The Audio-Visual Newsletter
The AV Newsletter is created by Skokie Public Library staff and produced several times a year. Each issue contains viewing and listening recommendations as well as selected lists of movies and music.
Take a look at recent issues!
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- August/September 2009
Find new releases on CD and DVD, get the rundown on our fall World Film Fest, and devour some delicious movies about food and cooking. - June/July 2009
Our summer edition features new music and DVDs, the best in British TV mysteries, and "hot" movies for fair-weather days. - April/May 2009
Spring into the season with Slumdog Millionaire and a celebration of Indian film, a spotlight on Oscar-winner Kate Winslet, and new DVDs and CDs. - February/March 2009
Get cozy with some romantic comedies, check out View-a-Likes for Twilight, and catch up on the latest DVDs and CDs that have been added to our collection. - December 2008/January 2009
Check out new movie and CD releases, the most overlooked DVDs of 2008, the latest installment of our Can't-Miss Music column, and View-a-Likes for the film Mamma Mia! - October/November 2008
Catch up with the latest DVD and CD releases, sample View-a-Likes for The Visitor, and learn about the films of Mexican auteur Guillermo del Toro and the music of pop chanteuse Robyn. - August/September 2008
Get ready for autumn with new DVD and CD releases, View-a-Likes for Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day and a spotlight on the powerful drama The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. - June/July 2008
New DVD and CD releases plus featured movie and music reviews, View-a-Like suggestions for fans of Iron Man and Indiana Jones, and a spotlight on the films of Sydney Pollack. - April/May 2008
See what's new on DVD and CD. Check out our Can't Miss Music article. Find movie View-A-Likes lists, and featured reviews for August Rush and Paris, Je T'Aime. Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with film and music suggestions. - February/March 2008
Celebrate Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day. Check out movie suggestions for Black History Month. Find lists of new DVDs and CDs. Catch up with women directors; see featured reviews of Across the Universe and The Jane Austen Book Club. - December 2007/January 2008
Have a look at the latest DVD and CD releases, 30 rockin' good soundtracks, recent anime titles, the 2007 Emmy winners, and a featured movie review. - Fall 2007
See a list of new DVDs and CDs, horror movies from around the world, 2007 Latin Grammy nominees, and Discovery Channel shows available on DVD. - Summer 2007
Find new releases on DVD and CD, films about Australia, Bollywood soundtracks, and IMAX favorites. - Spring 2007
Our newest DVDs and music plus dragon movies for kids, a roundup of the Oscar winners and nominees, the countdown to the latest Harry Potter movie, and selections for our summer World Film Fest. - Winter 2007
Sample movies about food and wine, explore Scotland and other exotic locations without ever leaving your armchair, experience British television, keep your eye on new directors Sofia Coppola and Alejandro González Iñárritu and, as always, be the first to know about our newest DVDs and CDs! - Fall 2006
Lassie movies old and new, family-friendly movies with witches and ghosts, new world music CDs, modern takes on timeless tales, new DVD and CD releases, and much more! - Summer 2006
Featuring movies about dogs, films starring the city of Chicago and Chicagoland, pirate movies, new music and DVDs for kids and adults, a spotlight on director Deepa Mehta, and more for your summer listening and viewing pleasure. - Spring 2006
Lists of movies about dinosaurs, ancient Egypt, Leonardo Da Vinci, the Jeff Corwin Experience, Asian-themed films, as well as new DVDs and CDs. - Winter 2006
Featuring King Kong music and movies, our newest DVDs for kids and grown-ups, new music on CD, Black History Month documentaries, and more! - Fall 2005
New music from your favorite artists, horror movies to celebrate the spooky season, kid's books made into movies, up and coming Chicagoland artists, new CDs and DVDs, and more! - Summer 2005
Movies from and inspired by the books of Jane Austen, baseball movie favorites, Hawaiian music suggestions, audiobooks for family car rides, plus new CDs, DVDs, and more. - Spring 2005
Anime by Hayao Miyazaki, Star Wars recap, hot music CDs, the latest from favorite recording artists, and other recommendations. - Premiere Issue: Winter 2005
Overlooked films, cool documentaries, sequels and remakes, new musical artists, blasts from the past, and more!