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A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

Dumb Money is a David vs. Goliath tale based on the true story of ordinary people who got rich by turning GameStop into the world’s hottest company. When regular guy Keith Gill (Paul Dano) sinks his life savings into GameStop stock and begins to post about it on Social Media, GameStop stock prices take off, making Gill and his followers rich and attracting the attention of Wall Street. 

Thelonious “Monk” Ellison's writing career has stalled because his work isn't deemed “Black enough.” Monk, a writer and English professor, writes a satirical novel under the pseudonym Stagg R. Lee, aiming to expose the publishing world's hypocrisies. The novel's immediate success forces Monk to become more involved with his assumed identity and challenges long-held beliefs.

Join us on Wednesdays at Claremont Branch Library for a free movie, popcorn and  the company of fellow film-lovers. Tonight's film is a docu-celebration of the LGBT rights movement featuring rare archive footage and interviews across a spectrum of historical campaigns while current activists in the United Kingdom celebrate the LGBTQ+ Pride movement's landmark achievements. From the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, Stonewall, AIDS crisis, Pulse night club shooting to today's treatment of Trans individuals.

Let's talk about movies! Join us for a screening of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2023, PG-13).

Based on the best-selling YA novel of the same name by Benjamin Alire Sáenz the film centers on the friendship between two teenage Mexican-American loners in 1987 El Paso who explore a new, unusual friendship and the magical road to self-discovery.

Join fellow movie lovers for five stunning films and popcorn at Claremont Branch Library. This month's movies celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage month. Wednesdays in May at 5:30pm. Join us early for popcorn while it lasts.

Let's talk about movies! Join us for a screening of To Be Takei (2014).