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Runtime: 101 minutes

Rated: PG-13

Based on the book by Witi Ihimaera

Showtime: Feb. 22nd, Thurs., 2 p.m.

In a small New Zealand coastal village, Maori claim descent from Paikea, the Whale Rider. In every generation, a male heir has succeeded to the chiefly title. The time is now. When twins are born, and the boy twin dies, Koro, the chief, is unable to accept his grand-daughter, Pai, as a future leader.

A few years later, Koro is convinced that the tribe's misfortunes began at Pai's birth and calls for his people to bring their sons to him, in the hope that the new leader is among them. Pai loves Koro more than anyone in the world, but she must stand up to him and a thousand years of tradition to reveal the true way forward.

The Teen Reading Group will discuss the book & the movie on March 7th, Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. at the library. All are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

Runtime: 157 minutes

Rated: PG-13

the Goblet of Fire

Based on the book by J.K. Rowling

Showtime: April 4th, Wednesday, 2 p.m.

It's the fourth year at Hogwarts and Harry and his pals are back to save the world from the evil Lord Voldemort..

There's a buzz around Hogwarts as the students learn they are to host the Triwizard Tournament. Not only is it a dangerous contest for any young wizard, testing as it does their powers of bravery and cunning as well as wand power, but it also comes with the added bonus that there are new faces around as the rival schools stay over for the games. Durmstrang are represented by Viktor Krum, Quidditch legend and heart-throb, Beauxbatons have the stunning Fleur Delacour and the Hogwarts champion is the all round good egg Cedric Diggory. But there is always room for one extra, under age wizard right?

This year too there is a new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher in the form of Mad-Eye Moody, an all-seeing, all-knowing shambles of a man

The Teen Reading Group will meet on April 11th, Wednesday, at 7:30 p .m. to discuss the 6th book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and what may happen in the upcoming 7th book. All are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.