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Relax and enjoy movies every Sunday afternoon at 2 pm in Main Library’s 400-seat auditorium. Free parking is available in the High/Market deck on weekends.
Register online, in person, or by phone at 330-643-9015.
June 5, 2 pm: "The Batman"
Robert Pattinson stars as Gotham City’s masked vigilante in this NEW epic superhero reboot. 85% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes! Also starring Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, John Turturro, Andy Serkis, and Colin Farrell. Rated PG-13. 176 min
June 12, 2 pm: "Uncharted"
Tom Holland / Mark Wahlberg blockbuster! Two fortune hunters race against time to find a legendary treasure. Inspired by the video game series. Exciting action-adventure also starring Sophia Ali and Antonio Banderas. Rated PG-13. 116 min
June 19, 2 pm: "Respect"
The true story of music superstar Aretha Franklin. Follow the amazing journey of legendary singer and musician Aretha Franklin, from child prodigy to musical stardom! Starring Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, and Mary J. Blige. Rated PG-13. 145 min
June 26, 2 pm: "Beaches"
Bette Midler classic! The friendship you’ll always remember… in a film you’ll never forget. C.C. and Hillary share a strong, but emotional, lifelong friendship. Starring Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, Mayim Bialik, and John Heard. Rated PG-13. 123 min
Free parking is available in the High/Market deck on weekends.
Check out our digital media collection for thousands of free movie and television streaming titles.
Contact the Culture & AV Division at 330-643-9015 or cadiv@akronlibrary.org for more information.
AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Movies |
TAGS: | video games | Tom Holland | Superheroes | Robert Pattinson | Musicals | Mark Wahlberg | Jennifer Hudson | Dramas | Comic Books | Biographical Films | Bette Midler | Batman | Aretha Franklin | Adventure Films | Action Films |
Main Library, located in the heart of downtown Akron, combines compelling public space with meaningful and relevant public library services for all members of our community. Since opening in 2004, the downtown library welcomes more than one million visitors each year.
Subject divisions include: Business, Government & Science, Culture & AV, Magazines & Newspapers, Special Collections (local history & genealogy), TechZone@Main, Teen, and a 12,000 square feet Children's Library.
Special services available at Main Library include: a Patent & Trademark Resource Center; U.S. Passport and Notary services; a Microbusiness Center; a Maker Space; a resource lab for early childhood educators; and regularly scheduled computer training classes. Also available at Main Library are more than 125 public access computers, color photocopiers/printers, laminating, scanning, faxing, and free Wi-Fi.
Specialized spaces include a 425-seat auditorium, public meeting rooms, and a used bookstore. An interior glass block walkway leads to a 600-space parking garage owned by the City of Akron. An outdoor amphitheater and landscaped park complete the complex.