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A movie clapperboard rests between the pages of a large book, alongside the words Book to Big Screen: Practical Magic.

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Book to Big Screen

Practical Magic

2024-11-20 18:30:00 2024-11-20 20:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Book to Big Screen Join us for a viewing of the film Practical Magic (1998) [dir. Griffin Dunne] adapted from the novel by Alice Hoffman. A short discussion comparing the film and book will follow. Buena Vista Branch Library -

Wednesday, November 20
6:30pm - 8:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-20 18:30:00 2024-11-20 20:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Book to Big Screen Join us for a viewing of the film Practical Magic (1998) [dir. Griffin Dunne] adapted from the novel by Alice Hoffman. A short discussion comparing the film and book will follow. Buena Vista Branch Library -

Join us for a viewing of the film Practical Magic (1998) [dir. Griffin Dunne] adapted from the novel by Alice Hoffman. A short discussion comparing the film and book will follow.

A discussion group for people interested in answering the question, "Was the book really better than the movie?" Join us for a viewing of the film Practical Magic (1998) [dir. Griffin Dunne] and a short discussion comparing the book and movie. Pick up a copy of Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman to read prior to the movie screening—you can find the novel in our catalog or on hoopla

About Practical Magic:
In a small, contemporary New England town, for two sisters from a family of witches, falling in love is the trickiest spell of all. They struggle to use their gift for magically guiding fate to overcome their family curse: The men they fall in love with are doomed to an untimely death!

Rated PG-13 | 1998 | Comedy/Drama/Fantasy/Romance | 108 minutes. The movie will be shown with closed-captions.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Screening | Book Club |

TAGS: | 19+ |

Buena Vista Branch Library

Phone: 818-238-5620

Hours
We're closed Monday November 11 due to Burbank Public Libraries will be closed Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day.
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
(Burbank Public Libraries will be closed Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day.)
Tue, Nov 12 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Buena Vista Branch Library is located on Buena Vista Street near Olive Avenue in Burbank’s Media District. It is a one-story building. 

Upcoming events

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