Free Holiday Movie Screenings at Local Libraries
Save on holiday fun with free library movies — dates, age notes, and locations to plan your visit.
Yes, local libraries list free holiday movie screenings in December. These are scheduled showings in library spaces with posted times and age notes. Westerly and Austin examples include evening films and family events.
Use the library listing to match the film, time, and location to your group.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on November 05, 2026.
Which libraries list free showings?
According to Westerly Library & Wilcox Park, free Monday Night Holiday Movies start at 5:30 p.m. on the first three Mondays in December. Each week shows a different holiday film with no registration required.
See the Monday Night Holiday Movies listing. Austin Public Library lists an Elf Movie event at the Cepeda Branch on Saturday, December 21 from 1:00–3:00 p.m. The listing notes Elf crafts and snacks and describes the event as free and open to the public.
See the Elf Movie listing.
Which titles fit your group?
One Westerly screening is The Holdovers. Westerly Library & Wilcox Park describes it as primarily for adults. It is rated R for language, some drug use and brief sexual material.
See the Holdovers screening note. Another Westerly screening is White Christmas. Westerly Library & Wilcox Park lists it as an all-ages event with no registration required at 44 Broad Street, Westerly, RI 02891.
See the White Christmas listing.
Do you need to register or pay?
Use the age note to decide who attends. Adult-oriented ratings suit adult groups, while all-ages listings suit mixed groups. Make a short check before you go:
- Check the film title and age note.
- Note the start time and street address.
- Recheck the library listing before you travel.
How do you keep the trip simple?
Evening showings work differently from daytime family events. Plan travel, meals, and bedtimes around the posted time. Save the library address and allow time to find parking and seats.
Confirm the listing before you leave, since dates and times can change.