Tea & Entertainment

Enjoy watching DVDs in the Library Auditorium from 2-4 p.m.
Tea & coffee and a small snack will be served after the presentation.
This is a free, drop-in program

July 5
Outback: The Dry Season (part 2)
It might be the dry season, but there's no rest in the Australian outback: There are turtle eggs to be laid, saltwater crocodiles to dodge and young birds on maiden flights. 60 minutes. Closed Captions.2017

July 12
Malaysia’s Last Tigers
The Malayan tiger is one of the most elusive animals in the Malaysian rainforest. Follow the researchers into the pristine rainforest of Taman Negara, Malaysia's oldest protected area as they attempt to find out how many tigers remain and to maintain and grow these numbers before they become extinct. 50 minutes. 2021


July 19
Planet California: Close Encounters (part 2)
From blue whales to kit foxes, spectacular images bring California’s wildlife into sharp focus. Natural forces reshape the land, yet some species persist, constantly adapting to a changing world. Still, in a space shared with 40 million people, is there room for all? Move over Hollywood. Our wildlife stars are ready for their close-up.2021. Closed Captions.53 minutes

July 26
Universe Revealed: The Milky Way
The Milky Way reminds us of our place in our own galaxy. But what shaped this giant spiral of stars and what will be its future? Travel back in time to unlock the turbulent story of our cosmic past and learn what forces continue to alter it. 2021. Closed Captions. 55 minutes

August 2
Frozen Planet 2: Frozen Worlds
Travel from the South Pole to the North Pole with David Attenborough to celebrate the precious wildlife in this frozen world and enjoy it’s wonders while there is still time, before the glaciers disappear.2022. Closed captions. 59 minutes

August 9
Frontier Sumatra
Frontier Sumatra tells the incredible story of the people, the animals and the land of Kampar Peninsula in Riau Province, a remote peatland rainforest the size of London. The film takes us into an impenetrable forest where scientists and rangers try to save this land and its wildlife from being decimated. 55 minutes. Closed captions

August 16
Royal Myths and Secrets: The Russian Revolution
The October Revolution of 1917 has gone down in history as the only Russian Revolution that really mattered. But Lucy Worsley reveals that the earlier revolution in February that year was downplayed in Bolshevik history books and films despite the fact that it was the truly spontaneous popular uprising that swept the Czar from power. She examines the frequent rewriting of Russian history through the decades. Closed Captions. 53 min. 2020

August 23
Pandas: Born to Be Wild
Unlock the mysteries of wild pandas whose counterparts in captivity are known for their gentle image. Journey through the steep Qinling Mountains to witness pandas’ startling courtship and aggressive behaviors.
Closed Captions. 53 minutes. 2020

August 30
World’ Greatest Engineering Icons: Palaces
From Buckingham Palace in the heart of London to the Hawa Mahal in India, discover how the rich and infamous have spent their time and money -- each attempting to bring luxury to the next level with magnificent chandeliers, great paintings, gilded walls , ornate furniture and massive gardens. 55 minutes. Closed Captions 2021

September 6
Secrets of the Royal Train
Climb aboard one of the most exclusive locomotive in the world for an inside look at it’s history that stretches from its lavish origin to modern times. Hear from those who look after the royal family keeping the schedules and looking after their every need. Closed captions. 46 minutes. 2019

September 14
Nature’s Great Race: Elephants
A thousand elephants, from magnificent bulls to vulnerable orphans, come together in a crucial annual gathering in northern Kenya, whilst facing deadly threats from both predators and poachers .Closed Captions.
54 minutes. 2017

September 20
Supernovas
Stars are not eternal; they are dying in unimaginably large explosions called supernovas. Second only to the Big Bang, these gigantic explosions scatter the elements from deep inside the stars. What can scientists learn about man’s origins from these blasts? Closed Captions. 45 minutes. 2011

September27
Dynasties: Emperor Penguins
In Atka Bay, Antarctica, thousands of endangered Emperor penguins arrive to mate and give birth to their chicks in the coldest place on earth. Finding a partner and taking care of their eggs and chicks requires great cooperation until the babies reach adulthood. Closed captions. 52 minutes. 2019