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Love, Laughter, Lightning-Fast Banter

A RomCom Summer Film Series!
2025-06-30 18:00:00 2025-06-30 20:30:00 America/New_York Love, Laughter, Lightning-Fast Banter This trio of romantic comedies prove that fate (and a little mischief) can change everything. Stay afterwards for a discussion with Professor Tiffany Bidler from Saint Mary’s College! Main Library - Community Learning Center - Leighton Auditorium, Auditorium Lobby

Monday, June 30
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-30 18:00:00 2025-06-30 20:30:00 America/New_York Love, Laughter, Lightning-Fast Banter This trio of romantic comedies prove that fate (and a little mischief) can change everything. Stay afterwards for a discussion with Professor Tiffany Bidler from Saint Mary’s College! Main Library - Community Learning Center - Leighton Auditorium, Auditorium Lobby

Main Library - Community Learning Center

Leighton Auditorium, Auditorium Lobby

This trio of romantic comedies prove that fate (and a little mischief) can change everything. Stay afterwards for a discussion with Professor Tiffany Bidler from Saint Mary’s College!


Maid in Manhattan (2002, Rated PG-13) whisks us into a modern Cinderella story set in New York’s most glamorous hotel.

13 Going on 30 (2004, Rated PG-13) delivers a nostalgic, heartwarming journey of self-discovery and unexpected romance. And finally, the screwball comedy classic

His Girl Friday (1940, Rated G) brings rapid-fire wit and sizzling chemistry as a star reporter and her ex-husband-turned-editor go head-to-head in the newsroom. From heartfelt to hilarious, this series is a love letter to romcoms at their finest!

still from 13 Going on 30

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Film & Theatre |

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Mon, May 12 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 13 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 8:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, May 16 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 17 8:00AM to 5:00PM
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