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July
CHEFS & BOOKS - "Ann Howard" July 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Ann Howard will present Chefs & Books. Register
 INDEPENDENT FILM SERIES - "For My Father" July 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Tarek, a young Palestinian man blackmailed into a suicide mission in Tel Aviv, is given a second chance at life when the fuse on his explosive vest fails to detonate. (Israel, 96 min.)
August
INDEPENDENT FILM SERIES - "Storm" August 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Hannah Maynard, prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague, is leading a trial against a former commander of the Yugoslavian National Army who is accused of the deportation and later killing of dozens of Bosnian-Muslim civilians. (German, 103 min.)
CHEFS & BOOKS - "Chris Prosperi from Metro Bis" August 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Chris Prosperi from the Metro Bis Restaurant will
Author Visit by Elizabeth Brundage August 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Best Selling auithor will discuss and sign her third novel, A Stranger Like You". Register.
INDEPENDENT FILM SERIES - "Somers Town" August 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Two teenagers, both newcomers to London, forge an unlikely friendship over the course of a hot summer. (UK, 70 min.)
INDEPENDENT FILM SERIES - "God Grew Tired of Us" August 23 at 7:00 p.m.
An award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary, narrated by Nicole Kidman, this film explores the indomitable spirit of three "Lost Boys" from the Sudan who are forced to leave their homeland due to a tumultous civil war. (US/Sudan, 90 min.)
SUMMER READS WITH CAROLE GOLDBERG - Tuesday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Every month we will discuss a light, summer read with Hartford Courant book editor, Carole Goldberg. Get your copy and register at the Adult desk.
Tue. June 29th, 7:00pm - Death By Chick Lit by Lynn Harris
Tue. July 20th, 7:00pm - The Girls From Ames by Jeffrey Zaslow
Tue. August 24th, 7:00pm - Tinkers by Paul Harding
Register>>
September
N.A.M.I. Book Group Sep 8, 7:00pm
The NAMI Book Group will meet and discuss Michael Greenberg's "Hurry Down Sunshine" Get your copy at the Adult Services Desk. Register.
 Author Visit - The Secret Sin of Opi - Tue????., Sep 22, 7:00pm
The Secret Sin of Opi is a psychological oriented novel of seven boys kidnapped and held for twenty-two years. It explores the theories of the Stockholm Syndrome, and the effects a mysterious lost child has on a family.
About the author: Peter D. Cimini, a Newington, Connecticut resident, turned to writing after retirement from his administrative position with the Newington Public Schools. He originally conceived the explanation of the Stockholm Syndrome to be a non fiction book, but quickly realized that only a work of fiction would enable him to present the true drama and tragedy of kidnapping and long term captivity. Register>>
October
Start Your Career in Art: Create a Portfolio, Choose the Right School and Get a Scholarship October 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Ideal for high school Juniors & Seniors, this talk is an overview of the entire art school process from creating a professional, competitive portfolio to being accepted to the school of choice. What can students do in high school to prepare themselves and their work, look for the right college and program of study, and find financial aid? What career paths are open to someone with a degree in art?. Register.
![]() Paint a la Monet - Mon., Oct 18, 6:30pm
Concert of music with worldwide influences. Register>>
![]() One World Concert - Tue., Oct 26, 7:00pm
Concert of music with worldwide influences. Register>>
November
![]() Astronomy for Everyone: Size & Scale of the Universe - Tue., Nov 9, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Email hbright@farmingtonlibraries.org with program ideas.
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