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Monthly Book Discussion
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Help by Kathryn Stockett
In 1962, Mississippi three women, one who wants to be a writer, and two devoted and hardworking maids, come together to tell a story that will forever change their town. This deeply moving novel, filled with poignancy, humor, and hope is a timeless and universal story about the lines we abide by, and the ones we don’t.

Copies of this title are available to borrow. Registration is not required to attend the discussion and all are welcome!

Movies in the Afternoon

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. 
Showing One Day, a recent DVD release starring Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess, Patricia Clarkson; Focus Features; directed by Lone Scherfig; Rated PG-13; 108 minutes; 2011.
“Adapted from the internationally praised and bestselling novel, this film charts an extraordinary relationship. After only one day together in 1989, Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew cannot stop thinking about one another. Over the next twenty years, key moments of their relationship are revealed on the same day, July 15th of each year.  Dex and Em face friendship and fights, hopes and missed opportunities, laughter and tears as the true meaning of this one crucial day is revealed, they must come to grips with the nature of love and life itself.”
 

Kindle eReader Workshop

Portland Library presents “Catch a Title for a Kindle” on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 7:00 pm.  Learn how to search for free books from our eBook collection, how to check out and put titles on reserve and how to download the titles to your Kindle E Reader.  Bring your Kindles with you for this free hands-on workshop.  Reservations requested!  For more information contact the Portland Library at 860-342-6770 or register on line NOW.

eReader Workshop

Monday, February 6th at 6:30 pm

Do you want to find out about eBooks?  Do you have an eReader and don’t know how to use it?  Do you want to use the Library’s service which allows
Portland’s residents to download eBooks free of charge?  Answer yes to any of these questions and this workshop is for you.  Max Rowe from Library Connection will be here to answer all your questions.  Believe us, he can; he’s the person we ask when we don’t know.  Please register for the workshop; contact the Library for more details.

The Coupon Lady—Save the Date!
Thursday, March 29th at 6:30 pm
Everyone knows about coupons and how to use them, but not everyone knows how to use them effectively. In this course presented by Gina Juliano, whose website is http://ginaskokopelli.com, participants will learn how to maximize their savings and use coupons to shop for free. In addition, participants will learn how to find coupon savings and deals online and in stores.  Several tips and tricks for “frugalizing” your pets and home will also be discussed.  Participants need to have a basic understanding of computers and the Internet to fully benefit from this class.  Please register for this program; space is limited.

Nifty Knitters
This informal group meets on Saturday mornings from 10:00-12:00 at the Library. Led by several local
craftswomen, this group welcomes knitters of all levels of expertise to their group. Whether you are a beginner in need of direction, an intermediate knitter who has lost her drive, or an expert who would like to help other like-minded people, this group is a great way to make new friends and keep your incentive up. People with no knitting background are also encouraged to join; needles,
yarn and instruction will be provided free of charge!

Send your ideas for film and other programs to jnocek@portlandct.org

Last Updated:  01/23/2012