Author Archives: Director Library

One of my favorite past times is exploring the music to be found on YouTube. There is a plethora of unheard of artists and new sound that are never played on the radio. Music from around the world can be … Continue reading →

In an earlier post I had mentioned the online site “Webtoons” where there is a collection of graphic novel/comic stories. Like Webtoon, this comics site is free, however, it is dedicated to just one comic. “Gunnerkrigg Court” is the marvelous … Continue reading →

When I was a kid, we only had two TV channels at my house and three at my grandparents house. Most of today’s youth lives in a technological sea of TV shows, games, and all the internet has to offer. … Continue reading →

The art of story telling comes in many formats. Movies, books, theater, video games, and ever expanding new media styles. One such style that has been growing is that of digital comics. The Webtoons website is a free to use … Continue reading →

This November, on the 8th of Tuesday, we will experience a blood moon eclipse. This natural phenomenon happens when the full moon passes within the Earth’s shadow as it orbits our planet, and is thus hidden from the Sun which … Continue reading →

Animation and 3D rendering has been a rising art form since its creation. Ever expanding new digital worlds to explore and see. This video shows only seconds of each animation, but it is a tiny glimpse into much larger worlds. … Continue reading →

By Curtis Decker, Director of the Belmont Library In connection to this weeks earlier post on speculative biology and evolution, I wanted to present you with the spine chilling world of “Fragment,” by Warren Fahy. In this fast-pace, sci-fi novel, … Continue reading →

Scientists spend a lot of time studying out how reality works. Gravity, photosynthesis, biology, space, and so on. One aspect of science that is perhaps more entertaining, but just as in depth, is that of speculative science. This is used … Continue reading →

“Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy” By: Tui T. Sutherland Director’s Note: It is most likely no surprise to anyone who has talked with me for more than five seconds that I am obsessed with dragons. Sutherland’s book series is … Continue reading →