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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Die Hard Date Night
Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Landrum Library

Die Hard is NOT a Christmas movie… Or is it? Come hang out for a fun evening. Rated R.

Friday, December 15, 2023
Movie Night: Leave the World Behind
Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Headquarters Library

When the world is ending, it is up to Amanda (Julia Roberts) and Clay Sandford (Ethan Hawke) to make sure their family doesn’t end with it.

Come watch the Netflix original movie Leave the World Behind, based on Rumaan Alam’s best selling novel of the same name, on the biggest screen we have for free. Popcorn and drinks provided.

Saturday, December 16, 2023
Family Movie Weekend: Mutant Mayhem
Dec 16 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Join us for a screening of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Mutant Mayhem.” All ages welcome. The rating for this film is PG. Refreshments provided by the library.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Family Movie Night: The Polar Express
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Cowpens Library

Get the family together to watch the classic Christmas movie, “The Polar Express.” Supplies to make hot chocolate will be provided, and so will special Christmas snacks.

Netflix Binge: Sugar Rush Christmas
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Binge the entire first season of the holiday edition of “Sugar Rush” every Tuesday in December. This week we will be viewing episodes 3 & 4. The rating for this show is TV-14. Children under 14 must have permission from a parent or guardian. Refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Teens Watch: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Dec 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Headquarters Library

Suit up and follow Mile Morales on his adventures in the multiverse with Gwen Stacy! For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Movie rated PG.

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Third Thursdays Theatre: The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Taylors Library

Watch and discuss The Shop Around the Corner (1940). Led by former OLLI instructor Chip Kaufmann. Film is not rated.

A remarkable blend of comedy, drama, and romance that takes place during the Christmas holidays in pre-WWII Budapest. Remade as the 1998 film You’ve Got Mail.

Registration required. call 864-268-5955 to register.

Dinner And A Movie – Edward Scissorhands
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm
Eighteen Hundred Drayton Catering & Events

This themed menu not only reflects the movie’s themes of Whisical Sattire and overall craziness!

Topiary Crudité – snip Your vegetables right off the tree

Scissor Cut Noodles with Spicy Asian Shrimp – Pho Style broth, Cut Ramen, Stir fried shrimp, scallions

Chopped Salad – Chopped lettuce, egg, tomato, avocado, red onion, pepperoni, olives, Feta cheese, in an oregano vinaigrette

Scissorhand Kabobs – Charred Steak, Peppers, Onions, Squash in an herb marinate over “dirty” Rice with a creole demiglace

“Ambrosia” Dessert Salad

Thursday, December 28, 2023
Winter Reading: Feast Your Eyes
Dec 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Join us for a Great British Baking Show Holiday Marathon. See the amazing Christmas and New Year’s themed baked creations of these talented chefs. The rating for this show is TV-14. Children under 14 must have permission from a parent or guardian. Refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Teen Pizza Mania + Movie
Jan 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Watch the new movie, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” create your own pizza restaurant logo, make “pizzerts,” and enjoy pizza. Film rated PG. Ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Cowpens Movie Night: Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio”
Jan 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cowpens Library

Join us as we watch the Oscar winning film, Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio.”

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
“Metropolis” discussion
Jan 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss this classic science fiction film of silent era.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
David Lynch’s “Dune” (1984) discussion
Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss the immaculate fever dream that is David Lynch’s “Dune”.

It is currently streaming on HBO Max.

Go On, Be Brave Film Screening
Jan 17 @ 7:30 pm
Regal Hollywood - Greenville

This inspiring film follows Andrea Lytle Peet’s incredible race against time and attempt at the impossible – to be the first person with ALS to complete a marathon in all 50 states. Andrea declared her goal in Year 5 of her ALS diagnosis…right before a pandemic shut down all races. Go On, Be Brave is not just a “sports” or “disease” documentary. It inspires the audience to answer a universal question… What does it mean to truly live?

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
“The Fifth Element” discussion
Jan 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss this fun sci-fi epic!

The Fifth Element is currently free to watch on YouTube (I assume with ads).

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
“Ex Machina” discussion
Jan 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss the wonderful film about Ai.

Ex Machina is currently streaming on HBO Max.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Member Pick: “Gattaca” discussion
Feb 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us for this member pick discussion!
Member, David, has picked the 1997 sci-fi drama “Gattaca”. This is currently available to watch on YouTube free with ads.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
“Gilda” discussion
Feb 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss this Noir/Romance classic!

Gilda is currently free to watch on YouTube (presumably with ads)

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Member Pick: “The Fisher King” discussion
Feb 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us for another member pick discussion!
Member, Antonio, has picked “The Fisher King”.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Member Pick: “Jacobs Ladder” discussion
Feb 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us for yet another member pick!
Member, Josh, has picked the 1990 psychological horror “Jacobs Ladder”. This is currently streaming on MGM, Amazon, and Paramount.