Prospect Heights Public Library District: June 2026

Blockbusters

Hoppers

A 19-year-old animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination.

It Was Just an Accident

A chance encounter sets in motion an urgent moral thriller. When a stranded driver walks into his shop, mechanic Vahid believes he has come face-to-face with Eghbal, a notoriously brutal guard who tortured him during his political imprisonment. Gathering a band of fellow former inmates and other allies, Vahid sets out to take justice into his own hands. But does he have the right man?

Scream 7

When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Mario and Luigi tackle everyday troubles in the Mushroom Kingdom with infectious optimism, teaming up with a new ally, Yoshi. While helping a downsized Bowser and preparing for Peach's birthday, a sudden distress call sends them hurtling across the galaxy. New worlds, fresh dangers, and encounters with Rosalina and Bowser Jr. test their bond and courage beyond home.

International Cinema

Diario Mujer & Cafe

Four friends, the Tiki Tikis, reunite for an empowering girls' trip full of laughter and adventure they never expected.

Hidden Face

When a cellist suddenly disappears, her fiance is left with nothing but an empty house and a video recording. As the devastated conductor fills her vacant position, he continues his search for her. Charmed by a young musician, he finds her to be the perfect choice, professionally and soon intimately. As their secret affair continues, the lingering presence of his absent fianceé is felt within the house and all is not as it seems as there are cruel secrets hidden within the walls.

The Milky Way

Single mother Tala takes a job at The Milky Way, a factory that produces gourmet breast milk. When Tala encounters a wealthy purchaser of her milk, they form an unexpected bond.

The Oslo Trilogy: Dreams

Johanne falls in love for the first time with her teacher. To preserve her feelings, she documents her emotions and experiences in writing. When her mother and grandmother read what she has written, they are initially shocked by its intimate content but soon see that it has literary potential. As they debate whether to publish it, Johanne navigates the gap between her romantic fantasy and reality, and all three women confront their differing views on love, sexuality, and self-discovery.

Villagers

Ki-chul is sent to a high school in the country as its new gym teacher and has a hard time adjusting to his new environment and feels that there's something definitely wrong about the town and its people. Yu-jin is a high school student whose best friend disappeared without a trace. Everyone believes she ran away from home, but Yu-jin is the only one who thinks she's been kidnapped. With the help of Ki-chul, she sets out on a dangerous path to uncover the truth.

TV Shows & Miniseries

Call the Midwife: Season Fifteen

Uncertainty surrounds the future of Nonnatus House, with the team of midwives navigating shifting expectations in a rapidly modernizing world. 1971 sees the dawn of a new era- it heralds the launch of the Women's Liberation movement in the UK. More babies are being born in a hospital, and a complete reorganization of the National Health Service is on its way.

Dark Winds: Season Four

The search for a missing Navajo girl takes Leaphorn, Chee, and Manuelito from the safety of Navajo Nation to the gritty terrain of 1970s Los Angeles in a race against the clock to save her from an obsessive killer with ties to organized crime.

Doctor Who (2025): Season Two

The Doctor rescues Belinda Chandra from deadly robots and begins an epic quest to get her back home. But a mysterious force is stopping their return, and the time-traveling TARDIS team must face greater dangers, bigger enemies and wilder terrors than ever before. Meanwhile, on Earth, Ruby Sunday navigates life without the Doctor as a sinister plot unfolds, one that threatens reality itself!

Kaiju No 8: Season One

A man working a job far removed from his childhood dreams gets wrapped up in an unexpected situation - becoming a monster, he aims once again to fulfill his lifelong dream.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Complete First Season

A century before the events of "Game of Thrones", Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg, wander through Westeros while the Targaryen dynasty rule the Iron Throne. Great destinies and enemies await the incomparable friends.

Spotlight: Wild World

The Americas: Complete Limited Series

Explores the wonders, mysteries, and fragilities of the Americas, as well as extraordinary, untold wildlife tales that will resonate with millions of people all over the world.

Asia

Sir David Attenborough presents Asia, a seven-part series exploring the amazing wildlife and natural wonders of our planet's largest continent.

Katavi - Africa's Fallen Paradise

An extreme weather event hits Katavi, sparking conflict and alliances among hippos, crocodiles, and lions as they struggle for survival.

Kingdom

This captivating wildlife drama chronicles the emotional real-life stories of four charismatic African animal families living in Zambia's Luangwa Valley. Filmed across five years, this unique series captures every epic twist and turn of the animals' interconnected lives.

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill

A homeless musician finds meaning to his life when he starts a friendship with dozens of parrots.

More Can't Miss Movies

The Bride!

A murdered young woman is resurrected to create a companion for Frankenstein and The Bride is born. What ensues is beyond what they'd imagined.

Dracula (2026)

When a 15th century prince's wife is brutally murdered, he renounces God and damns heaven itself. Cursed with eternal life, he is reborn as Dracula, an immortal warlord who defies fate in a blood-soaked crusade to wrench his lost love back from death.

If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

With her life literally crashing down around her, Linda attempts to navigate her child's mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist.

Reminders of Him

After prison, a woman attempts to reconnect with her young daughter but faces resistance from everyone except a bar owner with ties to her child. As they grow closer, she must confront her past mistakes to build a hopeful future.

Twinless

Two men, Roman and Dennis, meet and form an unlikely bond in a twin support group as they search for solace and identity without their other halves. But when Roman meets Dennis's ebullient colleague, Marcie, things begin to fall apart as each man harbors secrets that could unravel everything.

Unicorns

The story of a queer South Asian nightclub performer living a double life, and a young, single father who works as a mechanic. When they meet, a search for identity is sparked.

You Me & Tuscany

Impersonating a man's fiancée while crashing at his home in Italy becomes a big problem for Anna when she falls for the man's cousin, and the heat between them ignites a fire that will transform her life.

Biopics & Documentaries

Gunjal

When the killer of a young labor activist is acquitted, journalist Shahbaz Bhatti investigates. Each lead exposes contradictions and the brutal truth of child labor in 1990s Pakistan. Gunjal is a gripping story of truth, power, and justice.

Family Recipe: Jewish American Style

Jewish families in America have been cooking up delicious dishes for centuries. But there's much more to this vibrant tradition than delis and diners. From the tang of Iraqi kubbeh soup, to the richness of Ethiopian red lentil stew, to the comfort of Eastern European blintzes, Jewish American food is as varied as it is tasty. Enjoy a feast for the senses and the soul as we embark on a historical, genealogical and culinary journey through the Jewish American diaspora.

Harry Chapin: Cat's in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives

Explores the legacy of Harry Chapin's iconic song, 50 years after its release. With insights from Billy Joel, Pat Benatar, Dee Snider, Judy Collins, and more, the film reflects on the song's enduring impact and universal themes of fatherhood, time, and the relationships that shape our lives.

Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989

Explores one of the world's longest conflicts through archival Swedish TV footage, challenging conventions of history-writing, depicting how media perceived the issue.

Mistress Dispeller

A Chinese woman hires someone to secretly end her husband's extramarital relationship in an attempt to save her marriage.

Satisfied

Amid the whirlwind of Hamilton's historic rise, Tony winner Renee Elise Goldsberry battles exhaustion, expectations, and the everyday chaos of motherhood. This revealing documentary pulls back the curtain on her pivotal role in the Broadway revolution - and the personal cost of making history.

For the Whole Family

The Pout-Pout Fish

Living on a rundown shipwreck, Mr. Fish one day discovers an energetic young sea dragon, Pip, who had mistaken his home for a junkyard pilfering his belongings. The heated argument that ensues leaves both their houses in ruin. But there is hope! Embarking on a seemingly impossible quest to find the legendary "Shimmer" to grant them a wish, there's only one problem: someone else is on the hunt.

Social Studies Kids: Freedom of Speech & Right

Learn all about the first amendment of the Bill of Rights and the history of freedom of speech. What does freedom of speech protect? Does it mean we can say whatever we want and not get in trouble? Can private institutions and private companies censor and fire people within their employ that express opinions that conflict with company policy or image? Is hate speech protected under the first amendment? Do we have the right to protest businesses and our government for grievances? What are the rules for doing so? When does protesting become illegal? What are some of the famous protests in U.S. history? The answers to all these questions and more are covered in depth with exciting video and dynamic graphics that reinforce important concepts.

Space Kids: Time & Space - Seeing Into the Past

Learn all about time and space. What is the Theory of Relativity? What is the space-time continuum? What is general relativity? What are the effects of motion and gravity on time? What are some of the biggest mysteries of the universe yet to be explained? The answers to all these questions and more are covered in depth with exciting video and dynamic graphics that reinforce important concepts.