Flix @ the Library

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      The Friends of the Library reintroduced its popular Flix @ the Library program in September with showings of “Sing 2” for families and “Downton Abbey” for grown-ups. But, it’s apparently going to take a little time for attendance to return to pre-pandemic levels, according to Board Past President Debbie Straub, who manages the program.

      “We’re very excited about making recently released, popular films available to library patrons again after a more than two-year hiatus,” Debbie said. “We knew it would take a little time to regain the momentum the program had been building before the pandemic, and that is proving to be the case.”

      Debbie said that while factors such as expanded streaming capabilities and lingering pandemic-related concerns might impact attendance in the short term, she is confident that Flix fans will return to this free entertainment once they become aware that it’s back.

      “There’s something to be said about watching a movie in a theater-like setting, with other people, large screens and free refreshments,” she said. “And, we work hard to get movies scheduled that aren’t readily available yet through streaming services, like “Elvis” and “Top Gun: Maverick.”

      That makes scheduling a bit of a challenge since it’s impossible to know more than a couple months ahead of time what movies will be available for showing, which makes frequent communication with patrons extra important, Debbie explained.

      “We’re going to do a better job communicating on a timely basis so that library patrons are aware of what’s showing and can make plans well in advance,” she said.

      While additional dates and movie titles will be added to the schedule going forward, here’s what’s currently on the slate for Flix @ the Library:

Date  Audience  Movie

Nov 13  Family (DC League of Super Pets)

Nov 19  Grown-Ups (Top Gun: Maverick)

Jan 8  Family   (TBD)

Feb 12  Family  (TBD)

Mar 12  Family  (TBD)

Apr 16  Family  (TBD)

      Mark those dates on your calendar and watch for additional information about movie titles in the library, on our website, on Facebook and in email communications. See you at the movies!

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