An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don’t go as expected. (1983) 111 minutes, PG, Comedy, Drama.  Start time 7:00 pm                                                                           

Do you want to write a personal statement that will excite admissions officers? You know, the kind that reveals your strengths and passions in a voice uniquely your own. Lynn Haney Trowbridge is here to help. She’ll share insider tips on composing the Common App essay and the Supplemental portions. She’ll even show you how to craft an effective scholarship personal statement to maximize your financial package. Free and open to all students and parents. Tuesday, August 27 at 7 pm. Please register.

Drop-In tech help at Guilford Free Library 67 Park Street, Guilford, CT. Thursdays from 2 pm to 4 pm, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29. Purchase a new gadget? Not quite sure how it works? Just need a refresher on your tablet? Drop by the Library and receive help from our knowledgeable staff. Free and open to all. No registration required.

Applying to colleges has become increasingly daunting. Jodie Small, founder of College Coordinators, will attempt to reduce the stress associated with the process by addressing financial aid, creating the right college list, standardized testing and how students can best distinguish themselves, among other topics. Bring your questions! Free and open to all students and parents. Tuesday, September 3 at 7 pm. Please register.