Join us at the Fort Washington Library in our Community Room for US250 Film : GLORY
Cinema is a window into the world around us, and the United States has been a hub for film culture since the beginning of the 20th Century. We will look into that window with the screening of 1989’s Oscar winning film”Glory” that chronicles the story of the 54 Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry . This unit was one of the first official African American regiments in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Starring : Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, Carey Elwes, and Denzel Washington (Oscar Winner for Supporting Actor in this film)
Running Time: 2hr 2 min MPAA Rating: R
No Registration Required
Summer at the Library:
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Bash & Book Giveaway | Big Summer Book Club
Join us at the Fort Washington Branch for a Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Bash inspired byThe City We Became by N.K. Jemisin! Plus, pick up a free copy of the book while supplies last.
A book bash is a type of reading party with activities, giveaways, and socializing.
Giveaway books are available first come, first serve while supplies last. One book per person.
Join Fort Washington Library for the movie that started the craze, Jurassic Park! Snacks and drinks will be available. For ages 13 to 18 years
Genetically engineered dinosaurs run amok on a remote island in this special-effects extravaganza. It’s up to a paleontologist, a paleobotanist and a mathematician to outmaneuver the deadly beasts and find their way back to civilization. Based on Michael Crichton’s best seller. The film won three Oscars, including Best Visual Effects.
Join us at the Fort Washington Library in our Community Room as we screen films that maymake you laugh,cry or just recall a memory from back in the day. Come join us as we screen the classic “Singing in the Rain”.
It offers a lighthearted depiction of Hollywood in the late 1920s, with the three stars portraying performers caught up in the transition from silent films to “talkies”. Starring: Debby Reynolds, Fred Astaire, and Gene Kelly.
Running Time: 103 minutes MPAA Rating: G
In celebration of 250 years of U.S. history, we are kicking off our monthly trivia series! Our first session will focus on Foundations of the United States, covering early history, government basics, and national symbols. Enjoy a light, interactive trivia experience with rotating monthly themes and small prizes. No experience needed—just come ready to play and learn!
No Registration Required Adults 18+
