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Author Jennifer Coburn returns to Carlsbad to promote her upcoming historical fiction novel, "The Girls of the Glimmer Factory". A book signing will follow the author discussion. Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/12515/17770 Jennifer Coburn on Instagram and Facebook

"Florence Foster Jenkins" Comedy (2016, PG-13, 1h 51m) Friday, Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. Florence Foster Jenkins, a wealthy New York heiress, dreamed of becoming a concert pianist and performing at Carnegie Hall. An injury in her youth derailed that plan, so she pursued a new goal: singing her way to the famous stage, with the motto, "Practice, practice, practice." Supported by her devoted husband, her journey culminates in a legendary performance at Carnegie Hall. Starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, this true story captures the spirit of an unlikely star. Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/library

"Our Man in Havana" Comedy (1959, NR, 1h 51m) Friday, Jan. 24 Jim Wormold is an expatriate Englishman living in pre-revolutionary Havana with his teenage daughter Milly. He owns a vacuum cleaner shop but isn't very successful, so he accepts an offer from Hawthorne of the British Secret Service to recruit a network of agents in Cuba. Wormold hasn't got a clue where to start but when his friend Dr. Hasselbacher suggests that the best secrets are known to no one, he decides to manufacture a list of agents and provides fictional tales for the benefit of his masters in London. He is soon seen as the best agent in the Western Hemisphere, but it all begins to unravel when the local police decode his cables and start rounding up his "network" and he learns that he is the target of a group out to kill him. Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/library

Although largely paused, President Trump's tariffs present a major threat to Japan's already flagging economy.

Hells Canyon is the deepest river canyon in the United States. Now scientists have solved the mystery of when it formed.

"Logan Lucky" Comedy/Heist (2017, PG-13, 1h 58m) Friday, Jan. 17 After being fired, Jimmy Logan (Channing Tatum) ropes his brother Clyde (Adam Driver) and sister Mellie (Riley Keough) into an ambitious plan: robbing the Charlotte Motor Speedway during a NASCAR race. To pull it off, they need the skills of Joe Bang (Daniel Craig), a notorious safe-cracker—who happens to be behind bars. The plan? Break Joe out, blow the vault at the track, escape with the cash, return Joe to prison, and get Jimmy to his daughter's beauty pageant in time. What could possibly go wrong?

"Finding Vivian Maier" Documentary (2013, NR, 1h 23m) Friday, Jan. 10 Real estate agent John Maloof shares how a simple trip to a local auction house, looking for historical photos for a neighborhood history book, led him to bid on a box of old negatives. What seemed like a routine find became a life-changing discovery when the powerful, mysterious images of photographer Vivian Maier ignited his passion for photography.

With soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, this emerging artist is quickly making waves in the music scene. This acoustic concert compliments the winter reading program, "Unplug and Get Curious". Visit: https://library.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/80/14665

Experience the magic of The Pretenders with Pretending Chrissie, a dynamic tribute band led by Rose Gill, whose striking vocals and stage presence embody Chrissie Hynde. Joining the evening as a special guest is The Tambourine Man, a heartfelt tribute to Bob Dylan. Visit: https://www.wildrosemusic.net/shows/pretending-chrissie-live-at-the-bornemann

Experience the world premiere of John-Luke Addison's suite for piano, "Precious Stones", with music based on the various precious gemstones, featuring talented local concert pianist, Bryan Verhoye. Tickets $20 ($10 students) Visit: https://www.stbartsmusic.org/events/world-premiere-john-luke-addison-precious-stones-suite-for-piano John-Luke Addison on Instagram