Kimball Library News 3/2/10

Take your pick! In honor of the *Big Read* we are showing the classic film, ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’, in our large meeting room on two different dates and times. For you matinee folks, we are showing the movie on Thursday, March 11, at 1pm. For you night owls, we are showing the movie on Tuesday, March 16, at 6pm. “Gregory Peck won an Oscar for his brilliant performance as a Southern lawyer who defends a black man accused of rape in this film version of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel. The way in which it captures a time, a place, and above all, a mood, makes this film a masterpiece. The setting is a dusty Southern town during the Depression. A white woman accuses a black man of rape. Though he is obviously innocent, the outcome of his trial is such a foregone conclusion that no lawyer will step forward to defend him – except Atticus Finch, the town’s most distinguished citizen. His compassionate defense costs him many friendships but earns him the respect and admiration of his two motherless children.” *The Big Read: NH Reads ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a project of the Center for the Book at the NH State Library. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.*

Here’s to calling all kids in grades 2 or 3 to a NEW book group that’s just for you sporting the name ‘The Brown Bag Book Club.’ Pick up a copy of the book of the month entitled “Tornado” by Betsy Byars at the Children’s Desk. On March 22nd at 5:30pm bring your dinner in a brown bag. We’ll provide the dessert and drinks and discuss the book until 6:30pm. Registration is required so go online to our website and visit the calendar page or sign up directly at the Children’s Desk. You’re a big kid now so you can be part of a book club. Be sure to spread the word to your friends.

Don't miss out on a special presentation by New Hampshire Criminal Defense Attorney, Stephanie Hausman. She will discuss the role of defense lawyers in the criminal justice system taking the portrayal of Atticus Finch in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ as a jumping off point. The question of how perceptions of defense attorneys have changed will be discussed. This is another chance for you to take part in the Big Read connection. Stay connected at your local library.