Eoin Colfer’s young adult series Artemis Fowl has been widely read and enjoyed since the publication of its first book in 2001. Its mix of adventure, fantasy, and crafty characters has created a durable fan base. This has inspired Disney to make a movie based on the series that will premiere on the Disney+ streaming…
So, You Want to Be a Foster Parent
Becoming a foster parent can be an incredibly rewarding experience but can also be very challenging, especially for first-time parents. The library has resources to help!
Power Your Genealogy Research with Ancestry Library Edition
Attention! Now through the end of June 2020, Ancestry Library is available to use from your home computer with your CRRL card. Don't have a card? Apply for one today. Many people find the subject of their ancestry fascinating and make a hobby of charting their ancestors’ journeys from “the old country” back as far…
Doctor Who: After the Relaunch
Doctor Who is an extremely long-running (1963-1989 for the original series, 2005-present for the relaunch) series about an alien with the power to travel through time. The Doctor, an ages-old member of a highly advanced race called the Time Lords, goes on adventures across time and space with his special time machine, the TARDIS which…
What’s on Tap: Local Breweries
The past 20 years have seen an explosion in the availability and variety of craft beers in the Fredericksburg area. There are many opportunities to experience the region’s microbreweries - from personal visits to library programs - which allow explorers to experience the tastes unique to our community and its innovative brewers. Adventure Brewing Company…
2020: Prohibition’s Centennial
January 17, 1920, saw a massive sea change in American law as the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect. Prohibition became the law of the land, and a once vibrant consumer alcohol industry and way of life in the United States was abruptly replaced with a top-down directive that imposed unprecedented federal…
Dinosaurs, Dragons, and Monsters: The Legends of Ray Harryhausen
In the age before computer-generated images, special effects in film were rarer and involved a great deal of compromise. Dinosaurs and alien monsters in particular suffered, often being portrayed by humans in rubbery suits or unfortunate lizards with fins glued on their backs. Use of stop-motion animation - the technique of animating models by shooting…
Buying a Used Car: Tips and Tricks
Many people find used cars an attractive, affordable alternative to a new car purchase. The popularity of used cars has also increased because cars over the last 15 years have become more durable and reliable, ensuring a great supply of long-lasting, drivable used cars. There are many makes and models of used cars available, and…
Across the Stars: Asimov’s Adventures
One of the great science fiction authors of both the Golden and Silver ages, Isaac Asimov is remembered as much for his innovative use of robotics and social science in sci-fi writing as he is for his “hard science” background and prolific output. Asimov’s concepts, such as the Three Laws of Robotics and that of…
Sinister Smiles: Joker’s Wild History
Batman’s most infamous villain, the Joker, has been a man of many personas in hundreds of storylines. How many forms can he take?
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