June 2016, Adult programs at the Portland Library
“Why We Are Not Rich”: Behavioral Finance Mistakes
Monday, June 20th, 2016 at 6:30 pm
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Our human nature and life experiences can work against our everyday financial decisions. This fun riveting discussion will help you recognize your behavioral barriers to financial success.
Presented by Vincent Winans, Financial Advisor & Broker, Financial Vision, LLC, East Hartford, CT.
The program is free; registration requested.
Our Connecticut River: From Sea to Source, Monday, June 27th, 2016 at 6:30 pm
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Enjoy a visual presentation of the beautiful Connecticut River that runs from the Canadian border to Long Island Sound. Historian Kelvin W. Cole will serve as our tour guide and will focus on the history and the lore of the river. Attend the program to celebrate Portland’s 175th!
This presentation, part of the Adult Summer Reading Program, is free; registration requested.
Lunch and Learn Book Discussion, Tuesday, June 14th, 2016 at 12:00 noon
Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin
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A powerful novel from critically acclaimed author Tom Franklin, Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter tells the riveting story of two boyhood friends, torn apart by war and later brought together by a terrible crime in a small Mississippi town. This is a crime novel that involves themes related to race and friendship.
Books will be available for borrowing prior to the discussion.
Bring a lunch if you like. Dessert and beverages will be served.
Registration appreciated!
Movies in the Afternoon
Wednesday, June 8th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
Showing: The Choice
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Starring Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Tom Welling, & Maggie Grace; Lionsgate; directed by Ross Katz; PG-13, 2016, 94 minutes
Choices change everything about the life we lead in a heartbeat. Where will the choices Gabby and Travis make lead them? Based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks.
Movies in the Evening
Monday, June 13th, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
Showing: Race
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Starring Stephan James, Jason Sudekis, Jeremy Irons, and William Hurt; directed by Stephen Hopkins; Universal Studios; PG-13; 2016; 135 minutes.
Based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens, the legendary athletic superstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy. Race' is an enthralling film about courage, determination, tolerance, & friendship.
Our human nature and life experiences can work against our everyday financial decisions. This fun riveting discussion will help you recognize your behavioral barriers to financial success.
Enjoy a visual presentation of the beautiful Connecticut River that runs from the Canadian border to Long Island Sound. Historian Kelvin W. Cole will serve as our tour guide and will focus on the history and the lore of the river. Attend the program to celebrate Portland’s 175th!
A powerful novel from critically acclaimed author Tom Franklin, Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter tells the riveting story of two boyhood friends, torn apart by war and later brought together by a terrible crime in a small Mississippi town. This is a crime novel that involves themes related to race and friendship.
Starring Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Tom Welling, & Maggie Grace; Lionsgate; directed by Ross Katz; PG-13, 2016, 94 minutes
Starring Stephan James, Jason Sudekis, Jeremy Irons, and William Hurt; directed by Stephen Hopkins; Universal Studios; PG-13; 2016; 135 minutes. Friends of Portland Library support adult programming at the Portland Library. Thank you, Friends!
