When: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room

A statement about borders--and the absurdity of bureaucracy--The Syrian Bride strides sucessfully between tragedy and comedy. Mona is the bride. She lives in Majdal Shams, a Druze village in the Israel-occupied Golan Heights. According to the opening title, "Druze loyalty is split between Syria and Israel." Tallel, her husband-to-be, resides in Damascus. She has never met him--though she has seen him on TV (he's a soap star). Once Mona crosses into Syria, she won't be allowed to return. Hence her wedding day begins on a somber note. Mona?s family has problems of its own. Political dissident father Hammed has recently been released from jail, and it looks as if he may be sent back again (for defying parole). Older sister Amal is experiencing her own marital strife, while her daughter is seeing a pro-Israeli Druze. As for Mona?s brothers, Hammed refuses to speak to Hattem, who moved to Russia eight years ago and has returned for the wedding, non-Muslim wife and son in tow. And just in from shady business dealing in Italy is Marwan, the family screw-up, i.e. a gap-toothed charmer devoid of scruples. Directed by Israel's Eran Riklis and co-written by Suha Arraf, a Palestinian-Israeli, The Syrian Bride takes an occasionally schematic, if admirably even-handed look at ordinary people caught up in extraordinary circumstances. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

When: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 5:30 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room

A statement about borders--and the absurdity of bureaucracy--The Syrian Bride strides sucessfully between tragedy and comedy. Mona is the bride. She lives in Majdal Shams, a Druze village in the Israel-occupied Golan Heights. According to the opening title, "Druze loyalty is split between Syria and Israel." Tallel, her husband-to-be, resides in Damascus. She has never met him--though she has seen him on TV (he's a soap star). Once Mona crosses into Syria, she won't be allowed to return. Hence her wedding day begins on a somber note. Mona?s family has problems of its own. Political dissident father Hammed has recently been released from jail, and it looks as if he may be sent back again (for defying parole). Older sister Amal is experiencing her own marital strife, while her daughter is seeing a pro-Israeli Druze. As for Mona?s brothers, Hammed refuses to speak to Hattem, who moved to Russia eight years ago and has returned for the wedding, non-Muslim wife and son in tow. And just in from shady business dealing in Italy is Marwan, the family screw-up, i.e. a gap-toothed charmer devoid of scruples. Directed by Israel's Eran Riklis and co-written by Suha Arraf, a Palestinian-Israeli, The Syrian Bride takes an occasionally schematic, if admirably even-handed look at ordinary people caught up in extraordinary circumstances. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

When: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Small Conference Room

Get your Wii on at the Quincy Public Library as the library launches its new gaming program for teens called Wii Wednesdays. Teens are invited to come and duke it out for the title of Wii bowler, tennis pro, dance queen and other Wii accolades. Every Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. the Wii cart will be set up in the small conference room directly across from the main circulation desk. After a hectic day at school, teens can take some time out to relax, gather with friends, share a snack and beat their BFF at Super Mario 2 or Just Dance 2. Games provided include Super Mario 2, Wii Sports, FlingSmash and Just Dance 2. So tap into your inner star and grab your controllers as you get down to the new renovated library for some gaming fun!

When: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room

Come and join us! Teens interested in joining the Teen Advisory Board are welcome to drop by a meeting anytime. We meet every second Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Stop in and get an idea of all the fun things happening at the library for teens as well as the many volunteer opportunities. Get your voice heard and help direct what we do here at the library. Our doors are always open to new membership. So stop by some Wednesday and bring a friend!

When: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room

The Teen Book Discussion Group meets immediately following the Teen Advisory Board meeting. If you are interested in joining a Teen Book Discussion group, please join us. This group is free and open to the public. Refreshments are served at both meetings. Become a book lover today!

When: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Where: Large Meeting Room

Did you find an electronic reader in your stocking or are you going to use some Christmas cash to buy one for yourself? The Quincy Public Library wants to help you decide which E-Reader is best for you and how to use your device to borrow e-books from the Library. On January 4 and 11, the Library invites you to view a demonstration to help you navigate the digital world of books.

Reference Librarian, Bobbi Mock, will share about some of the unique features of various popular devices and how to utilize your Quincy Public Library card to borrow books from the Alliance Digital Media Library for free!

The Quincy Public Library will have an Amazon Kindle and Barnes and Noble Nook for demonstration. However, patrons are encouraged to bring their own device and laptop to follow along with the demonstration of the Alliance Digital Media Library.