Do You Love Lucy? Check out these Films

Posted on February 22, 2022February 17, 2022 by Jamillah Abdul-Saboor

Enjoy the comedy and charm of Lucille Ball with Hoopla! Check out a few of the star’s specials and movies available to download with no wait.

She is the comic legend who launched the modern sitcom, and became America’s sweetheart for over four decades. Now, the Travel Channel takes you on a tour through the incredible life of the world’s favorite redhead.

Lucy: Queen Of Comedy, Film

The legendary Lucille Ball as you’ve never seen her before! Laugh along with Lucy and Desi in these extremely rare television appearances, beautifully restored and in color!

Lucy’s Really Lost Moments, Film

Henry Fonda and Lucille Ball bring added dimension to this hilarious true story of a widow and widower whose marriage creates a full house of twenty!

Yours, Mine And Ours, Film

This documentary covers Lucille Ball from a school girl in Jamestown NY, to a Hollywood starlet, her meeting & marriage to Desi Arnaz & the beginning & success of “I Love Lucy”.

Funny World of Lucy, The Early Years, Film

Black History Month Spotlight: Carole Boston Weatherford

Posted on February 15, 2022February 8, 2022 by Jamillah Abdul-Saboor

Happy Black History Month! This February, kids and families join the Pratt Library in celebrating with Kids Writers Live! Featuring Carole Boston Weatherford on Thursday, February 17 at 6pm.

In her newest book, the Baltimore native and Newbery Honor winner profiles hometown hero Elijah Cummings in The Faith of Elijah Cummings: The North Star of Equal Justice.

*Unspeakable*
by **Carole Boston Weatherford**
and **Floyd** **Cooper**
eBook

Becoming Billie Holiday
by **Carole Boston Weatherford**
and **Floyd** **Cooper**
eBook

How Sweet the Sound
by **Carole Boston Weatherford**
and **Floyd** **Cooper**
eBook

Freedom in Congo Square
by **Carole Boston Weatherford**
and **R. Gregory Christie**
eBook

Dreams for a Daughter
by **Carole Boston Weatherford**
and **Brian Pinkney**
eBook

Voice of Freedom
by **Carole Boston Weatherford** Audiobook

Download read along books about your favorite Disney movies!

Posted on February 14, 2022February 10, 2022 by Jamillah Abdul-Saboor

Give your storytime some movie magic with these books based on hit Disney films on Hoopla.

Encanto

When the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.

*Disney Encanto Antonio’s Amazing Gift* Film

*Disney Encanto El Don de Una Familia/The Gift of Family*
Film

Luca

Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, one young boy experiences an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides.