Join a group of local librarians in viewing a film about New York Public Library

Aoraki LIANZA committee are promoting the film Ex-Libris: The New York Public Library, which is part of the NZIFF festival

Hoyts, Northlands on 11 August, 12 noon.

Discounted tickets at $15 instead of $18.  Seniors price of $11.50 (not discounted).
Email Jenny Owens if you want to join the group.

We will collect the money (must be cash) on the day.  Please be at the theatre by 11.45 am.   If you don’t turn up we will still be expecting to receive the money from you as we will have to pay for your seat.  We look forward to seeing you there.  You don’t need to be a LIANZA member to attend.

Below is information about the film

Directed by legendary documentarian Frederick Wiseman, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library explores multiple facets of the library, not only in midtown Manhattan but also in less frequented neighbourhoods. Wiseman’s approach is as always humane and low-key, with a healthy fixation on the people who fill its spaces and give them meaning. From budget meetings, to enthusiastic archivists and educators, to patient phone operators, to live events with the likes of Patti Smith and Richard Dawkins, the scope of NYPL’s service and its social and cultural value is quietly affirmed through Wiseman’s humble observational practice

You can view the trailer for it here: https://bit.ly/2xSk9OA.  Film duration is 197 min

Jenny Owens