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…
National Mario Day is observed each year on March 10th and honors Mario from the popular Nintendo game. This gamer holiday is celebrated on March 10 because of the way the date appears, when abbreviated (Mar.10). It looks just like the name Mario. Mario, the Italian plumber, first…
Introduction Japanese animation which is known as anime is an amazing thing. No other form of animation contains such a diverse variety of genre and themes. With years of watching anime I have found that there is literally an anime movie or series that can appeal to anybody. Anime though…
During the bloody Battle for Iwo Jima, U.S. Marines from the 3rd Platoon, E Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Regiment of the 5th Division take the crest of Mount Suribachi, the island’s highest peak and most strategic position, and raise the U.S. flag. American soldiers fighting for control of Suribachi’s slopes…
It’s almost time to jump into the Oasis! March is right around the corner, and that means our One Story One City celebration is about to begin. For those who are unfamiliar, One Story One City is a month-long series of events all focused around a single featured book,…
