Shoujo: The other major genre of anime that needs to be addressed is Shoujo. Aimed traditionally at girls, Shoujo works tend to focus on relationships and romance rather than friendship and fighting, and center female characters more prominently than Shonen. Like Shonen though, Shoujo is a vast and intricate genre…
May is Asian and Pacific American month, a chance to recognize those Americans whose ancestors come from across the Pacific, in some cases on the other side of the world. Asian Americans have had a huge impact on our country and the world: Jawed Karim and Steve Chen founded Youtube;…
There is a tremendous need for representation of strong female and strong women characters in Young Adult literature. We all need figures we can look up to, who embody the variety of shapes, personalities, color and sizes that we see each day in the real world. Exposure to strong female…
The royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is due to take place on 19 May 2018 at Windsor Castle in England. Prince Henry of Wales, known as Prince Harry, is the second son of Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales. He and Meghan Markle, an…
Shonen is one of the most popular and expansive genres of anime. Dating back to the works of Osamu Tezuka, Shonen has traditionally largely been targeted at boys but has been enjoyed of people of all ages and genders. Usually focusing on action, the power of friendship, and known more…
It’s impossible to talk about anime movies without talking about the influence of Hayao Miyazaki. Often noted as the one of the most important anime creators in Japan and as the co-founder of the major studio, Studio Ghibli; Miyazaki has had an enormous impact in Japan with his varied and…
Murder mysteries are classic, the likes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and many more have had the reader trying to deduce “Who done it?” up to the last pages, trying to piece together all the clues before the final reveal. Games like Clue, Mafia, and Jury Box continued…
Experience the new Freegal Music mobile application, available in your App Store. Use Freegal to download up to 5 songs from the Sony Music Catalog each week with just your library card number and PIN. What is Freegal? Freegal® is a free music service from your library! All you…
Spring is here! If you haven’t already started planning this year’s garden it’s time to get a move on. Every April communities, organizations, and individuals nationwide celebrate gardening during National Garden Month. Gardeners know, and research confirms, that nurturing plants is good for us: attitudes toward health and nutrition improve,…
Join us as we jump in our Delorean and cruise through 100 of our favorite songs of the 80’s, the decade whose music never gets old. Also available on Freegal Music is the 80s-themed spooky soundtrack of Stranger Things for fans of the Netflix original show. Download 5 songs each week…
