Family Movie Fun!

Join us the second Saturday of each month for a family-friendly movie in Central Library's Youth Center Discovery Theatre. Please call 817-392-7745 for more information.

All films begin at 1 p.m.

Schedule

July 13: How to Train Your Dragon

Set in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, this action comedy tells the story of a Viking teenager who doesn’t exactly fit in with his tribe’s longstanding traditions. His world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that helps him see the world differently. Rated PG; 98 minutes; 2010

Aug. 10: The Black Stallion

A young boy named Alec is saved from a shipwreck by a beautiful stallion. Together they survive on an isolated island and forge a lasting bond. After their rescue, they return to America where an ex-horse trainer teaches Alec to be a jockey. Rated G; 118 minutes; 1979

Sept. 14: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

A wacky inventor creates a magical car that can fly and float. He whisks his family to Vulgaria, a strange land ruled by child-hating Baron Bomburst. When they arrive to the land of pirates and castles, the family sets out to rescue the children of Vulgaria. Rated G; 144 minutes; 1968

Oct. 12: Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

The Baudelaire children are sent from relative to relative after losing their parents in a fire. The children are sent to stay with Count Olaf who is plotting to seize their fortune. This film tells the thrilling-adventure of the children’s journey to finding a place to call home. Rated PG; 108 minutes; 2004

Nov. 9: Babe: The Gallant Pig

A piglet finds himself on a strange farm after being separated from his family. The piglet meets a dog who helps him adjust to his new home. After discovering the fate of most pigs, the piglet devotes himself to becoming a useful member of the farm. Rated G; 93 minutes; 1995

Dec. 14: Stuart Little

This comedy-adventure is about a clever mouse named Stuart who learns the true meaning of family, loyalty and friendship. He is adopted by the Littles, a human family. As Stuart assimilates to his new life, the family cat tries to get rid of him. Rated PG; 85 minutes; 1999