Meg Danish

Meg Danish, Intern

Film Preservation in Metro Archives: Practice Makes Perfect

Film Preservation in Metro Archives: Practice Makes Perfect September 19, 2018 Welcome to Post #2 in our series documenting the Metro Archives’ Audiovisual Conservation Center’s Film Conservation Project. Over the next few months, we are engaged in an…

Film Preservation in Metro Archives: Content, Prioritization, and a Healthy Environment

Film Preservation in Metro Archives: Content, Prioritization, and a Healthy Environment September 21, 2018 We’re glad you’ve joined us for post #3 in our series detailing the Metro Archives’ Audiovisual Conservation Center’s Film Conservation Project! In…

The Undoing of Saint Silvanus

The Undoing of Saint Silvanus September 27, 2018 I knew Beth Moore wrote nonfiction, but I had no idea she’d given us a fiction book. Check out this unexpected gem. I have to start…

The Female Brain

The Female Brain October 11, 2018 Welcome to Shocktober! (Thunder crashes) Today for your horrific pleasure, I bring you – THE FEMALE BRAIN! (Bwa-ha-ha) Ok. It’s October. My library…

Film Preservation in Metro Archives: New Equipment

Film Preservation in Metro Archives: New Equipment September 23, 2018 It’s here! It’s here! The wait is finally over. Our new equipment has been unboxed and put together! This is post #4 in our series documenting the Metro Archives’ Audiovisual…

I'm Dying Up Here

I'm Dying Up Here October 25, 2018 Think it's tough being a stand-up comedian? Try doing it in the 70s. I was born in the 70s. Just barely. But don’t judge me it still counts. I…

Comic Books Aren't Just for Boys!

Comic Books Aren't Just for Boys! October 19, 2018 Oftentimes, when we think about comic books, we think of superhero comic books that are mostly for boys. Fortunately, this isn't entirely the case any more…

Horror Movies for People Who Don't Like Horror Movies

Horror Movies for People Who Don't Like Horror Movies October 15, 2018 Halloween is almost here, but for those of us who don't like scary movies, it can be a little tough to get in the spooky spirit. But never fear! Here are some excellent horror…

A Look at the Drama in Manga

A Look at the Drama in Manga September 30, 2018 How can manga show us not just great stories, but deep characters as well? Find out inside as we look at some highly recommended dramatic manga series…

Southern Festival of Books returns to NPL for 30th Anniversary

Southern Festival of Books returns to NPL for 30th Anniversary October 6, 2018 Every October, the Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word, turns our “it city” into “lit city.” With three days of thoughtful, exciting programming…

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Southern Festival of Books 2018

Southern Festival of Books 2018 October 4, 2018 Southern Festival of Books is fast approaching, and this is its 30th anniversary! Check out my picks for this year. Friday, October…

The Dynamite Angela Dominguez

The Dynamite Angela Dominguez November 13, 2018 Born in Mexico City, author and illustrator Angela Dominguez grew up in Texas. Named several times as a Pura Belpré Honor for illustration, she now lives on the East Coast. Her friendly and open artwork…

Rad Horror Comics

Rad Horror Comics October 18, 2018 A list of horror comics inspired by Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina adaptation. With the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina…