Streaming Video of the Week

If you're having family over this long weekend you might need to entertain some kids!  Enjoy the free streaming video, Megamind.

"Over the years, Megamind, has tried to conquer Metro City in every imaginable way. Each attempt, a colossal failure thanks to the caped superhero known as 'Metro Man, ' until the day Megamind actually defeats him in the throes of one of his botched evil plans. Suddenly, the fate of Metro City is threatened when a new villain arrives and chaos runs rampant, leaving everyone to wonder if the world's biggest 'mind' can actually be the one to save the day?"

http://library.uakron.edu/record=b4028017~S0

The free streaming videos are available to all UA faculty, staff, and students and are sponsored by the University of Akron Libraries.

Streaming Video of the Week

This week's free streaming video is A Better Life.

"Carlos Galindo always dreamed of a better life for his wife and newborn son when he crossed the border into the U.S. But when his wife left him, Carlos's only goal became to make sure his son Luis was given the opportunities he never had. A story that follows father and son as they embark on a physical and spiritual journey where they discover that family is the most important part of the American dream."

Demián Bichir was nominated in the Best Actor category for the 2012 Academy Awards.

http://library.uakron.edu/record=b4174022~S0

The streaming videos are provided by the University of Akron Libraries and are available to University of Akron faculty, staff, and students.

Book Club Selections on Display

Looking for something good to read over the holidays? Check out the display of books chosen over the years by the Fireside Readers Book Discussion Group. Since 2005 the book club has selected over 70 works of nonfiction to read and discuss. Stop by and check one out!

Learn more about the Fireside Readers at https://wayne.uakron.edu/library/fireside-readers-book-discussion-group.dot.