June Programs at the Shirlington Library

Saturday June 7, 3 PM – Author Talk, Ysaye Barnwell, We Are One. Join this member of the Sweet Honey in the Rock a cappella group as she reads from her latest children’s book We Are One. Book signing follows at Busboys and Poets.

Sunday, June 8, 2 PM – Documentary Film Screening Orange Revolution

Orange Revolution [2007]
Directed and produced by Steve York
Orange Revolution provides an in-depth look at Ukraine’s historic non-violent revolution of 2004. With riveting footage, conversations with those who made the revolution and music performed live at pivotal moments, the film captures the spirit and determination of the most successful non-violent political protest of the decade.
A discussion with some of the DC area residents who witnessed the events will follow the screening. Details, call 703-228-0322.
http://www.orangerevolutionmovie.com

Monday, June 9, 7 PM – Author Talk Eileen Kugler will discuss her book Debunking the Middle Class Myth. Book signing at Busboys and Poets will follow this event.

Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 PM – Poetry Workshop. Rubin Jackson, guest artist.

Thursday, June 19, 7 PM Author Talk – Warren Brown, discusses his new book, CakeLove: How to Bake Cakes from Scratch.

Wednesday, June 25, 7:30 PM – Unscripted: A Movie Discussion Group. Join us for a discussion of contemporary romantic comedies from the 1960’s to today. See the library website for a full list of films for discussion, including those screened at the library this month. http://shirlingtonlibraryva.blogspot.com

Saturday June, 28, 11 AM – Songs for Tots

For ages 2-6. Join singer and story-teller, Tara Chiusano, for a lively and interactive program for young children. The program is a combination of traditional and original songs that encourage early-literacy, teach colors, counting, and some English and Spanish phrases.

Films at the Shirlington Library

Sunday, June 1, 2 PM – Family Movie Matinee – The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2007). Directed by Jay Russell. Featuring: Emily Watson, Alex Etel, Ben Chaplin, Brian Cox. Rated PG; 111 minutes.

Monday, June 2, 7:30 PM – Kander and Ebb Celebration – Film screening, Cabaret (1972). Directed by Bob Fosse. Featuring: Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey and Michael York. Rated PG; 124 minutes. Winner of 8 Academy Awards (Best Actress, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Music)

Tuesday, June 3, 7 PM – Film Screening – Annie Hall (1977) Directed by Woody Allen. Featuring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts. Rated PG. 93 minutes. Winner of 4 Academy Awards (Best Actress, Best Director, Best Picture, Best Screen Play).

Thursday June 5, 1 PM – Film Screening – Breakfast at Tiffany’s ( 1961) Directed by Blake Edwards. Featuring: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen, Mickey Rooney, Martin Balsam. Not rated. 114 minutes.

Sunday, June 15, 2 PM – Tween & Teen Screens National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007). Directed by Jon Turteltaub. Featruing: Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Ed Harris, Helen Mirren. Rated PG; 118 minutes.

Monday, June 16, 7:30 PM – Kander and Ebb Celebration: Film Screening, Chicago (2002). Directed by Rob Marshall. Featuring: Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah. Rated PG-13. Winner of 6 Academy Awards ( including, Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress and Best Costumes).

Tuesday, June 17, 7 PM – Film Screening – 27 Dresses (2007). Directed by Anne Fletcher. Featuring: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Akerman and Edward Burns.

Thursday, June 19, 1 PM – Film Screening – Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001). Directed by Sharon Maguire. Featuring: Hugh Grant, Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Embeth Davidtz.
Rated R; 94 minutes.

On-going Programs:

Computer Class-

Friday June 20, 2 PM Intro to the Internet.

ESL Conversation Class, the last Saturday of the month, 1 PM

Page to Stage is on hiatus for the summer. It will begin again in October, 2008.

Update on the Nation of Immigrants Project

The May 25 performance of The Nation of Immigrants Project has been replaced with an exciting new event:

Sunday, May 25, 2 PM

Shirlington Library

Bridge of Bodies written and performed by Kathleen Gonzales.

The Shirlington Library presents a sneak-peak of excerpts from this new work, which premieres at Flashpoint in Washington, DC on May, 29 and runs through June 15.

The Bridge of Bodies, written and preformed by Kathleen Gonzales and directed by Patrick Crowley, is the story of Marie-Therese who immigrated to the US from Haiti as a child. As she matures Marie-Therese realizes that she must return to her native Haiti in search of her true identity. During her journey she meets many characters who each hold a piece to the puzzle of her past.

Drawn from personal experiences, Haitian-born actress and playwright, Kathleen Gonzales creates an intimate portrait of Haiti’s troubled past, as well as the mystery and legend of its rich cultural landscape.

For more information, please contact AM Dittmann at amdittmann@arlingtonva.us or 703-228-0322.

June Computer Classes at Shirlington Library

Click on the image on the left for June computer classes.

May 25 Nation of Immigrants Program canceled

The Nation of Immigrants: An Afternoon with Patrick Crowley and the Young Playwright’s Theater on 05/25/2008 at 2:00PM has been canceled. Sorry for any inconvenience.