New to using eBooks and eReaders? Join the Media Services Department staff for an introductory, interactive session on using eReaders for downloading the library’s eBooks and Audiobooks. Our eBooks are compatible with most readers, including Nook, Sony Reader, Kindle,iPad, and a variety of other devices. If you are using a nook or a Sony reader, we encourage you to bring your own laptop if you have one. Drop by anytime during the two-hour session.

“Like Water for Chocolate” is a 1992 film in the style of magical realism based on the popular novel, published in 1989 by first-time Mexican novelist Laura Esquivel. The screen play is also by Esquivel. The movie earned all 11 Ariel awards of the Mexican Academy of Motion Pictures, including the Ariel Award for Best Picture, and became the highest grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the United States at the time.
In a forgotten Mexico village, Tita and Pedro fall in love, but are forbidden to marry. Mama Elena sees Tita’s role as her caretaker for life - no youngest daughter has ever married and her daughter will not be the first to break tradition. 1992 105 min. R

New to using eBooks and eReaders? Join the Media Services Department staff for an introductory, interactive session on using eReaders for downloading the library’s eBooks and Audiobooks. Our eBooks are compatible with most readers, including Nook, Sony Reader, Kindle,iPad, and a variety of other devices. If you are using a nook or a Sony reader, we encourage you to bring your own laptop if you have one. Drop by anytime during the two-hour session.

Join us to view this all time Christmas favorite! It’s a Wonderful Lif e was produced and directed by Frank Capra, that was based on the short story “The Greatest Gift”, written by Philip Van Doren Stern in 1939. Despite initially being considered a box office flop due to high production costs and stiff competition at the time of its release, the film has come to be regarded as a classic and is a staple of Christmas television around the world; and is considered one of the most inspirational and best loved movies in American cinema. 1946 130min G