Sat, Oct 1, 2016, at 1pm. St George Library Center, 5 Central Ave (@Hyatt St), SINY 10301
The beloved film adaptation of Dashiell Hammett’s novel, this version of The Maltese Falcon features Humphrey Bogart, Peter Lorre, and Sidney Greenstreet, among a distinguished cast. Free & open to the public. Plenty of parking on the surrounding streets. The St George Library Center is just a half block from the ferry terminal, and close to all Staten Island public transportation.
Thursday, Sept 29, 2016, 4pm. Richmondtown Library, 200 Clarke Ave, SINY 10306
Staten Island OutLOUD hosts its special program for very young readers, Paws & Read OutLOUD for Kidz. Children ages 5-10 can practice their skills & have fun reading aloud to a gentle, licensed therapy dog. Their younger siblings can just sit back & enjoy being read to.
For the special Big Read for Little Readers OutLOUD event, we’ll focus on age-appropriate adaptations of “The Maltese Falcon”, including “The Malted Falcon”, stories about falcons, and other fun surprises.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or by an adult caregiver.
Plenty of free parking in the library’s parking lot and on surrounding streets.
Tuesday, Sept 20, 6pm. Stapleton Library, 132 Canal St, SINY 10304
A free film screening of another Dashiell Hammett novel, adapted for the silver screen: The noir classic, “The Thin Man”. William Powell & Myrna Loy: Perfect together.
Plenty of free parking on surrounding streets.
Thursday, August 25, 6pm at Fort Wadsworth, Bay St & School Road, SINY 10305. Enter thru Guard Station and park in the Visitors Center lot.
Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 2pm. Richmondtown Branch Library, 200 Clarke Ave, SINY 10306
Staten Island OutLOUD invites young readers and their parents/guardians to join the fun in reading aloud to a gentle, licensed therapy dog. JJ is a sweet canine girl who is a patient listener and who loves kids!
Kids – Bring your favorite book from home, or borrow a book from the library’s collection. Then sit down and read to JJ.
Fun & free! Hosted by Doris Nielsen, licensed therapy dog trainer – She’s also JJ’s mom!
Friday, Aug 12, 2016, 8:30pm. Every Thing Goes Book Cafe, 208 Bay St (between Victory Blvd & Hannah St), SINY 10301
Staten Island OutLOUD features “Rats” – novel by Staten Island writer Paul Zindel, winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
Special guest, the fabulous Phoebe Blue and Matt Gaffney’s music video, a portrait of some members of Phoebe’s own little rat family. Free & fun.
Saturday, July 9th at 2pm. Killmeyers Old Bavaria Inn, 4254 Arthur Kill Road, SINY 10309
Staten Island OutLOUD explores Roger Angell’s classic The Summer Game, which many have called “the best book on baseball ever written”. We’ll gather in Killmeyers’ sunny biergarten – rain or shine (it’s sheltered from rain & from hot sun). Order something delicious from their reasonably-priced menu and enjoy this afternoon dedicated to our national pasttime. Details TBA.
For directions to Killmeyers, please visit their website, www.killmeyers.com
Monday, July 4, 2016. 2pm at historic Fort Wadsworth.
Staten Island OutLOUD gathers neighbors to read & share ideas on the Declaration of Independence. When is the last time you read our nation’s founding document? Details TBA
Rain or shine (if it rains, we have a comfy indoor location). PLEASE BRING LAWNCHAIRS!
Monday, July 4th at 11am. The Conference House, 298 Satterlee St, SINY 10307 (at the southern tip of Hylan Blvd).
Staten Island OutLOUD gathers neighbors at this historic site for a community reading & conversation on the Declaration. Details TBA.
Rain or shine (if it rains, we have a comfy indoor location). PLEASE BRING LAWNCHAIRS!
Thursday, June 16, 7pm. Every Thing Goes Book Cafe, 208 Bay St (between Victory Blvd & Hannah St), SINY 10301
Staten Island OutLOUD’s annual celebration of James Joyce’s comic epic, Ulysses. We’ll read from Joyce’s work, accompanied by Irish music, good cheer and good company. Free & open to the public. More details TBA.
