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If you are not caught up on Game of Thrones, then stop reading to avoid spoilers. If you are caught up, listen to George R.R. Martin’s nearly forty year old short story to hear how the author first described the power of ice dragons.             Will it be similar to… Continue reading SPOILER: Can Game of Thrones season 8 answers be found in George R. R. Martin’s 1980 Novella, “The Ice Dragon”?

As the world awaits the next installment of the sprawling blockbuster Avengers franchise, fans are wondering if the movie will resemble its comic predecessor, Infinity Gauntlet. If you are as curious as we are, read Infinity Gauntlet, and other Thanos appearances through Hoopla. Click the links to read the following titles: Infinity Gauntlet. Issue 1-6… Continue reading Avengers: Endgame- True to the Book?

Oscar winners and runner ups are always up for debate. I finished the Academy Awards with the satisfaction that Spike Lee won a long overdue Oscar. His film, Do the Right Thing (1989), is one of the most important and powerful films in American history.  This is a movie you watch, encourage civil discourse on the… Continue reading Do The Right Thing

Here is a curated collection of jazz  songs that is guaranteed to be better than any Spotify playlist you will find. Many of the titles are in the Naxos Jazz Library Database, which can be accessed through the library’s website. This Valentines Day list features classic performers, varying styles, and a range of tempos that will… Continue reading A Valentines Day Jazz Playlist

If you were one of the millions of Super Bowl viewers who thought Burger King’s Andy Warhol Super Bowl commercial was different, then you are not alone. That four minute and 23 second video was part of a 1982 experimental film called, “66 Scenes from America”. That film was directed by Jørgen Leth. To find… Continue reading Andy Warhol, Burger King, and the Experimental Films of Jørgen Leth

We’ve all seen the ads. Two small or medium pizzas for a great price. Many Moraine Valley students may already know that these Super Bowl Specials may not be so super. Let’s take a closer look at the math at behind this common promotion. The area of a pizza can be calculated the same way… Continue reading Math Might Make You Reconsider the Not So Super- 2 Medium Pizza Deal

Instantly borrow movies, music, audio books, eBooks, audio books, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your Roku, Kindle Fire Stick, computer, tablet, or phone! Best of all, there are no fees! To login in, create a Hoopla account with your moraine valley e-mail address here. Click here for help getting started with Hoopla. Courtesy of the… Continue reading Hoopla- The Netflix of the Moraine Valley Library Databases – but better!

On December 3rd 1818, Illinois achieved full statehood and became the 21st state. To celebrate its birthday, the Moraine Valley Library created a display at the front entrance, and is serving cake at noon. Also, on the State of Illinois website, Illinoisans voted on what are some of its greatest people, places, and moments in… Continue reading Happy 200th Birthday, Illinois!

Before you click “Purchase” on your next online order, or stand in line for deals at a big box retailer, consider these findings of economic studies that show why you should consider shopping small and local. 1. You create jobs in the community Local businesses create jobs both directly and indirectly. When you shop locally,… Continue reading To Get a Greater Return on Your Holiday Shopping… Consider the Proven Economic Benefits Of Shopping at Small Local Businesses

Brr! It’s colder here than in some parts of Alaska. Fortunately for us, the Caribbean Steel Pan music of Trinidad and Tobago, will warm up the chilly bodies of Moraine Valley students and staff. To preview Steel Pan music, click here. To read more about the history of Steel Pan music, click here. From the… Continue reading Warm up to the Sounds of the Caribbean at the Dorothy Menker Theater Friday, November 30th.