Popcorn Theater at Poe: Puss in Boots (all ages)
Thursday, April 5 at 4:30 p.m.
Way before he ever meets Shrek, the legendary Puss in Boots goes on a heroic journey, teaming up with mastermind Humpty Dumpty and the street-savvy Kitty Softpaws to steal the famed Goose that lays the Golden Eggs. It’s the adventure of nine lifetimes. Rated PG; 90 minutes.
PLAY: DIY Easter/Springtime Arts and Crafts with Ms. Grace
Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Come one, come all: use your creativity to make Easter/springtime DIY crafts with Ms Grace.
Popcorn Theater at Poe: Midnight in Paris (mothers and daughters)
Thursday, April 12 at 6 p.m.
A romantic comedy about Gil & Inez – two young people engaged to be married and visiting Paris. Gil is a writer and a hopeless romantic who falls in love with the city of Paris. One evening, Inez goes drinking & dancing with friends but Gil prefers walking alone back to the hotel. At midnight, an old car stops & the passengers invite him to go to a party. To Gil’s amazement he realizes he is back in the 1920’s, where he meets his favorite writers, musicians, artists & lives his dream. Rated PG-13; 94 minutes.
PLAY: Our Gang Comedy Festival (all ages)
Saturday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Bring Mom, Dad, sisters and brothers to the Our Gang Comedy Festival, featuring over 20 years of classic Our Gang movie comedies to tickle your funny bone. Come join Spanky, Buckwheat, Jackie, Mickey, Farina, Darla, Froggy, Mary, Joe Cobb and many more for this DVD marathon of mirthful moments. Rated G; 59 minutes.
Popcorn Theater at Poe: The Big Year (all ages)
Thursday, April 19 at 4:30 a.m.
The comic dream team – Jack Black, Steve Martin and Owen Wilson star in this smart, funny comedy about bird watchers competing to become the ultimate “birder” by spotting the greatest number of species in a year. The friendly rivalry soon turns into a hilariously complicated cross-country adventure you have to see to believe. Rated PG; 100 minutes.
Beach Lovers Book Club
Saturday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Join our monthly book club for a thought-provoking discussion on the novel Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann.
PLAY: Design and Draw – Sidewalk Chalk Drawing (all ages)
Saturday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Bring your imagination and creativity to design art drawings on the sidewalk outside the library. Colorful chalks provided. A prize will be awarded for the most creative drawing
Popcorn Theater at Poe: J. Edgar (adults)
Thursday, April 26 at 5:30 p.m.
As the face of law enforcement in America for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he had secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career and his life. Rated R; 137 minutes.
Planting Flowers and Trees in the Magic Garden (all ages)
Saturday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The whole family is invited to let the music move you creatively during this fun event. Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day by helping to plant flowers and trees in the library’s magic garden. Bring perennials, annual plants, wild flower seeds or a tree you would like to watch grow. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided.
Connie A. Darling
Edgar Allan Poe Library
843-883-3914