"Celebrating the Arts" A Reception for theArtists, Tuesday, February 9, 6-7PM, Library Reading Room
Nancy Stewart has arranged an exhibit of 37 local artists, from 10 communities, including teachers in the North Reading schools. This will be a chance to meet the artists and view their work, while enjoying refreshments and piano interludes performed by Nic Andre, North Reading High School student. Floral artist Judy Colburne has designed a floral arrangement for the reception.
Sponsored by the Friends.
Film, The Maiden Heist, Thursday, February 25, 7PM,
Followed by a Q & A with Phil He bert, of North Reading, who has a featured role in the film
The Maiden Heist, a madcap comedy, stars academy award winners Morgan Freeman, Christopher Walken, Marcia Gay Harden, and Academy Award nominee William H. Macy.
Their plan wasn't exactly a work of art. It was a stroke of genius. But now the perfect crime is turning into a perfect disaster. Charles, Roger and George are the very picture of honest security guard. But when they learn their favorite artworks are being sent to another museum, they concoct a plan to switch the real masterpieces with fakes. All goes well until a mistake forces these first-time thieves into a last-minute escapade in the comedy caper that proves you're never too old to have fun.
Philip Dorn Hebert has been a member of the Screen Actors Guild since 2006 when he landed the part of "The Umpire" in the Showtime TV series "The Brotherhood" filmed in Providence, R.I. This summer he will appear in a featured role as Cornerman Eddie Aliano in the made-in-Lowell big screen movie, "The Fighter," starring Mark Wahlberg, Amy Adams, Christian Bale, and Melissa Leo.
Phil got his start in "acting up" at 15, when he landed the part of "Banjo" in The Man Who Came to Dinner at Lincoln, Jr. High School in Malden. After that came numerous high school, college, and professional stage productions, lots of extra work in Spenser for Hire with Robert Urich and other movies filmed in New England. He also filmed six commercials...his favorite being the NewPro Window Commercial, which ran 24/7 for a year.
Phil was a Malden firefighter for 25 years--his firehouse nickname was "The Actor." He retired in 2003 with three commendations for bravery and two self-published firefighting novels, one of which has been re-edited and is being presented to publishers.
Sponsored by the Friends.
Coffee House, Friday, March 5, 7PM
Join your friends and neighbors for a coffee house, with guitar music provided by North Reading's Art Grossman and singing by Notetorious, North Reading High School's a capella group.
The coffee house is part of North Reading Reads 2010.
Sponsored by the Friends.
Social Networking, presented by Dan Green, Thursday, April 1, 7PM
Dan Green, of the Green Internet Group, will talk about social networking, as part of North Reading Reads 2010.
Sponsored by the Friends.
Harold Parker State Forest-"Discover a Hidden Gem Right Next Door,"
Thursday, April 8, 7PM
Bob Anderson, park interpreter, will talk about the history and offerings of this wonderful neighboring resource, which has just created a Friends group.
Co-sponsored by the Friends and the North Reading Antiquarian and Historical Society.
Genealogy Round Table, led by Dianne Dowd, Library Staff, Tuesday, April 20, 3PM
This informal session will allow people to share research tips and techniques and ask questions.
Introduction to the Genealogical Records at the Massachusetts State Archives, Tuesday, April 27, 7PM
Janis Duffy of the state archives will give an overview of available genealogical resources.
Sponsored by the Friends.
Friends Annual Meeting, Monday, June 14, 7PM
Marimba music performed by Fumito Nunyoa
Lunchtime Job Networking Group
The networking group meets for an informal discussion and sharing of experiences and ideas. Occasional speakers also provide expertise in various areas. Newcomers are always welcome.
Please bring lunch. Beverages will be provided. Please keep watch for date of next meeting.
For a selection of helpful websites, please visit the Reference page.
Sponsored by the Friends.
Staying Connected
Libraries aren’t just for books anymore. The library offers programs as part of an occasional series aimed at demonstrating how libraries are positioning themselves to be a resource and helpmate in the digital world.
Sponsored by the Friends.
For information about the library's two ongoing book discussion groups, please visit:
Book Discussions
Drop-In Needle Arts Craft Group Thursday, February 11 and 25, 7PM
Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers are invited to share ideas and patterns. All levels of
experience welcome. Join us for an evening
of crafting and chit-chat. Sponsored by
the Friends.
The Job Networking Group
meets occasionally, on a weekday, at lunchtime. Sponsored by the Friends.
The library invites you to exhibit your artwork or to display a collection you may have. Please call 978-664-4942, if you are interested.
February: "A Celebration of the Arts," a group show arranged by Nancy Stewart.
Reception, Tuesday, February 9, 6-7PM, Reading Room, with piano interludes by Nic Andre,
North Reading High School student.
Ongoing
The Hooked Rug-of-the-Month by a member of the (ATHA) Mayflower. Association of Traditional Hooking Artists. Arranged by Happy DiFranza.
To see artwork by local artists that has been displayed at the library, click on the image below and visit the Library Gallery:
