Author: cmichael

Do you miss picking up a copy of BookPage at the circulation desk? Access it online! June edition celebrates Audiobook Month and includes an interview with actor Ben Miles on his work narrating Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy. You can also access the latest...

Need a laugh? Escape your thoughts AND increase your cultural awareness by enjoying some of these comedy films from around the world. Free, of course, and available on Kanopy! Key of Life – Japan A case of stolen identity and one determined bride-to-be intersect...

Feeling confused or uninformed about the demonstrations and riots in response to the death of George Floyd and others? Educate yourself with some recent books on the topics of race in America, white privilege, and the activism and demands of the Black Lives Matter...

If you haven’t yet accessed ebooks or audiobooks via Libby, we’d love to help. During this time of social distancing, we’ve been investing more of our purchasing budget on electronic materials for you to enjoy. Helpful resources: Wayland Library step-by-step instructions pdf: WFPL User...

Play games with your socially distant friends and family over Zoom! In my family, we’ve instituted a weekly scavenger hunt a la Jimmy Kimmel. Grandma names the category – bring me something with wheels! – and the kids scramble to retrieve something clever. Many...

Kanopy has available a fantastic selection of films by American documentary filmmaker, Les Blank. Blank had a long and productive career, directing over 60 films in more than half a century before his death in 2013. His personal style shines through all his work...

Ever wanted to listen to a book on the Libby app, but there was a long waiting list? What if you have nothing to listen to?  Hoopla is a great choice if you want to download something right away. Hoopla often doesn’t have the...