Past Events

Sunday, Oct 9, 2pm.  Creative Photographers Gallery, 814 Richmond Terrace @Tyson St (red door on Tysen), SINY 10301

Staten Island OutLOUD kicks off our NEA/Big Read event with fedoras and drinks, a reading & conversation on Dashiell Hammett’s “The Maltese Falcon”, and a book giveaway. Led by Island artist/photographer Gail Middleton.

What’s your favorite quote from Hammett’s classic noir novel?  Bring your fedora and a ‘wise guy’ attitude.

Wear your best “tough guy” or “mysterious broad” attire, and let your voice be heard!

“You always have a very smooth explanation ready.”  “What do you want me to do, learn to stutter?”

Monday, Oct 3, 2016 at 5pm.  Dongan Hills Library, 1617 Richmond Road (near Old Town Rd), SINY 10304

The awesome librarians at the Dongan Hills Library invite Staten Island OutLOUD & friends & neighbors to share your ideas about Dashiell Hammett’s “The Maltese Falcon” and hear about the interesting takes on this classic novel that other people may have.  Come join us, and let your voice be heard!  Free & fun.  Book giveaway while supplies last.

Sat, Oct 1, 2016, at 1pm.  St George Library Center, 5 Central Ave (@Hyatt St), SINY 10301

The beloved film adaptation of Dashiell Hammett’s novel, this version of The Maltese Falcon features Humphrey Bogart, Peter Lorre, and Sidney Greenstreet, among a distinguished cast.  Free & open to the public.  Plenty of parking on the surrounding streets.  The St George Library Center is just a half block from the ferry terminal, and close to all Staten Island public transportation.

Thursday, Sept 29, 2016, 4pm.  Richmondtown Library, 200 Clarke Ave, SINY 10306

Staten Island OutLOUD hosts its special program for very young readers, Paws & Read OutLOUD for Kidz. Children ages 5-10 can practice their skills & have fun reading aloud to a gentle, licensed therapy dog. Their younger siblings can just sit back & enjoy being read to.
For the special Big Read for Little Readers OutLOUD event, we’ll focus on age-appropriate adaptations of “The Maltese Falcon”, including “The Malted Falcon”, stories about falcons, and other fun surprises.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or by an adult caregiver.

Plenty of free parking in the library’s parking lot and on surrounding streets.

Tuesday, Sept 20, 6pm.  Stapleton Library, 132 Canal St, SINY 10304

A free film screening of another Dashiell Hammett novel, adapted for the silver screen:  The noir classic, “The Thin Man”.  William Powell & Myrna Loy: Perfect together.

Plenty of free parking on surrounding streets.

Thursday, August 25, 6pm at Fort Wadsworth, Bay St & School Road, SINY 10305.  Enter thru Guard Station and park in the Visitors Center lot.

   Staten Island OutLOUD is proud to feature John Foxell, Joan Harmon, Ted Lochwyn & Jeannine Otis.  Free & family-friendly

Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 2pm.  Richmondtown Branch Library, 200 Clarke Ave, SINY 10306

Staten Island OutLOUD invites young readers and their parents/guardians to join the fun in reading aloud to a gentle, licensed therapy dog.  JJ is a sweet canine girl who is a patient listener and who loves kids!

Kids – Bring your favorite book from home, or borrow a book from the library’s collection.  Then sit down and read to JJ.

Fun & free!  Hosted by Doris Nielsen, licensed therapy dog trainer – She’s also JJ’s mom!

Friday, Aug 12, 2016, 8:30pm.  Every Thing Goes Book Cafe, 208 Bay St (between Victory Blvd & Hannah St), SINY 10301

Staten Island OutLOUD features “Rats” – novel by Staten Island writer Paul Zindel, winner of the Pulitzer Prize.

Special guest, the fabulous Phoebe Blue and Matt Gaffney’s music video, a portrait of some members of Phoebe’s own little rat family.   Free & fun.

Saturday, July 9th at 2pm.  Killmeyers Old Bavaria Inn, 4254 Arthur Kill Road, SINY 10309

Staten Island OutLOUD explores Roger Angell’s classic The Summer Game, which many have called “the best book on baseball ever written”.   We’ll gather in Killmeyers’ sunny biergarten – rain or shine (it’s sheltered from rain & from hot sun).  Order something delicious from their reasonably-priced menu and enjoy this afternoon dedicated to our national pasttime.  Details TBA.

For directions to Killmeyers, please visit their website, www.killmeyers.com