In the mood for thrills and chills? The librarians of O'Fallon Public Library have some suggestions for you! Photo by Monstera on Pexels.com Scary Movies Kasey did an epic watch-through of Halloween movies last year in a hilarious series of blog posts. If you haven't had a chance to read (or view) them yet, here … Continue reading Halloween! Horror Reads and Scary Movies, A Reader’s Advisory from O’Fallon Public Library
Rosalind Keith was born on December 6, 1916 in Belleville, Illinois. Little details are known about her private and professional life. However, she starred in several Columbia and Paramount films from 1934-1944. Despite her being adored for her roles in these films, she went on to become a singer after her filming days were done. She … Continue reading Famous Friday- Rosalind Keith of Belleville, IL
During this Halloween season its fun to get cozy and watch some eerie and creepy movies. The type of films that make you sleep with the lights on! Come in and check out one of the 25 Scariest Movies displayed in our cafe area. Some of the most terrorizing feature films are on the shelf. You can … Continue reading 25 Scariest Movies from O’Fallon Public Library, Halloween 2018
Loved Emma Watson in Harry Potter? Go see her take on a different role-Belle-in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Everyone knows the story...the beautiful but eccentric daughter of an inventor takes her father's place in a magical castle as prisoner. There she encounters a hideous Beast who terrifies her soul. A beast who was once … Continue reading Beauty and the Beast, A Recommendation from O’Fallon Public Library
Disney has done it again! They have created a spectacular princess movie that features great characters, unforgettable songs, and a thrilling plot, all while teaching about a culture of the world. Moana is a teenaged Polynesian princess who sets off on an adventure to save her people when their island is threatened. She runs into … Continue reading Moana, A Brief Summary
"Experience never gets old." In the 2015 film The Intern, Robert De Niro plays Ben Whittaker--a retiree who finds that, well, retirement isn't all that it's cracked up to be. At 70 years of age he applies for a new position--to intern at an up-and-coming fashion company, ran by Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway). The Intern is, of course, … Continue reading The Intern, a film starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway
