WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Thursday, March 28, the Clark Art Institute hosts a free screening of the 1987 film "84 Charing Cross Road" as part of the Williamstown Public Library 150th Anniversary Film Series. 

 

The Clark shows the film at 6 pm in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.

 

According to a press release:

 

A New York City bibliophile writes to the manager of London bookshop Marks & Co. in search of titles she has been unable to turn up locally. He responds politely, and over the course of two decades a long-distance friendship evolves. David Jones' film version beautifully illustrates the powerful bond of reading.

 

In celebration of the sesquicentennial of the Williamstown Library, this film series explores the transformative power of reading. The final film screening in the Williamstown Public Library 150th Anniversary Film Series is Adaptation on April 4 at 6 pm.

 

Free. Accessible seats available; for information, call 413 549 0524.