One of my goals in learning Spanish is to experience art. Art (particularly from other cultures) brings you out of your comfort zone. It forces you to look at life differently and love it despite the challenges it brings. This…
I spend much of my time these days listening to podcasts. I listen to them as I get ready in the morning, on my commute to and from work, while I cook dinner and as I fall asleep at night….
This Saturday, viewers will be treated to winter festivities from the comfort of their own seats with our first Yule Ball at Home! Viewers will get to jam with Tonks and the Aurors and Ashley Hamel, two wizard rock bands that’ll…
If you’re a fan of the wizarding world, then you’re familiar with butterbeer—a creamy, delicious drink that will warm you from the inside out. In preparation of our Yule Ball at Home on Saturday, December 12, we wanted to share…
You’ve probably heard the term before, whether in reference to the Yule Log tradition, as a lyric of a “Yuletide Carol,” or the famous Hogwarts Yule Ball in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Many assume the word is…
I’ve been browsing our shelves and digital collection to discover exciting movies, TV shows and books to share with our patrons. I recently watched Birdman, the 2015 Academy Award winner for Best Picture. This dark comedy features an all-star cast,…
My favorite thing about the Assassin’s Creed video game franchise is looking at a historic building or statue and thinking to yourself, “I bet I can climb that.” It is only after you’ve finally reached the top that you remember…
If you missed Studio 300’s recent Music Business Spotlight, you’re in luck. Watch it below for a wrap up of our month-long Music Business Month where we spoke with music industry insiders. We recently had the chance to sit down…
Are you craving some SPOOKtacular Halloween movies? Join Melissa and Dennis as they trick-or-treat through the library to find some sweet scary movie recommendations. Let us know “witch” is your favorite—don’t ghost us!
International Games Week is November 8–14, and people around the world join together to celebrate the mutually-reinforcing power of play and learning at libraries. International Games Week is an initiative of the American Library Association to connect communities around the…