Fairfield, Conn – Join the Friends of Fairfield Public Library as they follow Sara Gruen’s popular book Water for Elephants from book to film to its latest incarnation on Broadway, with a special three-part event available to the public.
The journey begins with a librarian-led discussion of the NY Times-bestselling novel on Wednesday, April 24, at 7:00pm in the Main Library’s Memorial Room, accompanied by light refreshments. Physical copies of Water for Elephants—which reviewers have called “poignant,” “romantic,” “gritty” and “compelling”-- are available to borrow at either branch of Fairfield Public Library, and digital copies can be downloaded through the Library’s Hoopla service.
Next, see the 2011 movie version--starring Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon-- at a viewing in the Main Library’s Rotary Room on May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm. Again, refreshments will be provided. To cap off the series, see Water for Elephants live on Broadway from Orchestra seats at the Imperial Theatre in NYC on Wednesday, May 8, at 2:00pm. The New York Times calls it “gorgeously imaginative” and Time Out says the play “soars…with the real-life physical talents on display.”
For questions, please contact Danielle Sharp at dsharp@fplct.org or 203-912-5963.
The Friends of Fairfield Public Library’s mission is to enhance the partnership between the Fairfield Public Library and the community and to advocate for quality library service for all of the people of the Town of Fairfield.