Participants can explore the world of film noir with Dan McQueen Thursday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Hancock Town Library, 25 Main St.

McQueen, a student of film history with a focus on the era of film noir from the 1940s and 1950s, will cover the genre's meaning, influences, evolution, common elements and essential films. The presentation will conclude with a question-and-answer session. He founded the podcast “Shadows of Noir” to celebrate and discuss the filmmaking of the past. His work aims to engage people with the history of film noir.

The event is free and open to all. For information, call the Hancock Town Library at 603-525-4411.