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YORK — Upcoming events at York Public Library include:

Summer Film Series

“Trumbo”

Sunday, June 26, 7 p.m.

In 1947, Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) was Hollywood’s top screenwriter until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. “Trumbo” recounts how Dalton used words and wit to win two Academy Awards and expose the absurdity and injustice under the blacklist. Rated R for language including some sexual references. 124 minutes.

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“Star Wars – The Force Awakens”

Sunday, July 3, 7 p.m.

Thirty years after the defeat of Darth Vader and the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. Remnants of the old Empire have regrouped and formed the First Order to rule the galaxy. Only a ragtag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance. Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action violence. 136 minutes.

“Fastball”

Monday, July 4, 7 p.m.

The essence of baseball is the primal battle between the pitcher and batter, but the magic of the game arises from that confrontation, only 396 milliseconds in the making. The mysteries and memories of baseball’s greatest heroes are revealed in this documentary, which features interviews with dozens of former players, including Hank Aaron, Nolan Ryan and Derek Jeter, and narration by Kevin Costner. This film is peppered with footage of baseball’s greatest moments plus original high-speed 4K footage and motion graphics that unlock the secrets hidden within a ball traveling over 100 mph. Unrated. 87 minutes.

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“Kung Fu Panda 3”

Saturday. July 9, 7:30 p.m.

Continuing his legendary adventures of awesomeness, Po must face two hugely epic, but different, threats: one supernatural and the other a little closer to home. Rated PG for martial arts action and some mild rude humor, 95 minutes.

“Mustang”

Sunday, July 10, 7 p.m.

Early summer. In a village in northern Turkey, Lale and her four sisters are walking home from school, playing innocently with some boys. The supposed debauchery of their play sets off a scandal that has unexpected consequences. The family home is progressively transformed into a prison; instruction in homemaking replaces school and marriages start being arranged. The five sisters who share a common passion for freedom, find ways of getting around the constraints imposed on them. Oscar-nominated– Best Foreign Film. In Turkish with subtitles. Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, sexual content and a rude gesture. 97 minutes.

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Book Talk

Project Puffin

Tuesday, July 5, 10:30 a.m.

Debby Ethridge leads the talk on “Project Puffin: the Improbable Quest to bring a Beloved Seabird Back to Egg Rock” by Stephen W. Kress and Derrick Z. Jackson. Stephen Kress is the vice president of the National Audubon Society for Bird Conservation and Derrick Jackson is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and photographer/ columnist at The Boston Globe. Richard Luov, author of “Last Child in the Woods” calls this, “a story of struggle and hope, and an inspiration to future wildlife stewards.”

Family Fun Series

“The Dragon King”

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Wednesday, July 13, 10:30 a.m.

The Tanglewood Marionettes present their award-winning adventure, the story of an epic underwater quest to return life and water to the earth. Funded in part by Kennebunk Savings Bank and co-sponsored with York schools, this performance will be held at Village Elementary School.

Annual Summer Book Sale

July 14-16

Donations being accepted, especially current fiction, children’s books, DVDs, CDs and audio books on CD. Items must be in good condition. If your books are damaged, out of date, or textbooks, take advantage of curbside recycling in York. The library cannot take video or audio cassettes. Donations can be dropped off on the lower level of the library. The library is also looking for volunteers to help with the sale and with sorting items in preparation.

For children:

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Lapsit Storytime (infants to 2 years old)

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Come for a program of stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes.

Preschool Storytime

Join the library for stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts for 3-5 year olds.


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