Although the Rappahannock area has industrialized rapidly over the last thirty years, it still possesses ample green space and natural beauty, and there is no better place to see this than in our local parks. Many of these parks were only recently created, some within the last ten years. This guide provides a list of…
Batman – In the Shadows of the Cinema
One of the oldest recognized superheroes, the Caped Crusader, also has a very long history onscreen, dating all the way back to 1943. The 1943 serial, simply titled Batman, was one of many popular superhero serials of the era, the first time live-action superheroes were depicted on screen. This serial has aged poorly in comparison…
Sample the CRRL Cookbook Collection
Many people enjoy using the languid pace of summer to experiment with cooking new recipes and trying new types of cuisine. CRRL offers cookbooks for almost any kind of food you may want to cook. From baking guides to Chinese food, CRRL has it all! Here are some of our recommended guides. One popular summer…
Where Have All the Magazines Gone?
The rise of broadband internet and the coming of the Great Recession have combined over the past several years to create a perfect storm for many different types of magazines. The 2000s and early 2010s have seen many respected publications end, either converting to online editions or shutting down entirely. So many magazines have closed…
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. There are many potential emotional issues that may surprise foster parents, who may feel overwhelmed and have a sense of insufficient support from the community. But people who choose to become foster parents are performing…
2019: A New Year in the Public Domain
Something unusual happened at the beginning of this year, so abruptly that you may not have even noticed. On January 1, 2019, new works entered the public domain for the first time in 20 years! However, the “new” public domain works all date from the year 1923, which seems like a very long time ago…
Spider-Man on Screen: A History of Web-Slinging Movies
Spider-Man, Marvel Comics’ most popular character, has a very long history of appearing on screen compared to many Marvel characters, but his later film appearances are much more present in our library’s collection than his earlier television ones. Perhaps the best-remembered piece of early Spidey media outside the comic books is the 1967 animated series…
Superman on Screen: A History of Superman Movies
Superman is perhaps the longest-lived of the classic Golden Age superhero characters to remain in the public imagination, and, in addition to a 75-year history of comic book publication, the character has also had a long career on the silver screen. Unlike many other superheroes, Superman has an extensive history of being utilized as a…
A History of Science Fiction: Ray Bradbury & Arthur C. Clarke
Over the course of the twentieth century, many authors have emerged to define the popular perception of science fiction. These authors have created some of the most-read science fiction works and continue to have an enormous influence on the science fiction world to this day. It is the work of these authors that have made the…
Masters of Science Fiction: Edgar Rice Burroughs & Alex Raymond
The most famed and prolific area of science fiction is the planetary adventure, featuring strange environments, exotic alien races, and massive battle scenes. Many of the most popular science fiction universes, such as Star Wars, Star Trek, and Avatar, take place in these environments. Most of these universes owe their existence to the adventure fiction of one author. Edgar Rice…
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