The Sault Ste. Marie Public Library is inviting local residents to explore the connection between literature and film at a new screening event in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the library will host a free session titled We’re All in This Together: Book vs. Movie at the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library.
The event runs from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM and features a screening of the 2021 Canadian comedy-drama film, We’re All in This Together. Following the movie, participants will take part in a guided discussion comparing the film to its source material, the 2016 national bestselling novel by Amy Jones. The book is an award-winning work that earned the Northern Lit Award and was a finalist for the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour.
The film adaptation, which was written, directed by, and stars Katie Boland, tells the story of the Parker family, who are forced to reunite after their mother gains sudden internet fame. The library has secured a limited number of copies of the novel for those interested in reading the story before the screening. Residents are encouraged to register early through the library’s event page to guarantee access to a copy.
This screening is the latest addition to the library’s ongoing community programming. The library, which has served the city since 1896, offers a variety of reading and engagement services, including multiple seasonal book clubs and a Book Club in a Bag collection that provides community groups with shared reading materials.
