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Read the Movie, Watch the Book, Spring 2018 Edition
Posted 11 months ago by Amy H
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, History and Politics, Movies and Music, Science Fiction and Fantasy and Teen and Pre-Teens | Tagged with adaptations, books to film, Coming of Age, film, juvenile fiction, movies, novels, spy stories and Suspense Fiction
Great books make great films … hopefully!?
Continue Reading: Read the Movie, Watch the Book, Spring 2018 EditionCheck Us Out 24/7
Posted about 1 year ago by Heather H
Posted in New: Books and Movies | Tagged with 24 hours, books, convenience, Library, lobby, movies and reserves
Did you know you're now able to pick up library materials anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Check out this blog post to learn more.
Continue Reading: Check Us Out 24/7A Library Card for the Digital Age
Posted about 1 year ago by Library News
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Library News and Movies and Music | Tagged with eAudiobook, eBooks, eMedia, library card, movies, music, streaming music and streaming video
Does your smartphone or tablet go wherever you go? Why not take your Library with you too! With our new eMedia card, you can borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies & more - without having to visit us in person.
Continue Reading: A Library Card for the Digital AgeRead the Movie, Watch the Book: Part Two!
Posted about 1 year ago by Amy H
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, History and Politics, Movies and Music, Mysteries and Thrillers, New: Books and Movies and Outdoors, Sports and Travel | Tagged with adaptations, films and movies
Which is better - the book or the film? Each version always has its champion. For the most part, seeing a visual interpretation of a book is worth the time spent. Continue reading to explore a selection of book to film adaptations coming out in 2017.
Continue Reading: Read the Movie, Watch the Book: Part Two!Read the Movie, Watch the Book
Posted over 2 years ago by Amy H
Posted in eBooks and Audiobooks, Fiction, Graphic Novels and Poetry, Movies and Music, New: Books and Movies and Teen and Pre-Teens | Tagged with adaptations, films, movies and young adult novels
There are a number of popular films coming out soon based on even more popular books - check out this blog post to explore the top 11 titles due out this year.
Continue Reading: Read the Movie, Watch the BookDear Old Dad ... Top 10 Best And Worst Movie Fathers
Posted over 3 years ago by April S
Posted in Movies and Music | Tagged with dads, Father's Day, fathers, films and movies
Being a Dad isn't the easiest job in the world, but the great ones make it look so easy. Let's all take a moment to thank them for everything they have done for us over the years and take the time to watch a movie together.
Continue Reading: Dear Old Dad ... Top 10 Best And Worst Movie FathersMoms and Movies
Posted over 3 years ago by April S
Posted in Movies and Music | Tagged with classic movies, comedy films, digital video, eVideo, families -- drama, melodrama, Mother's Day, mothers, movies, streaming movies, streaming video and World War II
This Mother’s Day … take the time to appreciate your mom or any mom for that matter. Everyone knows someone that is a mom or mother figure and those special moms should be honored. So, why not celebrate those special women in your life by enjoying a good film together?
Continue Reading: Moms and Movies