Laura returns to the orphanage she spent time in as a child with her husband Carlos and little boy Simon in hopes of re-establishing it as seaside retreat for children with disabilities only to find there may be some former residents who never left. Nothing is as it seems and child's play takes on sinister overtones.

October is domestic violence awareness month. This film is set in Auckland, New Zealand and tells the story of a family that is descended from Maori warriors. Following the family over a period of several weeks, this film shows the father’s frequent drunken outbursts towards his wife and the effect that his violence has on the rest of the family.

Upcoming International Films

The Band’s Visit
A band comprised of members of the Egyptian police force head to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts center, only to find themselves lost in the wrong town.
Israel | 2007 | PG-13 | 87 minutes
 Marvin Auditorium 101C
Tue Apr 7 6:30–8:30 pm

Upcoming Classic Films

42nd Street
An ailing Broadway director returns to produce one final show, but his leading lady is injured and must be replaced by a novice.
1933 | b&w | 89 minutes
 Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri Mar 13 2:00–5:00 pm

The Searchers
As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
1956 | Not Rated | 119 minutes
 Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri Apr 10 2:00–5:00 pm

Upcoming Documentary Films

Liquid Assets:The Story of Our Water Infrastructure
Liquid Assets explores the history, engineering, and political and economic challenges of our water infrastructure. Following the film join a community discussion about Topeka’s water treatment facility operations. Hosted by the City of Topeka Water Division.
Penn State Public Broadcasting | 2008 | 90 minutes
 Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Thu Mar 5 6:00–8:30 pm

HBO Documentary: Thin [ages 12 and up]
“Eating disorders affect five million people in the U.S., and more than 10% of those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa will die from the disease. Seeking to put a human face on these sobering statistics,  acclaimed photographer Lauren Greenfield went inside a Florida treatment center to tell the stories of four women who are literally dying to be thin” --HBO. A question and answer session with Gabriella M. Adorino will be held after the film. This program is being offered in conjunction with the Girl Culture exhibit.
 Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Sun Mar 22 3:00–5:00 pm

Upcoming Films for Teens[12–18 years]

Self Esteem and Body Image Movies Series 
This month experience movies dealing with self-esteem and body image issues in the spirit of the Girl Culture art exhibit.
 The Edge [12–18 years]
Tuesdays 6:00–8:30 pm
Mar 3 Drop Dead Gorgeous
Mar 10 Rudy
Mar 17 Real Women Have Curves
Mar 24 Varsity Blues
Mar 31 Mean Girls

Book and Movie: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone  [12–18 years]
Enjoy some wizard magic by watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone then talking about the book.
The Edge
Tue Apr 28 6:00–8:30

All films are free and open to the public. Films shown in The Edge are limited to a teen audience ages 12-18 years old. No one under 17 will be admitted to R rated films without a parent or guardian. For information call the Media Desk at 785-580-4427.

The film schedule is advertised each month in the library's magazine connectnow, available online or at the library.

All films are free and open to the public. Films shown in The Edge are limited to a teen audience ages 12-18 years old. No one under 17 will be admitted to R rated films without a parent or guardian. For information call the Media Desk at 785-580-4427.