Movie

Movie: Glass Castle @Claremont

Jeanette Walls' memoir of her unconventional upbringing by iconoclastic parents and the ways it impacted her later life, including her successes. Walls' memoir was on the New York Times' best seller list for eight years. This in-person program is part of a movie series offered at the Claremont Branch Library on Wednesday evenings. Please call 510-981-6285 for more information about the program.

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Movie: 12 Years a Slave @Claremont

Based on the memoir of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was kidnapped in 1800s New York and forced into slavery in New Orleans. The 2014 film adaptation earned multiple Academy Awards, including Best Director for Steve McQueen. This in-person program is part of a movie series offered at the Claremont Branch Library on Wednesday evenings. Please call 510-981-6285 for more information about the program.

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Film Screening: The Secret of Kells @Claremont

Summary

"In a remote medieval outpost of Ireland, young Brendan embarks on a new life of adventure when a celebrated master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying a book brimming with secret wisdom and powers. To help complete the magical book, Brendan has to overcome his deepest fears on a dangerous quest that takes him into the enchanted forest where mythical creatures hide."

The Secret of Kells film trailer

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Teen Movie Tuesday @Central

Join us every fourth Tuesday for a movie in the Teen Room. Minari is playing on the big screen! Come watch and see what you think about this multi-award-winning movie. 

Wheelchair accessible. To request a sign language interpreter, real-time captioning, materials in large print or braille, or other accommodations for this program, please call 510-981-6195 (voice) or 510-548-1240 (TTY); at least five working days before to help ensure availability. Please refrain from wearing scented products to public programs

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Teen Movie Tuesday @Central

Join us every fourth Tuesday for a movie in the Teen Room. El Norte is playing on the big screen! Come watch and celebrate the 40th anniversary of its’ release. 

Wheelchair accessible. To request a sign language interpreter, real-time captioning, materials in large print or braille, or other accommodations for this program, please call 510-981-6195 (voice) or 510-548-1240 (TTY); at least five working days before to help ensure availability. Please refrain from wearing scented products to public programs

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