Keepin' It Local

We all know about big-time authors and movie-makers...but did you know about our local authors and filmmakers?

As a library, we acquire books by all kinds of authors, from Austen to Kingsbury, Hemingway to Patterson. However, we also focus on local authors, who write quality materials, even if they aren't well known. Try a picture book by children's author Mara Rockliff, read an investigation into local legend by Dave Yocum, view adventures in riding by Dodie Sable, or Kick the Clutter! with Ellen Phillips! You can find local authors by browsing the shelves for the dark blue "local author" sticker on book spines, or by searching the catalog. We also have some older books by local authors, such as Mildred Jordan, in our Local History bookcase. These books cannot be taken out of the library, but you are welcome to browse and read them at your leisure.

Besides local authors, we also have works by local filmmakers. Check out one of the DVDs created from the entries at previous Virginville Film Festivals, held close by in Virginville, PA. They contain various independent short films and commercials created by local filmmakers, some of whom you may know!

The next time you find yourself bored by big names, try seeking out some local works @ your library!