Nifty Fifties

From classic cars to movie stars, the 1950's are an iconic period in American history.     Stop by the library and check out our display of books and movies reminiscent of the 1950's.  If cars are your thing, check out the books showcasing the cool cars from the 50's.  If it's fashion and pop culture- we've got that covered too.  Plus any number of movies featuring stars of the 1950's like Doris Day, Audrey Hepburn, James Dean, Steve McQueen.  And if you're wondering what great literature came out of the 1950's check out these authors:

• Beezus & Ramona by Beverly Cleary (1955)
• The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (1957)
• The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (1951)
• East of Eden by John Steinbeck (1952)
• The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien (1954)
• The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison (1952)
• The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis  (1950)
• Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (1958)
• The Old Man & the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (1951)
• Peyton Place by Grace Metalious (1956)