Great Movies You Might Have Missed
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Thursday, November 4th
6:30 PM
Black Rock Branch
Join in on the fun for the next in the series of monthly screenings of some of the most highly regarded movies of all time. Don’t miss this month’s comedy classic.
“Steve Martin had no reason to panic…until John Candy came along.”Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins
Paramount Pictures; Directed by John Hughes
Rated R; 93 minutes; 1987
Every traveler’s nightmare becomes real in this road trip comedy. All Neal Page (Steve Martin) wants to do is get home for the Thanksgiving holidays. But his road home is filled with u-turns and pitfalls. When Neal is befriended by loud and annoying Del Griffith (John Candy) things go from bad to worse.
Free and open to the public.
For more information contact:
John Soltis
Community Librarian
Black Rock Branch Library
2705 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 337-9676
jsoltis@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org
John Soltis
Community Librarian
Black Rock Branch Library
2705 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 337-9676
jsoltis@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org
History Center at the
Bridgeport Public Library
Celebrates 75 Years
Wednesday November 10th, 2010
4 PM
Mary Witkowski, head of Bridgeport Public Library’s History Center, announces the kick-off of the department’s 75th anniversary. The event begins Wednesday, November 10th at 4 PM in the library’s third floor Burroughs-Saden Gallery.
An exhibit called Bridgeport Nostalgia featuring photographs, maps and memorabilia from the Robert Factor Collection will be on display. The public is then invited to take part in a brief guided stroll of downtown provided by historian Charles Brilvitch. The tour will arrive at the beautifully restored Arcade Building on Main Street. From 5-7 PM the Arcade Building opens an exhibit, Downtown Memories, of seldom seen photos from the History Center’s collection depicting downtown images from the early 20th century.The History Center at the Bridgeport Public Library originally opened its doors in November 1935 for the Centennial of Bridgeport, which occurred in 1936. Witkowski explains, “For three-quarters of a century the library has collected and preserved the photographic history of the city. These wonderful photos evoke the energy and spirits of Bridgeport’s storied past.”
The Arcade Building photo exhibit is sponsored by the Bridgeport History Center, Aquarion and Bridgeport Arts & Culture Council. This free event is open to the public.
For more info contact: Call the History Center at the Bridgeport Public Library (203) 576-7417. The Library is located at 925 Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Be sure to take a look at City Historian Mary Witkowski’s local history blog, the Curious Historian.
FluShots
Tuesday, November 16th
4 PM – 6 PM
Black Rock Branch
CVS will be offering flu shots at the Black Rock Branch Library on Tuesday, November 16th from 4 PM to 6 PM. CVS will bill your insurance provider; just bring insurance co-payment. Otherwise, the cost is $29.95. Flu shots are available to anyone 18 years of age or older.Everyone getting a flu shot will also receive a free CVS goodie bag.
Sign up at the Black Rock Branch or give the library a call at (203) 337-9676.
Book your appointment soon, spaces are limited!
For more information contact:
John Soltis
Community Librarian
Black Rock Branch Library
2705 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 337-9676
jsoltis@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org
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