See Smoke Signals in November

Screening Party: Sunday, Nov. 9 @ 2:30 p.m.

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Chocolat for October

''It is an amazement of riches. . . . Try me. Test me. Taste me.''

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Read the first chapter.

Our Adaptations title for October is Chocolat by Joanne Harris. We have copies of the book available for check out at the Avondale circulation desk and our screening party is scheduled for Oct. 12th at 2:30 p.m.

The Monuments Men

Our Adaptations title for September is The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel. We have copies of the book available for check out at the Avondale circulation desk and our screening party is scheduled for Sept. 14th at 2:30 p.m.

Ender's Game

Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Screening Party: Sunday, July 13 @ 2:30 p.m.
AfterParty: Tuesday, July 22nd @ 6:30 p.m.

Copies of the acclaimed science fiction novel are available for check out at the Avondale circulation desk.

Super Summer is the "Talk of Alabama"

ABC 33/40 - Birmingham News, Weather, Sports

Super Summer Continues this Sunday!

It's web-slinging time again!

Get Ready for a Super Summer!

It's that time again! Join us every Sunday afternoon in June at 2:30 for a free comic book-to-film movie matinee.

Mary Poppins and Mr. Banks

Our title for May is Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers.

Mary Poppins & Mr. Banks Mash-Up
Mary Poppins Screening Party: Sat., May 10th @ 2:30 p.m.
Saving Mr. Banks Screening Party: Sun., May 11th @ 2:30 p.m.
AfterParty: Tuesday, May 20th @ 6:30 p.m.

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Shakespeare's Birthday Bash

We're celebrating Shakespeare's 450th birthday this month! If you've always wanted to see what a Shakespearean play would look like with mind-blowing special effects, or wondered what Joss Whedon could do with the Bard, now's your chance!

Shakespeare's Birthday Bash Screening Parties:
Saturday, April 12th @ 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 13th @ 2:30 p.m.

AfterParty Discussion of Shakespeare in film (with birthday cake):
Tuesday, April 22nd at 6:30 p.m.

Rediscover the great American novel

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Screening Party: Sun., Mar. 16th @ 2:30 p.m.
AfterParty: Tuesday, Mar. 18th @ 6:30 p.m.

About the book
About the film
Reading guide

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

Can you get a life and discover love, all in one day? Two women are about to find out.

Screening Party: Sun., Feb. 16th @ 2:30 p.m.
AfterParty: Tuesday, Feb. 25th @ 6:30 p.m.

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Read an excerpt from the novel.

Take a trip to Middle Earth . . .

Screening Party: Sunday, Jan. 12 @ 2:30 p.m.
AfterParty: Tuesday, Jan. 28th @ 6:30 p.m.