Every Monday night since June 18th the library has been hosting the "Global Explorations" series as a programming tie-in to the Read Around the World Summer Reading Club for adults. The programs alternate between films from other lands, global music and lectures. Each program attended is worth points on the Passport to Summer Reading which can be picked up at the Welcome Desk on the first floor.
One of the highlights took place on July 30th when The Kane Sisters, a fiddling duo direct from Ireland, gave a lively and spirited performance to a standing room only crowd that filled not only the community room but also the cafe -- we lost track of the headcount but it was over 200.
On Monday August 7th at 7 pm we will have our final film of the series when we screen Chocolat, a film based on the novel by Joanne Harris's that features a star-studded cast : Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina, Lena Olin and Johnny Depp.
The following Monday (8/13) at 7:30 pm the library will officially wrap up the series when we take a "Journey to Persia" with architect Frank Sabouri who will use Persian gardens and architecture as a departure point for a discussion of the effects of globalization on local cultural identity.
Remember to bring your passports with you to these events so that you can earn your invitation to our end of summer Book Brunch that will be held on Sunday August 26th... and watch this space for upcoming announcements about exciting programs this fall at PPL! - J.Hermann