Film Discussion - 84 Charing Cross Road (1987, 1hr. 40min)

Join White Plains Librarian Barbara Wenglin via Zoom to discuss the acclaimed film "84 Charing Cross Road."

Based on the witty, heartfelt 20-year correspondence between feisty NYC author/book collector Helene Hanff & London secondhand rare-book seller Frank Doel. Produced by Mel Brooks, shot on location with stellar performances by Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins, Judi Dench and Mercedes Ruehl. To view before meeting: DVD in catalog, also Amazon Prime Video and YouTube.

Copies of the series anthology Stories of Books and Libraries are available to reserve through the catalog with one held at the Reference Desk for reading in the Library. These vibrant and varied selections by diverse authors pay tribute to the written word in works published throughout history, to their readers, and to the intriguing spaces that house them. We will meet Thursdays from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m on 2/27/25, 3/13/25, 3/27/25, 4/17/25, 5/1/25 (film discussion), 5/22/25, 6/5/25, 6/26/25 (final film discussion).  Meeting ID for all sessions is: 844 0535 5854 or phone in at 1-929-436-2866, no password needed.

Click This Zoom Link to register for the remaining dates of the series and attend when you can. The program is supported by The Friends of the White Plains Library.  All are welcome, including newcomers!

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