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Something's not quite right in the sleepy little town of Centerville. The animals are acting peculiar. The sun doesn't seem to want to go down, and according to Hermit Bob (Tom Waits), the moon is releasing "toxic lunar vibrations". Officer Ronnie Peterson (Adam Driver) is certain that "This is all gonna end badly", and he's… Read More

If you love both true crime and historical fiction, then The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner is the book for you! Half of this dual timeline story takes place in 1791 England where an apothecary (that can be found only be those who know where to find it) dispenses poisons to help women enact revenge… Read More

After a whirlwind romance, Abigail and Bruce are about to get married. While at her bachelorette weekend, Abigail connects with a stranger - "Scottie"- but is determined to leave it in the past and move on with her wedding to Bruce. Except that "Scottie" pops up in NYC, just before the wedding. And he keeps… Read More

David (Brian Landis Folkins) is a lonely bachelor who lives at home and takes care of his mom (Kathleen Brady) who has dementia. Hoping to meet someone, David signs up for a video matchmaking service, but so far, hasn't matched with anyone. One day, while at the matchmakers' office, he happens to find a video… Read More

With St. Patrick's Day fast approaching, our reading interests take on a mythical bent. We currently have these books on display at the Library. Can’t make it into the building to look at the display? No worries! We’ve brought the display to YOU! Just scroll over each icon on the picture to find a link… Read More

  Tom Dolan (Liam Neeson) has decided to give up robbing banks. He has met the love of his life, Annie (Kate Walsh). So he is going to turn himself in. You would think it would an easy task. But no. Two crooked FBI agents decide they would rather keep the money for themselves. Their… Read More

https://vimeo.com/521109827   If you enjoy spine-tingling plots, then you definitely need to check out one of these books! These titles kept our staff members guessing to the very end! All books are available in the Library’s collection. I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga “It's not easy being the son of the world's most infamous serial… Read More

For about 100 years, Chicken Frannie's and Chicken Mimi's have been competing against each other for the title of best chicken shack in Kansas. And for about 100 years, the feud between the two families running the restaurants has been almost as famous as the fried chicken. Amanda grew up in Merinac, working for her… Read More

Tiffy Moore is desperate to find a new place to live - quickly - but with her budget, she really doesn't have too many choices. So when a flatshare opportunity crops up, she jumps at the chance to move in. Leon, her flatmate, works at night and is away at weekends, so Tiffy will have… Read More

Love arrives with a splash when a handsome and eligible tycoon (Cary Grant) and a beautiful working woman (Doris Day) meet over a curbside mud puddle. Stream now on Kanopy!… Read More