Monday, September 30, 2019

October Reading List

Autumn is here and it's the perfect time of year to curl up with some cozy books or frightening tales to put you in the mood for fall. Below are some books, e-books, and DVDs you might want to check out:

Burton, T. (2008). The nightmare before Christmas. Burbank, CA: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. 

Jack Skellington, the King of Halloween, becomes bored with his every day routine and decides to enter a door leading to Christmastown. After returning to Halloweentown, Jack tries to sway the town to do Christmas this year instead but things do not go as Jack planned...





Dixon, W. (2010). A history of horror. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press. 

"Arranged by decades, this 1-stop source book unearths the historical origins of characters such as Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolfman and their various incarnations in film... A History of Horror explores how the horror film fits into the Hollywood studio system and how its enormous success in American and European culture expanded globally." Abstract




Fitch, M. (2013). Paranormal nation : why America needs ghosts, UFOs, and bigfoot. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger. 

"A thought-provoking study of paranormal phenomena traces the impact of supernatural beliefs on popular culture and, conversely, examines the influence of new communication technologies on research being conducted in the field." From Publisher





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Midler, B. (1993). Hocus Pocus. Burbank, CA: Disney DVD. 

"When three outlandishly wild witches are accidentally conjured up by pranksters, they return from 17th century Salem and set out to cast a spell on the town, but first they must outwit three kids and a talking cat." Abstract
Rogers, N. (2002). Halloween : from pagan ritual to party night. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. 

Rooted in Celtic and Christian rituals, Halloween has evolved into a nationwide celebration -- part street festival, part fright night, and a huge commercial enterprise. Rogers takes a lively look at the cultural origins of this popular holiday. Drawing on classic and contemporary sources, Rogers presents a holistic representation of this bewitching day. (Available in electronic format as well.)



Schwartz, A. (2017). Scary stories to tell in the dark. New York, NY: Harper.

"Drawn from the oral traditions of American folklore, these ghost stories and tales of weird happenings, witches, and graveyards have startling, funny, or surprising endings." Abstract

Shore, G. (2015). Dracula untold [videorecording]. Universal City, CA: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. 

"As his kingdom is being threatened by the Turks, young prince Vlad Tepes must become a monster feared by his own people in order to obtain the power needed to protect his own family, and the families of his kingdom." Abstract

Monday, September 9, 2019

Now hiring: Student Assistants


The Sullivan Family Library is currently seeking 2 or 3 student assistants for hire.  Students must be of full-time status. The Library is seeking students who are able to work some combination of the following hours:

Mondays 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesdays 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.; 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Thursdays 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fridays 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Applications are available, please inquire at the Circulation Desk.  You will be asked to provide your class schedule when applying and work schedules will be planned around your class times.