Join us on Wednesdays at 1 pm this October for a thrilling film series celebrating the Master of Suspense—Alfred Hitchcock. Each screening will be preceded by a brief lecture from film enthusiast and librarian Doug Swiszcz, who will share insights into Hitchcock’s signature style, themes, and cinematic techniques. From iconic camera angles to psychological tension, Doug’s commentary will set the stage for a deeper appreciation of each film. Whether you’re a longtime Hitchcock fan or new to his work, this series promises suspense, style, and storytelling at its finest.

Free and open to all. Registration recommended.

October 15 - Rope

Just before hosting a dinner party, Philip Morgan (Farley Granger) and Brandon Shaw (John Dall) strangle a mutual friend to death with a piece of rope, purely as a Nietzsche-inspired philosophical exercise. Hiding the body in a chest upon which they then arrange a buffet dinner, the pair welcome their guests, including the victim's oblivious fiancée (Joan Chandler) and the college professor (James Stewart) whose lectures inadvertently inspired the killing.

1948 – 1 hr 23 mins – Color – PG

Complete Series:

• October 8 - Notorious
• October 15 - Rope
• October 22 - Rear Window
• October 29 - The Birds