Celebrating Diverse American Authors!
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Let’s celebrate 250 years of American Literature by taking an in-depth look at four diverse American authors. Pick up a copy of one of the following books at the Farmville library to read, then join us on the listed dates to watch a movie based on the novel.
An introduction will precede the movie and a discussion comparing the book to the film will take place after the screening. Refreshments will be provided.
*Books listed will be available for check out one month prior to the film screening.*
*This program is for adults.*
Movie Screenings
Fences (2016) Friday, June 26 @ 6 p.m.
Based on the play, “Fences,” by August Wilson
The Joy Luck Club (1993) Friday, August 28 @ 6 p.m.
Based on the book, “The Joy Luck Club,” by Amy Tan
The Hours (2002) Friday, September 25 @ 6 p.m.
Based on the book, “The Hours,” by Michael Cunningham
Hamilton (2020) Friday, November 20 @ 6 p.m.
Based on the autobiography, “Alexander Hamilton,” by Ron Chernow
An introduction will precede the movie and a discussion comparing the book to the film will take place after the screening. Refreshments will be provided.
*Books listed will be available for check out one month prior to the film screening.*
*This program is for adults.*
Movie Screenings
Fences (2016) Friday, June 26 @ 6 p.m.
Based on the play, “Fences,” by August Wilson
The Joy Luck Club (1993) Friday, August 28 @ 6 p.m.
Based on the book, “The Joy Luck Club,” by Amy Tan
The Hours (2002) Friday, September 25 @ 6 p.m.
Based on the book, “The Hours,” by Michael Cunningham
Hamilton (2020) Friday, November 20 @ 6 p.m.
Based on the autobiography, “Alexander Hamilton,” by Ron Chernow
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Where is it happening?
Friends of the Barbara Rose Johns Farmville/Prince Edward Community Library, 1303 W. Third Street,Farmville, Virginia, United States
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Host or PublisherCentral Virginia Regional Library
