We have the 500 greatest albums

Rolling Stone magazine recently issued a list of the 500 greatest albums of all time – so we bought them all!  Well, all that were available for purchase. So, now you have access to them too. Just go to www.rollingstone.com, then tab over to our site, and put a hold on your favorites. The Top 500 list includes something for everyone – from The Beatles to Michael Jackson to The Mamas and The Papas. There’s Hank Williams Jr, of course, and … Continue reading →

The Cabin in the Woods

This is a Joss Whedon film.  Five friends go out to the cabin in the woods and bad things begin to happen. Of course they do.  I don’t watch the films where people go to a cabin in the woods and live happily ever after.  Too boring.  This movie is worth the time to watch it.  One of the bonuses is Sigourney Weaver has a part near the end.  She’s great.  If you like scary movies with a twist, you’ll … Continue reading →

Underneath

Underneath by Dan DeWitt is our first book for the new Horror Book Club, Last Writes.  We meet the third Friday of the month at the Kyova branch.  If you haven’t received your copy yet, stop at Kyova or Main to get your paperback for $2.49 or get it from Amazon or Barnes & Noble for FREE!  There are only a couple copies left at each branch.  Don’t miss out. Jan  

Scary Stuff

Do you love horror stories? Then we have a great, new program for you. “Last Writes” is The Library’s new book club for those who enjoy reading and talking about horror stories. It will meet on the third Friday of each month at the Kyova Branch, at 7 p.m. The first session is Sept. 21, when the group will discuss “Underneath” by Dan Dewitt. This is also the first time BCPL will be offering a format choice to book club … Continue reading →

1940 Census index is complete!

The index is complete, come take a look! Remember when you were at an amusement park and saw the sign “you must be this tall…?”  Well, you must be this old (72 years or older) to find yourself in this census.  After its’ closure for 72 years it’s finally released to the public.  The census is taken every 10 years and kept private for 72 years (average lifespan when the law was enacted).  You can only browse right now but soon … Continue reading →

1940 Census Index available now!

The index is complete, come take a look! Remember when you were at a park and saw the sign “you must be this tall…?”  Well, you must be this old (72 years or older) to find yourself in this census.  After its’ closure for 72 years it’s finally released to the public.  The census is taken every 10 years and kept private for 72 years (average lifespan when the law was enacted).  You can only browse right now but soon you’ll … Continue reading →