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Film Club- The Christmas Carol (1951)

Followed by discussion

2023-12-12 18:15:00 2023-12-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Film Club- The Christmas Carol (1951) The Film Club meets the second Tuesday of the month and watches films from all genres and eras. Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room

Tuesday, December 12
6:15pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-12 18:15:00 2023-12-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Film Club- The Christmas Carol (1951) The Film Club meets the second Tuesday of the month and watches films from all genres and eras. Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room

The Film Club meets the second Tuesday of the month and watches films from all genres and eras.

Join us this month to watch A Christmas Carol (Scrooge), a 1951 film directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.

"This film, and Alastair Sim's performance as Scrooge in particular, so perfectly captures Dickens's novella that all other versions feel redundant.
Dickens antihero is definitive, a cynical brute who nonetheless seems to be hiding tiny glimmers of kindness behind those huge, sad and soulful eyes.
Lashings of festive cheer and a fair dollop of fine performances will leave you in the mood for mince pies and a renewed sense of seasonal goodwill to all men."

-  Rotten Tomatoes

Screenings are led by Mark Holding, a film studies professor.

The screenings include a comprehensive handout, brief intro to the film, and end with a group discussion. Popcorn and cold drinks served. This is similar to a book club and a great group of people. Mark is very open to input on the films to screen.

The library holds a Swank Movie License.



About Mark:

For Mark, films create community and foster empathy.

Growing up in the UK, Mark’s frequent visits to ‘the pictures’ provided him with, among many other wonders, his first window into the New World and all things American. It was the beginning of a love affair. When he moved to New Hampshire in the early 80s, Mark began a lifelong career teaching English and Film Studies at three New Hampshire public high schools and at St. Paul’s Advanced Studies Program. Exploring and studying films with his students, Mark discovered film’s power as a cross-generational connection. When he retired, he collaborated with Carol Nelson at the Peterborough Community Theatre to host a popular weekly Film Club, where movie fans and film buffs shared their thoughts in post-viewing large-group discussions. He currently teaches an Introduction to Film Studies course at Keene State College’s CALL continuing ed. program. All these teaching/moderating experiences have confirmed Mark’s belief that discussion is the single most helpful way to a greater understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of film.

 

AGE GROUP: | Families | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Film/Movie |

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Peterborough Town Library

Phone: 603-924-8040

Hours
We're closed Monday October 14 due to PTL staff day
Mon, Oct 14 Closed
(PTL staff day)
Tue, Oct 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 Closed

About the branch

Peterborough Town Library, located downtown at the corner of Main and Concord/Rt 202, has a large meeting room, study rooms, classroom, and a board room available to the public.

Upcoming events

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.

Mon, Oct 21, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Historical fact and legend come together to produce an interesting, fascinating and sometimes shocking look at New England hauntings.

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room,Eben Jones Classroom
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, and a craft!

Tue, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim and Rebecca will walk you through how to protect yourself and your information online.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - Elizabeth Room
Join Lisa B. for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and lap bounces!

Wed, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Wed, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Bring your lunch and learn about foreign policy challenges facing the country's next president.

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Join Lisa B. & Aimee for stories, stomping, songs, and more!

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Test out your costume, play games, have snacks, and do the MONSTER MASH!

Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "Claire of the Sea Light" by Edwidge Danticat.

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.

Mon, Oct 28, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
NH based Filmmaker, Adventurer, and Cryptozoology researcher Aleksandar Petakov, explores strange encounters and sightings of Bigfoot across the state.

Wed, Oct 30, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Fri, Nov 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
About his exhibit: Change, currently on view in the PTL's Community Art Gallery.

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.

Mon, Nov 04, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Wed, Nov 06, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Nov 07, 10:20am - 11:00am
ConVal High School - Library
Read a book and discuss it as a group!

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Learn about one of the oldest Native American sites in New England, and the Paleoindians, whose social network that extended across much of northeastern North America.

Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Mon, Nov 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.

Mon, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!

Wed, Nov 13, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Wed, Nov 13, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom,1833 Room
Presented by Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services. Learn about the benefits available to seniors living the Monadnock Region.

Wed, Nov 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Presented by Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services. Learn about the benefits available to seniors living the Monadnock Region.

Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 1st-4th graders and their families! Click on the Event Title for more information.

Thu, Nov 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Join us for a cookbook club-meets-potluck at Peterborough Town Library!

Rescheduled
Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
New date Monday, December 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.

Mon, Nov 18, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Mon, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library
Join us at Post & Beam Brewing as we discuss our November book pick, "The Maid" by Nita Prose.

Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade in Peterborough or just for yourself!
Register

Tue, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim and Rebecca will walk you through tips & tricks for buying a new device.

Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!

Wed, Nov 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Nov 21, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 5th graders and up! Click on the event title for more information!

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Make a lantern for the Lantern Parade!

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.

Fri, Nov 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
This month we will be reading, "The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America" by Erik Larson.

Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.

Mon, Nov 25, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.

Mon, Dec 02, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Wed, Dec 04, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A weekly free morning yoga class with Hannah. Made possible by The River Center.

Mon, Dec 09, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
In this class, Tim and Rebecca will discuss tech highlights for 2024.

Wed, Dec 11, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 1st-4th graders and their families! Click on the Event Title for more information.

Thu, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Mon, Dec 16, 5:15pm - 6:30pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Come share your writing with us!
Register

Wed, Dec 18, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Kelly Room
Need help with your laptop, smartphone, kindle, or other devices? PTL's IT Guru, Tim Brezovec is now available for Drop-in Tech Help!

Thu, Dec 19, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 5th graders and up! Click on the event title for more information!

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
A monthly offering of free yoga at PTL. All levels welcome.

Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Held the second and fourth Saturday of the month, the Monadnock Handcrafters is an informal drop-in group. Bring your knitting, spinning, and other handwork projects for this low-key get together.

Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 1st-4th graders and their families! Click on the Event Title for more information.

Thu, Jan 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - 1833 Room
CALLING ALL WRITERS (and curious readers/listeners)!! The Peterborough Town Library and Monadnock Underground are hosting a free form OPEN MIC for writers of all genres and levels of experience!

Thu, Jan 16, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Eben Jones Classroom
Our book group for 5th graders and up! Click on the event title for more information!

Thu, Jan 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Peterborough Town Library - Abbot Board Room
The Board of Library Trustees meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30pm unless otherwise posted. Meetings are open to the public.