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Alexandria Oddball Cinema

Silent Running
2024-07-18 17:30:00 2024-07-18 19:30:00 America/New_York Alexandria Oddball Cinema Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters. Click on the event title for more info! Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Thursday, July 18
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-18 17:30:00 2024-07-18 19:30:00 America/New_York Alexandria Oddball Cinema Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters. Click on the event title for more info! Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room

Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters. Click on the event title for more info!

In the near future, the Earth’s forests, fields, and oceans have been depleted of life.  The remnants the world’s flora and fauna are now maintained in an orbiting spacecraft.  Orders arrive to abandon the project, destroy the biomass, and come home.  Most of the crew is delighted at the prospect of ending their tedious routine, but one botanist decides that he must preserve the ecosystem at any cost.

■ Title — Silent Running
■ Director — Douglas Trumbull
■ Cast —  Bruce Dern, Cliff Potts, Ron Rifkin
■ ©1972 ■ Rated G ■ 1h 29m ■ Drama, Sci-Fi
■ Distributed by Image Entertainment

Licensed by MPLC

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Children | All Ages | Ages 6-12 | Ages 0-5 | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Film |

TAGS: | Oddball cinema | movies | films |

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Phone: 703.746.1702
Fax: 703.746.1763
Hours
Mon, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 08 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 09 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 12 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station (Yellow & Blue Lines 3.2 miles); Van Dorn Station (Blue Line 2.1 miles)
  • Metrobus: 29K/N, 21C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 32

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Canceled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, May 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, May 07, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Periodicals Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Baby Bounce - tiempo de bebe - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s)
Wed, May 08, 10:15am - 11:00am
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.
1s and 2s - tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, May 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, May 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Canceled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Handcraft Crafternoon
Thu, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Conference Room
Attention all handcrafters! Join us to share what you are working on, see what others are creating, and just chat while we craft together!
Tai Chi at Beatley Library - Balance Your Mind and Body
Thu, May 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Jorge Banales as he gives instruction on the Yang Style 24 Movement Tai Chi form on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Free and open to the public.
Board Game Cafe
Sat, May 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us in Beatley's youth services area and test out our tabletop games! Ages 5-18.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Canceled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Tue, May 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5
Tue, May 14, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Periodicals Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Baby Bounce - tiempo de bebe - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s)
Wed, May 15, 10:15am - 11:00am
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.
1s and 2s - tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, May 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
English Language Learning (ELL) II - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, May 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Conference Room
This is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence.
Canceled
English Language Learning (ELL) I - Beginner Conversation
Thu, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beginning English Practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English.
Teen Advisory Group - T.A.G
Thu, May 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
We will meet at the Large Table located in Beatley Library's Teen Section.
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