Recently, I was thinking about summers as a kid. My cousins and I would go to the movies at least once a week. We would watch all the summer blockbusters (that we were allowed to see). Now, there is not as much playing at the movies and my kids are used to streaming and watching … Continue reading Calling All Movie Buffs
Sean joined the O'Fallon Public Library staff in April 2018. Here are some of his recommendations in both books and film: "I’ve lived in O’Fallon my whole life. Coming to the library with my mom and sisters had always been a thing mainly because we’ve always lived within walking distance. Pre-Covid Sean Admittedly the biggest … Continue reading Meet the Staff: Sean, Circulation Assistant
Prepare your to-be-read list because we've compiled the most circulated items this year from different areas of the library! Here is what our community loved the most from Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction, Children's Fiction, the Children's Item Collection, Young Adult, and Movie categories. The descriptions were taken from the library catalog or book publisher. Enjoy! … Continue reading The Most Popular Items in the O’Fallon Public Library’s Collection, 2021 Edition
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
One of my favorite actors, Gene Wilder, died from complications of Alzheimer’s. In haste, I have collected links to videos and interviews to celebrate his life. Be it Young Frankenstein, The Producers, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, or a host of other movies, Gene Wilder has provided us with decades of uniquely dynamic and … Continue reading Celebrating Gene Wilder, A Reader’s Advisory
New at the library: Binge Boxes! Get your popcorn ready. Each box contains several movies on a theme which can help you get through a long weekend, break up, or just give you a reason to stay in and chill for awhile. Some of our box offerings include (click the link to see box details): … Continue reading Binge Boxes, Themed Movie Collections for Check Out from O’Fallon Public Library
We've all heard the debate. Movie or book? Maybe it's the librarian in me (or maybe it's just the truth), but 99% of the time, I prefer the book. I think it comes with the disappointment of knowing that what comes on the big screen won't match the details you've reconstructed in your head. However. … Continue reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, A Book Review
Paste Magazine has posted the 100 Best Films coming to Netflix in June. See the original article here: http://bit.ly/1O5qQ6l Don't have Netflix? We've got your back! Click the titles below to order the films from our catalog- to watch and enjoy at home for free! Cold In July Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About … Continue reading 100 Best Films on Netflix in June 2016
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