Friends of Roosevelt Island, mark your calendars! On Friday, August 1, our beloved Roosevelt Island Library patio transforms into a cozy outdoor theatre for the next installment of the Summer Film Series. We’re excited to present Holes—a warm, witty adventure adapted from Louis Sachar’s bestselling, award-winning novel.
Event Snapshot
- Date & Time: Friday, August 1, 2025, from 2:45 to around 4 PM
- Where: Roosevelt Island Library (patio area)
- Who’s invited: All ages welcome
- Film Info:
- Directed by Andrew Davis (2003)
- Rated PG; runtime: 118 minutes
- A gripping, humorous tale of justice, friendship, and unexpected connections (The New York Public Library)
Why Holes Captures Our Hearts
This lively adaptation stays true to the original story, following Stanley Yelnats as he’s unjustly sent to a bizarre juvenile detention camp where he and his fellow “campers” dig holes in the desert every day. But there’s more than meets the eye—and their digging uncovers hidden truths that tie the characters to a deeper mystery. It’s a tale of redemption, friendship, and how the past has a funny habit of catching up with all of us. (The New York Public Library)
Community-Friendly Features
- Assistive Listening & ASL Interpretation available with advance request
- Real-time CART captioning on request—email accessibility@nypl.org two weeks before the screening (The New York Public Library)
See you under the sky on August 1 for a mesmerizing screening of Holes—it’s the kind of story that digs in, sticks with you, and leaves you smiling.
Warmly,
Ericka O’Connell
Your guide on “The Beat,” Roosevelt Island Daily
What the Promenade Remembers
The light on the East River in the early morning is different from the light anywhere else on the Island. It comes in low and sideways, catching the water in long, uneven flashes. On certain days it makes the promenade feel less like a walkway and more like a corridor someone once meant to finish but never quite did. When I was younger I found the suggestion to stop and look at it faintly ridiculous.
