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Movie: 'The Melt Goes On Forever'

Thursday, February 12, 2026 1:00pm

Southeast Branch

In Person

A chronicle of the singular career of the elusive African-American art star David Hammons from Watts rebellion era ’60s L.A. to global art world pr...

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Searching the Psyche Through Cinema: 'Get Out'

Sunday, February 15, 2026 2:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

The 2026 Searching the Psyche Through Cinema film series explores the world of horror, inviting us to confront our deepest fears. The series continues...

Movie: 'Move When the Spirit Says Move'

Thursday, February 26, 2026 1:00pm

Southeast Branch

In Person

A documentary film about the work of a bold yet unsung civil rights activist/educator and those carrying on her legacy. © Center for...

American Music History in the Movies

Saturday, February 28, 2026 2:00pm

Westport Branch

In Person

Join us every 4th Saturday of the month at the Westport branch to appreciate and learn about the History of American Music through a mus...

Searching the Psyche Through Cinema: 'The Silence of the Lambs'

Sunday, March 8, 2026 2:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

The 2026 Searching the Psyche Through Cinema film series explores the world of horror, inviting us to confront our deepest fears. The series wraps up...

Movie: 'Drop'

Thursday, March 12, 2026 1:00pm

Southeast Branch

In Person

Violet, a widowed mother on her first date in years, arrives at an upscale restaurant where she is relieved that her date, Henry, is more charming...

Movie: 'Zora Neale Hurston'

Thursday, March 26, 2026 1:00pm

Southeast Branch

In Person

Claiming a Space Author Zora Neale Hurston's anthropological work challenges assumptions about race, gender and cultural superiority that...

American Music History in the Movies

Saturday, March 28, 2026 2:00pm

Westport Branch

In Person

Join us every 4th Saturday of the month at the Westport branch to appreciate and learn about the History of American Music through a mus...

American Music History in the Movies

Saturday, April 25, 2026 2:00pm

Westport Branch

In Person

Join us every 4th Saturday of the month at the Westport branch to appreciate and learn about the History of American Music through a mus...

American Music History in the Movies

Saturday, May 23, 2026 2:00pm

Westport Branch

In Person

Join us every 4th Saturday of the month at the Westport branch to appreciate and learn about the History of American Music through a mus...