I think the way we show movies at the Liverpool Public Library is pretty cool.
We have a big screen in the Carman Community Room.
Fairly comfortable chairs.
No charge.
Popcorn and beverages at no charge. And did I mention that there are no ticket-takers. Yes, the movies are free of admission charges as well.
I went down to the CCR Tuesday to take photos of the crowd at an afternoon performance of Now You See Me 2.
The patrons were enjoying that classically packaged popcorn, assuredly.
Closed-captioned in the afternoon.
This adventure-thriller-mystery was part of the Newly Released Movies Series. They run once a month, with two showings. The afternoon screening, always on a Tuesday starting at 1:30 p.m., includes closed-captioning for the hearing impaired. There are also headsets available for anybody who requests one. The evening screening, always on a Thursday at 6:30 p.m., does not include the closed-captioning. That’s the way patrons prefer it.
The LPL.org schedule includes three other series: Foreign and Independent Films on Monday evenings, Movies Based on Books on Friday evenings and a Family Movie that rotates days. The movies are all out on Blu-Ray or DVD. That’s the format used to show them at the LPL.
Chinese film Coming Home screens at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow. It will have English subtitles.
Popular romantic comedy Me Before You will be shown at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. I liked the movie based on the novel by Jojo Moses.
Ghostbusters: Answer the Call screens at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, and 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15. I thought in this sequel, Kate McKinnon’s work overshadowed more established stars Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig.
If you live around these parts and haven’t visited on movie day or night yet, come on by.
And everybody is welcome to join the LPL Film club by clicking this link. You can win prizes, or simply write reviews of the movies you watch on the LPL.org site.
When’s the last time you’ve gotten free popcorn, and where was it? When’s the last time you saw a free movie out, and where was it? Which movie listed here would you most like it see, and why?
Mark Bialczak 
I wish our library had this, bro Mark. I spend a lot of time there when the weather is nice. Drive my wheels over down the alley–about three blocks from home.
Can’t remember if I forgot to tell you this or not. My oldest great-grandson, Eli, 8, has been diagnosed with leukemia. He is Don’s grandson, his sidekick, partner in crime, best friend, 4-wheelin’ buddy, and needless to say, Don is devastated. I’ve been asking everyone I know to add a prayer for them, so if you could, would you please? I’m also going to find out the P.O. box that has been set up for him and post that to my blog later today so maybe folks will send Eli some sunny thoughts during his ongoing ordeal. I’m still in shock. How a strong, healthy kid could be struck down like this—
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I am so sorry to hear about Eli, sis Angie. Yes, he is in our prayers now. ❤
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Thank you, bro Mark.
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Me too, please ❤
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Coming right up, Vonita! ❤
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Last time I got free popcorn was at Home Depot last year during the Christmas season. It’s been a few years since I’ve seen a free movie courtesy of my work, but I now have two free movie tickets to use that I won in a Halloween contest. 🙂
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Pick well with those free tickets you won, Kathryn Grace. And please report back with what you saw and what you thought of it. 🙂
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I sure will, thanks!
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Alas, popcorn is one of the many things I can no longer eat, and I used to love it with extra butter. I do love movies, though, and that’s something I haven’t had to give up. If it weren’t such a long drive, and I didn’t have to work, I would come to your library to watch a movie or two. It’s a great idea.
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Sorry to hear that popcorn is no longer on your list, CM, but glad to know that movies still rank up there! ❤
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I love that Mark! I think most of us take libraries for granted these days. We forget how they bring community together, how anyone, no matter their income can enjoy the library. ❤
Diana xo
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The LPL is a welcoming place for everybody, Diana. We’re proud of that every day, my friend. You got that right. ❤
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as you can imagine, i love everything about this, including the popcorn. foreign and indys would be my favs, but all would be fun –
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Next time you take a bus through Liverpool, dear Beth … 🙂
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You’re truly blessed to get free popcorn and free movie, Mark! BTW, do they allow pets in the library?
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Service pets and animals used in our programming, Patricia. 🙂
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The last time I got free popcorn was last Tuesday, when my friend Kathy brought some to the movie theater in Dedham, where we both watched Benedict Cumberbatch in “Hamlet.” Thanks for asking, Mark, and thanks for this great post.
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I’m so glad to hear that Kathy ponied up for popcorn when got to see Doctor Strange play Hamlet, Ann. ❤
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I just love your library Mark 🙂
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I would love to have you, Steve and the teens as patrons, Rachel. ❤
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