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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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!
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
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
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
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...
Banned Book Week
Every year, the American Library Association dedicates one week to examine the increasing rise in book bans in schools, higher education and libraries. This year, October 1-7 is Banned Book Week and it aims to raise awareness for censorship at the national level as...
Chuseok
Sometimes referred to as the “Korean Thanksgiving,” Chuseok (also referred to as Hangawi, Jungchujul, or Gabe) is a national holiday of North and South Korea that celebrates the mid-autumn full moon. Families gather to eat, play games, and pray. This major harvest...
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