Join us at (SCENE) Metrospace for a screening of "Wonder Woman! The Untold Story of American Superhoines" looks at how popular representations of powerful women often reflect society's anxieties about women's liberation.  Not Rated.

As the premiere of Downton Abbey's greatly anticipated third season has come and gone (if you’re new to the series, click here to place a hold on season 1), Downton-ites the world over have been yearning for further insight into the Edwardian era history and characters popularized by the PBS Masterpiece Classic/ITV drama. Whether you are seeking more information on the program itself or hoping to find a Downton-like storyline to tide you over until the next episode airs, we encourage you to view our list of Downton Abbey Recommendations. 

Celebrate with a baseball DVD from the library this weekend!

Angels in the Outfield
Bull Durham
Eight Men Out
A League of Their Own
Moneyball
The Rookie

Or if you feel like curling up with a good book, try one of these.

Al Kaline: The Biography of a Tigers Icon by Jim Hawkins
The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach
Calico Joe by John Grisham
For Love of the Game by Michael Shaara
The Last Natural by Rob Miech
Nobody's Perfect by Armando Galarraga
Rocks Across the Pond by Richard and Kathy Verlander
Sparky and Me by Dan Ewald
Tales From the Detroit Tigers Dugout by Jack Ebling

I must admit it - I'm addicted to the Fox television show, "So You Think You Can Dance."  Every week I sit in my comfortable stuffed chair and snack on junk food while beautiful, athletic, and talented young dancers perform.  I've never been interested in dance before, so I think producer/judge Nigel Lythgoe must be doing a good job.  Recently, he announced National Dance Day, a time for everyone to "get up and move."  Always thinking, if not moving, the lightbulb went off!  Our library has dance movies and books.  I can celebrate Dance Day by doing my favorite thing - reading or watching a movie.  It's not what Nigel had in mind, but it works for me!  You might also enjoy the following DVD's or books:

Saturday Night Fever
Hairspray
Michael Jackson's This Is It
Dirty Dancing
Mad Hot Ballroom

• Broadway, The Golden Years
• The Dancer Within: intimate conversations with great dancers
• Master's of Movement: portraits of America's great choreographers

"Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still a-flying..." 

June is National Rose Month.  Of course the library has lots of information on growing and appreciating all the beautiful varieties of roses for gardeners and aficionados.

But beyond the literal, the library has wonderful books to read and films to view to celebrate the power of the rose in life and literature.  Below are a few suggestions.  Share your own suggestions by clicking below on "add new comment."

FREE showing of the documentary, King Corn, on Monday, April 12 at 7 pm. In celebration of National Library Week, April 11-17.

King Corn is a story of two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation.
Unrated, 88 minutes.

For more info about the movie, visit the King Corn web site.