Avon Library Film Series: Games!

The Avon Free Public Library presents “The Games” a film series featuring fun and fascinating movies about jigsaw puzzles, chess, and a crossword puzzle competition.

First up is Puzzle on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. A beautiful film that tells the story of a young woman who finds something she’s truly passionate about – jigsaw puzzles! Starring Kelly MacDonald and Irrfan Khan. (2018 ; 1 hr. and 43 min. ; Rated R)

Next is Queen of Katwe on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. starring Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo. Based on a true story of a Ugandan girl whose life changes forever when she discovers she has an amazing talent for playing chess. (2017 ; 2 hrs. and 4 min.; Rated PG)

The series concludes on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. with Wordplay. Comedian Jon Stewart, filmmaker Ken Burns, Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina, former US Presidents – they all do it!  Discover why every week 50 million Americans are addicted to doing crossword puzzles! (2006 ; 1 hr. and 15 min.; Rated PG)

This film series is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Avon Senior Center. All movies are free and open to the public and will be shown in the Library Community Room. No need to register. Movie munchie snacks will be served. The Avon Free Public Library is at 281 Country Club Road, Avon, CT. For more information, please call the library at 860.673.9712 or visit online at www.avonctlibrary.info.