Read the Book Before You See the Movie

Have you been to the Petworth Library in the last few weeks? You might have noticed the new display: "Now Showing" in the lobby.

With autumn quickly approaching, a new movie season is about to start; a movie season filled with movies based on books! If you are anxiously awaiting the movie premiere, come down to the library and check out the book first.

Cosmopolis
In theaters:  Aug. 17
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
In theaters:  Sept. 14
Alex Cross
In theaters:  Oct. 19
Anna Karenina
In theaters:  Nov. 16
Breaking Dawn
In theaters:  Nov. 16
Life of Pi
In theaters:  Nov. 21
The Silver Linings Playbook
In theaters:  Nov. 21
Cloud Atlas
In theaters:  Nov. 26
The Hobbit
In theaters:  Dec. 14
Les Miserables
In theaters:  Dec. 14
On the Road
In theaters:  Dec. 21

Interested? Put a hold on any of these books through our online catalog and you can have it sent to and DC Public Library location most convenient for you.