Several MRL staffers become Notaries. MRL now offers a free notary public service.
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MRL has 8,000 movies on DVD format in-house and thousands more to stream through the digital library collections. Join in the challenge where viewers watch two movies a week from various categories or subjects.
Upon seeing an early demonstration of motion pictures, French magician Georges Méliès was one of the first people to realize the potential movies had. Deciding to produce films himself, Méliès combined trick photography with the illusions of stage magic to tell tales of fantasy and legend, creating a legacy that has caused him to be regarded as the “Father of Special Effects.”
Libraries play a crucial role in the education and development of children, offering a variety of programs to spark creativity and stimulate an interest in reading and learning.
Three Fantastic Journeys by Filmmaker Karel Zeman Review written by MRL Staffer, Robert Statzer, August 2022Link to the movie in the MRL Catalog. Karel Zeman, like Walt Disney, George Pal and Ray Harryhausen, was fascinated by film and its...
Borrow handy but rarely used items or try them before buying. We have special themed cake pans for your next birthday party, cookie cutters, yard games, a drink cooler, and chafing pans.
Hosting seven community programs tied to the book during 2022, including a book discussion, storytime, nature writing workshop, unearthing lecture, art projects, and a nature hike.
(MRL) announces the retirement of Director Paris Pegg, who is retiring on May 1, 2022. Pegg has held the position for a decade and is only the 5th Director since the library was founded in 1864.
Join us for a seasonal celebration of tricks and treats as we take a daily look at selections from our collection of Halloween Hits on DVD.