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“Maltese Falcon” at Staten Island Academy

Friday, Oct 21, 7:30pm.  Staten Island Academy, 715 Todt Hill Road, SINY 10304

Put on your fedora, slip on your trenchcoat. Head over to Todt Hill Road and take a gander at that elusive falcon,

Staten Island Academy faculty Dawn Guerriero, her students & SIA alumni host Staten Island OutLOUD, friends and neighbors. Free copies of “The Maltese Falcon”.  In Haugen Hall, near the front of the parking lot.

Free & open to the public.  Plenty of free parking in the Academy lots and surrounding streets.

Maltese Falcon-yellow book cover

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Family-Friendly Mystery Film Screening – West Brighton Library

Saturday, Oct 15, 2016, 2pm.  West Brighton Library, 976 Castleton Ave, SINY 10310

Staten Island OutLOUD’s Big Read series continues with a short family-friendly reading from “The Maltese Falcon” & book discussion, followed by a screening of a family-friendly mystery/ romance, “Tuck Everlasting”.

Free. Book giveaway, while supplies last.

Tuck Everlasting-poster

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The Big Read for LIttle Readers: Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library

Thursday, Oct 13, 2016 at 4pm.  Todt Hill – Westerleigh Library, 2550 Victory Blvd, SINY 10314

Staten Island OutLOUD & our friends at the Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library host a special program for young readers.  We’ll focus on age-appropriate adaptations of “The Maltese Falcon”, including “The Malted Falcon” and books about falcons, and other surprises.

Free, fun & family-friendly. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

Free parking in the library’s adjacent lot.  Accessible via public transportaton.

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Noir In the Afternoon – CPG Gallery

Sunday, Oct 9, 2pm.  Creative Photographers Gallery, 814 Richmond Terrace @Tyson St (red door on Tysen), SINY 10301

Staten Island OutLOUD kicks off our NEA/Big Read event with fedoras and drinks, a reading & conversation on Dashiell Hammett’s “The Maltese Falcon”, and a book giveaway. Led by Island artist/photographer Gail Middleton.

What’s your favorite quote from Hammett’s classic noir novel?  Bring your fedora and a ‘wise guy’ attitude.

Wear your best “tough guy” or “mysterious broad” attire, and let your voice be heard!

“You always have a very smooth explanation ready.”  “What do you want me to do, learn to stutter?”

Maltese Falcon-yellow book cover

 

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“The Maltese Falcon” In Dongan Hills

Monday, Oct 3, 2016 at 5pm.  Dongan Hills Library, 1617 Richmond Road (near Old Town Rd), SINY 10304

The awesome librarians at the Dongan Hills Library invite Staten Island OutLOUD & friends & neighbors to share your ideas about Dashiell Hammett’s “The Maltese Falcon” and hear about the interesting takes on this classic novel that other people may have.  Come join us, and let your voice be heard!  Free & fun.  Book giveaway while supplies last.

Maltese Falcon-yellow book cover

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Film Screening: “The Maltese Falcon” – St George

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.

Movie Poster-Maltese Falcon

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Big Read & Little Readers: Paws & Read OutLOUD for Kidz @Richmondtown Library!

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.

Kids Pet Sweetie Pie 2

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Dashiell Hammett Mystery Film Screening: “The Thin Man”

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.

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Celebrating 100 Years of National Parks

Thursday, August 25, 6pm at Fort Wadsworth, Bay St & School Road, SINY 10305.  Enter thru Guard Station and park in the Visitors Center lot.

Join Staten Island OutLOUD, the Staten Island Philharmonic,  and Gateway National Recreation Area for a special concert commemorating the centennial of the National Park Service at the scenic overlook at Fort Wadsworth, one of Staten Island’s spectacular National Park sites.
   Staten Island OutLOUD is proud to feature John Foxell, Joan Harmon, Ted Lochwyn & Jeannine Otis.  Free & family-friendlyJuly 4 at Ft Wadsworth
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Paws & Read OutLOUD – for Kids!

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!

Kids Pet Sweetie Pie 2

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