Cover to Cover: Santa Barbara Stories from SBPL

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Libraries collect stories and SBPL believes everyone has a story to share. Cover to Cover explores the spirit of Santa Barbara through the voices, stories, and personalities of our local community. A podcast brought to you by the Santa Barbara Public Library, hosted by Norma Cervantes & Jace Turner.

Norma Cervantes, Jace Turner, Erick Mendez

  • Nov 15, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 35m AVG DURATION
  • 6 EPISODES


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“Leaning in” to Chaos: Moving to Santa Barbara During COVID with Sarah Powers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 58:16


In this episode of Cover to Cover, Montecito Library Branch Manager, Kim Crail, and Community Relations Librarian, Jace Turner, talk with podcaster Sarah Powers about her experience returning to her hometown during a pandemic with school-aged children, and how she and her family are creating a new sense of community in the era of social distancing.

The Power of Libraries with Patrick Lyra

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 38:44


Patrick Lyra is the LGBTQ+ Senior Programs Manager at Pacific Pride Foundation. They are also a poet, public library advocate, and voracious reader. We talk about how public libraries are safe places that empower young minds, and celebrate SBPL’s partnership with Pacific Pride’s Youth Program.

Getting to know the Dave behind Dave’s Dogs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 36:11


Dave Reynoso is best known for his famous hot dogs and creative menu, but behind his successful business is a Santa Barbara local dedicated to serving his community. We’ll get to know the Dave behind Dave’s Dogs and get a taste of the secret ingredient that drives his desire to inspire students and give back to our local community.

Jessica Galli Shares Her Experience as a Meals on Wheels Volunteer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 32:10


Seniors and the homebound are among the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic, they are also the most isolated. Jessica Galli shares her experience as a Meals on Wheels volunteer, and provides insight into the essential services these volunteers provide each and every day. Meals on Wheels delivers not just hot meals, but meaningful engagement and a friendly face to those hungry for personal connection.

This is Cover to Cover

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 0:53


Cover to Cover is a podcast series where we explore the spirit of Santa Barbara through the voices, stories, and personalities of our local community. This is a bi-weekly podcast brought to you by the Santa Barbara Public Library.

Pilot: Meet Jason Harris, Santa Barbara's first Economic Development Manager

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 45:22


Get to know Santa Barbara's first Economic Development Manager Jason Harris. Jason talks about his first impressions of Santa Barbara, the vitality of State Street during COVID-19, Weekends on the Westside, and what books are by his bedside.

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