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Free Films at NYPL

People of all ages are welcome to visit the New York Public Library to enjoy the following free films:

“Casablanca,” – Nov. 9, and “Rebel Without a Cause” – Nov. 16, both at 2:30 p.m. at the Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., for adults. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

“Dumbo,” – Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., for teens/young adults. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” – Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Pl. (near Kingsbridge Road), for ages 5 to 12. For more information, call (718) 549-5200.

Onstage
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center presents free Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure,” Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, call (718) 543-8672 ext. 307.

Lehman College’s Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. W., presents Celia Cruz, the Musical, featuring singer, dancers, actors and orchestra, performing salsa, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 to $65; $100/VIP. VIP fee includes preconcert wine and hors d’oeuvres reception at 6:30 p.m. and best seats. For more information and tickets, call (718) 960-8833.

The New York City Parks Department presents “Measure for Measure” at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center at 3225 Reservoir Oval East on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. RSVP is required by calling (718) 543-8672.

Events
This fall, seasoned guides and staff experts lead walks in Wave Hill’s fall gardens, offering an intimate look at garden design, fall foliage, birding and an outdoor art installation. The Avian Adventures Family Walk takes place Nov. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. and the Garden Walk: Birds and the Winter Garden is set for Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Woodlawn Conservancy holds free Trolley Tour, Nov. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery to visit historic gravesites including Sir Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Celia Cruz and more. For more information, visit www. WoodlawnTours.org.

St. James Recreation Center, 2530 Jerome Ave., offers a variety of adult and senior programs through Dec. 21. For more information or a detailed listing, call (718) 367- 3657.

Bronx NYC Parks Department presents free Flag Football for kids ages 9 to 17. Girls Invitational Tournament, Nov. 11. For more information, locations, and details, call (718) 430-1824.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: Painting to Migratory Bird Songs, to use natural materials as a paintbrush while listening to the music of migratory birds, Nov. 9 and 10; and Three Sisters Companion Planting, to sample crafts that use corn husks, squash and beans, Nov. 16 and 17; both in the WH House 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also scheduled are Falconry Presentation: Skyhunters in Flight, to see live hawks, falcons and owls perform and live raptors from around the world, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. on the grounds; and Concert: The Alonso Brothers, Cuban brothers/pianists perform featuring a variety of Latin music, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. in the WH House (tickets: $28/adults includes admission to the grounds; WH members save 10%; $12/ages 8 to 18 (info: ext. 251). Grounds admission is free until noon Tuesdays and Saturdays all year. For more information and a schedule of events including tours and walks, call (718) 549- 3200.

Exhibits
The Museum of Bronx History, 3266 Bainbridge Ave. (208th Street), presents A History of the Bronx Latino, ongoing. Hours: Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call (718) 881-8900.

Library Events
Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents for adults: Computer Basics: Nov. 12 at 1 p.m.; and Microsoft Word for Beginners: Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers for kids: Crafty Fridays at 3 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12): crafts, Nov. 8 and 15; Toddler Storytime at 11 a.m.: (ages 18 to 36 months): stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts, Nov. 14, 18 and 21; and STEM: Kids Science at 3 p.m.: (ages 5 to 12): Nov. 12 and 19 (Building). Adults can join: Knitting: Thursdays at 3 p.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239. Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Pl. (near Kingsbridge Road), offers for adults: Computer Basics at noon: Nov. 14 and 21. For more information, call (718) 549-5200.

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