Stephenie Meyer’s Vampire Saga Movie Marathon!
Does Edward make your heart beat? How about Jacob or Bella? WPL will be showing the first two movies in Stephenie Meyer’s vampire/werewolf saga. Join us for both or drop in for a quick taste of one. Complete some vampire crafts, and grab some “Books That Make Your Heart Beat” suggestions. These films are rated PG-13.
No registration required.
Day/Date: Monday/October 18
Time: 4:00-9:00 p.m.
Ages: 13-18

World Film Night at the Library
The Woodstock Public Library’s World Film Night continues with the best of independent films from around the world. These films are intended for adults only and may contain adult situations and language. Registration not required.

New time: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday/September 15 – Days and Clouds
Financial woes put stress on a couple’s seemingly happy marriage. This Italian film was nominated for 15 David DiDonatello Awards. (115 minutes)

Wednesday/October 20 – The Drummer
A young man on the run discovers a community of Zen drummers in the mountains of Taiwan. This film from Hong Kong/Taiwan was shown at the Sundance Film Festival. (115 minutes)

Wednesday/ November 17 –Troubled Water
A troubled church organist and a grieving mother set into motion a series of events that lead to a surprising confrontation. This Norwegian film was a winner at the Hamptons International Film Festival. (116 minutes)

World Film Night at the Library
The Woodstock Public Library’s World Film Night continues with the best of independent films from around the world. These films are intended for adults only and may contain adult situations and language. Registration not required.

New time: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday/September 15 – Days and Clouds
Financial woes put stress on a couple’s seemingly happy marriage. This Italian film was nominated for 15 David DiDonatello Awards. (115 minutes)

Wednesday/October 20 – The Drummer
A young man on the run discovers a community of Zen drummers in the mountains of Taiwan. This film from Hong Kong/Taiwan was shown at the Sundance Film Festival. (115 minutes)

Wednesday/ November 17 –Troubled Water
A troubled church organist and a grieving mother set into motion a series of events that lead to a surprising confrontation. This Norwegian film was a winner at the Hamptons International Film Festival. (116 minutes)

World Film Night at the Library
The Woodstock Public Library’s World Film Night continues with the best of independent films from around the world. These films are intended for adults only and may contain adult situations and language. Registration not required.

New time: 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday/September 15 – Days and Clouds
Financial woes put stress on a couple’s seemingly happy marriage. This Italian film was nominated for 15 David DiDonatello Awards. (115 minutes)

Wednesday/October 20 – The Drummer
A young man on the run discovers a community of Zen drummers in the mountains of Taiwan. This film from Hong Kong/Taiwan was shown at the Sundance Film Festival. (115 minutes)

Wednesday/ November 17 –Troubled Water
A troubled church organist and a grieving mother set into motion a series of events that lead to a surprising confrontation. This Norwegian film was a winner at the Hamptons International Film Festival. (116 minutes)

World Film Night - For My Father
Tarek, a Palestinian coerced into becoming a suicide bomber, is stranded in a Tel Aviv neighborhood when his explosive vest fails to detonate. He is befriended by the local residents, including Keren, a free-spirited young woman cut off from her Orthodox family. As Tarek comes to know the people that he’s supposed to kill, he begins to question his mission. A haunting film about the tragic consequences of hatred. This Israeli film was nominated for 7 Israeli Academy Awards. (Running time: 96 minutes)

World Film Night - Lake Tahoe
Juan crashes the family car on the outskirts of his Mexican town. Attempting to find help, he meets some unusual people: an old man and his dog, a young mother who wants to be a punk rocker, and a martial arts obsessed auto mechanic. Juan’s day ricochets between this trio and his family at home, where a life-changing event has occurred. This Mexican film was a winner at the Berlin International Film Festival.
(Running time: 81 minutes)

Wednesday, April 15 – Noise
Two heinous crimes, one a mass murder on a train and the other the brutal murder of a woman in a Melbourne suburb, appear to be unrelated. But are they? When Graham, a constable suffering from hearing loss and work and relationship problems, is put on duty at a police post in the neighborhood of the female victim, he becomes enmeshed in both investigations. Smartly written, this engrossing film was nominated for nine Australian Film Institute awards. (Running time: 109 minutes)

Wednesday, March 18 – August The First
Tunde, just graduated from college, is looking forward to his graduation party. That is, if he can survive his family—his alienated sister, Simisola; his critical older brother, Ade; and his bitter alcoholic mother, Rhonda. When Tunde’s estranged father from Nigeria shows up, the emotional fireworks begin, and family members must confront their relationships. A powerful film that realistically portrays the tenuous ties that bind families together. This American film was a winner at the Urbanworld VIBE Film Festival. (Running time: 81 minutes)

Wednesday, February 18 – The Grocer’s Son
For Antoine, a 30-year old living in Paris, nothing is going right—he can’t keep a job, he’s estranged from his family, and his love for his friend, Claire, remains a secret. When his father has a heart attack, Antoine reluctantly returns to Provence to help with the family grocery business. As he sullenly makes deliveries, his elderly customers and the beauty of the countryside change Antoine’s attitude and his life. A delightful story about family and friendship, this French film was a winner at the Berlin International Film Festival. (Running time: 96 minutes)