Librarian, Ariel Bero and Tech Services Wizard, Colleen Samura explore the world of books and libraries (specifically theirs-Oneida Public Library) with hot takes and hilarious banter.
This week, Colleen and Ariel have a special guest host, the famous, Spencer K. Spencer talks about his new film projects and how Ariel absolutely KILLED her very small part in one of them.
We talk about her a lot so this legend is here with us!! This week Ariel and Colleen are joined by Kathy Wojciechowski (or Wojo) to talk about board things and books.
This week Colleen and Ariel talk to YA author and master certified life coach, Isabel Sterling about her writing process, writing LGBTQIA+ characters, her favorite books and much more on this week's episode!
A fun episode about our most anticipated books of the summer and of course the rise of the ORCAS!!
Ariel is back from vacation and never leaving Colleen to her own devices. This week, Ariel and Colleen talk to one of our favorite people and poets, Beth Totten and her collection of poetry, Connections that includes beautiful photos that her son, Jake took. Enjoy :)
Colleen brings you a little change of pace with a mini-cast solo episode. Is she losing her mind? It's very possible. Did she think her phone falling off her desk was a rat scurrying toward her and then she screamed so loud that Jason and Sara came running from the desk to see what happened? Maybe. That may have happened.
Ariel gears up for vacation, NEW Program announcements and we talk with Amanda Mullenax from Bridges about *mostly* everything about Narcan (how to administer, what it is exactly, what to expect if you ever have to give it and the importance of breaking stereotypes). Definitely worth a listen!
This week we talk with Megan and Aubrey Kirley from Safe Harbor to talk about all the Safety Week events coming up and why app chats are crazy places. Warning: We do talk about semi-mature topics so listeners be aware.
This week Sara Micciche (of THE MICCICHES) joins Colleen and Ariel to tell us more about Friends of the Library, what they are, what they do and their epic plans.
Colleen has the day off so Bree graciously offered to co-host this weeks episode. We talk spring break activities, what topics we cannot read and Bree tests Ariel's ability to recall random books from her Good Reads list.
Ariel and Colleen give a sneak peak to our ridiculously packed April calendar, the rest of the podcast covers a modpodge of topics.
Lots to catch up on since we skipped last week. Sneak peak of upcoming programming, graphic novels galore and Ariel and Colleen's neurodivergent brains are allllll discussed and more this week. Check. It. Out.
Updates on the library budget vote, Ariel finally finishes Hell Bent and Colleen read more graphic novels than Ariel has in her life in just one short week.
Ariel and Colleen give you the low down of everything happening in March at the library (spoiler: there's a lot) and then the conversation goes off from there.
This week Colleen and Ariel feel OLD. They talk about the three new decade dolls from the year Ariel was born and when she was 13. Then they think of things that would come as accessories to their dolls (if they had them) as children AND as adults. By far, one of their favorite episodes so far!
This week, Colleen and Ariel talk about spring releases that they are excited for.
Listen for yourself...
We have a realllll treat this week. Ariel and Colleen are joined by Spencer (and very briefly Garret) to talk about his creative process making movies and writing/directing plays. You would never know this kid is only 11. He certainly has a very bright future ahead of him so be sure to listen to his very first interview!
Hope you all like Brendan Fraser. We also talk about some fun events coming up at the library and have returning guest, Bree on this weeks episode to talk about some Stephen King too.
This episode is brought to you by new TikTok sensations, Ariel and Colleen (find us at @oneida_library). Colleen loses her mind over Holly Black and Leigh Bardugo's January releases and Ariel finally gets to play would you rather?
Lots of fun programming coming up in the next couple of weeks, Colleen actually read a physical book and a fun little segment inspired by TikTok.
We'reeeee backkkkkkk! New year, new season! Ariel read a lot of books, Colleen didn't. This week we talk about our 2023 life/reading goals, Colleen plays the uke for us and much more!
We're backkkkkkkkkk :) Ariel and Colleen catch you all up about library life and the books we've actually read
This episode is worth the wait! Colleen, Ariel and Megan talk with Matt Pelicano about his newest book, The Woolems of Averlune. We apologize for the delay!
The first eleven minutes or so of this week's episode is about the World Cup. If you do not want to hear two book nerds talk about sports ball, you can skip ahead (but we are very excited so maybe listen for the enthusiasm). Colleen also read a TON of books and then Ariel and Colleen discuss why and how they rate their books after reading.
This week Ariel and Colleen are joined by Jessica Farmer of the Oneida Nation. Jessica talks about what she brought in for our art gallery for November and December (visit us to take a look at incredible beadwork and baskets), misconceptions (do not call them Iroquois), bringing back their native language, traditional dancing and so, so much more. This is quite possibly our favorite episode to date. We learned so much and you will too!
This week Colleen and Ariel chat about the books that have been on their bookshelves and minds for a while and still haven't gotten to. December is looking promising!
Ariel read more than just Cultish and Colleen kept watching ER.
This week we have special guest, Officer Mike from the Oneida Police Department, to talk about some common scams that are going around, how to avoid them and what to do if you are targeted.
This week we talk with our instant new best friend, Bree and talk about all the very interesting niche genres that you probably didn't know were a thing.
We hype up our first annual Pumpkin Glow, Family Friendly Halloween Movie Trivia and holiday family portraits are back! Then we chat with our long lost patron, Laura about witchy books and whatever else comes to mind. It's a fun one!
Get yourself a steaming cuppa and cozy up to hear about some of our favorite nonfiction books ranging from anthologies to memoirs.
Hope you have your steaming cup of tea ready to settle into this episode with! This week, the gals talk about their favorite spooky/cozy season books and give a sneak peak about our first annual Pumpkin Glow event. Ariel finally feels alive.
This week Megan joins us for that quiz we promised to give her MWAHAHAHAHA *evil laughter* then we plan some weddings for Disney Princesses. Colleen says this is one of the best episodes we have recorded so you should trust her.
Find out what Colleen has accepted into her heart this week.
Ariel and Colleen actually finished books this week to talk about then they chat about some of the books that are coming out this fall that they are pretty jazzed about.
This week Ariel and Colleen chat about adventuring to Maryland and meeting Lisa Jewell. Listen to find out why we think she is a 10/10 human. Books Mentioned: Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells Lisa Jewell Books: The Family Remains The Family Upstairs Then She Was Gone The Night She Disappeared Invisible Girl Ralph's Party The House We Grew Up In
Since Colleen is off this week, Michele joined me to chat about upcoming events including our last outdoor concert and how to avoid scammers then we debunk some library myths like we read all day or libraries are quite spaces (they are...sometimes) and many more. Michele is also sure that every library has at least one ghost and Ariel can verify. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode, email us at ourdirectorpodcast@gmail.com to share some preconceived notions you have about libraries.
This week we have special guest, Terri Bonney, on to discuss some of her favorite books she's read this year (so far over 180 books!!!), what books to avoid when they finally get released (hence the title-also ARCs are advanced reader copies) and gushes with Colleen about the Animorphs children book series. It was a fun episode to record and you are going to hear a lot (we hope) from Terri in the future!!
We didn't prepare for this week so we grabbed Megan and off we went on a fun chat about our fun August plans, what we have and have not been reading and what we would do if we won the lottery.
This week Colleen and Ariel talk about their adventure to go see Lisa Jewell in August and all the books that live in their heads rent free (It doesn't mean we loved them). Books Mentioned: Siren Queen by Circe by Madeline Miller An Unkindness of Ghosts by River Solomon Darling Girl by Liz Michalski Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield Rent Free Books: Flight From Berlin by David John Daisy Jones and The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Secret History by Donna Tartt Salvage The Bones by Jesmyn Ward The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby Murderbot Series by Martha Wells
This week we talk about space and the incredible pictures that the Webb Telescope is taking, Ariel tries to explain the Tour De France to Colleen then we talk to our friend, Justin Acker from Parks and Rec about some of our collaborations coming up and more!
We have a very special episode for you this week. Ariel and Megan got to talk with Nashville recording artist, Alyssa Trahan. Find out who responded, how she got started and writes songs. It was a pleasure to sit down and talk with her! (Our normal features still made it!) Books Mentioned: Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner this book is not about benedict cumberbatch by Tabitha Carvan Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
We have A LOT to go over this week! Colleen and Ariel finished their Buddy Read, Outlawed by Anna North. Then the gals talk about their most anticipated Summer books coming out in July and August. Books Mentioned: Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender, A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner Siren Queen by Nghi Vo Summer TBR: OUR WIVES UNDER THE SEA BY JULIA ARMFIELD (JULY 12), THE LAST WHITE MAN BY MOHSIN HAMID (AUGUST 2), BABEL: OR THE NECESSITY OF VIOLENCE: AN ARCANE HISTORY OF THE OXFORD TRANSLATORS' REVOLUTION BY R.F. KUANG (AUGUST 23), THE SPEAR CUTS THROUGH WATER BY SIMON JIMENEZ (AUGUST 30) NIGHT OF THE LIVING REZ: STORIES BY MORGAN TALTY (JULY 5) THE DAUGHTER OF DOCTOR MOREAU BY SILVIA MORENO-GARCIA (JULY 19) DIRTBAG, MASSACHUSETTS: A CONFESSIONAL BY ISAAC FITZGERALD (JULY 19) MERCURY PICTURES PRESENTS BY ANTHONY MARRA (AUGUST 2) CARRIE SOTO IS BACK BY TAYLOR JENKINS REID (AUGUST 30) The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell (August 9th)
Summer Reading is upon us so that means lots of fun things at the library. Ariel actually finished books this week to tell you about and Colleen closes pride month with a final list of Pride recommendations. We are also 3/4 through Outlawed. There is still time to read with us!
Colleen and Ariel have had a WEEK but things are looking up. Buddy Read of "Outlawed" by Anna North continues (things are really speeding up) with chapters 4-6 and Colleen continues her favorite Pride Month reads. Books Mentioned: Beach Reads by Emily Henry Time is a Mother by Ocean Vuong In Five Years by Rebecca Searle Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes Vol. 3 Books: Of Fire and Stars, Of Ice and Shadows by Audrey Coulthurst Wilder Girls by Rory Power (Burn Our Bodies Down, In a Garden Burning Gold) The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang Princess Princess Ever After, The Tea Dragon Society, by Kay O'Neill Heartstopper by Alice Oseman Summer of Salt by Katrino Leno When the Moon Was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore (Wild Beauty, Blanca y Roja, The Weight of Feathers, Lakelore, The Mirror Season, Deep and Darkest Red) If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
Welcome to this weeks Top Gun: Maverick episode. The gals talk about their buddy read, Outlawed by Anna North, Colleen also gives us her second set of Pride book recs and much, much more! Ariel's Books: A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham Beach Read by Emily Henry Colleen's Books: This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal el-Mohtar and Max Gladstone Crier's War by Nina Varela Bleeding Earth by Kaitlin Ward The Afterward by E.K. Johnston Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera Books by Adam Silvera: More Happy Than Not History is All You Left Me They Both Die at the End What if it's Us Here's to Us Infinity Son Books by Mackenzi Lee: The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks
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