Thomaston Public Library Movie

Goodbye Brian...We say goodbye to great-nephew and head librarian at the Thomaston Public Library, Brian Sylvester, as he goes forward in his career with a new position in New Hampshire. Thomaston, and especially Thomaston Public Library, will miss him. Good luck in your new position, Brian. Check out the new Facebook page for the library.

March 16 Movie at the Library

On Friday, March 16^th , the Friends of the Library will present “Song Catcher”, starring Janet McTeer and Aiden Quinn.  The film will begin at 6:30 PM in room 208 of the Thomaston Academy Building.  The film is the third in a series of five films hostess Erika Pfander has titled “Have you seen these?”  She will be showcasing forgotten and overlooked gems each Friday in March.

Song Catcher was produced in 2000 and is rated PG-13.  Run time is approximately 109 minutes.  During a visit to her sister in Appalacia, musicologist Lily Penleric (McTeer) stumbles upon a treasure trove of dozens of Scots-Irish ballads that have been preserved for generations by the local populace and are unknown to the outside world.  Intent on collecting the beautiful songs, Lily comes to admire the locals, who live a tough, hardscrabble life without complaint.

The Friday Night Film Series is presented to the public free of charge.  Light refreshments will be served and donations are gratefully accepted.  The Thomaston Academy Building, located on US Route 1, is handicapped accessable from the parking lot entrance.  For more information, call the library at 354-2453.