THE BIG READ Movies in February

THE BIG READ movies at Carnegie-Stout Public Library continue in February. Each of these movies will be introduced by Library staff and will be followed by open, informal discussion. Admission, popcorn, candy, and beverages are all free!

1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 3

• Dashiell Hammett: Detective, Writer (1999). PBS American Masters Documentary (B&W, 56 minutes, Not Rated).


• Hammett (1982). Feature film based on Joe Gores' novel about Dashiell Hammett. (Color, 97 minutes, Rated PG).

1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10

• Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982). Film Noir parody starring Steve Martin (Color, 89 minutes, Rated PG).


• The Black Bird (1975). Spoof starring George Segal as Sam Spade, Jr. (Color, 99 minutes, Rated PG).

1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 17

• Murder By Death (1976). Lampoon of the mystery genre and famous detectives (Color, 94 minutes, Rated PG).


• The Maltese Falcon (1941). The Bogart masterpiece! (B&W, 101 minutes, Not Rated).

For more details please call the Library Information Desk at 563-589-4225, option 4, or visit the Adult Services Programs & Events Calendar.

~Mike, Adult Services