Ongoing and upcoming events at the library
YORK VILLAGE - Summer events at the York Public Library offer something for everyone.
A READERS THEATRE PRODUCTION
On Friday, June 29 at 7 p.m., York novelist and playwright Michael Kimball will offer a staged reading of his new play "The Secret of Comedy." The production will star Lisa Stathoplos, Joe Dominguez and Michael Howard with Suze Allen of the San Francisco Writers and Actors Lab as director. There will be an audience talk-back afterward.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
On July 1 the "Sunday Night at the Movies" series continues with "The Illusionist." Set in turn-of-the-20th century Vienna, "The Illusionist" tells the story of Eisenheim (Edward Norton), a common cabinet maker turned magician, and Duchess Sophie (Jessica Biel), who meet as children in a chance encounter. "Sunday Night at the Movies" continues through Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. On Sunday, July 8, see "Seducing Dr. Lewis." Written by Ken Scott and directed by Jean-Francois Pouliot, this Canadian film tells the story of a depressed island town, Ste-Marie-La-Mauderne, and its hopes to build a factory. The corporation's insurance company requires a town doctor. Attempts to lure one are frustrated until Dr. Christopher Lewis (David Boutin), caught in a Montreal traffic incident, makes a deal to spend 30 days in the town. The colorful locals, led by Germain Lesage (Raymond Bouchard), scheme to persuade him to stay with comic results. The film was shot in Harrington Harbor in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. In French with subtitles. The next film in the series is "Riding Giants" (2004) on July 15.
SUMMER FAMILY FUN SERIES
The Summer Family Fun Series, co-sponsored by the York Public Library, Kennebunk Savings Bank and York Recreation Department, features three exciting programs for all ages. On June 28 at 10:30 a.m., the Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers will join us with "Everybody Loves Pirates." This nationally-known puppetry troupe from Bar Harbor will sail into York Harbor. Lucy and Little Chucky discover a treasure map that a group of pirates is very interested in as well. On July 12 at 10:30 a.m., Jan Zimmermann, a musician and storyteller who has been enchanting audiences up and down the Maine coast, will bring tales of mystery to the library. On Thursday, Aug. 9 at 10:30 a.m., Dennis Labbe, a practicing magician since the age of seven, will present an exciting and magical experience for children and families.
GET A CLUE SUMMER READING PROGRAM
"Clue in on Thursdays" from 10:15 to 11 a.m. when Julie Eneman leads the discussions in this mystery book group for children. Books include "Nate the Great and the Boring Beach Bag" for grades 1 through 3 on July 5; "A to Z Mysteries - Detective Camp" for grades 2 through 5 on July 26; "The Secret of the Old Clock" for grades 3 through 5 on Aug. 2, and "Chasing Vermeer" for grades 3 through 5 on Aug. 15. Registration is required.
Wednesday Morning Movie Mystery films begin at 10:30 a.m. and include "Harriet the Spy" on July 11, "The Great Mouse Detective" on July 25, "Escape to Witch Mountain" on Aug. 1, "The Secret of Roan Inish" on Aug. 8, "The Secret Garden" on Aug. 15 and "Hoodwinked" on Aug. 22.
Harry Potter returns to the library on July 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., when York's own Juanita Reed, also known as The Party Mom, will present a party in honor of the publication of the last Harry Potter book. Register with Kathleen at the library at 363-2818. This program will be limited to 20 children, and the library staff asks that those who have come to previous Harry Potter parties let other children have a chance to register first.
THE ANNUAL BOOK SALE IS COMING
Preview Night will be Thursday, July 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. with $5 admission for the best selection. The sale continues with free admission on July 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and July 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ART AT THE LIBRARY
Richard Brown Lethem's paintings will be exhibited at the library through Aug. 1. York Art Association member Louise M. Whelton exhibits her watercolors of barns and birds in the Kennebunk Room for the months of May and June.
CUBA THROUGH ITS LITERATURE
"So Near and So Far: Cuba through its Literature," is funded by a grant from the Maine Humanities Council. This "Let's Talk About It" book discussion series begins on Thursday, June 28, and continues July 12 and 26 and August 9 and 23. The series is now filled.
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
In response to your requests, the library will continue to offer Infant Lapsits on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room with stories, finger plays and rhymes for children up to the age of 2. Summer Preschool Story Time for ages 6 and under will be on Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Good Nights Bedtime Stories at the York Public Library will be offered on Wednesday evenings in August from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Children may come to the library in pajamas for quiet stories on summer nights.
