Shakespeare in the Library!

The grass is green, the sun is shining, and it’s almost time for an annual visit from the wonderful folks with Montana Shakespeare in the Park. A lot of folks find Shakespeare a little intimidating, and even if the notion of spending time with the Bard doesn’t make you nervous, Old English can be tough to follow. The good news is that the Library is here to help. First, we’ll get you ready for Shakespeare in the Park during our annual pre-performance movie night, hosted by local expert Cindy Osland. On July 5th at 6:30pm, we’ll show a British film production of Twelfth Night and then Cindy will lead a discussion about the major themes and historical context. By the time we’re done, you’ll be an expert, and sure to impress your friends and audience-mates at Veteran’s Park on July 7th.

But maybe you want to spend a little more time with the literary classics, without having to actually say, just read a really long play in Old English. If you do, you should stop by and check out our Shakespeare display. We’ve got copies of the Montana Shakespeare in the Parks Family Fun Guide to take to the play, as well as their full tour schedule (they’re also doing Hamlet in other communities nearby). And you can pick up a movie or book based on a Shakespearean play. Did you know that 10 Things I Hate About You is actually The Taming of the Shrew? Or that Gnomeo and Juliet does a pretty good job of remaking the original romance classic? Plus, you can also check out biographies, and copies of most of his plays complete with footnotes, context, and - where necessary - translations.

Summer is a great time to get into Shakespeare @ Your Library. For more information about what’s new and what’s going on visit us online at http://www.richland.org/spl, like us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/sidneyrichlandlibrary, or call us at 433-1917. The Sidney-Richland County Library is open 6 days a week, and starting June 1st we are on our Summer Hours from 9-5 Mon., Tues., Fri., Sat., and 11 to 7 Weds., and Thurs.

 

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