Be afraid! The truth is scarier than fiction! Come to the Adams Street Branch Library (690 Adams St., Dorchester, MA 02122) at 2 p.m. for documentary shockers (and popcorn!) for "Real Life Horror," a documentary series about terrifying social issues. Call 617-436-6900 with questions.
Monday October 3, 2011 Waiting for Superman (1910, 111 min.) an engaging, and frightening look at the state of education in the U.S.
Monday October 10, 2011 Sicko (2007, 123 min.) Michael Moore’s frank assessment of the state of health care in this country.
Monday October 24, 2011 Inside Job (2010, 109 min.) The global economic crisis of 2008 cost tens of millions of people their savings, their jobs, and their homes. This is how it happened.
Monday October 31, 2011 Food, Inc. (2008, 91 min.) This film lifts the veil on our nation’s food industry, exposing how our nation’s food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment.
The Friends of the Adams Street Library have 60 slots reserved for the annual outing to Spectacle Island. Please RSVP to 
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Starting Monday December 5 and extending into January, the Adams Street Branch of the BPL will be hosting Monday Matinees - a chance to see great films for free - popcorn included! The theme is Food and Love - check out the lineup after the break. The Adams Street Branch is located at 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122. For more information, call the branch at 617.436.6900.
Riffs & Raps Jazzin' the Generations will be held at the Adams Street Branch Library on October 1st. The concert will feature musicians Arni Cheatham, Bill Lowe and Kevin Harris. Travel through the ages with a live musical tour from the roots of jazz in blues and spirituals through the Great American Songbook right up to the many sounds of jazz today, with some other musical traditions and international sounds along the way. The event is FREE, and will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. For more information, call 617.436.6900.
The Civil War gets old and history marches proud in Dorchester! On Wednesday, September 21, at 6:30 p.m., Jan Turnquist will perform as Louisa May Alcott at the Adams Street Branch Library as part of the Boston Public Library’s extensive efforts to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The Adams Street Branch is located at 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122. Read more about the Civil War commemoration programming at 
Good at video games? Enjoy playing the Wii? Why not join a video game competition for prizes? Compete in Archery, Swordplay, and Table Tennis in a single-day video game tournament. Contestants with the best combined scores win prizes. Ages 8 to 18. Limited seating. Refreshments provided. The tournament will take place at the Adams Street Branch Library (690 Adams Street, Dorchester) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call 617-436-6900 for more information.
The Adams Street Library is hosting a show for kids! The Legend Of Marshmallow Island is a show that includes musical blends multicultural music themes and interactive audience participation with high tech projections, sound effects, and unique instruments from around the world. Don't miss this free event for kids! Be there at 2 p.m. to join the fun! (Children ages 5+ are welcome.)
