Books to Movie Nights

Once a month the Library will show a movie based on a book.  If you have any suggestion, please email us.

Mayo 13, 2013
5:00pm

The Princess Diaries
Rated:  G
115 Minutes

Based on The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot.  Shy San Francisco teenager Mia Thermoplois (Anne Hathaway) is completely thrown for a loop by the unexpected and astonishing news that she’s a real-life princess! As the heir apparent to the crown of the small European principality of Genovia, Mia begins a comical journey toward that throne when her strict and formidable grandmother Clarisse (Andrews) shows up to give her “princess lessons.” The two instantly clash as Clarisse wants to make over Mia into a royal princess, but Mia has no intention of leaving her normal life to become the ruler of a far-off country.

June 10, 2013
5:00pm

Mulan
Rated:  G
88 Minutes

Based on Fa Mulan: The Story of a Woman Warrior by San Souci, Robert D.
Mulan, a high-spirited Chinese girl, learns that her aged father is to be called into service to fight the invading Mongols. Knowing that her father would not survive the rigors of war, Mulan disguises herself as a man and joins the Chinese Army in his place. Unknown to her, her ancestors are aware of her actions and to discourage her, they order a tiny disgraced dragon, Mushu, to join her and force her to abandon her plan. The feisty “guardian” dragon joins the heroine’s quest and leads her into a series of comic misadventures.