One of the greatest delights of digital streaming services is the wide selection of independently produced or distributed films that would otherwise see limited releases. Filmmakers with fresh ideas for the medium now have platforms to share their unique stories…
Looking for something to read? Our teen services staff are here to help. Browse our handpicked collection of books perfect for teens. Visit Teen Reads to view our book lists curated just for you. There’s something for everyone here! This…
I’ve been discovering exciting new movies on Kanopy, our free movie and TV streaming service. I recently watched The Bling Ring (Rated R). This based-on-actual-events story focuses on a group of fame-obsessed teenagers living in the suburbs of LA who…
Could you not shop and only spend money on essentials for an entire year? I’m not sure I could, but that is exactly what author Cait Flanders did and documents in her book The Year of Less. Watch my book…
I’ve been discovering exciting new movies on Kanopy, our free movie and TV streaming service. He recently watched Amy: The Tragic Story of Amy Winehouse (Rated R). This Oscar-winner for Best Feature Documentary is a deeply moving portrait of six-time…
Mrs. C is back with another book talk for kids. If you’re looking for a charming middle-grade novel about friendship and the power of imagination, Bob by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass is the book for you! Watch Mrs. C’s book…
Becca from Adult Services has been exploring Kanopy, our film streaming service showcasing more than 30,000 films, including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find indies, film festival favorites, the Criterion Collection, early cinema, PBS and much more! Below are her recommendations…
If you loves psychological thrillers, this #1 New York Times Bestseller is for you. Watch Melissa’s book talk and then scroll down to get the book for yourself. Book Information Genres: Thriller, Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Fiction First Released: 2018 Part…
If you’re looking for a darkly funny, satire-slasher novel, I have the book for you! My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite is the story of a Nigerian woman whose younger sister has a very inconvenient habit of killing…
I’ve been discovering exciting new movies on Kanopy, our free movie and TV streaming service. He recently watched Life Itself (Rated R) the documentary film that recounts the inspiring and entertaining life of world-renowned film critic and social commentator Roger…