Love books? Love movies?
The Burnaby Public Library is giving you a chance to enjoy both with a series of book-inspired film screenings this summer.
The library is hosting a Movie Matinee: From Book to Screen series at the Tommy Douglas branch, with 2 p.m. movie showings on Fridays throughout the summer.
It kicks off Friday, July 20 with a showing of The Boss Baby, based on the picture book by Marla Frazee. On Friday, July 27, families can enjoy Paddington, based on Michael Bond’s beloved children’s book series. On Friday, Aug. 3, it’s The Peanuts Movie, based on the work of Charles Schulz, and on Friday, Aug. 10, it’s Wonder, based on the R.J. Palacio novel.
There will also be a Friday evening film series, with 6 p.m. movies suitable for more mature audiences – also of films based on or inspired by print works.
On Friday, July 20, it’s Hidden Figures, and on July 27, it’s The Martian, with Wonder Woman on Aug. 3 and Murder on the Orient Express on Aug. 10.
The Tommy Douglas branch is at 7311 Kingsway. All the movie screenings are free, but space is limited. For the children’s movies, families are advised to arrive early (doors will open at 1:50 p.m.). For the evening movies, registration ahead is encouraged. Find more about all the films at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
