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Book Discussions
Thursday,  September 2nd at 6:30 pm
Run by Ann Patchett.

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Movies in the Afternoon
Portland Library’s "Movies in the Afternoon" will be held one Wednesday each month at 1 pm.  Join us for big screen entertainment with films recently released on DVD. Please visit or telephone the library for more information. Titles can not be announced through the media, due to licensing agreements.

Wednesday, September 15th at 1:00 pm ~ Movies in the Afternoon
The Last Song starring Miley Cyrus, Kelly Preston, & Greg Kinnear; Walt Disney Pictures; Director: Julie Anne Robinson; Rated PG; 107 minutes; 2010.

An estranged father gets a chance to spend the summer with his reluctant teenaged daughter who’d rather be home in New York. He tries to reconnect with her through the only thing they have in common: music.  This is a story of family, friendship, secrets and salvation, along with first loves and second chances.  Based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks.

The Friends of Portland Library group provides the library with DVDs to borrow. Many new arrivals of adult and children’s films are now available.

 Artists' on Display
Brownstone Arts returns to the Portland Library this September with an exhibit of their work titled "Sunlight and Shadow." Paintings, pastels, watercolors, photographs, fabric art, and works in other mediums will be displayed in the Mary Flood Room during the month.
A special reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, September 11th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  Music will be provided by The EduKated Fleas, ukulele duo Greg Doyle and Wendy Matthew, favoring swing and vintage tunes. All are invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library. Brownstone Arts, founded in 2007, includes members from towns throughout the Connecticut River Valley. 

SAVE THE DATE!   
Mark your calendars now for “Laughter in the Barn,” a community event to benefit the Portland Library.  This evening of fun, food, a silent auction and speakers is set for Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 6:00 pm at the Portland Golf Course's Barn.  Portland resident and Channel 3 news anchor Heather Hegedus will host and Hartford Courant columnist and humorist Jim Shea will present his latest ruminations about everyday life.  Come support the Library as well as local businesses who have donated to the silent auction.  Enjoy food and wine, music and great company!  This event is made possible by sponsors TD Bank and the Portland Golf Course.  Tickets will be available at the Portland Library or at TD Bank.  “Laughter in the Barn” is presented by the Fundraising Committee of the Portland Library Board of Directors.  FLIER

Attention Local Artists
The Fundraising Committee of the Portland Library Board is seeking donations from local professional and amateur artists for a silent auction on Thursday, September 16, 2010, at 6:00 pm to benefit the Library.  The silent auction will be part of the “Laughter in the Barn” event, an evening of food, wine, music and speakers held at the Portland Golf Course Barn.  This is a great opportunity to showcase and promote your work while supporting the Library.  Donations can be delivered to the TD Bank.  The deadline is Sept. 1, 2010.  For more information or for pick up, contact Deborah  Oakliff at 860-342-6172 or Amy Collins at 860-342-5069.   

Karate Presentations
Join us on Saturday, September 25th from 10:15 to 11:15 am for a free demonstration of karate for youngsters followed by a self defense presentation for adults from 11:15 to 12:15 courtesy of Shorin Ryu School of Portland.  Registration is not required to attend.

Family Fun Day
Portland’s Family Fun Day will take place on Saturday, September 11th. Be sure to stop and visit the Friends of the Library’s table on the Town Green to purchase homemade treats and children’s books.  Also for sale will be t-shirts specially designed for readers! This event is sponsored by the Town’s Youth Services Department, businesses, and community groups.

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:  09/03/2010