Oscars

This weekend, the Oscar for Best Actress will be presented to one of the following nominees: Cynthia Erivo, Scarlett Johansson, Saoirse Ronan, Charlize Theron, or Renee Zellweger. Read about some of the past winners with these biographies from the Library's collection.

In pieces : a memoir by Sally Field

This weekend, the Oscar for Best Actor will be presented to one of the following nominees: Antonio Banderas, Leonardo Di Caprio, Adam Driver, Joaquin Phoenix, or Jonathan Pryce. Read about some of the past winners with these biographies from the Library's collection.

 

Spencer Tracy : a biography by 1953- James Curtis

It's that time of year again! The Canton Public Library offers a selection of Oscar-nominated films, the books that inspired them, and the music to accompany it all. Below a a few of the nominees with more to come. Tune in to the live award presentation ceremony on Sunday, February 26th.

A divorced West Texas dad and his ex-con brother resort to a desperate money making scheme in order to save their family's farm from foreclosure.

Several of this year's Oscar nominated films are based on books which can be found in the Library's collection:

Film : The Big Short.  Nominations for Best Motion Picture,  Best Supporting Actor,  Best Director,  Best Adapted Screenplay.

Film: Bridge of Spies.  Nominations for Best Motion Picture,  Best Supporting Actor.

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