Podcasts about Boston Public Library

“This is us. These are our neighbors”. Mfoniso Udofia and Kevin Becerra talk with Michael Goodfriend about the process of making “runboyrun” meaningful for listeners in Boston and beyond, writing into the future, disrupting the Unities, staying present with the work, and how sometimes holding can hurt.  The Huntington continues the sweeping nine-play Ufot Family Cycle and announces plans for runboyrun, the powerful drama written by Mfoniso Udofia and directed by Christopher V. Edwards. The third play in Boston's epic nine-play Ufot Family Cycle, runboyrun will be recorded and made nationally available as a podcast in partnership with the Boston Public Library, GBH, and ⁠Next Chapter Podcasts⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today:Alba Musik joins live at the Boston Public Library to perform guitar and flamenco dancing, ahead of a show this week at Long Live Roxbury.And, President Trump campaigned on being a champion of the working class. How's he doing so far for labor? We ask David Weil, who served in the department of labor in the Obama White House. 

After a humiliating day teaching at the local community college in Worcester, Massachusetts, Disciple tries to focus on his writing but is pulled by his past into another conflict with his wife, Abasiama. The Huntington continues the sweeping nine-play Ufot Family Cycle and announces plans for runboyrun, the powerful drama written by Mfoniso Udofia and directed by Christopher V. Edwards. The third play in Boston's epic nine-play Ufot Family Cycle, runboyrun will be recorded and made nationally available as a podcast in partnership with the Boston Public Library, GBH, and Next Chapter Podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Annie Hartnett discusses the inspiration behind her quirky road trip novel The Road to Tender Hearts and why she breaks all the rules in writing her stories. Annie Hartnett joins me to discuss her latest bestselling novel, The Road to Tender Hearts, and the inspiration behind this road trip story. We explore the heartfelt and humorous moments that showcase a wonderfully quirky found family, which even includes a psychic cat.She also shares the surprising real-life inspirations for her unforgettable characters and explains how literary mischief is woven into their worlds.In this quirky conversation, Annie and I discuss: Why Annie made a death-predicting cat named Pancakes the emotional engine of the novel—and how a real-life nursing home cat named Oscar inspired this unforgettable character.How playing with point of view and narrator's voice keeps her writing fresh, and why she's unconcerned with grammar "rules."How Annie's own cross-country trip in her twenties helped shape the emotional core of this incredible road trip story.BONUS BOOK LIST: This week, I'm sharing an accompanying book list of 29 books about road trips, including new releases and backlist titles, that speak to the ripple effects of substance use across families and generations.Meet Annie HartnettAnnie Hartnett is the author of Unlikely Animals, which won the Julia Ward Howe Prize for fiction and was longlisted for the Joyce Carol Oates Prize.She is also theauthor of Rabbit Cake, a finalist for the New England Book Award and a Kirkus Reviews best book of the year. Hartnett has been awarded fellowships and residencies from the MacDowell Colony, the Sewanee Writers' Conference, and the Associates of the Boston Public Library. Along with writer Tessa Fontaine, she co-runs the Accountability Workshops for writers, helping them commit to routines and embrace the long, slow, joyful, terrible process of doing the work. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, daughter, and dog.Mentioned in this episode:Browse the 2025 MomAdvice Summer Reading Guide (with ads) or download the 48-page reading guide  ($7) to support our show. If you are a show patron, check your inbox for your copy as part of your member benefits—thank you for supporting my small business!  Join the May Book Club Chat (Beautyland)BONUS BOOK LIST: 29 Books About Road Trips to Read NowDownload Today's TranscriptThe Road to Tender Hearts by Annie HartnettUnlikely Animals by Annie HartnettRabbit Cake by Annie HartnettRed Dog Farm by Nathaniel Ian MillerMarried with ChildrenJane the VirginFargoRaising ArizonaKaren RussellThe Frightening and Wonderful Things That Will Happen to You When You Publish Your First Novel by Rufi ThorpeBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Annie on Instagram or her WebsiteConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation) 

The LEGO Group taking steps to make Boston its new home, launching new partnership with the Boston Public Library. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Today:Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library to discuss his mayoral challenge to Michelle Wu.And, Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart discusses the current spring Pops season, his 30th with the orchestra.

Today:Gov. Maura Healey joined Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on May 9, 2025.

Host Jason Blitman talks to Annie Hartnett (The Road to Tender Hearts) about the roots of her humor, why no one can sit in the backseat of her car, and her short-lived foray into greeting card writing. Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader Debbie Millman, who shares what she's been reading, why she had to stop listening to the audiobook of Barbra Streisand's memoir, and the story behind her new book, Love Letter to a Garden--which includes recipes from her wife, Roxane Gay. Debbie's TED "Love Letters" can be found here:https://www.ted.com/talks/debbie_millman_love_letters_to_what_we_hold_dearAnnie Hartnett is the author of Unlikely Animals, which won the Julia Ward Howe Prize for fiction and was longlisted for the Joyce Carol Oates Prize. She is also the author of Rabbit Cake, a finalist for the New England Book Award and a Kirkus Reviews best book of the year. Hartnett has been awarded fellowships and residencies from the MacDowell Colony, the Sewanee Writers' Conference, and the Associates of the Boston Public Library. Along with writer Tessa Fontaine, she co-runs the Accountability Workshops for writers, helping them commit to routines and embrace the long, slow, joyful, terrible process of doing the work. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, daughter, and dog.Debbie Millman has been named “one of the most creative people in business” by Fast Company, and “one of the most influential designers working today” by GDUSA. Millman is an illustrator, author, educator, and host of the podcast Design Matters. Broadcasting for 19 years, Design Matters is one of the first and longest running podcasts in the world. The show won a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award in 2011, and Apple has named it one of their “All Time Favorites” three times. In 2023 the show won two Webby's, three Communicator Awards, a Signal Award, three awards from The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, and earned an Ambie nomination.SUBSTACK!https://gaysreading.substack.com/ BOOK CLUB!Use code GAYSREADING at checkout to get first book for only $4 + free shipping! Restrictions apply.http://aardvarkbookclub.com WATCH!https://youtube.com/@gaysreading FOLLOW!Instagram: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanBluesky: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanCONTACT!hello@gaysreading.com

On todays episode Eric, Erika and Tara preview their weekend plans for Saturday and Monday at the Boston Marathon. We also welcome our final 2 Boston Fundraiser mini series guest Lindsey and Andrew from Breakthrough T1D and Megan running for the Boston Public Library.Chapters03:02 Personal Updates and Pet Health08:56 Boston Marathon Excitement and 5K Plans12:56 5K Race Experience and Community Engagement14:36 Excitement for the Boston Marathon15:53 Meeting the Pod Fam17:36 Expo Plans and Merchandise19:30 Celebrity Sightings and Special Events21:54 Post-Race Plans and Food26:55 Final Thoughts and Fundraising Preview28:02 Breakthrough T1D Andrew and Lindsey30:47 Personal Experiences and Training for the Marathon33:42 Team Dynamics and Connections36:32 Motivation Behind Running for Breakthrough T1D39:30 Managing Type 1 Diabetes During Marathon Training42:40 Fundraising and Support for Breakthrough T1D43:37 Navigating Diabetes and Marathon Running47:42 Personal Experiences with Type 1 Diabetes51:44 Goals and Aspirations for the Boston Marathon55:43 Community Support and Encouragement56:35 Cheering for the Marathon: Support and Encouragement57:35 Personal Touch: Special Requests for Runners57:58 Introduction to Megan Nicholson01:00:27 Megan's New Role at GBH01:03:26 Connection to the Boston Public Library01:06:34 Journey to Running the Boston Marathon01:09:36 Training Challenges and Triumphs01:12:37 Support and Community in Running01:15:28 Race Day Preparations and Expectations01:18:25 Final Thoughts and Encouragement01:23:22 Kickoff and Gratitude01:26:26 Boston Marathon Anticipation01:29:22 Weather and Race Day Preparations01:32:23 Memories and Mindset for the Marathon01:35:28 Cheering and Spectator Tips01:37:09 Cheering for the First Time01:38:23 Books and Boring Fun01:39:37 Programming Notes and Upcoming Events01:42:50 Excitement for May and Future Plans01:45:45 The Masters Experience01:47:43 Closing Thoughts and Good Luck WishesEric's NYC Marathon Fundraiser - Team FORCE, a dynamic organization that supports the hereditary cancer community Erika's Chicago Marathon Fundraiser - for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in memory of her brother, Nick Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at OnTheRunsPod@gmail.com

Little self-published booklets known as 'zines' have long been a staple of DIY and counter-culture movements. They have deep roots in underground music scenes like punk. Today, zines are having a renaissance, with more DIY-ers returning to the medium to spread information and stories - as well as to avoid increased censorship. The Common recently visited the Boston Public Library's Jamaica Plain branch to check out the BPL's zine collection with children's librarian and local punk drummer, Chris Strunk. Where to find zines in Boston For the month of April, public libraries across the Boston Area are encouraging patrons to dive into zines with their 2025 Zine Library Crawl. Explore these Boston-area zine libraries to participate, or explore on your own any time. Boston Public Library Zine Collection Participating branches include: Central, Codman Square, Connolly, Egleston Square, Grove Hall, Jamaica Plain, Parker Hill, Roslindale, Roxbury, Framingham Public Library Harvard University's Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America   MassArt Morton R. Godine Library School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University's W. Van Alan Clark Jr. Library Somerville Public Library (all locations) Watertown Free Public Library If you're looking for digital zines, you can also visit the online archive of Cambridge's Papercut Library, a free and volunteer-led collection featuring zines and other media from over 16,000 independent creators. Greater Boston's weekly podcast where news and culture meet.

Poet Tiana Clark's mastery of the language of emotions is fully displayed in “Scorched Earth,” her new deeply personal collection of poems, which takes readers from the charred landscape of divorce to searing moments where the intersection of history, race and gender explode on the pages. “Scorched Earth” is our April pick for Bookmarked: the “Under the Radar” book club. Callie spoke with Tiana Clark at the Boston Public Library as part of our new community-centric in-person book-club events: Bookmarked LIVE!

This week, we're talking about the Boston Public Library, a beloved institution that started in two rooms and grew into a palace of learning. My guests Katherine Mitchell and Anna Fahey-Flynn tell me about BPL's history, how the library is changing with the times, and offer tips on making the most of your next visit. Plus, "Here Comes the Pizza!" Bok Bar reopens. Nick Castellanos has a favorite super hero. With origins at MIT, torpedo bats take MLB by storm. "Here comes the pizza!" plus a deep dive from ESPN. EBtM "Boston" versus Boston with Garrett Dash Nelson. New York Public Library on ice in Day After Tomorrow. Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice memo.

扫码关注我的视频号上午10点直播间学摄影早安，我是叶梓，今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的第2447天。昨天我们有提到格式塔闭合，有提到它的两种应用，一种是故意不给出让画面完整的事物或者是人物，让观众自己去填补在脑海里，或者是你干脆帮他填上。其实格式塔闭合不光是有关于人物、动物在画面中是否出现的，它还可以是曝光的或者是对焦的。© 叶梓比如说我这里有一张照片拍的是天坛公园，大家一看就知道是吧，祈年殿。但是我的对焦是对在了前方的松枝上面，后面的祈年殿和灯都是模糊的，包括那些其他的树都是模糊的。Photo by Roberto Nickson on Unsplash那么像这种对焦在近处，让远处模糊的画面，它也可以用在人像摄影时。比如说你身后有非常漂亮的建筑，你可以对焦在建筑上，让人物故意的产生一种模糊。这种做法就会让画面中出现一种空白，出现一种未知，然后让观众自己去想象未知的东西应该是什么样子的，那个人物他就可以想象是他自己或者是他身边的重要的其他人。Photo by HONG FENG on Unsplash剪影式的拍摄方法不也是这样的吗？在曝光的时候，我们可以选择非常明亮的背景和相对比较暗的人物，然后把这个人物拍成黑漆漆的样子。当然了，我们不能让他完全看不出是个人，还得是个人样，但是又看不出他长什么样。这样的照片它往往不是一目了然的，相反它就会不一目了然，让人看的时候就会有一点时间要放到这个照片里面，这样一来你就非常成功的抢夺了观众的注意力。在这个时代，要得到别人的一点注意力可是特别不容易的，很多照片被我们零点几秒就刷过去了，看都不会多看一眼，但有的照片它就是会吸引你的目光，你可以去找一找有哪些照片它成功地吸引了你。这有点像写诗歌，我们背过那么多的诗歌，你现在应该还能想起来不少，对不对？每一首诗它是简短的，它是留有大量的想象空间的，它有的话是没有说尽的，这样你就有把玩它、回味它的空间。但如果你诗歌写得像论述文一样超级清晰，是个科学论文，那它美感就不足，当然了，它有它自己别的功用。Photo by Boston Public Library on Unsplash所以我们拍照的时候你也可以把你拍的对象或者你想拍的照片分成这两种：你到底要写诗还是要写论述文？如果你要写论述文，那你比如拍一个建筑，你就尽量像素高一点，拍的清楚一点，角度讲究一点，要么正面拍，要么45度拍，对吧？注意一下畸变不要太厉害，既要让它有质感，又不能说太多的东西在阴影中导致看不清。拍人也是一样的，如果你要用论述文的拍人方法，那就拍全，全身照，可别只拍半身。脸要露出来啊，眉毛要不要露出来啊，耳朵要不要露出来啊……你一听就不对了吧，这个有点像是拍证件照了，对吧？证件照就是论述文，它的目的就是要讲清楚这个人长什么样。© 叶梓而如果是写诗的时候呢，这个人他甚至可以是模糊的，只要他的感觉留下了，性格留下了，就可以了。我们不强求去说明他的每一面，每一个特色。所以有了这样的拍摄思路，你是不是又可以打开一个新的世界了？哦，原来我们不能苛求每张照片都像论述文一样去事无巨细的、清楚完整的去描述整个画面，很多时候我们允许画面中有未尽的事宜，这就又是昨天说到的格式塔闭合的原理了。好吧，今天我们先聊这么多，更多摄影问题欢迎在底部向我留言，我会尽力为你解答。今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的第2447天，我是叶梓，每天早上6:30，微信公众号“摄影早自习”以及喜马拉雅的“摄影早自习”栏目，不见不散。

The Boston Public Library recently wrapped up the inaugural year of its chef-in-residence program and is searching for its second chef.

Today:Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner rings alarm bells on Trump's attack of the American legal system, comparing his intimidation and consolidation of power to that of Hungary's Viktor Orban.And, Cuban-born jazz pianist Zahili Zamora joins for Live Music Friday, at the Boston Public Library.

Today:Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on March 11, 2025 to discuss her appearance in a Congressional hearing about Boston's immigration policies, the growing field of contenders for Boston mayor, and of course, bike lanes.

Artist and avid reader Karen Moss felt overwhelmed by the never-ending news of book bans happening all across the country. As she'd previously done in addressing other social justice issues, Karen used her canvas to make a statement — this time, intimate portraits of her loved ones and their favorite banned books. The portraits are showcased in a new exhibit at the Boston Public Library's central branch. This is the latest edition of  “Unbound Pages,” our year-long series on the book-banning movement in America.

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Visit our Substack for bonus content and more: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/gareth-hinds Graphic novels are experiencing something of a renaissance recently. As the medium has gained popularity, notable thinkers like Sapiens author Yuval Noah Harari and the late John Lewis have brought their stories to life beautifully in graphic novel form. Gareth Hinds has played a big role in shaping the medium. His graphic novel adaptations of The Iliad, The Odyssey, Macbeth, Beowulf, and King Lear have brought new readers and new perspectives to these classic tales. Count us in that group of his readers looking at these ancient stories differently. We speak with Gareth about his creative and editorial workflow, and how he turns challenging works from Shakespeare, Homer, and others into a graphic novel. We also talk about how his background in video game design influences his work, and how he chooses stories that lend themselves well to his style of illustration. Bio Gareth Hinds is the creator of critically-acclaimed graphic novels based on literary classics, including Beowulf (which Publisher's Weekly called a “mixed-media gem”), King Lear (which Booklist named one of the top 10 graphic novels for teens), The Merchant of Venice (which Kirkus called “the standard that all others will strive to meet” for Shakespeare adaptation), The Odyssey (which garnered four starred reviews and a spot on ten “best of 2010” lists), Romeo and Juliet (which Kirkus called “spellbinding”), and Macbeth (which the New York Times called “stellar” and “a remarkably faithful rendering”). Gareth is a recipient of the Boston Public Library's “Literary Lights for Children” award. His books can be found in bookstores and English classrooms across the country, and his illustrations have appeared in such diverse venues as the Society of Illustrators, the New York Historical Society, and over a dozen published video games. *** Premium Episodes on Design Better This ad-supported episode is available to everyone. If you'd like to hear it ad-free, upgrade to our premium subscription, where you'll get an additional 2 ad-free episodes per month (4 total). Premium subscribers also get access to the documentary Design Disruptors and our growing library of books, as well as our monthly AMAs with former guests, ad-free episodes, discounts and early access to workshops, and our monthly newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show. Upgrade to paid *** Visiting the links below is one of the best ways to support our show: Masterclass: MasterClass is the only streaming platform where you can learn and grow with over 200+ of the world's best. People like Steph Curry, Paul Krugman, Malcolm Gladwell, Dianne Von Furstenberg, Margaret Atwood, Lavar Burton and so many more inspiring thinkers share their wisdom in a format that is easy to follow and can be streamed anywhere on a smartphone, computer, smart TV, or even in audio mode. MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to http://masterclass.com/designbetter for the current offer. *** If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please contact us at: sponsors@thecuriositydepartment.com If you'd like to submit a guest idea, please contact us at: contact@thecuriositydepartment.com

In the winter of 1692, the village of Salem, Massachusetts found itself embroiled in a vicious witch hunt. A total of 185 people would ultimately be accused of witchcraft, resulting in the deaths of 14 women and 5 men. To commemorate the 333 anniversary of the Salem Witch Trials, Scary Stories for the Soul is releasing one episode a week in the month of February, following 10 of the accused. On this, the last episode of our Salem Witch Trials series, we will focus our attention on Martha Carrier, Ann Foster, and Lady Mary Phips. Sources for this episode are Wikipedia, the Salem Witch Museum, Web.Archive.Org/the Boston Public Library, Ancestors.FamilySearch.org, PressBooks.Pub, “Satan and Salem: The Witch-Hunt Crisis of 1692” by Benjamin C. Ray, “In the Shadows of Salem: The Andover Witch Hunt of 1692” by Richard Hite, the 2003 film “Salem Witch Trials” by Joseph Sargent

Today:Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Feb. 12, 2025. She discusses her upcoming testimony before Congress, Josh Kraft entering the Boston mayoral race, and the latest on plans for a soccer-specific stadium in neighboring Everett.

Today:Governor Maura Healey joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Friday Feb. 7, 2025.

Get your bookmarks ready - it's time for the Boston Public Library's Winter Reading Challenge! This year, it's a global affair, with books and authors from all around the world in the spotlight. Anyone who takes on the challenge gets a special prize, too! Veronica Koven-Matasy, the BPL's Reader Services Supervisor, joins Nichole this week with details on the challenge and some recommendations to get started.

Governor Maura Healey joins Jim Braude and Margery Eagan at the Boston Public Library on Tuesday January 7, 2025.

Episode No. 684 features curators Akili Tommasino and Mark Mitchell.  Tommasino is the curator of "Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876-now" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The exhibition examines how Black artists and other cultural figures have engaged with ancient Egypt from the American centennial, through the Harlem Renaissance, to the present. "Flight into Egypt" is on view through February 17, 2025. The fascinating catalogue was published by the Met. Amazon and Bookshop offer it for $45-50. Artists in the exhibition who are previous MAN Podcast guests include:  Lauren Halsey; Julie Mehretu: Episode No. 82, No. 255; No. 417; Robert Pruitt; Betye Saar; Lorna Simpson; and  Fred Wilson. Mitchell curated "The Dance of Life: Figure and Imagination in American Art, 1876-1917," which is at the Yale University Art Gallery through January 5, 2025. The exhibition looks at how two generations of post-Civil War artists adopted the human figure as their focus (partly in response to the mass death of the Civil War era). "The Dance of Life" particularly focuses on studies related to artistic commissions for major US public sites such as the Boston Public Library, the Library of Congress, Washington, and the Pennsylvania state capitol in Harrisburg. YUAG published a valuable catalogue It's available from Amazon and Bookshop for $50-60. Instagram: Akili Tommasino, Tyler Green. Air date: December 12, 2024.

Today:Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on December 11, 2024.

Steven Searcy reads his poem, "Christ's Baptism," and Lisa Rosinsky reads her poem, "Yom Kippur." Steven Searcy is the author of Below the Brightness (Solum Literary Press, 2024). His poems have appeared in Southern Poetry Review, Commonweal, The Windhover, Ekstasis, Amethyst Review, and elsewhere. He lives with his wife and four sons in Georgia. Lisa Rosinsky has been a finalist for the Slapering Hol Chapbook Prize, the Fugue Poetry Contest, and the Morton Marr Poetry Prize. She is a graduate of the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins and holds an MFA in poetry from Boston University, and in 2016, she won the Writer-in-Residence fellowship at the Boston Public Library. Her poems have appeared in Palette Poetry, SWWIM, Third Coast, Tahoma Literary Review, Prairie Schooner, Cimarron Review, Mid-American Review, Beltway Poetry Quarterly, Baltimore Review, and other journals and anthologies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/support

Today:Attorney General Andrea Campbell joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Nov. 26, 2024.

Boston Public Library's new audio tour takes visitors on an adventure exploring the history and stories inside the Central Library branch in Copley Square. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Today:Doris Kearns Goodwin joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on September 10, 2024 to discuss her new book "The Leadership Journey," a middle reader guide to Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson. We also discuss current events, and previews tonight's presidential debate.

Today:Governor Maura Healey joins Jim and Margery at the Boston Public Library on Sept. 6, 2024.

Human has a deep connection not just to their fellow human beings, but also with nature as a whole and across different species. Christy Cashman explores our relationship with animals in her debut novel, The Truth About Horses. Sitting down with Corinna Bellizzi, she discusses her coming-of-age story about a young woman facing life's unexpected challenges. Christy also shares about her non-profit organization mentoring young creatives in nurturing their artistic expression, shaping inspired individuals who know how to navigate the worlds of arts and entertainment properly. About Guest:Christy Cashman is an author and mother with a diverse background in film, encompassing producing, acting, and screenplay writing—a journey that inspired her debut novel. Alongside her literary pursuits, she actively engages in various organizations, serving on the boards of the Associates of the Boston Public Library and the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, and supports numerous charitable endeavors, including Raising A Reader. Her debut novel, “The Truth About Horses,” released in August 2023, has garnered heartfelt acclaim from readers, literary circles, and the equestrian community alike. Additionally, Christy has authored two children's books: “The Not-So-Average Monkey of Kilkea Castle” and “Petri's Next Things,” both inspired by the true story of a heroic monkey who resided in that historic Irish castle. In 2021, Christy established YouthINK, a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing and mentoring young creatives, bridging them with industry experts to foster mentorship, inspiration and artistic expression. Originating in Ireland, YouthINK made its U.S. debut in August of 2023 in Boston with the immersive workshop “Decisions We Make—Macbeth.” Furthermore, she launched YOUthink Creative Wellness Retreats in 2024, providing guests with a spiritual, creative, and physical sanctuary while supporting YouthINK's teen mentorship programs. As the second youngest of ten children, Christy's upbringing in North Carolina sparked her lifelong passion for horses. When not immersed in writing or leading YouthINK workshops and YOUthink retreats, she can be found riding horses throughout New England and Ireland. Alongside her husband, Jay, and their two sons, Jay Michael and Quinn, along with their beloved trio of dogs and six horses, they divide their time between Boston, Ireland, and Cape Cod. Currently, Christy's working on her second novel, “Beulah,” and her third children's book, “The Cat Named Peanut Shrimp Cookie Fry Muffin Who Lives on Staniel Cay. Guest Website: https://christycashman.com

This week's episode features professional calligrapher, author, and educator Margaret Shepherd. Throughout her 55-year career, Margaret's calligraphy is currently in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum, the Rare Books Department of the Boston Public Library, along with freelance work for multiple colleges and law firms. She has taught workshops and given live calligraphy demonstrations to artists across the world, stemming from Boston all the way to Uzbekistan. Margaret has written 20 calligraphy books in her lifelong career and has a lot of information behind what it takes to make a career out of lettering. This interview is like talking with my grandmother about the stories of her early art career. Even though I have no interest in switching from murals to calligraphy, Margaret's advice made a few light bulbs go off in my head of ways to incorporate lettering even more into niche painting. For example, she talks about lettering envelopes for weddings, which would be a great addition for wedding portrait painters to add as a package deal. There's so much value in talking with artists who have made a FULL career in the arts because they've seen it all. I'd like to have a cup of tea with Margaret one day to chat more about some of the ways she's made a name for herself in her niche, written so many books, and overall has had a very fulfilling career with calligraphy. Let me know what you think of this week's episode with Margaret Shepherd. Margaret's website: https://margaretshepherd.comMargaret's new book: Learn American Calligraphy

Today we get to hear from Kasey LeBlanc whose debut novel, FLYBOY, was released in May. Kasey and I will be talking about pacing and working with different kinds of dual narratives, in particular with how he dealt with moving between the day and night worlds his protagonist exists in.Watch a recording here. The audio/video version is available for one week. Missed it? Check out the podcast version above or on your favorite podcast platform.To find LeBlanc's debut and many books by our authors, visit our Bookshop page. Looking for a writing community? Join our Facebook page. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Kasey LeBlanc is a graduate of Harvard College, and an alum of GrubStreet's Novel Incubator program, where he was an Alice Hoffman fellow. He was a 2019 finalist for the Boston Public Library's Writer-in-Residence position and has had works published in WBUR's Cognoscenti, them, and Writer Unboxed. His first novel FLYBOY was released from HarperCollins in May.Photo by Karina Carvalho on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 7amnovelist.substack.com

The textile artist's works are now up as part of her exhibit "Go Down to the River and Talk to 'JAH'" at the Boston Public Library's Hyde Park branch, on view through June 29.

Team Common is currently working on our transition to a weekly show. We'll be back this summer with new episodes. In the meantime, here's one from our archives.  Public libraries have evolved over the decades to connect people with far more than books on shelves. Many libraries, including those within the Boston Public Library system, often fill gaps in social services. Boston Public Libraries' Michael Colford, director of library services, joined The Common to discuss how the robust resources of the city's libraries can help you out in unexpected ways. Greater Boston's daily podcast where news and culture meet.

This week we are speaking with the calligrapher, Margaret Shepherd. Margaret Shepherd is a professional calligrapher, author, and educator. Throughout her 55-year career, Margaret's calligraphy is currently featured in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum, the Rare Books Department of the Boston Public Library, and has previously been featured inside multiple colleges and law firms. She has taught workshops and given live calligraphy demonstrations to artists across the world, stemming from Boston all the way to Uzbekistan. Margaret's upcoming book, Learn American Calligraphy, is a fascinating guide to the history, culture, and design of calligraphy in America. This book takes you on a visual trip not only around the United States, but around the world, learning how to calligraph in multiple styles on the way. Today, Margaret is based in Boston, Massachusetts, where she begins every morning reading the New York Times on paper, followed by writing as a mental stretching exercise. Connect with Margaret at http://margaretshepherd.com/index.html and @ShepherdScribe on Instagram.

Meet Chris Hall, a special person with whom I have shared many magical moments over the years. I'm excited that he has agreed to join us and talk about his origins, writing, and experiences, which will inspire and fascinate you. This is an intricately woven tapestry of storytelling, so grab something warm and curl up by the fire. Adventures await.You can listen to Chris' lecture on The Great Bengal Famine and the Boston Tea Party for the Boston Public Library. As it is not yet published on the site, comment here so he can send it to you. Here is where Chris works (and lives!) - feel free to stop by for a tour!Friends of Parker TavernAnd don't forget- all of us have a right and ability to access public archives!Massachusets Historical SocietySome Info on John AdamsThe Symbol of the National Park ServiceAnd here are some of Chris' Poems:Poem 1. I'd never seen you wear black before You're alive. You know that. Of course you know, its no surprise. It's just that dealing with death and the long run makes it worthwhile. I'd tell you but you know you live it more sincerely than I can write. 2. Today you wore white I was right I was rightFire Alarm At the Bach Concert As patrons try to pour out of the hall Singers harmonize with a piercing tone The running lights turn on and off as if everyone is blinking in unison Two ushers work up a sweat trying to heave the weight of the exit doors Behind them, the crowd waits patiently as if in line for the salad bar Above the organ, smoke eases its way through the balcony.Please note:Everything mentioned in this podcast are just Chris' opinion. Anything said about past, present, or future employers, are strictly his opinion and do not represent the ideas of anyone else or any entity or company. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themagichourdreamcast.substack.com

In Episode 94, Call Number celebrates Preservation Week, this year held April 28–May 4. With the theme of “Preserving Identities,” the week's events aim to raise awareness of the role libraries and cultural institutions play in protecting historic and culturally significant collections. First, American Libraries Managing Editor Terra Dankowski speaks with Indigenous author Traci Sorell, the honorary chair of this year's Preservation Week. Sorell, a former attorney who worked on Native Nations policy, discusses preservation's part in telling stories. Next, American Libraries Associate Editor and Call Number host Diana Panuncial speaks with Kathleen Monahan, special collections public services supervisor at Boston Public Library, about the importance of security in preservation. Monahan, who cochairs the Security Committee of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Section of ALA's Association of College and Research Libraries, provides insight into the committee's recently updated Guidelines Regarding the Security of Special Collections Materials. Finally, American Libraries Associate Editor Megan Bennett speaks with Rosie Grayburn and Melissa Tedone, cofounders of the Poison Book Project, a joint initiative of Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library (WMGL), and the University of Delaware (UD) in Newark. Grayburn is head of the scientific research and analysis laboratory at WMGL and an affiliated associate professor in the Winterthur–UD program in art conservation. Tedone is assistant professor for library and archives conservation at UD and associate director of the Winterthur–UD program in art conservation. They discuss their research on potentially toxic bookbinding materials from the 19th century. Is there a story or topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know at callnumber@ala.org. You can also follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter), SoundCloud, or Spotify and leave a review on iTunes. We welcome your feedback.

The Sun is a major figure in Cherokee mythology; the world depends upon her light and warmth, but is at the mercy of her brutal heat when she is slighted by her brother, the Moon. In this story, recorded from the Eastern Band of Cherokee in the late 19th century, a plan to stop the Sun from burning the world leads to the death of her daughter, and a plan to bring her back from the Ghost Country. Common characters to Native American mythology including the Great Horned Serpent appear in a tale with strong connections to the natural world and Cherokee history. Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that can be roughly translated as “Story & Meaning” Support the channel by subscribing, liking, and commenting to join the conversation! Support the channel financially through your generous Patreon donation: patreon.com/mythosandlogos This channel is a collection of thoughts of one person on the important stories that we humans have shared with each other. I believe that, in respectfully approaching storytelling traditions, we can find timeless wisdom and beauty that apply to modern life. I do my best to find and share that wisdom. I encourage you to share your thoughts and stories as well. The stories presented here have all been freely shared by their original tellers. I encourage you to study each story directly and consult traditional sources whenever possible. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Cherokee Indian Pottery and Bread Worker, Cherokee Indian Reservation, North Carolina from the Tichnor Brothers Collection, Boston Public Library, licensed under Creative Commons 01:21 Forces of Nature 01:55 Oconolufty by Rudolph Frank Ingerle 02:08 Plate, Natural Bridge, Virginia, America, from Coalport Porcelain Factory, Shropshire, England 02:43 Eastern Hognose, Cape Cod Massachusetts Specimen, photographed by Scotbuch7, licensed under Creative Commons 02:53 Eastern Hognose Snake Playing Dead, photographed by Virginia State Parks Staff, licensed under Creative Commons 02:57 Copperhead photographed in Liberty County, Texas, by William L Farr, licensed under Creative Commons 03:17 James Mooney, from Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin 1901 03:25 Swimmer from Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees by James Mooney 03:36 Sequoyah by Henry Inman 04:05 Pot with Horned and Feathered Serpents, New Mexico or Chihuahua, c. 1280-1450 05:15 Journey to Ghost Country 05:53 Sorel Tree from The North American Sylva 06:08 Cherokee Eagle Dance Movements by Will West Long, from Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin “The Iroquois Eagle Dance, an Offshoot of the Calumet Dance” 1953 06:32 The Daughter of the Sun from Myths of the Cherokee, recorded by James Mooney 08:25 Habit of Cunne Shote a Cherokee Chief 08:41 Conclusion: Many Medicines 09:28 Facsimile of the Swimmer Manuscript from Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees by James Mooney Thumbnail image generated through use of artificial intelligence. All works of art are in the public domain unless stated otherwise. Stock video clips licensed through Storyblocks. Ambiment - The Ambient by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

The Boston Public Library's chef-in-residence program is a three year project aimed at helping community members get the most out of their food. The program provides instruction on basic cooking techniques and nutritious, and helps members of the community prepare culturally appropriate meals with everyday ingredients. Glorya Fernandez is the library's inaugural chef-in-residence. Over the period of one year she will work with the community to create a culinary curriculum that can be used throughout the BPL system. The Common took a trip to the BPL Roxbury Branch's Nutrition Lab to meet Glorya, as well as Stephanie Chace, BPL Nutrition Literacy Coordinator, and learn more about what they hope to accomplish during the first year of the chef-in-residence program. Greater Boston's daily podcast where news and culture meet.

An episode from our colleagues at The Frontline Dispatch: Documenting the Siege of Mariupol 20 Days in Mariupol is an unflinching, first-hand account of the early days of Russia's invasion of the port city of Mariupol, which remains under Russian occupation to this day. Ukrainian-born director and journalist Mstyslav Chernov and his colleagues from the Associated Press were the last international journalists to remain in Mariupol as Russian troops attacked. His new film, from FRONTLINE and the AP, draws on Chernov's news dispatches and his reflections as he documented the devastation of his home country for the world to see. Chernov sat down with FRONTLINE editor-in-chief and executive producer Raney Aronson-Rath and editor and producer Michelle Mizner in February 2023, as we marked the grim anniversary of the war in Ukraine. In this episode of The FRONTLINE Dispatch, recorded at the Boston Public Library, Chernov recounts the decision to go to Mariupol, how he and Mizner created a documentary feature from his Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, and what he hopes people will take away from the film — today, and in years to come. “I know that we form our understanding of the current events of the world around us by watching news and consuming news,” Chernov said. “ But [we] form our understanding of our past with documentary films… Film is a medium which carries meaning across time, for generations to come.” An earlier version of this episode was published in July. You can watch 20 Days in Mariupol on FRONTLINE's website, FRONTLINE's YouTube Channel, the PBS App, and the PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel. Want to be notified every time a new podcast episode drops? Sign up for The FRONTLINE Dispatch newsletter.

Dar and Jim share some weird holiday stories and their favorite holiday traditions on this edition of You Won't Believe What Happened To Me! We'll be back with more episodes in 2024! Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! LINKS TO STORIES https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/12/12/Christmas-lights-irk-neighbors-Union-Vale-New-York/9991702417613/ https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/12/13/Christmas-tree-owl-Lexington-Kentucky/1291702492573/ https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/12/06/giant-Santa-Hollytree-Tyler-Texas/8071701883416/ https://metro.co.uk/2023/12/13/catalonias-wonderfully-weird-fixation-poo-christmas-19908320/ https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/12/04/Boston-Public-Library-overdue-vinyl-record-Junior-Walker/7251701727190/

20 Days in Mariupol is an unflinching, first-hand account of the early days of Russia's invasion of the port city of Mariupol, which remains under Russian occupation to this day. Ukrainian-born director and journalist Mstyslav Chernov and his colleagues from the Associated Press were the last international journalists to remain in Mariupol as Russian troops attacked. His new film, from FRONTLINE and the AP, draws on Chernov's news dispatches and his reflections as he documented the devastation of his home country for the world to see. Chernov sat down with FRONTLINE editor-in-chief and executive producer Raney Aronson-Rath and editor and producer Michelle Mizner in February 2023, as we marked the grim anniversary of the war in Ukraine. In this episode of The FRONTLINE Dispatch, recorded at the Boston Public Library, Chernov recounts the decision to go to Mariupol, how he and Mizner created a documentary feature from his Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, and what he hopes people will take away from the film — today, and in years to come. “I know that we form our understanding of the current events of the world around us by watching news and consuming news,” Chernov said. “ But [we] form our understanding of our past with documentary films… Film is a medium which carries meaning across time, for generations to come.” An earlier version of this episode was published in July. You can watch 20 Days in Mariupol on FRONTLINE's website, FRONTLINE's YouTube Channel, the PBS App, and the PBS Documentaries Prime Video Channel. Want to be notified every time a new podcast episode drops? Sign up for The FRONTLINE Dispatch newsletter.

In February 1848, a book auction took place in Astor House, No. 7, on the corner of Broadway and Vesey in lower Manhattan, New York. By all accounts, the books were shabby and books like them were discarded every day from private and public libraries: one observer described some of the books as “beyond a certain investure of raggedness and dilapidation, backs without covers, mutilated title pages, and missing colophons, on ordinary occasions.” Another observer writes, “They were so positively wretched that they really became fascinating in that very account—as your halfway beggars are despised by every body, while your thoroughgoing pestiferous, rag and filth accumulation sits to Murillo and the Masters.” Despite their ragged and pestiferous condition, these books drew the attention of booklovers throughout the United States. In some ways, the point was in the discontinuity between their deeper significance and their condition—and in the rare discernment of a true bibliomaniac which could see through to their real quality. The afterlife of this collection is, in part, the subject of Book Madness: A Story of Book Collectors in America (Yale UP, 2022), by today's guest, Denise Gigante. Denise is the Sadie Dernham Patek Professor in the Humanities. She is the author of the previous books, The Keats Brothers: The Life of John and George (Harvard UP, 2011), Life: Organic Form and Romanticism (Yale UP, 2009), Taste: A Literary History (Yale UP, 2005), and two anthologies: The Great Age of the English Essay (Yale UP, 2008) and Gusto: Essential Writings in Nineteenth-Century Gastronomy (Routledge, 2005). This book follows the sixty books in Charles Lamb's collection as they flowed through the hands of collectors and eventually became the foundation of modern collections such as the New York Public Library and the Boston Public Library. The dramatis personae of Book Madness: A Story of Book Collectors in America includes Robert Balmanno (1780-1861), the secretary of the American Shakespeare Society of New York; the actor and theater manager William Evans Burton (1804-1860); and Joseph Green Cogswell (1786-1871), the first superintendent of the Astor Library in New York. John Yargo is Visiting Assistant Professor of English at Boston College. He earned a PhD in English literature from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, specializing in the environmental humanities and early modern culture. In 2023, his dissertation won the J. Leeds Barroll Prize, given by the Shakespeare Association of America. His peer-reviewed articles have been published or are forthcoming in the Journal for Early Modern Culture Studies, Early Theatre, Studies in Philology, and Shakespeare Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

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Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 370 Should the Bruins Do an Erik Karlsson-like Trade?  Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston.com dive into Erik Karlsson going to the Penguins, what that means for the Bruins and…should the Bruins consider a trade that is of a similar magnitude?  This episode is sponsored by:  This episode of Bruins Beat is brought to you by Fanduel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Visit FanDuel.com/BOSTON and start earning BONUS BETS with America's #1 Sportsbook!  21+ and present in MA. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Refund issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support. Play it smart from the start! GameSenseMA.com or call 1-800-GAM-1234 Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   2:00 - Charlie McAvoy took over the Boston Public Library  6:00 - Erik Karlsson is back in the Eastern Conference  9:00 - Penguins are back in the fold… 12:00 - What other teams will compete with the Bruins for a Wild Card spot?  16:30 - The one thing the Penguins had that the Bruins don't  22:00 - The Bruins are past where the Penguins are at  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I chat with Jennifer De Leon about teaching, learning, her writing, and how reading fiction helps develop empathy.Jennifer De Leon graduated from Connecticut College with a double-major in International Relations and French, and earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of San Francisco's Center for Teaching Excellence and Social Justice while in the Teach For America program. She went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from UMASS-Boston. She has received several awards and residencies from organizations across the country, including the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, Hedgebrook, Macondo, VONA, Associates of the Boston Public Library's Writer-in-Residence Program, and the City of Boston's Artist-in-Residence Program.  De Leon is a winner of the 2016 Walter Dean Myers Grant, awarded by We Need Diverse Books, and named a 2020 Latinx Trailblazer by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. After a decade teaching in Boston Public Schools, Jenn is now Associate Professor of English at Framingham State University, and instructor in the Creative Writing and Literature Graduate Program at Harvard University.Her stories and essays have appeared in Ploughshares, The Briar Cliff Reviews, Iowa Review, Michigan Quarterly Review, Guernica, and Best Women's Travel Writing to name a few. Jennifer is the author of Don't Ask Me Where I'm From and the essay collection White Space: Essays on Culture, Race, and Writing, and editor of the anthology, Wise Latinas: Writers on Higher Education. Her latest YA novel is Borderless. In 2022 Jennifer founded Story Bridge LLC. Story Bridge programs bring people together from all walks of life to shape, share, and hear each other's unique stories. By the end of the program, every participant walks away with new, unforgettable connections. Jennifer De Leon Borderless, Jennifer De Leon Don't Ask Me Where I'm From, Jennifer De Leon White Space: Essays on Culture, Race, & Writing, Jennifer De Leon All You Have To Do, Autumn Allen Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim, Patricia Park  The House on Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros Support the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links