Community Corner
Going To the Movies, Frugal Family Style
Free movies. As in: zero dollars. Definitely worth the price
A night out at the movies can easily climb upward of $8 for a ticket alone. But we found some places where the tickets are free and the movies are high quality. Mostly that means a trip to the library, as branches throughout the area dip into their DVD collections for a recent release or seasonal choice.
Check out our options to bring the kids or to enjoy an artsy flick. There's options galore and none cost more than a $1.
Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch
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Dinner & A Movie
Wednesday, Mar. 30, 6:30 p.m.
It’s "Secretariat" for a Wednesday showing, where “You bring your dinner, we provide the movie,” according to the library. Their description of the film: Housewife and mother Penney Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father’s stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery – with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin – manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and what may be the greatest racehorse of all time. Based on a true story. Starring Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Scott Glenn, directed by Randall Wallace. Rated PG; 116 minutes. Call 732-349-6200.
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Barnegat Library, Barnegat Branch
Family Movie Night: "Darby O’Gill and the Little People"
Thursday, Mar. 17, 6:30 p.m.
It's St. Patrick's Day! Celebrate by watching the Disney classic, "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" on the big screen. Bring your own popcorn. Rated G. Call 609-698-3331.
Ocean County Library, Manahawkin Branch
Family Movie: Nanny McPhee Returns
Saturday, Mar. 19, 2 – 4 p.m.
Nanny McPhee helps a young mother who’s trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war. Rated PG. No registration necessary.
Ocean County Library, Manchester Branch
Movie Night
Tuesday, Mar. 15, 6:30 p.m.
Come hang out with friends and watch a movie. The event will draw from the library collection, choosing an option appropriate for children grades 7-12.
Ocean County Library, Point Pleasant Beach Branch
Saturday Morning Movie: "Yogi Bear." Families welcome.
Saturday, Apr. 9, 10:30 am
Registration required
Everyone’s favorite pic-a-nic basket-stealing bear comes to the big screen.
Yogi must prove that he really is ’smarter than the average bear’ as he and Boo Boo find a way to save Jellystone Park from closing forever.
Rated PG; 82 minutes
Families welcome.
