I’ve been scouring our shelves and digital collection to discover exciting new movies and books to share with our patrons. I recently watched the 1976 drama Network (Rated R), starring Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch and Robert DuVall and…
I recently sat down with Dr. Judith Davis and Chinyere Amaefule, of The Third Institute, one of our generous 2020 Summer Adventure gold sponsors. In this interview, we discuss The Third Institute’s unique Roots program, which highlights African American heroes…
A huge part of the Black Lives Matter movement is centered on self-education, calling on people of all ages and backgrounds to empower and educate themselves on topics relating to identity, black history and racism in society. While you’re waiting…
The Marvel Universe has been around long before the recent cinematic saga we’ve all grown to love. If you’re a Marvel maniac, then we have the perfect quiz for you. We came up with 15 questions about all things Marvel!…
I’ve been discovering exciting new movies on Kanopy, our free movie and TV streaming service. I recently watched Moonlight (Rated R) from A24 Studios. This Oscar-winner for Best Pictures is a moving and transcendent look at three defining chapters in…
When I was in college, I spent a semester studying in London which was a dream come true for this avowed anglophile. When we visited Stratford-on-Avon and I saw my first professional performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Royal Shakespeare…
Join us as we celebrate June as a Rainbow Book Month! To acknowledge this initiative of the American Library Association’s Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services, we have created lists with resources that patrons of all ages can enjoy….
Are you a Disney fanatic or know someone who is Disney obsessed? Then look no further! We came up with 15 Disney trivia questions that you can try on your own or share with friends and family! Each question is…
In these challenging and uncertain times it is important now more than ever that people learn, listen and grow. Recent events have highlighted the need for everyone to do better; to examine and disrupt the beliefs, policies and structures that…
Growing up, I remember summer vacations or sick days being home and watching PBS. If I wasn’t watching the Electric Company or doing yoga with Lilias, one of my favorite things to watch was The French Chef with Julia Child. I thought…