Spooky month is upon us, and what better way to spend the crisp fall nights than with a horror survival game that will chill and thrill you. Horror survival games take us into worlds filled with danger that will keep…
Quick Review: Fantastic Four by Ryan North is a fittingly fantastic read with exciting scientific adventures and compelling character studies. The simple archetypes ease the reader into the story before surprising you with the depth these characters hold. A catastrophe…
We are excited to partner with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) to offer free tickets to their 2025–2026 season performances. Library cardholders can check out one concert pass redeemable for two tickets (student and/or adult) at the IPO box office….
We have some exciting news to share—Nintendo Switch 2 games are available for you to check out! From family-friendly fun to action-packed adventures, you can power up your Nintendo Switch 2 console with your library card! Stop by the library…
This fall, ShortHaus Cinema is focusing on heritage, personal empowerment and the weird. First stop, Brazil, with André Hayato Saito and his picturesque ruminations on life and death. For October, we’re going spooky with the late David Lynch. Though he…
In the final decades of the 19th century, America glittered with promise. Skyscrapers pierced the skyline, railroads stitched the nation together and millionaires were made seemingly overnight. This is the setting for HBO’s hit show The Gilded Age, where the…
The anime and video game fandoms have a ton of overlap, so naturally, there are countless video games based on anime and manga. Here are some of my favorites from our collection. A quick rundown of Hiro Mashima’s Fairy Tail…
The upcoming Superman film from writer and director James Gunn features several characters who have not been seen in live-action movies until now. So, I’d like to offer a brief history and some recommended reading for a few of the…
While big video game publishers like Sega and Nintendo have created some of my favorite video games, the indie scene is an embarrassment of riches when it comes to games that are mechanically engaging and emotionally compelling. These games are…
In celebration of Pride Month, we’ve curated a thoughtful selection of books and films that honor the history, resilience and diverse experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community. These stories reflect the struggles, triumphs and everyday moments that continue to shape queer…
