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…
Shinichirô Watanabe: Known for his eclectic and varied style Watanabe has had a huge influence in Japan and United States. His works include an emphasis on music and are directed around a musical theme. He also often has a flexible story style, and frequently uses American pop culture within his…
Peggy Schuyler may seem like a bit of an afterthought if you followed the production of Hamilton, but Peggy while perhaps not as in the spotlight as Eliza and Angelica, she was every bit as quick witted and attentive as her sisters and was right in the thick of all…
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…
Manga: Those of you who found Valentine’s Day discouraging, like to call it singles awareness day, and/or want an empowering shojo story will find a lot to relate with in the series Skip Beat. Skip Beat is a manga (Japanese comic) series focuses on finding yourself, following your dreams, and…
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,…
Teen Scene The Belles By Clayton, Dhonielle 2018-02 – Freeform 9781484728499 Check Our Catalog Browse Similar Titles Camellia Beauregard is a Belle. In the opulent world of Orleans, Belles are revered, for they control Beauty, and Beauty is a commodity coveted above all else. In Orleans, the people are born gray, they are…
Every year in January or February, the American Library Association gets together for their Midwinter Conference and celebrates the outstanding books for children and teens over the previous year. We’ll be mostly focusing on those related to Young Adult titles, but if you would like to see all of the…
