Northeast Regional Library Blog

Wes Craven’s Scream revitalized the horror genre in 1996, and one of its most memorable moments is undoubtedly Drew Barrymore’s opening scene. The sequence, featuring Barrymore as Casey Becker, is a masterclass in suspense and terror, forever etching itself into the collective memory of horror fans. Let’s explore why this scene remains so potent. The decision to cast Drew Barrymore, a well-known and beloved actress at the time, was a stroke of genius. Audiences went Read more

The celestial dance of the aurora borealis is a spectacle that captures the imagination and inspires awe. As a powerful storm graces our skies, it brings with it the chance to witness this natural wonder. Charged particles collide with atmospheric gases, creating a light show that ranges from subtle glows to vibrant streaks of green, red, and purple. The last geomagnetic storm, reached a G5 level, and made an extraordinary display visible much farther south Read more

Does your favorite bookworm have everything? I know it can be difficult to figure out what to get us. Books seem obvious, but you have to worry about getting something we’ve already read — or worse, decided we’re not interested in. You don’t know any of the book world discourse, and as hard as you try, you might not know all of their favorite authors, even if you are Goodreads friends. Read more at Book Riot Absolutely Read more