Library Screening Animated Film ‘Ponyo’

The Needham Free Public Library will be showing "Ponyo" (Rated G, 103 minutes) on Friday, July 16 at 2 p.m. in the Community Room.

Welcome to a world where anything is possible! Academy Award winning director Hayao Miyazaki (2002, Best Animated Feature, "Spirited Away") and legendary filmmaker John Lasseter together with Disney bring to life a heartwarming and imaginative telling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale "The Little Mermaid."

A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship and discovery before Ponyo's father, a powerful sorcerer, forces her to return to her home in the sea. But Ponyo's desire to be human upsets the delicate balance of nature and triggers a gigantic storm. Only Ponyo's mother, a beautiful sea goddess, can restore nature s balance and make Ponyo's dreams come true. Ponyo will delight your family with its magnificent animation and timeless story.

This program is sponsored by the Needham Free Public Library.  For further information, please call the Library at 781-455-7559.