For adults
“5 Flights Up,” Fall Film Series
Sunday, Dec. 27, 3 p.m.
Academy Award winners Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton star in this heartwarming story about a happily married couple, Ruth and Alex Carver, who have decided to cash in on their sought-after Brooklyn apartment. After enlisting the help of Ruth’s niece, real estate agent Lily (Cynthia Nixon), they’re about to embark on a whirlwind weekend they never imagined. They’ll find their unwavering love tested in surprising ways – and ultimately discover a whole new lease on life. PG-13 for language and some nude images. Run time is 92 minutes.
For children
Teddy Bear Sleepover Evening Story Time
Wednesday, Dec. 30, 5:30 p.m.
Join author Molly Talevi for a story time reading of her book “Hammy and Murph’s First Sleepover.” Bring a favorite stuffed animals and after the reading and some cookies, your little furry friend can stay for a ‘Teddy Bear Sleepover’ at the library. When you pick them up the next day you can learn about how much fun they had!
Infant Lapsits (infants to 2 years old).
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Come for a program of stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes.
Preschool Story Hours
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts for ages 3-5.
Art exhibits
Artist Jan Roy’s paintings will be on exhibit until Jan. 5, “Jan Roy: Travels, Inside and Out.” Jan states that “the paintings I am showing come from my main inspiration for painting and that is to transport myself to someplace else.”
In the display cases, an exhibit by area resident Ron Ames depicts a 19th-century view of the Native American as “The Noble Savage.”
Stories in Miniature: Seacoast resident Cheryl Frye’s new diorama “Treasure Island” is now on display on the upper level of the library. Complete with Captain Hook, treasure chest, and skull and crossbones, this classic is illustrated in wonderful detail. Cheryl develops these delightful scenes with her grandchildren. Her work has been exhibited in a number of Seacoast Libraries, including Rye and Portsmouth.
Museums of Old York Display Case on the Lower Level: The musical instruments displayed in this exhibit were all made or used in York.
The holiday schedule is: Thursday, Dec. 24, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 25, closed; Saturday, Dec. 26, closed; Thursday, Dec. 31, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Friday, Jan. 1, closed
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