In: Events, Movies, News

The TFL Movie Club premieres on Friday, February 22 at 6 pm with a showing of “The Milagro Beanfield War” directed by Robert Redford. This free, monthly film series will feature undiscovered gems. TFL’s own cinephile Tom Lyford, describes this 1988 indie comedy-drama, (based on the John Nichols’ book) as “both lyrical and fanciful” and believes that “it got lost amid the shadows cast by the super-hyped Hollywood blockbusters.” Redford artfully guides a terrific ensemble cast through the familiar conflict powerful land developer vs. naïve townspeople in a rural New Mexico town. Those attending are invited to stay and discuss the movie afterwards. And, yes, there will be popcorn.

In: Events, News, Technology, Teens

Join us for our next “Monthly Make” event with STEM guide Alicia Millette. This month, teens learn about chemistry while making bath bombs, lip balm, and face scrub. Take home your creations!

Who: Grades 6 & up

When: Tuesday, February 19 at 11:00 am (Rescheduled from Tuesday, January 22)

Space is limited, so please contact the library to sign up!

In: Book Group, Community, News
The Thompson Free Library is pleased to partner with the Center Theatre and Foxcroft Academy on a project supported by a grant from the Maine Humanities Council’s initiative “Democracy, Journalism, and the Informed Citizen”: https://observer-me.com/2019/01/10/all-the-presidents-men-free-showing-feb-13-at-center-theatre/
As part of this project, the library is distributing copies of Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward’s book “All the President’s Men” and inviting community members to attend two events:
  • Thursday, February 7 at 5:30 pm: Bangor Daily News reporter Callie Ferguson will facilitate a discussion at the library on “All the President’s Men,” the news media, and investigative journalism.
  • Wednesday, February 13 at 5:30 pm: Participants will join Foxcroft Academy students for food and conversation at the Center Theatre, followed by a free showing of the classic movie “All the President’s Men” at 7:00 pm.
Please contact the library if you are interested in participating!

https://observer-me.com/2019/01/10/all-the-presidents-men-free-showing-feb-13-at-center-theatre/

In: News

Are you interested in taking free classes to improve your computer skills? Please take this survey <http://digitalequitycenter.org/free-digital-literacy-classes/> to let us know what you’d like to see offered at the Thompson Free Library! Available classes include: Basic Computer, Windows 7 & 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Powerpoint, Quickbooks, Social Media, Google, WordPress, and Photoshop.

The AmeriCorps Digital Inclusion Initiative is a program of the National Digital Equity Center committed to closing the digital divide in rural Maine. Their trained Digital Literacy Instructors will be providing classes at the Thompson Free Library and other sites in our region.