Flix @ the Library

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     If you’re a movie buff and a patron of the Cascade library, you might remember a program offered by the Friends called “Flix @ the Library.” It was a huge success with all age groups before the days of the pandemic closed it down. And, despite the noble efforts of its founder and caretaker, Debbie Straub, to resurrect it in recent years, it could never attract enough of a following to warrant the investment of time and effort.

     “I think it was partly because there were far fewer movies produced then,” she said, “resulting in fewer titles that I could offer families. Plus, COVID let the streaming genie out of its bottle, with many folks becoming accustomed to staying home to watch movies.”

     Several aficionados of Flix recently asked if the Friends would ever consider giving it another try. And, while Straub is hesitant to use the word “never,” she said there are no current plans to do so. However, she added that there is another option that many patrons may not be aware of.

     “Cascade and several other branches of KDL have recently started showing free, family-friendly films as part of a program called “Movie Zone,” she said. “The programs are run by library staff, not by anyone affiliated with the Friends, and they feature G or PG rated movies that can be enjoyed by the whole family.”

     While no title has yet been announced, the next “Movie Zone” event is scheduled for 2 pm on Friday, February 13. “If you want more information, you can call KDL at (616) 784-2007 and ask about the "Movie Zone" program,” she said. “Someone should be able to fill you in on all the details for Cascade as well as for the other branches that are showing movies.”

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