Black History Month Films v.3 – 2000 to 2022
In this series of posts, we are focusing on contributions from African American artists to the world of film. We're going through the decades to highlight everything from the early…
Black History Month Films v.2 – 1960 to 2000
In this series of posts, we are focusing on contributions from African American artists to the world of film. We're going through the decades to highlight everything from the early…
Black History Month Films v.1 – 1920 to 1960
In this series of posts, we are focusing on contributions from African American artists to the world of film. We're going through the decades to highlight everything from the early…
Kick 2021 Out With a Movie Night to Remember!
Looking for something to do on New Year's Eve? Well what better way to do it than with a movie marathon from the comfort of home? You have access to…
Writing Prompts for NaNoWriMo
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and writers the world over and sweating nervously and pacing about, trying to come up with the perfect idea for a story or…
Resources to Help Kids Deal with Anxiety in an Ever-Changing World
School is back in session, and the routine of day-to-day is back in swing. After a tumultuous 2020 school year, this one promises to be much smoother...or maybe not. With…
Back to School Bento Boxes
School lunches can get pretty boring. Not with the bento box! Bento is a Japanese style lunch, typically consisting of several elements organized neatly in compartments. The possibilities for creating…
Great Listens for the Road
Planning a road trip? Looking for a good downloadable audiobook to pass the time and make you laugh? The following make great choices for adult listeners. All of these titles…
Juneteenth Titles
Juneteenth (June 19th) is now a federal holiday. This historic celebration commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and marks the day when slaves in Galveston, Texas learned…
Fathers in Film
This weekend we celebrate Father's Day. Whether you are a father or know a father, one thing is for sure, fatherhood can be complicated. The following films present fathers in…
Movies about All Sides of Motherhood
In honor of Mother's Day weekend, here is a selection of movies that run the gamut...from the darker side of motherhood, to the humor in motherhood, to the part that…
Hope is the Thing With Feathers
April is National Month of Hope. This particular April, hope takes many forms. As the world begins to unwind from the grasp of COVID and things slowly begin to bloom…
Irish movies you’ll love
In honor of St. Patrick's Day and Irish-American Heritage Month, here is a selection of Irish-themed movies in our collection that will make for a great movie night. In the…
Women Who Challenge…With Humor
March 8th is International Women's Day. The theme is Choose to Challenge. Here you can read about a selection of women who challenge...with humor. Lindy West's reflections on learning to…
Love is in the air….
Can you feel the love? As we move through this cold month, let us take a moment to appreciate some of the most poignant books of love poetry, available in…
Happiness in 2021 with Hoopla
Thank goodness, 2021 is finally here! Let's look to the future with a positive mindset. Hone your happiness skills with the following titles from Hoopla. Remember, they are always available…