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A wealthy, hostile family gathers for a will reading that declares one of them is a demon. As a storm traps them inside, Xiomara—long treated as an outsider—senses something truly sinister. Secrets, found recordings, and rising violence push her to

A quick guide to the events at the Avalon Free Public Library, Avalon History Center, and around town in April 2026. Plus, a look at the books and videos releasing this month!

Tana French, Colm Tóibín, Navessa Allen, Yann Martel, Jenny Lawson, and more.

Two horror films disappoint in different ways: The Mortuary Assistant squanders a creepy creature with thin plotting, weak acting, and a bargain‑bin aesthetic, while Bodycam delivers tense, disturbing imagery but overstays its welcome. Strong

A stylish but strangely dull splatter-comedy in which Zazie Beetz battles immortal high‑rise Satanists to save her sister. Despite a game cast and flashes of clever staging, the film repeats itself, underdelivers on its wild premise, and mostly

Send Help, Primate, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Mercy, and more.

Our April Crossword Puzzle.

The annual Library Easter Egg Hunt runs from March 27 to April 12, inviting children to find hidden eggs for prizes. The post also highlights "The Amazing Generation," a book providing insights on technology's impact on youth, and reviews recent

Our April Word Search puzzle, which adds a trivia twist!