Movies at the Main Branch

Enjoy recent hits, foreign language films, and compelling independents at the Ferguson Library's Third Floor Auditorium. The January movie schedule is as follows:

Sunday Afternoon at the Movies

"Hairspray," Sunday, January 6 at 1:30 p.m. Fun, campy film adaptation of the popular musical. With John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer and Nikki Blonsky. Directed by Adam Shankman. Rated PG. 2007. 115 minutes.

International Film Day

Sunday, January 20 at 1:30 p.m. See some of the best short films from around the world.

Thursday Night at the Movies

"Sicko," Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Filmmaker Michael Moore turns his critical eye on health care in the United States. USA. 2007. 123 minutes.

"Crazy Love," Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. The chilling, true story of a bizarre romantic fixation that made tabloid headlines around the world. Directed by Dan Klores. 2007. 92 minutes.

Contemporary Russian Film Festival

Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. New films from Russia

Second Saturday Cinema

"The Bourne Ultimatum," Saturday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. Superspy Jason Bourne races to solve the mystery of his past while being hunted by the very organization that has hired him. With Matt Damon, Julia Stiles and David Strathairn. Directed by Paul Greengrass. Rated PG-13. 2007. 115 minutes.

More Movies

Spend your lunchtime on Wednesdays at The Ferguson Library. Each Wednesday at noon, the Library presents Ferguson Flicks – fascinating travel and documentary films in the Main Library Auditorium. The January schedule is as follows.

Wednesday, Jan. 2

Passport to Europe – "English Countryside." The bucolic Cotswolds, fairytale medieval castles and cottages. 22 minutes. "Classic London ." The changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, Notting Hill, Westminster Abbey and Harrods department store. 21 minutes.

Wednesday Jan. 9

American Experience — Geronimo and the Apache Resistance."The legendary Apache warrior who lead a tragic crusade to keep his people's ancestral lands. 60 minutes.

Wednesday, Jan. 16

Campania – Naples and the Gulf. Experience the beauty of Naples, located in one of Italy's most spectacular natural settings. 60 minutes.

Wednesday, Jan. 23

Diana – A Tribute to Her Life and Legacy. Acclaimed director and Diana's personal friend, Lord Richard Attenborough, narrates this tribute to one of the most beloved figures of the 20th century. 87 minutes.

Wednesday, Jan. 30

Digging for the Truth. The rise and fall of Mexico's city of the gods, Teotihuacan. 45 minutes. IMAX- Amazing Journeys The dramatic journeys six different animals make in order to survive. 20 minutes.

Special Events

On Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7p.m., author Marie Bostwick will visit the Ferguson Library. She will talk about her new book, "On Wings of the Morning," a WWII romance about two soulmates who share a love of flying. Marie is an award winning author of three historical fiction novels, Fields of Gold, River's Edge and On Wings of the Morning. Her next novel is scheduled to be published at the end of 2008. The program will be held at the Main Library. Book sale and signing to follow.

Join a new French book discussion group at The Ferguson Library, which will read contemporary French and francophone literature and discuss it in French. The group will meet the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Main Library third floor conference room. The class schedule and corresponding literature is as follows: Thursday, Jan. 31, Sauve-moi by Guillaume Musso; Thursday, Feb. 28, New York Brule-t-il? by Dominique La Pierre and Larry Collins; Thursday, March 27 Le Chasseur Zero by Pascale Roze; and Thursday, April 24, Je voudrais que quelqu'un m'attende quelque part by Anna Gavalda. For more information call 351-8236.

The Friends of Ferguson Library will hold its monthly Collectible Sale in the lobby of the Main Library Friday, January 4 – Sunday, January 6 during Library hours. The Library is open Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 – 5 p.m. The sale features rare, beautiful, funky and fun books dating back to the 19th century. Prices start at 25 cents and rarely exceed $5.00. Call 203-351-8278 for more information or visit www.friendsoffergusonlibrary.org All proceeds benefit Library and Friends programming and special projects.