The countdown to the big night has begun! The 97th Academy Awards airs on Sunday, March 2, and your library has a few ways to watch some of the year’s most talked-about films.
Join us: Register for our 15th Annual Oscarthon
No need to wait on the red carpet—come to our 15th Annual Oscarthon movie marathon at the Main Library! We’ll have popcorn, raffle prizes, and Oscar-nominated films from the past year.
Day 1: Saturday, February 22
Wicked, 9:30 am-12:10 pm
Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads (PG-13 | 2 hr 40 min).
A Real Pain, 12:30-2 pm
Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history (R | 1 hr 30 min).
The Wild Robot, 2:15-4 pm
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose (PG-13 | 1 hr 42 min).
Day 2: Saturday, March 1
Conclave, 2-4 pm
When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a web of conspiracies and intrigue that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church (PG | 2 hrs).
Watch: What’s available now or place a hold with your library card
Browse 2025 and 2024 films below:
Stream past & present nominees
