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World Day of Social Justice

In 2007, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared February 20th as the World Day for Social Justice. Below, we have gathered a book and watch list to you check out on a wide array of important topics.  Please check out this year's theme on the UN...

All You Need is LOVE

Love is in the air! We're celebrating Valentine's Day with some of the best romantic books and movies featuring some of the best fictional couples. Did one of your favorites make our list?Books Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros Mixmatched  by Anne Camlin It Happened One...

Celebrate Black History Month

We're celebrating Black History Month all February long! We've compiled a list of fictional stories, memoirs and biographies that are focused on some important Black Americans. Also, we added movies and tvs shows that we recommend checking out. At the bottom of the...

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Monday marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz -Birkenau concentration camp. We have gathered books, documentaries and movies that portray life within the concentration camps. These stories are told from survivors and historians with some...

A History of Presidential Libraries

Since the founding of the National Archives in 1934, only about three percent of the Nation's history is preserved in its buildings. These records are what is known as our National identity. After the American Revolution, President Washington set up a precedent where...

Author Spotlights

As the year winds down we are celebrating authors who have December birthdays. Here are just some of the many authors who have birthdays this month. We’ve included two book recommendations as well just in time for the holidays!Candace Bushnell (12/1) Candace Bushnell...

World Choral Day

On the Second Sunday of December, choral music fans gather to celebrate World Choral Day. This year it falls on December. This post is filled with modern and classic choral pieces for you to enjoy! We also included some composers to check out as well. Happy Singing!...

Happy Holidays

From all of us to you, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Here are some of our choices for holidays books and movies for you to enjoy! Books A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley In a...

Children’s Non-Fiction Spotlight

Did you know that we eat 350 slices of pizza every second in the United States? Or that in Sweden, there is a type of pizza that is topped with bananas, curry powder, and peanuts? Mmmm! (Pizza! A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli)  How about the fact that the Statue of...

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

November is National Native American Heritage Month. We're highlighting authors, new releases, movies and more! Be sure to drop by the Library to see more books written by our indigenous peoples.New Releases to Check Out! Louise Erdrich - The Mighty Red Tommy Orange -...
Ways to Practice Self-Love

Ways to Practice Self-Love

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season of love, it’s easy to forget the most important facet of the subject: self-love. There should never be a time constraint on this necessity. It can be hard to show up for ourselves if we are not accustomed to it....

Black History Month

Black History Month

All February long we are celebrating Black History Month.  Our team has curated a list of the best books and media to check out.  Books My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite Swing Time by Zadie Smith House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson The Vanishing Half by...

Setsubun: A Japanese Bean-Throwing Festival

Setsubun: A Japanese Bean-Throwing Festival

What do beans, sardines, Japanese ogres, and giant sushi rolls have in common? The fascinating Japanese holiday known as Setsubun (seh-tsu-BOON), of course! Setsubun (節分) is a traditional festival in Japan that marks the day before the beginning of Spring according to...

Where to Start with the Classics

Where to Start with the Classics

If you're new to reading classic works of literature or looking for a new book to try out then this post is for you! I probably am the biggest reading of classic fiction and I'm hear to pass along some of my favorites to help you find your next great read. Easy...

Book to Screen in 2024

Book to Screen in 2024

Looking for a new movie or television this year? Try out one of the new 2024 book to screen adaptations. Which one are you most excited to see.  We've broken this post into what's playing in the theaters and streaming. Coming to the Big Screen in  2024 The End We...

Author Spotlight

Author Spotlight

We are kicking off our new Author Spotlight series with British author Daphne Du Maurier.  The Alfred Hitchcock course will be discussing the 1940 film Rebecca on January 22. The image above is from the National Portrait Gallery in Lodon.    Daphne du Maurier was...

The Films of Studio Ghibli

The Films of Studio Ghibli

One of the premier animation studios, Studio Ghibli, since its founding in 1985 has changed the style of anime. Studio Ghibli projects have beeen the highest grossing films at the Japanese box office and going on to win international awards in the animation...

Holidays in Film and Television

Holidays in Film and Television

The holiday season is in full swing and we're taking a deep dive into some of these favorite Christmas movies and Holiday tv episodes.  If you haven't seen any of the following we encourage you to check them out with your families.It's a Wonderful Life (1946) How did...

Holiday Reading and Watch Guide

Holiday Reading and Watch Guide

We're jumpstarting the holidays with our new Holiday Guide! We've curated books, movies and television episodes for the season. Please let us know in the comments what is your favorite holiday entertainment!!Holiday Books to cozy up to3 Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma...

TV and Movie Recommendations

TV and Movie Recommendations

Looking for something new to watch? Check out these movies and tv shows curated by our team!TV shows to check outBad Sisters (Apple TV) Loki (Disney plus) Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV) Black Cake (Hulu) The Afterparty (Apple TV) Reservation Dogs (FX and Hulu)...

November is National Memoir Month!

November is National Memoir Month!

November is National Memoir Writing Month and in this post we will be discsussing the various types of memoirs, a brief look at the history of early memoirs and recommendations.  Be sure to come to the Main Library and check out our in house library display for Memoir...

Podcast Recommendations from Our Team!

Podcast Recommendations from Our Team!

Are you looking for a new podcast? Our team has compiled a current list of podcast shows that cover a wide variety of genres. You can listen to any of the recommendations on all major platforms today!Books/Literature If Books Could Kill The Stacks Book Riot: The...

Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month

Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month

November is Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month. Our team has curated a list of books, movies and television that highlight indigenous authors and performers. Books Project 562 by Matika Wilbur Bad Cree by Jessica Johns And Then She Fell by Alicia Eliott If I Ever Get...

Universal Studios and the Rise of Horror films

Universal Studios and the Rise of Horror films

In the early days of Hollywood, the majority of the studios were making some of the most enduring films we still love today. However there was one studio that did not make waves and that was Universal. Universal was struggling financially when movies went from Silent...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Since the first day of unity in 1981 advocates spend the month connecting with legistlatures and citizens across the country to find an end to Domestic Violence. Next week on October 19 is PurpleThursday which is...

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