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Films at Your Library

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This winter, take a break from snow shoveling and cold-weather clothing to sit and enjoy a good movie. Enjoy a film screening at the library or choose something from our extensive collection of movies and TV series to screen in the comfort of your home.

Film Screenings

Old Post Office

The Old Post Office is offering a variety of interesting documentaries throughout January and February. Register online or by phone (226-533-2767) to secure your seat.

  • David Lynch: The Art Life (2016)
    Wednesday, January 14: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    To mark the first anniversary of his death, watch a documentary that takes a look at the life and creative process of filmmaker/artist David Lynch. 
     
  • Through a Lens Darkly (2014)
    Wednesday, February 4: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The first documentary to explore the role of photography in shaping the identity, aspirations, and social emergence of African Americans from slavery to the present. 
     
  • Ghosts of the Sea (Les enfants du large) (2024)
    Friday, February 20: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Virginia Tangvald’s search for clues about the death of her brother, who was lost at sea, turns into a compelling quest to unravel the dark secrets surrounding her family and her father, famous sailor Peter Tangvald. 
     
  • Banned Together (2025)
    Wednesday, February 25: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Featuring a diverse cast of visionary teenagers, this film pulls back the curtain on two of the most controversial issues in schools today: book bans and curriculum censorship.

Preston

On select Monday evenings, Preston is screening celebrated French-language feature films (with English subtitles). Enjoy the majesty of French cinema while also improving your French language proficiency. Limited seating available. Register online or by phone (519-653-3632).

  • Jeanne du Barry (2023)
    Monday, January 12: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    This sumptuous costume drama follows the life of Jeanne du Barry (Maïwenn), the scandalous mistress of King Louis XV (Johnny Depp, in his first major French-speaking role). 
     
  • The Night of the 12th (2022)
    Monday, February 9: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Winner of seven César Awards including Best Film and Best Director, The Night of the 12th is a “deft and satisfying police procedural” which follows the recently promoted Captain Yohan Vivès (Bastien Bouillon) as he investigates a gruesome murder in the French town of Grenoble.

Films at Home

For those who prefer to stay in this time of year, choose from thousands of feature films available to borrow on DVD, including a variety of French-language titles and new releases.

You can also stream films online for free from the Virtual Library using your membership. With Hoopla, you can borrow up to four (4) items per month, including movies, TV series, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more. Meanwhile, using Kanopy, you have access to over 30,000 films, including indie movies, Hollywood classics, international cinema, and more. Use the Hoopla and Kanopy apps on your favorite device to make it a movie night, wherever you are.

Escape the winter doldrums with films from Cambridge Public Library.