Our Neck Of The Woods Stars In New Film Series At New Rochelle Library

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — It's easy to forget how much Hollywood romanticizes where we live and work. A new film series at the library might just help us enjoy the magic while we take a break from the rat race and enjoy an afternoon of cinema.

The New Rochelle Public Library is kicking off a new film series called “New Rochelle Plays Hollywood” on Sunday, October 16, at 2 p.m. The theme of the series is Films of New York, starting with a screening of the 1948 film, The Naked City.

The series will continue on Sundays, at 2 p.m. with:

• Love with a Proper Stranger, November 13
• Edge of the City, December 11
• The Crowd (1928), January 8

Each session will open with comments on the history of the film and its creative personnel with a discussion period following the screening.

"We are thrilled to bring this new film series to the community," Library Director Tom Geoffino said. "Our host, Les Srager, is a true film aficionado who brings a breadth of knowledge about classic films to this program. I think everyone, from casual moviegoers to film buffs, will enjoy this program and find it very engaging. We look forward to welcoming our regular patrons, as well as new attendees from both our growing downtown area, and the community at large to enjoy these Sundays at the movies."

Les Srager is a retired attorney and former host of "Fairfield Plays Hollywood" at the Fairfield Public Library, author of “The Screening Room,” a newspaper column in the Westport News, and host of the radio program, “In the Screening Room.”

All film screenings will take place in the Ossie Davis Theater at the Main Library, located at 1 Library Plaza in New Rochelle.

All programs are free of charge, but registration is requested here or by calling 914-813-3706.