Film Screening: The Red Turtle

Through the story of a man shipwrecked on a tropical island inhabited by turtles, crabs and birds, The Red Turtle recounts the milestones in the life of a human being. 2017 Nomination for Best Animated Feature Film Saturday May 20th 1-3 PM To Register: Call (631) 324-0222 Ext. 3, Stop by the Adult Reference DeskContinue reading “Film Screening: The Red Turtle”

Film Screening – The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

Join the East Hampton Library and the Hamptons International Film Festival for a screening of the film, The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, directed by Aviva Kempner. More than ten years in the making, Aviva Kempner’s lively and nostalgic documentary about baseball legend Hank Greenberg is as timely as a Mark McGwire or SammyContinue reading “Film Screening – The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg”

Author Talk, Annette Danto “Think/Point/Shoot”

Join the East Hampton Library as we welcome Annette Danto, Senior Editor/Co-Author of the book Think/Point/Shoot: Media Ethics, Technology and Global Change. Think/Point/Shoot gives students a thorough overview of the role of ethics in modern media creation. Case studies emphasize the critical issues in global media ethics today in all stages of media creation fromContinue reading “Author Talk, Annette Danto “Think/Point/Shoot””

Film Screening “Lion”

“The Lion” tells the story of a five-year-old Saroo, who gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of Kilometers across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, usingContinue reading “Film Screening “Lion””

Film Screening “La La Land”

A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. This original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing dreams. Stars Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone Winner of 6 Academy Awards Sat 4/29 1-3 PM call (631) 324-0222 ext.3 to register, or register at The Adult Reference Desk, or at EventbriteContinue reading “Film Screening “La La Land””

Tennessee Walt’s Bristol & Beyond: The Roots of Country Music

Tennessee Walt’s Bristol & Beyond: The Roots of Country Music This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Bristol Sessions, also known as “the Big Bang of Country Music.”  No less an authority than Johnny Cash wrote, “These recordings in Bristol in 1927 are the single most important event in the history of country music.” Continue reading “Tennessee Walt’s Bristol & Beyond: The Roots of Country Music”

Matthew Sciafani, presentation “Where have all the horseshoe crabs gone in Northwest Harbor and Peconics?”

SAVE THE DATE – APRIL 22…. Noon Where have all the horseshoe crabs gone in Northwest Harbor and Peconics? Presenter: Matthew Sciafani, PhD of the Cornell University Extension Center Matthew Sciafani will give a presentation on practical facts regarding horseshoe crabs (e.g. medical uses from the blood and shells); challenges in restoring them in localContinue reading “Matthew Sciafani, presentation “Where have all the horseshoe crabs gone in Northwest Harbor and Peconics?””

Movie – Jackie (2016)

A searing and intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady, then Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. JACKIE places us in her world during the days immediately following her husband’s assassination. Known for her extraordinary dignity and poise, here we see aContinue reading “Movie – Jackie (2016)”