Film Screenings
Isn't It Romantic (2019)
Fresh FlicksThe Library this month gives the big-screen treatment to five notable films recently released to video, ranging from director Peter Jackson’s universally acclaimed remembrance of the fear and ferocity of battle in World War I to the action, excitement (and humor) of superhero-dom.
SATURDAYS AT 1:30 P.M.
Stanley H. Durwood Film Vault
Central Library, 14 W. 10th
| August 3 | They Shall Not Grow Old (2019; R) |
| August 10 | The Public (2019; PG-13) |
| August 17 | Captain Marvel (2019; PG-13) |
| August 24 | Isn't It Romantic (2019; PG-13) |
| August 31 | Shazam! (2019; PG-13) |
Monday, August 26, 2019
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Shazam! (2019)
Fresh FlicksThe Library this month gives the big-screen treatment to five notable films recently released to video, ranging from director Peter Jackson’s universally acclaimed remembrance of the fear and ferocity of battle in World War I to the action, excitement (and humor) of superhero-dom.
SATURDAYS AT 1:30 P.M.
Stanley H. Durwood Film Vault
Central Library, 14 W. 10th
| August 3 | They Shall Not Grow Old (2019; R) |
| August 10 | The Public (2019; PG-13) |
| August 17 | Captain Marvel (2019; PG-13) |
| August 24 | Isn't It Romantic (2019; PG-13) |
| August 31 | Shazam! (2019; PG-13) |
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Movies and Memories
Dementia-Friendly ProgrammingThis program is a special, intergenerational movie series for individuals with dementia, their friends, and families.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Movies and Memories
Dementia-Friendly KCMovies and Memories is an inter-generational movie experience for people living with dementia and their care partners. We kick off with a musical performance and then show short films and serve popcorn.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
2019 Off-the-Wall Film Series: Well (Multi)versedDoors open: 8 p.m. • Program: 8:45 p.m.
This animated arachnopalooza spins a web of multidimensional adventure. Young Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore) gets the radioactive spider bite that renders him Spider-Man in his world. He joins Spider-folk from alternate realities (including Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, John Mulaney, and Nicolas Cage) to stop the villainous Kingpin (Liev Schreiber) from destroying the fabric of the entire universe.
2019 Off the Wall Films:
May 17: Spaceballs (1987, PG, 1h 36 min)
June 21: Coneheads (1993, PG, 1h 28 min)
July 19: Galaxy Quest (1999, PG, 1h 42 min)
August 16: Mars Attacks (1996, PG-13, 1h 50 min)
September 20: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018, PG, 1h 57 min)
Co-presented by the Young Friends of the Library. Enjoy complimentary popcorn provided by Velvet Creme.
This series is part of the Library's 2019 Summer Reading Program: Dare to Discover.
Some tips and notes about how best to enjoy an evening of downtown KC skyline cinema on the Central Library's Rooftop Terrace:
- Bring your own blankets and folding chairs for seating.
- You may bring outside food and non-alcoholic beverages (no glass containers, please!)
- Doors open at 8 p.m. (Note: The Central Library closes at 5 p.m. on Fridays, but the doors reopen at 8 p.m. for Off-the-Wall audiences.)
- All movies begin at dusk (approximately 8:45 p.m.)
- In case of bad weather, screenings are moved indoors.
- Complimentary parking is available in the Library District parking garage at 10th and Baltimore. Bring your parking ticket for validation.
- Transit options: take KC Streetcar to the Library stop at 9th / Main or Ride KC buses to 10th / Main transit plaza.
Movies and Memories
Dementia-Friendly KCMovies and Memories is an inter-generational movie experience for people living with dementia and their care partners. We start with a musical performance and then show short films. Popcorn and snacks are always provided.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
10:30 am to 12:00 pm