Gateway Film Center and Columbus Metropolitan Library offers FREE movies with the beloved series, From Book to Film.
Head to Gateway Film Center for FREE family-friendly movies every weekend from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
As part of the film center’s ongoing efforts to improve the central Ohio community, From Book to Film’s mission is to encourage children to read while also providing an opportunity to watch these favorite family films on the big screen to foster a love of literacy and film.
You’ll get free movie admission by showing your Columbus Metropolitan Library card! Regular ticket prices apply without a library card, so if you don’t have a library card, register for FREE now!
2025 From Book to Film Movie Schedule
Screenings are on Saturdays at 1:30pm and Sundays at 11am.
Free tickets are available to pick up at the Film Center with your library card (up to 4 tickets per card). Additional tickets may be purchased for $5.
May 24-25: The War of the Worlds (1953) 4K Restoration
May 31 – June 1: The Witches (1990) 35th Anniversary Screenings
June 7 – 8: The Wizard of Oz (1939) 4K Restoration
June 14 – 15: The Iron Giant (1999) 4K Restoration
June 21 – 22: Matilda (1996) 4K Restoration
June 28 – 29: The Wild Robot (2024)
July 5 – 6: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) 4K Restoration
July 12 – 13: Shrek (2001) 4K Restoration
July 19 – 20: Bride of Frankenstein (1935) 4K Restoration
July 26 – 27: The Goonies (1985) 4K Restoration
August 2 – 3: Jumanji (1995) 4K Restoration
August 9 – 10: The Last Unicorn (1982) 4K Restoration
August 16 – 17: Labyrinth (1986) 4K Restoration
August 23 – 24: The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) 4K Restoration
August 30 – 31: The NeverEnding Story (1984) 4K Restoration
Get more from your library card! Earn free books and other prizes with these Summer Reading Programs!
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