Whether you’re into the old school “floppy” comics or the new school graphic novel anthologies, we can all agree, 2019 is already becoming a great year to be a comic book fan. From Marvel & DC movies galore to Netflix picking up original series for the docket, we’ve got A LOT of binge-watching to do! … Continue reading Television’s Rising Star: Comic Books!
Have you ever gotten your hands on a great LGBTQ book, or got excited for a new tv show with queer characters, only to be let down by those lovely characters being killed off? Sometimes it’s to further the main character’s plot, sometimes it’s because of their identity, and sometimes…there’s just no reason. If you have … Continue reading Stop Burying Your Gays – Breaking The Trope – PRIDE 2019
And it’s time again, beloved patrons, for the Peabody Elementary Schools Art Show here at the Main Library! The Elementary Schools Student Art Show is scheduled for May 8 — 28 in the Peabody Institute Library’s Main Reading Room. Anyone who comes to visit the Main Library during this time will have the opportunity to … Continue reading Five Book Friday!
February is in full swing and all the shops have put their Valentine’s products on the shelves and couples are as “couple-y” as ever. I think I’d rather have a good date with a book instead! Not a romantic as well? Would you rather throw candy hearts in the trash than send them to a … Continue reading The Rally Against All That Is Lovey-Dovey
Who better to give tips on great books than your local librarians? This year, we all decided to get in on the fun of Book Awards by celebrating our favorite reads of 2018. After a nomination Library staff voted for their favorite books of 2018 for different age groups and categories. Here’s a list of … Continue reading Announcing the NOBLE Book Awards 2018!
The term steampunk was coined in the late 80’s by author K.W. Jeter in a letter to Locus Magazine. “Personally, I think Victorian fantasies are going to be the next big thing, as long as we can come up with a fitting collective term for Powers, Blaylock and myself. Something based on the appropriate technology … Continue reading Steampunk: Science Fiction’s Up and Coming Star!
We here at the Library are 100% for all acquiring new good habits and expanding our horizons, and in support of that, we have recently started a round-up of our favorite podcasts, available for free on the internet. The Library offers a multitude of ways for you to learn and experience more, both ‘in house’, … Continue reading Starting Some New Habits: Podcasts (2)