Lights, Camera, Action

I am sure by now that everyone, or most everyone, is aware that you can borrow movies from public libraries. Most libraries stay up-to-date on the latest DVD releases and have a wide variety of DVDs to peruse. Did you also know that many libraries have movie nights?

This public library in Dixon, California is showing The Fault in Our Stars. The Fault in Our Stars movie is based from a book, which is an awesome way to get people interested in reading.

The Library of Congress even hosts movie screenings.

While researching the topic of movies in public libraries, I found an interesting post on LaFourche Parish Public Library's (a Louisiana library system) webpage. There is a list of movies coming out in 2015 that are based on books.

I think that movie nights are a great way to gain interest in the library and books, if the movie is based on a book. My idea for a movie night would be to have a theme based on the movie. For example, if The Help were the movie being show in the library, I would have snacks and drinks mentioned in the book. Near the snack table would be a display of the actual The Help book along with other fiction and nonfiction books relating to The Help. I think a children's movie night would be a great idea as well. Imagine lots of children coming to see The Polar Express dressed in their pajamas drinking hot cocoa and eating popcorn. I am sure the library would become a special place for them after that. I know my four year old boy would think that an awesome thing to do!

Does your pubic library host movie viewings?