUERITTE (2010) (83 min.) Not Rated
In a small French town,  a nearly illiterate man meets an old woman who is reading excerpts from her novel aloud.  Starring Gerard Depardieu.  IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITL
 
 
AUGUST 6, 2013
THE WELL-DIGGER’S DAUGHTER (2011) (107 min.) Not Rated
Daniel Auteull stars as a father who is torn between a sense of honor and love for his daughter when she becomes pregnant.  This is a remake of the 1940 classic film.  IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
AUGUST 13, 2013
BON VOYAGE (2003) (114 min.) Rated PG-13
Gerard Depardieu and Isabelle Adjani star in this romantic comedy  about a motley group of Parisians who flee south to escape the German occupation. IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
AUGUST 20, 2013
O’HORTON (2007) (90 min.) Rated PG-13
An aging train engineer embarks on a journey of self-discovery that takes him on a series of adventures with family, friends, and strangers.  IN NORWEGIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
AUGUST 27, 2013
MY LIFE AS A DOG (1985) (101 min.) PG-13
Charming coming-of-age story about a young boy who is sent to stay with relatives when his mother becomes ill.  IN SWEDISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
 
 
 

Thursday, May 30, 2013

JUNE IS MYSTERY MOVIE MONTH





Join us on Tuesdays in June at 6:45 pm  for screenings of  some great mystery and suspense classic films.  The air conditioning is on and the popcorn and soda is on us.  The film series is free and no registration is required.


MYSTERY MOVIE MONTH

**ALL SCREENINGS  BEGIN AT 6:45 PM**

 



JUNE 4, 2013
THE WINDOW (1949) (73 min.) Not Rated
Bobby Driscoll stars as a nine-year-old boy who witnesses a murder in his apartment building but no one believes him except the murderers.  This film noir gem also stars Barbara Hale and Arthur Kennedy.

JUNE 11, 2013
THE MAD MISS MANTON (1938) (80 min.) Not Rated
Barbara Stanwyck stars as a daffy socialite who stumbles across a body and recruits some of her high-class friends to help her solve a murder.  This madcap murder mystery also stars Henry Fonda and Hattie McDaniel.

JUNE 18, 2013
THE PEARL OF DEATH (1944) (69 min.) Not Rated
Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce star as the famous detecting duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.  In this case, they must solve a series of murders that are linked to busts of Napoleon.  Based on the characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

JUNE 25, 2013
MURDER AHOY (1964) (83 min.) Not Rated
Margaret Rutherford is back as Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple and this time she is solving a maritime mystery.  This film also features Lionel Jeffries and Stringer Davis.  This was the last Miss Marple film for Margaret Rutherford and she does not disappoint.

 

 

Friday, May 17, 2013

CHILDREN'S GARDEN








The Clarence Dillon Public Library will be offering a series of special events in their Children’s Garden on selected Saturdays.  Puppets, balloon art, magic, music, and/or face painting will be provided to children of all ages on May 18, June 15, July 20, and August 17, 2013.    Please register by calling the Children’s Department of the library at 908-234-2325 ext. 107 or by email at ref@dillonlibrary.org.or in person at the library.  The programs will be from 10 – 11:30 am and will be held rain or shine.

The Children’s Garden is also open on Tuesdays from 3-4 pm beginning May 14, 2013 and on Saturdays from 10am – 12pm on Saturdays beginning May 18, 2013

Monday, May 6, 2013

PIANO RECITALS






The Clarence Dillon Public Library begins an ongoing program of half hour piano recitals by some of the many gifted young piano students in our community.  There will be three programs held on Wednesdays in May beginning at 5:30 pm.  The recitals will be held on May 8, 15, and 22, 2013.  

 
The programs will be held in the sunny Friends Café of the library.  There is free admission  and no reservation is needed.  Refreshments will be served but space is limited; first come, first served.

 

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

VEGETABLE GARDENING





Master Gardener Gary Rupert of Bedminster, NJ will present a program on vegetable gardening at the Clarence Dillon Public Library on Sunday, May 5, 2013.  The program will be held in the library’s new Community Garden and will begin at 2:00 pm.  Admission is free and registration is recommended but not required.  Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk. 

Friday, April 19, 2013

BARNES MUSEUM COLLECTION LECTURE






Princeton lecturer Barbara Tomlinson will present a program on the fabulous art collection of the Barnes Museum of Philadelphia with her trademark blend of artistic insight, cultural comment, and engaging anecdotes. The program is on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the Clarence Dillon Public Library. The program will begin at 2:00 pm.


The lecture will take place in the downstairs meeting rooms of the library. Admission is $5.00 which is payable at the door. Registration is recommended but not required. Please register by calling the library at 908-234-2325 or by email ref@dillonlibrary.org or in person at the circulation desk.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

AMERICA AT WAR 1941-1945






Professor James Kane will present his acclaimed program on America at War 1941 – 1945 at the Clarence Dillon Public Library. There will be three sessions that include lecture, slides, and music. All session begin at 5:30 pm. The sessions are:


Wednesday, April 17, 2013 – The Attack on Pearl Harbor

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 – The D-Day Landings at Normandy

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 – The Home Front

The programs will be held in The Friends Café in the library and are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and no reservation is required.