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Award-Winning Movie Fridays: Hacksaw Ridge

In-Person Program
2025-04-18 14:00:00 2025-04-18 17:20:00 America/Los_Angeles Award-Winning Movie Fridays: Hacksaw Ridge The film focuses on the World War II experiences of Desmond Doss, an American pacifist combat medic who, as a Seventh-day Adventist Christian, refused to carry or use a weapon or firearm of any kind. For adults. Carson Library -

Friday, April 18
2:00pm - 5:20pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-18 14:00:00 2025-04-18 17:20:00 America/Los_Angeles Award-Winning Movie Fridays: Hacksaw Ridge The film focuses on the World War II experiences of Desmond Doss, an American pacifist combat medic who, as a Seventh-day Adventist Christian, refused to carry or use a weapon or firearm of any kind. For adults. Carson Library -

The film focuses on the World War II experiences of Desmond Doss, an American pacifist combat medic who, as a Seventh-day Adventist Christian, refused to carry or use a weapon or firearm of any kind. For adults.

The film focuses on the World War II experiences of Desmond Doss, an American pacifist combat medic who, as a Seventh-day Adventist Christian, refused to carry or use a weapon or firearm of any kind.
However, Doss became the first conscientious objector to be awarded the Medal of Honor, for service above and beyond the call of duty during the Battle of Okinawa. He saved 75 lives in one battle. This true
story film got 7 Oscars nomination and won 2 Oscars and many other awards. Book title: Bloody Okinawa by Joseph Wheelan, 2020 will be displayed during this film showing.

This program is sponsored by Friends of Carson Library and licensed by MPLC.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

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

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Carson Library
Phone: 310.830.0901
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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

Teen Advisory Board Meeting + Adult 101: Budgeting - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join Carson Library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and help the Library plan programs for teens and more! For teens and tweens in grades 6 - 12.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 04, 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.
Puppet Day - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ever wondered about ventriloquism? See Leonard Moore in action in this dynamic presentation. Meet a cast of puppet friends, learn valuable life lessons, and explore the art of puppetry and ventriloquism. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 11, 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.
Tough Topics for Teens: Fentanyl and Opioid Abuse - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about fentanyl and how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. We’ll cover basics on opioids, overdose prevention and discuss strategies and resources to support teens and families affected by opioid abuse. For ages 13 - 17.
Celebrate Earth Day: T-Shirt Tote Bags for Teens - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Earth Day by learning about sustainability, then repurpose an old t-shirt into a cool tote bag! You can bring your own old favorite t-shirt, or use one provided by the Library. For teens and tweens in grades 6 - 12.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 18, 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.
Award-Winning Movie Fridays: Hacksaw Ridge - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 5:20pm
The film focuses on the World War II experiences of Desmond Doss, an American pacifist combat medic who, as a Seventh-day Adventist Christian, refused to carry or use a weapon or firearm of any kind. For adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 25, 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.
Weekend Book Club: "Between Two Moons: A Novel" by Aisha Abdel Gawad - In Person Program
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles every month! A limited number of copies of each month's title are available to pick up at the library. April's Book: "Between Two Moons: A Novel" by Aisha Abdel Gawad. For adults.
Builder Brick Botanicals - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to tinker with everyone’s favorite builder bricks. We’ll create models of unique and interesting plant life from across the globe and earn prizes in our plant trivia game! For ages 13 – 17.
Party Puppet Show - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun and energetic puppet show with Markus Law and his party puppets! Enjoy a lively variety show using fun and likeable puppets with comedy and music to inspire imaginations and creativity. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
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