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This group is operated by the James Blackstone Memorial Library (8/29/2022)
Are you looking to try new things with new people? Then you've come to the right place! If you enjoy book club nights, playing board games, or having new adventures--all with people you can relate to--we've got you covered. Oh, and everything's free! Come and meet new people, try new things, and get silly. Come be yourself, whoever you are. Be bold with Everyday Adventurers!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Third Thursday Movie Matinee: To Have and Have Not (1944)James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CT
(Re)discover the oldies but goodies of classic Hollywood. A monthly screening followed by discussion. Showtime is at 10:00am every third Thursday.
This month we’re watching To Have and Have Not (1944), a romantic war adventure directed by Howard Hawks, loosely based on Ernest Hemingway's 1937 novel of the same name. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Walter Brennan and Lauren Bacall. The plot centers on the romance between a freelancing fisherman in Martinique and a beautiful American drifter, complicated by the growing French resistance in Vichy France. It was one of the top 10 grossing films of 1944 and received a best actor award from the National Board of Review for Bogart.
Running time- 100 minutes
Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library.
- Saturday Cinema: Gladiator II (2024)James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CT
Movie magic, now at Blackstone! Join us for Saturday Cinema and see a highly anticipated new release on our big screen in the auditorium. Showings are the last Saturday of the month at 2:00pm. This month we're watching Gladiator II (2024, R).
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Running time - 148 minutes
Want to explore this movie's rating in depth? Check out its page on Common Sense Media.
Sponsored by the Friends of Blackstone Library.
