Published: August 15, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa
Address: 455 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
Phone: +1 212-340-0863
Web: https://www.nypl.org/locations/snflEccentric inventor Wayne Szalinski (Rick Moranis) accidentally shrinks himself and his neighbor’s kids to a quarter-inch tall with his experimental shrinking machine. The tiny children are then thrown away into the backyard, where they must navigate a now-giant world filled with towering grass, terrifying insects, and other hazards to make their way back home and convince their parents of their predicament. Along the way, they learn teamwork and courage while Wayne and his wife Diane (Marcia Strassman) frantically search for their missing children.
The page meets the screen at Reel to Read, a curated series of independent and classic cinema. These free screenings, hand-picked by librarians, local authors, and film experts, include a Recommended Reads list based on the movie.
Admission to this program is subject to venue capacity, and pre-registration DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY. Registered guests are given priority check-in 15 minutes before showtime. After the event starts, all registered seats are released and all remaining admittance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We anticipate our space may reach maximum capacity before showtime. We recommend arriving EARLY to secure your spot. Being respectful of all attendees, admittance to the program room will not be allowed 15 minutes after the start of the movie. We reserve the right to prohibit guests from holding seats for late arrivals. There is no food or drinks allowed in SNFL program rooms.
Programs are subject to change or cancellation.
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EDT
Free!
Detailed information and discussion of the event.