Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 23

1. ART & ENTERTAINMENT: Teen Hunger Games party

Come to Goodnow Library at 2 p.m. for a Hunger Games party that will include cookie decorating, trivia games, costume making and watching the movie.

Sign up at the reference desk or by calling .

2. HOUSE & HOME: Mortgage Day

Get your questions about mortgages and the home-buying process answered by our expert, Martin O'Sullivan, at 3 p.m. at . Stop by and enjoy free refreshments and guidance from a local lender. Whether you're new to home-buying, or ready to refinance, having the support of a trusted lender can make the process even easier. No obligations - just a casual opportunity for you to get educated. Contact any of the branch staff in Sudbury to sign up, or just stop by.

3. FAMILY: Story and craft time

Bring your kids ages 2 and older to Goodnow Library at 10 a.m. for story and craft time for a story and a craft.

4. ART & ENTERTAINMENT: Summer at the movies

On Thursdays, the Sudbury Senior Center will treat you to newer hits and pizza at noon. Call 978-443-3055 to let them know that you are coming to the movie. On Thursdays, the pizza is served at noon ($1.25 a slice) and your pizza order must be in by 10 a.m.

Thursday, Aug. 23: My Week with Marilyn – 2011 – R - While filming a movie in England, Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe slips away with a young Brit for a week of self-discovery and frivolity. The story that ensues is based on the real-life memoirs of Colin Clark, once assistant to Sir Laurence Olivier. 99 minutes.

5. CHARITABLE: HOPEsudbury backpack drive

HOPEsudbury's annual backpack drive in partnership with benefits the children at Sandra's Lodge and Mary's Place, two local transitional shelters.

Backpacks and schools supplies may be dropped off at: , The Flynn Building, The Grange Hall.