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2017 Italian Fest Exhibition

GET YOUR TOGA ON!

A Visit to Rome

Sept. 1 – Oct. 15

Collinsville Library

408 West Main Street

(Main Floor/East & West Wings)

Welcome to Rome -- one of Italy’s most exciting cities!  Come with us as we pull back the curtain to show you the sights and secrets that make this city great!  You’ll have a chance to “walk” through Ancient Rome, see the history, and know why thousands visit there each year.  We’ll tell you a little about Modern Rome – and how Rome has influenced us in the U. S.   AND you’ll see special items from Rome itself!  That’s just the beginning! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind exhibit!  Register for the Rome Exhibit's FREE DRAWING!  Entry forms in the west wing.  Some are prizes from Rome! 

Library hours:  Mon. – Thurs. (9 a.m.-8 p.m.), Fri.-Sat. (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), Sun. (1 – 5 p.m.)   Library closed Labor Day (Sept. 4), open 1 p.m. (Sept. 22), closing 3 p.m./in parade (Sept. 16), closed Oct. 9.         Phone: (618) 344-1112

Exhibit Organizers:  Annette M. Graebe, Barbara Klein, Sharon McAley

Italian Night at the Movies

BELLI DI PAPA’

Thurs., Sept. 14 (6 p.m.)

Community Room (library)

Join us for a taste of gelato (Italian ice cream) and an award-winning Italian comedy BELLI DI PAPA’ (Daddy’s Boys) on Italian Film Night.  It’s the story of Vincenzo, a successful Italian businessman, who has three children in their twenties who keep him up at night with worry.  They live an easy life with no responsibilities.  To bring them back to reality, he concocts a scheme to help them do what they’ve never done before – WORK!  But will it last?   A Colorado Film Production (Italy).  Free admission.  In Italian with English subtitles.  Not recommended for children. Gelato compliments of Spirito’s, The Italian Store on Main Street.

The Italian Fest exhibit and film are sponsored by the Collinsville Library and Italian Film Festival USA (St. Louis).