Anyone who caught the Academy Awards last week could see the enormous role that books play in film creation. Many of the nominees and other notable films from 2009 were inspired by novels, memoirs, nonfiction, and children’s literature. Check out the selection we’re featuring in the library right now, and see for yourself if the films live up to the books on which they were based.

And don’t miss the selection of plays that we’re currently featuring on display. From new editions of Shakespeare to the latest in award-winning contemporary drama, we’re happy to showcase our growing theatre collection.

Oh, and during your next visit to the library, look up. Or you might miss the Shakespeare in the ceiling…