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Disability in Horror Films
Free Lecture from U of U Professor Angela Smith
Monday, October 26
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Marmalade Branch
Multi-Purpose RoomJust in time for Halloween! A free lecture from U of U Professor Angela Smith on Disability in Horror films, from the 1930s to the present. Followed by a Q&A.
Angela Marie Smith will talk about representations of disability in horror cinema, from classic horror films such as Frankenstein (1931) and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1932) to more recent examples such as Split (2016), Hush (2016), The Girl with All the Gifts (2016), Hereditary (2018), A Quiet Place (2018), Midsommar (2019), and Run (2020). The talk shows how horror films often use disability to generate shock and terror, but it also looks at more nuanced disability representations that can affirm the knowledge and experiences of people with disabilities.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Cultures & Diversity | Conversations | Arts & Creativity |
Marmalade Branch
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About the branch
The Salt Lake City Public Library's Marmalade Branch is the anchor of a mixed-use project developed as a key part of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) of Salt Lake City's master plan for the Marmalade/West Capitol Hill area of the city. The neighborhood serves as a gateway to Salt Lake City from the north, and the Marmalade Branch is both a hub for neighborhood gatherings and an important welcome for visitors, highlighting a focus on development in the area. On-street parking is available on 500 North and 300 West, and UTA routes offer service with stops immediately in front of the Library on 300 West.
The two-story Marmalade Branch, designed by Blalock & Partners Architectural Design Studio and completed in early 2016, provides 18,600 square feet of new construction to support a thriving and growing community. The first floor features Lucky Ones Coffee, an incredible team of neurodiverse baristas offering up a full espresso bar, delicious paninis, and locally baked treats; a Creative Lab with the latest maker technologies like 3D printing and music-making software as well as "old school" tech such as sewing machines; a flexible Children's area; and the very popular Music and Movies collection. The second floor includes the Adult collection, study rooms for a range of group sizes, and a large, flexible Multi-Purpose Room with tiered seating to allow for a wide variety of events. The Multi-Purpose Room hosts community feedback sessions, lively discussions and presentations, film screenings, and music recitals. The second floor also features a wrap-around terrace offering views of the Capitol Building to the east, Salt Lake City's picturesque skyline and landscape to the south and, to the north, views to a public plaza and open green space as part of a new mixed-use development.
The project utilizes an exterior shading device along the west-facing glass to minimize solar heat gain yet still promote a dynamic interaction with the street and passersby. Its compact footprint reduces land use and allows for a high-performance building envelope. The use of LED lights, lighting control systems, occupancy sensors, and daylight harvesting reduce the amount of electrical energy consumption while the flood of natural light creates an inviting interior environment for patrons and an efficient, balanced workplace for staff. In honor of these sustainability features, the Marmalade Branch was awarded the LEED Silver certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC).