The Hobbit

November 26, 2012

"In a hole in the ground, there lived a Hobbit…" If you know this quote, right now your heart is probably racing with excitement and a barely contained squeal of glee just escaped from your lips. The day is finally here: Director Peter Jackson has turned The Hobbit into an epic movie trilogy! Some people just don’t understand our excitement: "It’s just a movie," they say. But we’ve been waiting for this for years, some of us since 2001 when we first saw those gorgeous blue eyes of Elijah Wood staring down at us from the big screen; some of us since the 50s when J.R.R. Tolkien first published this extraordinary novel.

But regardless of when you became a fan, the upcoming movie has many a Middle-Earth geek quivering with excitement. And, as you have probably guessed, many of your local librarians fit that geeky description! There are several branches of MCPL hosting Hobbit celebrations around the KC area before the movie release. Registration is required for the programs, so sign up today, and come join the fun!

Party Like a Hobbit (for teens)
South Independence Branch
Saturday, December 8th at 2:00 p.m.

Read to Me: "The Hobbit" (a reading of the first portion of the book, for all ages)
Red Bridge Branch
Thursday, December 13th from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Hobbit Film Release Party
Red Bridge Branch
Thursday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m.

Hobbit Hoopla (for teens)
Claycomo Branch
Thursday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m.

Sara W.
Red Bridge Branch