Summit Library Classic Film Club Reveals 2026 Monthly Screening Lineup

The Summit County Library Kamas Valley Branch announced its 2026 Classic Film Club schedule on December 12, unveiling a year of free monthly screenings held on the third Thursday of each month. The program will run 12 films from January through December, concentrating on titles from Hollywood's Golden Age and works connected to classic authors and filmmakers.

The calendar begins January 15 with Mr. Smith Goes to Washington from 1939 and continues February 19 with Bringing Up Baby from 1938. March 19 will feature Double Indemnity from 1944, and April 16 will screen Funny Face from 1957. May 21 brings Dark Victory from 1939, and June 18 will screen Barefoot in the Park from 1967 as a tribute to Robert Redford. July 16 features Stagecoach from 1939, August 20 presents The African Queen from 1951, and September 17 showcases Notorious from 1946. October 15 will be Bride of Frankenstein from 1935, November 19 will screen You Can’t Take It With You from 1938, and the season closes December 17 with It Happened on 5th Avenue from 1947.

Club members and programmers provided short commentary about the selections, emphasizing the club’s focus on classic filmmaking and literary connections. By offering free monthly events, the branch aims to increase public access to cinematic history and encourage regular community use of library facilities. Twelve films across a calendar year create consistent cultural programming that can help sustain foot traffic at the Kamas Valley Branch, support volunteer and programming roles, and provide local businesses with modest spillover benefits when attendees visit nearby cafes and shops.

The lineup spans films released between 1935 and 1967, giving residents a broad survey of studio era styles, genres, and filmmakers. Summit County residents interested in attending should check the Summit County Library site for screening times and seating details, and plan to visit the Kamas Valley Branch on the third Thursday of any month to take part in the free series.