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Brave

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Children’s Cinema
Saturday 12 October at 2.30pm

Brave

In October we have another movie from Pixar. Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. The film’s voice cast features Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Robbie Coltrane, Kevin McKidd, and Craig Ferguson.

No need for a ticket — just turn up! Suggested donation £3 adults £2 children. Sweets, ice creams available. 

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Singin in the Rain

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Evening Cinema
Friday 4 October

Singin’ in the Rain

Everyone’s favourite musical from 1952. Starring Debbie Reynolds, Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor, the film shows how a silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound in the rise of the talkies. Described as “perhaps the most enjoyable of movie musicals” by Pauline Kael in the New York, it frequently features on many best movie lists.

Tickets available about a month before the film. A suggested donation of £5 gets you refreshments and a raffle ticket.

Toy Story 4

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Children’s Cinema
Saturday 9 November at 2.30

Toy Story 4

Woody, Buzz and their other toy friends are living with their new owner Bonnie. They are joined by Forky, a spork that has been made into a toy, and embark on a road trip adventure. With the voice talents of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, and featuring Keanu Reeves as Duke Caboom, the film has received critical acclaim for its story, humor, emotion, animation, and vocal performances.

No need for a ticket — just turn up! Suggested donation £3 adults £2 children. Sweets, ice creams available.

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Rocketman

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Evening Cinema
Friday 8 November

Rocketman

Starring Taron Egerton, Rocketman is a biographical musical film based on the life of musician Elton John. Directed by Dexter Fletcher, the film follows Elton in his early days as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his musical partnership with Taupin. The film is titled after Elton’s 1972 song “Rocket Man.”

Tickets are selling fast so pick one up now to avoid disappointment. A suggested donation of £5 gets you refreshments and a raffle ticket. Doors open / refreshments 7.00pm, film starts 7.30

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Guys and Dolls

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Evening Cinema
Friday 6 December at 7.30

Guys and Dolls

The classic 1955 American musical starring Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, and Vivian Blaine, based on the 1950 Broadway musical by composer Frank Loesser. Hit songs include “If I were a Bell” and “Luck be a Lady Tonight”

Tickets usually go on sale about a month before. A suggested donation of £5 gets you refreshments and a raffle ticket. Doors open and refreshments: 7.00, film starts 7.30

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The Grinch

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Children’s Cinema
Saturday 7 December at 2.30

The Grinch

Follow the Grinch as he plans to ruin Whoville’s Christmas celebration by stealing all the town’s decorations and gifts, in this 2018 adaptation of the classic book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” by Dr. Seuss. 

From the creators of Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, and Sing, and featuring the voice talents of Benedict Cumberbatch and Angela Lansbury.

No need for a ticket — just turn up! Suggested donation £3 adults £2 children. Sweets, ice creams available.

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Muppets Christmas Carol

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Friday 20 December at 6.30
Free end-of-term family film
The Muppets Christmas Carol

Join us for our free end-of-term film show, “The Muppets Christmas Carol”. Arguably the best of the many tellings of this classic Dickens story, and certainly the only one with Miss Piggy in it, this is a great family film for all to share. No booking — just turn up.

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Harry Potter Quiz

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The first two all-correct entries submitted will win this fun Marauder's Map complete with magic UV wand.

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The Turner Museum of Glass

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19 July at 7.30pm: The Turner Museum of glass, with Professor John Parker

Learn about W.E.S. Turner – his personality, expertise and interests. Learn about the history of glass-making, the role played by South Yorkshire and what made Turner specialise in glass in a city built on steel. See how the past was influenced by the availability of raw materials and energy, uncover the role of technological breakthroughs but also learn how glass manufacture has been moulded by societal changes and 2 world wars. Finally, we’ll examine the glass collection in the Museum itself.

Tickets £5 available from Library Reception