I have a list of books that I’ve been meaning to read—waiting for a rainy day, when I’m in the mood or when I retire. Finally I’m going to have time. But what I keep hearing is that I’ll be busier than ever after I retire. I hope that doesn’t happen—at least not yet. I…
The blockbuster new film Mad Max: Fury Road was one of the big winners at the box office this past weekend. The highly anticipated movie is the fourth film in director George Miller's successful Mad Max franchise, and the first of the series to hit movie screens in thirty years. Set in Australia in the not-too-distant…
Jan-Philipp Sendker at Cook Park Library This new book by Jan-Philipp Sendker is hard to categorize, as some of the best books are. It has elements of mystery, romance, and family drama, while offering in-depth character exploration and an insighful look at modern China. Paul Leibovitz, an expat living in Hong Kong, loses his son…
You know you can come to us for great reading recommendations, but we do much more than read here at the library! Staffers share what they've been listening to lately, whether it be a music album, a podcast, or yes even an audiobook or two. Lindsay - Digital Services Librarian I've been listening to Sufjan Steven's…
So you’re all caught up with George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series and need something else to read while waiting for the next book in this epic series?? Luckily, Martin isn’t the only author writing gritty, dark and intricately plotted series with memorable characters in a medieval-type setting with a touch of magic.…
From time to time, we'll focus a spotlight on famous movie co-stars -- the talented actors and actresses whose joint appearances onscreen proved so successful that the movie-going public and film producers couldn't wait to see them together again in another film project. We'll start with a pair of Hollywood superstars blessed with matinee-idol good…
In celebration of Mother’s Day on Sunday, we would like to give a shout-out to some of our favorite literary moms. With the exception of children’s literature, where every mother is warm, loving and always has time to give hugs, mothers with any serious roles in adult literature are surprisingly few and far between. But…
Are you among the millions of fans who just had to binge-watch Season 3 of House of Cards? The latest season of the not-to-be-missed political drama starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright premiered on the streaming service Netflix at the end of February. Don't worry -- no spoilers here! Set in Washington, D.C., the critically-acclaimed…
Set aside four minutes and carefully watch this video for Son Lux's Change is Everything. I love it when an artist takes simple low-tech materials and with a lot of patience creates something awe-inspiring. In this case the materials are pins, a foam board, and black thread. The video was produced by The Made Shop.…
“Notice posted in NY newspapers: Travellers intending to embark on the Atlantic voyage are reminded that a state of war exists between Germany and her allies and Great Britain and her allies; that the zone of war includes the waters adjacent to the British Isles; that, in accordance with formal notice given by the Imperial…
