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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

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
2025-11-19 18:30:00 2025-11-19 20:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Book to Big Screen Join us for a viewing of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) adapted from the novel by Douglas Adams. A short discussion comparing the film and book will follow. Buena Vista Branch Library -

Wednesday, November 19
6:30pm - 8:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-19 18:30:00 2025-11-19 20:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Book to Big Screen Join us for a viewing of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) adapted from the novel by Douglas Adams. A short discussion comparing the film and book will follow. Buena Vista Branch Library -

Join us for a viewing of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) adapted from the novel by Douglas Adams. 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?" Pick up a copy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy to read prior to the movie screening—you can find the the book in our catalog here. 

Rated PG | 2005 | Space Sci-Fi/Adventure/Comedy | 110 minutes. The movie will be shown with closed-captions. 

2026 Book to Big Screen Dates:
February 25 | May 27 | August 26 | November 18

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Screening | Book Club |

TAGS: | 19+ |

Buena Vista Branch Library
Phone: 818-238-5620
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Sun, Nov 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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. 

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