Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor Valentine’s Day isn’t just about shameless bouquets of foil Mylar balloons and chocolate strawberries. It’s for haters, cupids, and swipe daters, too. Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or having a bit of complication blues, there’s a movie for everyone. Be sure to have popcorn and tissues ready. “A Star is …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor There is nothing quite as cozy as curling up with some hot chai and a festive book on a winter night. This holiday season; rediscover classic Christmas novels along with a few modern reads that can help you get into the Christmas mood. “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor Halloween, tragically, is just one day of the year. Fortunately, there is nothing wrong with celebrating the spooky season all month long. Cozying up to watch a scary movie is the perfect way to get ready for All Hallow’s eve. The films below are designed to give Halloween vibes. “It”-is …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor When we think of librarians, we tend to think of them as the quintessential “Marian the Librarian” types who pull books off the shelves, making sure all is in order and spending the better part of their day shushing patrons. They are and have been far more revolutionary in their …read more.

By Melissa Chapman During the holidays, I had the occasion to watch a few new DVD releases. Below are three that you might enjoy. “Fahrenheit 11/9” is Michael Moore’s new satirical documentary that probes the reason why Donald Trump was elected. While Moore strongly opposes Trump, this film is not a partisan defense of Hillary …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor Libraries are the community centers of the modern age. While once we just lent books, libraries have morphed into the technology and information resources of their communities. Libraries counterbalance the chaos of the Internet by vetting information. Libraries focus on technology and being community centers. Not everyone has the same …read more.

By Melissa Chapman, Cataloging Supervisor WARSAW — When I decided to watch the film “The Greatest Showman,” I had no idea that I would come away with a new appreciation for musicals. The film opens musically into a landscape of vibrant colors embracing in its entirety the world of the circus: flying acrobats, prancing horses, …read more.

Article by Melissa Chapman, WCPL Cataloging Supervisor I must admit I wasn’t surprised when I heard early last week that a man has come forward claiming to know the identity of the infamous Zodiac Killer. Every few years someone comes forward with information on the identity of this boogeyman who terrorized San Francisco during the …read more.