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Award-Winning Movie Fridays: A Man Called Ove

In-Person Program

2024-11-15 15:00:00 2024-11-15 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Award-Winning Movie Fridays: A Man Called Ove "A Man Called Ove" tells the story of Ove, a bitter, bereaved, aging man who learns to embrace life again. For adults and teens. Carson Library -

Friday, November 15
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-15 15:00:00 2024-11-15 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Award-Winning Movie Fridays: A Man Called Ove "A Man Called Ove" tells the story of Ove, a bitter, bereaved, aging man who learns to embrace life again. For adults and teens. Carson Library -

"A Man Called Ove" tells the story of Ove, a bitter, bereaved, aging man who learns to embrace life again. For adults and teens.

"A Man Called Ove" is the 2016 Oscar best foreign language film, which is in Swedish with English subtitles. Materials related to this movie are the following book and DVD and will be displayed: the best seller book in English "A Man Called Ove" 2012, by Fredrik Backman and "A Man Called Otto" 2022 DVD.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Theatre, Film, & Media | Entertainment | Bilingual |

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Carson Library

Phone: 310.830.0901

Hours
Mon, Dec 02 Closed
Tue, Dec 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 Closed

About the branch

Established in 1938 as the Keystone Branch, the library merged with the Carson Branch in 1959. The present building was opened in 1972 and serves 19.24 square miles.

Upcoming events

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn all about creative upcycling and make your own Fall decorations using a variety of recycled materials. All materials will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to send the season’s greetings with scratch art cards. Just scratch off the ink coating to reveal a burst of color beneath. You can craft your own design or use one of our stencils to guide you. For ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for this fun, wintry program and learn about the science behind snowflakes.  Afterwards, let your creativity and imagination soar as you create your very own snowflake. All materials provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Before animation there was the zoetrope, a Victorian-era toy illusion toy that would eventually lead to the development of the motion picture camera. Join us for a journey through cinema history and make your own zoetrope device. For ages 13 - 17.

Fri, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Fri, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 5:15pm
An angel is sent from heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. Rated PG. Please join us at training room for this wonderful film. For adults.

Sat, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn gross motor skills through play and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.

Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Fri, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.