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Getting Started with Lynda.com

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Lynda.comRegister​​Learn how to take full advantage of the tutorials and full courses in business, technology, and creative skills available through Lynda.com.

1939 Film Series: Ninotchka

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  • Fri, 07/12/2019 - 7:00pm
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Our 1939 Film Series celebrates the 80th anniversary of Wright Library and one of the most celebrated years in film.  All films will begin at 7:00 p.m.
July 12, Ninotchka starring Greta Garbo, NR (Not Rated)
Synopsis: A cold Russian emissary is seduced by a man in Paris and his capitalist ways. A Best Picture nominee, and Greta Garbo (in the title role) was nominated for Best Actress.

1939 Film Series: The Wizard of Oz

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  • Fri, 07/19/2019 - 7:00pm
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Our 1939 Film Series celebrates the 80th anniversary of Wright Library and one of the most celebrated years in film.  All films will begin at 7:00 p.m.
July 19, The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland, Rated G

1939 Film Series: Destry Rides Again

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  • Fri, 07/26/2019 - 7:00pm
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Our 1939 Film Series celebrates the 80th anniversary of Wright Library and one of the most celebrated years in film.  All films will begin at 7:00 p.m.
July 26, Destry Rides Again starring Marlene Dietrich and James Stewart, NR (Not Rated)
Synopsis: A soft-spoken sheriff tames a saloon girl and an unruly frontier town in this classic combination of comedy and drama.

1939 Film Series: Midnight

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  • Fri, 08/02/2019 - 7:00pm
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Our 1939 Film Series celebrates the 80th anniversary of Wright Library and one of the most celebrated years in film.  All films will begin at 7:00 p.m.
July 26, August 2, Midnight starring Claudette Colbert and Don Ameche, NR (Not Rated)
Synopsis: Screwball goings-on about a wily American ex-showgirl who masquerades as a Hungarian royal in Paris, where she's hired by a French aristocrat to seduce his wife's playboy suitor.

Family Night Out: Marilyn's Play Place

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Join us for the debut of Wright Library’s new puppet theater: Marilyn’s Play Place! Miss Jacqui will put on a puppet show, then children can play with the theater and at puppet-themed stations throughout the room.  This is a drop-in program—come for 2 minutes, 20 minutes, or 2 hours.  For families with preschool and elementary-age children. 

 

Family Night Out: Slightly Spooky Family Campfire

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Kick off your long weekend with a family-friendly, slightly spooky bonfire!  We’ll sing campfire songs, play games, and share stories.  Audience participation strongly encouraged.  In case of rain prediction >50%, we will hold an adapted campfire inside the Library. Drop-in programs—come for 2 minutes, 20 minutes, or 2 hours.  For families with preschool and elementary-age children. 

Family Night Out: Drums Alive!

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  • Tue, 11/12/2019 - 6:00pm
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Drums Alive—Kids Beat.  Dance to the beat of your own drum at Drums Alive, a rhythmic drumming fitness program that combines the power of percussion with cardio for a fun family workout. Dorie Phillips of Music Jamboree will be leading this active program! Please note that adults may be asked to watch, rather than fully participate, so that as many children as possible can be fully involved. For families with preschool and elementary-age children. 

 

Nearly New Year's Party

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  • Sun, 12/29/2019 - 2:00pm
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Celebrate the New Year at this family friendly party. December 29, 2 - 4 p.m.