Film Club
First Monday of the month | 12 pm to 2 pm | St Kilda Library
First Wednesday of the month | 11 am to 1 pm | Emerald Hill Library
February - "Gayby Baby"
In celebration of Midsumma 2026, we are excited to present a screening of this "...gentle, thoughtful and very timely observational documentary about children raised by gay or lesbian parents." Jake Wilson, The Age
GAYBY BABY is a portrait of four kids Gus, Ebony, Matt and Graham whose parents all happen to be gay. In this heartfelt doc, we get to know the four kids: Gus wants to be a WWE wrestler. Matt questions the teachings of his church. Graham struggles with living in ultra-conservative Fiji. Ebony dreams of stardom.
As they each wrestle with the challenges of oncoming adolescence, the outside world wrestles with the issue of marriage equality, and whether or not kids like them are at risk, but what we learn from these kids is that there's more than one way to make a family.
Directed by: Maya Newell
Rating: PG
Language: English
Book for St Kilda
Monday 2 February
12 pm to 2 pm
St Kilda Library
Book for Emerald Hill
Wednesday 4 February
11 am to 1 pm
Emerald Hill Library
Join our Monthly Film Club
Each month, we invite you to the library to enjoy outstanding films from around the world. Our Film Club is the perfect way to discover powerful stories, unique voices and cinematic treasures — all while connecting with fellow film lovers.
Watching films is even more rewarding when you can share your thoughts and hear different perspectives. After each screening, stay for an informal chat where you can discuss the film, exchange ideas and explore new ways of seeing the world through cinema.
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Please Note: These screenings do not run during school holidays.
Looking for more? Our collection includes a large selection of Criterion Films, as well as thousands of international films and documentaries available to borrow on DVD or stream anytime via our digital platforms, Beamafilm and Kanopy.
Whether you're a lifelong film buff or just looking for something new, our Film Club is a welcoming space to experience and talk about cinema with others who share your passion.
Accessibility
These events are wheelchair accessible.
If you require any additional support to enjoy these events, please contact the St Kilda Library team on 9209 6655 or libprograms@portphillip.vic.gov.au so the team can help accommodate.