Movies: anytime, any location, all ages

Dustin Hoffman rocketed to stardom as Benjamin Braddock, a recent college grad who becomes the lover of the predatory Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft) while pining for her daughter (Katharine Ross). Mike Nichols directs. MPAA rating: NR. 106 minutes

Part of the Make 'Em Laugh Film Series, showing Saturdays and Mondays in May in the Stanley H. Durwood Film Vault at the Central Library

Please join us this afternoon for our Sunday family movie. (Parents with children)

The screening of the movie Airplane! originally scheduled for Monday, May 27, at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled due to the Library’s Memorial Day closing.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

In this comedy the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court (Jill Clayburgh) finds herself tangling with sexism and becomes a friendly rival to a liberal associate (Walter Matthau). This title is recommended for adult audiences only. MPAA rating: R. 98 minutes

In honor of its new event series on the Supreme Court and former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor's appearance, the Kansas City Public Library is offering Order in the Court!, a series of courtroom movies. The films screen on Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. throughout June 2013.

Movie Series Based on the Book by the Same Name!
The Spiderwick Chronicles.

John Milius’ legendary coming-of-age film about three surfers (Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey). MPAA rating: PG. 120 minutes

Can’t make it to the beach this summer? Try the next best thing with our June series of surfer films. The film series Surf’s Up! screens on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. throughout June 2013.

This story time and play group promotes literacy in children with the participation of caring family members in activities that explore the world of language using stories, songs, and crafts. In conjunction with our Summer Reading Program, todays theme is "Gardening!"

Paul Newman was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of an alcoholic ambulance chaser who finds redemption in a malpractice lawsuit against a major hospital. With Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, and James Mason. This title is recommended for adult audiences only. MPAA rating: R. 129 minutes

In honor of its new event series on the Supreme Court and former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor's appearance, the Kansas City Public Library is offering Order in the Court!, a series of courtroom movies. The films screen on Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. throughout June 2013.

Movie Series: Based on the Book by the Same Name
Gnomeo and Juliet

Surfers rob banks to finance their travels to find big waves. Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty) directs Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey. This title is recommended for adult audiences only. MPAA rating: R. 120 minutes

Can’t make it to the beach this summer? Try the next best thing with our June series of surfer films. The film series Surf’s Up! screens on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. throughout June 2013.