Friday Movie Matinee: “The Fantastic 4: First Steps”

Friday, January 23, 2:00 p.m.

Fantastic 4

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 60s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel’s First Family is introduced as they face a daunting challenge. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god and his enigmatic herald. And if this wasn’t bad enough, things get very personal.

“The Fantastic 4: First Steps” (2025). Directed by Matt Shakman.

Cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, Ralph Ineson.

Runtime: 115 min.

Seed Library

Free seed packets of various native plants are now available at the Library! Local UCONN Master Gardeners have prepared packets of at least a dozen varieties. The packets are in a rack at the Borrowing desk, along with instructions on stratifying and planting the seeds.  A demonstration on seed starting will be held on January 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Room.