Thu, Oct 8, 2026
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
In Honor of Banned Books Week , the San Lorenzo Library is showing a film based on the Banned Book, Where the Wild Things Are Rated: PG Runtime : 1 hr 40 min Director: Spike Jonze Year: 2009 Film Description: Yearning for escape and adventure, a young boy runs away from home and sails to an island filled with creatures that take him in as their king. This film is based on the well-known and award winning book by Maurice Sendak which has been challenged and banned over the years for being too dark for children, for promoting rebelliousness, and for it's supernatural themes. Doors will open at 3:30 and we will begin the film at 3:45. No registration is required. Seating is first come, first serve.