UNION — Vose Library, 392 Common Road, has planned the following free events and programs.

• “Real” news will be the topic at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2.

The focus will be how to find good, reliable information and how to tell when something is inaccurate, misleading or “fake” news.

• Kids’ Movie: a story about a bunny cop, will be shown at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4.

Synopsis: In a city inhabited by anthropomorphic animals who have abandoned traditional predator/prey roles in favor of civilized coexistence, an uptight rabbit police officer is forced to work with a charismatic fox con artist to crack a major case involving the mysterious disappearance of some carnivorous citizens. But when a few of the missing critters reappear, having reverted to pre-enlightenment savagery, it exposes existing anti-carnivore prejudice among the city’s herbivores that threatens to damage the fabric of their diverse metropolis. (PG)

• Author talk: Jeffrey Ryan, the author of “Appalachian Odyssey,” will speak at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11.

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This Appalachian Trail book is an uplifting reminder that the most meaningful accomplishments in life rarely happen overnight, but are achieved by making steady progress toward goals.

The talk will be followed by questions and answers and book signing. Part of our Armchair Adventure Series.

• Movie: “A Raisin in the Sun” will be screened at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13.

Synopsis: A socially conscious drama about a struggling African-American family on the South Side of Chicago. (Not rated)

• Tech Tuesday is set for 6-8 p.m. Feb. 21.

Open hours with tech experts, bring questions and learn new skills. Don’t forget to bring devices for hands-on learning, or use those available at the library to learn general skills.

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• Kids’ Movie: The snow queen will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23.

Synopsis: After the kingdom is cast into eternal winter by the powerful Snow Queen, her sprightly sister teams up with a rough-hewn mountaineer and his trusty reindeer to break the icy spell. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tale “The Snow Queen.” (PG)

Donations to cover the licensing fee gratefully accepted.

• Recent release movie: A film about the Obama’s first date will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25.

Synopsis: Young Chicago lawyers Michelle Robinson and Barack Obama spend a sweltering summer afternoon visiting the art museum, eating lunch together, watching “Do The Right Thing,” getting some ice cream and sharing a first kiss in this dramatization of the President and First Lady’s fateful first date. (PG-13). Donations to cover the licensing fee gratefully accepted. Sponsored by Shep’s Imports.

• Teatime Movie: “Chocolate” is set for 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27.

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Synopsis: The most tempting of all sweets becomes the key weapon in a battle of sensual pleasure versus disciplined self-denial in this comedy. In 1959, a mysterious woman moves with her young daughter into a small French village, where much of the community’s activities are dominated by the local Catholic church.

A few days after settling into town, she opens up a confectionery shop across the street from the house of worship — shortly after the beginning of Lent. While the townspeople are supposed to be abstaining from worldly pleasures, she tempts them with unusual and delicious chocolate creations, using her expert touch to create just the right candy to break down each customer’s resistance. The town’s mayor, is not the least bit amused; he is eager to see her run out of town before she leads the town into a deeper level of temptation. (PG-13)

Based on the novel by Joanne Harris. Donations to cover the licensing fee gratefully accepted.

For more information, call the library at 785-4733.


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