Words and Film Sunday Matinee @ EMPL continues with: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” on Sunday, December 7th, at 2pm at the Eastern Monroe Public Library.

When the notorious Herdman siblings, the worst kids in town, crash the annual Christmas pageant auditions looking for snacks, they unexpectedly land the lead roles. First-time director Grace, along with her family, must manage both the unruly children and angry townspeople, leading to chaos that ultimately reveals the real spirit of Christmas.

Based on the book of the same title by Barbara Robinson, this film is directed by Dallas Jenkins and stars Judy Greer, Peter Holmes, Molly Belle Wright, Beatrice Schneider, Lauren Graham and Kynlee Heiman.

Admission is free. For more information, please visit www.monroepl.org, or call 570-421-0800 x317.

Please note: This film is rated PG for thematic material and brief underage smoking.

When: Sunday, December 7th, 2025 at 2pm.

Where: Eastern Monroe Public Library, 1002 North Ninth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Free Admission.