PERRYSBURG — Watch a movie and learn how to write to your legislators at Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave.

Way’s classic film series, Reel Talk, continues on April 14 at 2 p.m. in the lower level meeting rooms, with a screening of “Witness for the Prosecution.” Based on Agatha Christie’s hit London play, the 1957 film stars Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich and Charles Laughton.

When a wealthy widow is found murdered, her married suiter (Power) is accused of the crime. His only hope for acquittal is the testimony of this wife (Dietrich), but she has secrets of her own. Laughton plays the defense attorney. Surprise twists abound in this courtroom drama. It was scripted and directed by Billy Wilder and was Power’s last completed film. Richard Baranowski, local history librarian, will lead a brief discussion of the film afterward.

The Reel Art International and Art Film Series continues on April 22 at 7 p.m., with a showing of the Korean-American drama film “Minari.”

In the 1980s, the Yi family moves from their South Korean home to rural Arkansas to achieve the American dream, starting a small farm on their property. However, they quickly begin to struggle as the water in their farm becomes depleted, their son’s heart condition worsens, and the relationship between the two parents becomes strained. Faced with the prospect of divorce, the social pressures and alienation that comes with being Asian immigrants in a completely-white rural community, and the confusion of assimilating into a completely new culture, the Yi family must find a way to achieve their dreams, or risk losing everything they’ve worked for.

This event will be held in the lower-level meeting rooms. Admission is free.

On April 21 at 2 p.m., Way Library and WGTE present “Betty White: First Lady of Television.” Take a look at White’s life and career with behind-the-scenes clips of her work on television and comments from her friends and co-stars.

Registration is not required. Admission is free.

Way Library and the League of Women Voters of the Perrysburg Area welcome Nicole Kalaf-Hughes, associate professor of political science at Bowling Green State University, on April 19 at 7 p.m. for a discussion of her research on constituent communication.

Kalaf-Hughes’ research explores constituent communications with elected officials. Her research interests lie at the intersection of American political institutions and representation, with her work focusing on how institutional incentives affect the behavior of elected officials at the local and federal levels.

Her recent projects explore the role of race, ethnicity and gender in representation, collaboration and policymaking in Congress. Her research agenda also includes pedagogical work on student engagement, and she is the recipient of the American Political Science Association CQ Press Award for Teaching Innovation. Her work has appeared in journals including Politics, Groups, and Identities, Journal of Public Policy, Policy Studies Journal, Politics & Gender, and the Journal of Political Science Education. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis.

This free presentation will be held in the lower-level meeting rooms.

On April 25 at 7 p.m. Kalaf-Hughes will return to Way in cooperation with the Institute for Culture and Society at BGSU for a workshop on writing effective communications with elected officials.

The Constitution gives citizens the right to petition elected officials, and research shows constituent communications to be key for aspects of a democracy considered normatively important, such as the accountability of elected officials and a legislator’s policy focus. At the same time, evidence suggests a level of bias in government responses, implying not all constituent petitions receive comparable attention from elected officials. This problem has been heightened during the pandemic, as state and local elected officials have received an unprecedented volume of communications.

Kalaf-Hughes will share the results of research on when and how individuals communicate with their elected officials. She will also discuss what makes for an effective constituent appeal. Attendees will have the opportunity to brainstorm and draft letters to their own elected officials.

Registration is required for this free workshop and space is limited.

For more information on any of the programs, visit waylibrary.info or call 419-874-3135, ext. 119.