Podcasts about Main Library

As part of Cleveland Public Library's celebrations surrounding the 100th anniversary of Main Library, Page Count honors Linda Anne Eastman, the first woman to lead a large metropolitan library system in the United States. Through letters, documents, photographs, speeches, and other archival material, Cleveland Public Library Archivist Melissa Carr sheds light on Eastman's life and work. From Eastman's first visit to Cleveland Public Library to her fruitful working relationship with William Howard Brett, her many achievements and innovations, her unflagging work ethic, and more, Carr takes listeners on a journey back in time to bring to life an extraordinary woman whose work transformed our library, our city, and the librarian profession at large.   May 6, 2025, marks the 100th anniversary of Cleveland Public Library's Main Library building, which Eastman worked tirelessly to help plan, design, and make a reality. The Library will host a series of events at the downtown campus on Saturday, May 10 to celebrate this milestone. Learn more about the anniversary events here. To view images of Eastman and other archival materials, visit "Celebrating Linda Anne Eastman and Main Library's 100th Anniversary."   Page Count is produced by Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library. For full show notes and an edited transcript of this episode, visit the episode page. To get in touch, email ohiocenterforthebook@cpl.org (put “podcast” in the subject line) or follow us on Instagram or Facebook.

The Library Reimagined: "We're really talking about, how our library serves a diverse array of customer needs and in in different spaces and places. So that may not be just checking out a book in a branch, but what's the web presence? Right? What's what's the website like? How do we connect with this really growing area of usage with electronic content, ebooks, and especially digital audiobooks is is our, you know, biggest area of growth." - Benjamin Reid, Public Services Director for the Columbus Metropolitan LibraryWe explore the remarkable contributions of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, a vital institution supporting our city's thriving community. We are joined by expert Benjamin Reid, Public Services Director for the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Together, we unveil the transformative programs and services offered by the library, from literacy initiatives for young readers to life skills development, workforce preparation, digital equity, and community partnerships. You will learn how the library is not just about books, but a hub of opportunity, inclusion, and support for all ages.Key Takeaways:Digital Inclusion and Skills: Columbus Metropolitan Library is making strides in bridging the digital divide with its Digital Equity Coalition, digital navigators, and awesome programs like Digital Skills Hub. They're not just about books anymore; they're about equipping people with the necessary digital tools and skills for today's world.Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning: From hosting internship fairs to comprehensive job help resources like JobNow and LinkedIn Learning, the library is a powerhouse for job seekers of all ages. They emphasize the importance of lifelong learning to adapt to evolving job markets.Community-Building and Partnerships: Partnerships are key to the library's success. By collaborating with local nonprofits and organizations, they provide extensive support, including services for the justice-impacted and programs for English Language learners. It's all about fostering a thriving, inclusive community.If you like this episode, please let us know. We appreciate the feed back, and your support of offset costs of producing the podcast!Memorable Moments06:11 "Library Growth and Community Impact"08:44 Carnegie's Impact on Local Libraries11:30 Young Minds Early Literacy Strategy15:46 Essential Life Skills: Digital Inclusion17:52 Franklin County Digital Equity Coalition22:34 Youth Career Preparation Initiatives24:19 Enhancing Library's Community Support26:55 Library Programs & Resources Overview33:10 Main Library's New Hybrid Workspace34:24 Nonprofit Support and Resource Expansion39:21 Leveraging Community Partnerships for Expertise46:53 Supporting English Language Learners (ESL) Together51:30 Rock Photography Exhibit at LibraryWe would love to hear from you.Give us your feedback, or suggest a topic, by leaving us a voice message.Email us at hello@lookingforwardourway.com.Find us on Bluesky and Facebook.Please review our podcast on Google!And of course, everything can be found on our website,

Commissioner of Urban Beautification Sara Stacy and Forestry Manager Jody Prude join Mayor Wade to discuss how vital trees are to Toledo. From planting efforts where they don't exist to replacing trees at the end of their life, we're committed to improving our tree canopy to improve air and water quality, keep our streets cooler in the summer heat, and beautify our neighborhoods.Want to be part of the RE-TREE Toledo movement? Join our kickoff meeting on April 28 at the Main Library.

Since Marcellus “MT” Turner took over as CEO and chief librarian of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library in 2021, the library system has undergone significant transformation — and it's not over yet.The library system, which currently has 21 locations, has ambitious plans to expand to 31 branches to better meet the needs of the city's growing population. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library wants to bring branches to "library deserts," where residents lack easy access to library resources, as well as modernizing existing facilities to provide more meeting spaces, technology access and interactive learning opportunities.A major highlight of the system's growth is the new Main Library coming in 2026, which will replace the previous structure at its long-standing Tryon Street location. Slated to be a state-of-the-art facility, the six-story building will feature expanded public spaces, a café, a makerspace and an immersive theater, with no administrative offices taking up space.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, recorded in front of an audience at The Sharon at South Park retirement community in March 2025, Turner talks about the role of libraries in Charlotte, how it's shifted over the past few decades, and what we can expect to see in the future.You can find out more about The Charlotte Ledger at TheCharlotteLedger.com.The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots New York Times bestselling and National Magazine Award-winning author Morgan Jerkins will be at the Main Library this October to discuss Wandering in Strange Lands, the powerful story of her journey to understand her northern and southern roots, the Great Migration, and the displacement of black people across America. She will be the first featured Lit Chat author in the Library's new African American History series of community programs. The project, in part, seeks to expand the Library's African American History Collection and the associated Digital Community Archive and to make customers aware of all the FREE family research and local history resources available to them in the Special Collections Department at the Main Library, including the newly-expanded Memory Lab. For more information about how you can contribute materials to Special Collections or use these publicly-available resources to trace your family roots, research the history of your home or neighborhood and more, please click on this link. Morgan Jerkins's most recent book is the novel Caul Baby, an Amazon Best Book of 2021. Her other books are Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots, one of Time's must-read books of 2020, and This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America, a New York Times Bestseller. As a journalist, she's written about the internet, intersecting social issues and popular media through celebrity profiles and interviews, reportage, commentary, and personal essays. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Vanity Fair, among others. She's won two National Magazine Awards and was a Forbes 30 Under 30 Leader in Media. Jerkins is also a filmmaker. Her debut short film, Black Madonna, which she wrote and co-directed, was selected at the Big Apple Film Festival, Pan African Film & Arts Festival, and NewFilmmakers Los Angeles. She teaches Creative Writing at Princeton University, where she also holds a Bachelor's in Comparative Literature. She has an MFA from Bennington College, and has taught at Columbia University, Pacific University, The New School, and Leipzig University, where she was the Guest Picador Professor. Based in New York City, she was born and raised in New Jersey. Interviewer Prof. Tammy Cherry has taught at Florida State College at Jacksonville as an English professor for 22 years. Along with composition classes, Tammy teaches African American literature and honors classes. She is a lifelong Jacksonville resident and recently served as co-host for the WJCT podcast Bygone Jax. Praise for Morgan Jerkins's Books “In Morgan Jerkins's remarkable debut essay collection, This Will Be My Undoing, she is a deft cartographer of black girlhood and womanhood. From one essay to the next, Jerkins weaves the personal with the public and political in compelling, challenging ways... With this collection, she shows us that she is unforgettably here, a writer to be reckoned with.” — Roxanne Gay “[A] forthright and informative account. . . . Jerkins's careful research and revelatory conversations with historians, activists, and genealogists result in a disturbing yet ultimately empowering chronicle of the African-American experience. Readers will be moved by this brave and inquisitive book.” — Publishers Weekly on Wandering in Strange Lands “Morgan Jerkins' fantastic, expansive novel of mothers and daughters and Harlem, Caul Baby, is a meditation on the limits of inheritance and legacy. It's also a love letter to a rapidly changing neighborhood.”— Kaitlyn Greenidge Check out Morgan's works from the library! Continue Reading MORGAN RECOMMENDS Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado FEM by Magda Carneci THE LIBRARY RECOMMENDS Dear Ijeawele, or, A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie  Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Brittney Cooper  Life, I Swear: Intimate Stories From Black Women on Identity, Healing, and Self-Trust by Chloe Dulce Louvouezo  A Renaissance of Our Own: A Memoir & Manifesto on Reimagining by Rachel E Cargle  Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine  The Love Song of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers  These Ghost are Family by Maisy Card  Neighbors and Other Stories by Diane Oliver  The Revisioners by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton  --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

UIUC's Main Library celebrated its 100th anniversary with the unveiling of a time capsule of the same age.Illinois Men's Basketball signed four-star and 89th overall recruit Brandon Lee on Tuesday.and a federal judge overturned Illinois' assault weapons ban.

How can our libraries support small businesses and nonprofits? On this show, Rachel Fuller, Information Services Manager, and Kristine Cook, Manager of the Adult Services Division for the Main Library, with the Columbus Metropolitan Library, share how they are Empowering the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in their library system and how you can, too. 

In the era when many people find reading materials and conduct research online, public libraries have taken up the mission of remaining a community "place." For our Main Library, the draw isn't just the 90,000 print volumes in our collection. The building has to support students coming to quietly study, adults coming to learn new technologies, families conducting genealogical research, community groups holding meetings, and children working on reading cognition.From January through May, contractors worked diligently to transform the library on Main Street (without closing it to the public). The result is a building which is safer, more inviting, more efficient, and ultimately suited to more of our community needs.Check out the library's services here: https://gloucesterva.gov/library

An event at the city's Main Library will celebrate the man known as “Jacksonville's Poet Laureate."

David Weaver, executive director of the Ohioana Library Association, makes his second appearance on the podcast to discuss the upcoming Ohioana Book Festival. In addition to sharing festival highlights, including a special live Page Count conversation featuring Hanif Abdurraqib and Jacqueline Woodson, Weaver discusses his work with Ohioana, his upcoming retirement, and Ohio's contributions to the literary world.   The 18th annual Ohioana Book Festival will be held at Columbus Metropolitan Library's Main Library on Saturday, April 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional programs and activities will take place in the community throughout April. Page Count's special live episode with Hanif Abdurraqib and Jacqueline Woodson will be held at 12pm on Saturday, April 20 in the auditorium.   Ohioana Book Festival 2024 Festival Authors 2024 Festival Schedule Ohioana Library Association   Page Count is produced by Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library and hosted by Laura Maylene Walter. For full show notes and a transcript of this episode, visit the episode page. To get in touch, email ohiocenterforthebook@cpl.org (put “podcast” in the subject line) or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

On this week's program, we listen back to the vital community conversation that was had at the premier of the new documentary film, “This Is The Ohio: Life, Death & Rebirth of the Beautiful River” at Louisville's Main Library on the evening of Wednesday, January 24th. Kentucky Waterways Alliance was proud to co-host the premiere of esteemed filmmaker Morgan Atkinson's latest documentary. In the one-hour film, Atkinson travels the 981-mile river—from Pittsburgh to Cairo, Illinois—uncovering revealing perspectives and looking at the river in a new and provocative way. This is the Ohio will open the eyes of people who thought they knew the Ohio as well as those who have never considered its importance. The event featured filmmaker Morgan Atkinson and Louisville's House Rep. in DC, Morgan McGarvey, who is chair of the Ohio River Congressional Caucus, who both gave opening remarks. The evening concluded with a panel discussion about the Ohio River moderated by KWA's Susan Griffin Ward, and featuring panelists Deborah Bilitski, Dr. Nancy Theiss, Dr. Perry Thomas and Frances Menone. Co-hosts for the evening included KWA, Neighborhood House, UofL's Envirome Institute, and the Ohio River Way. The evening also included an Ohio River art installation by KWA artist-in-residence, Al Gorman, and a Ripple Effects Photography Contest display. More information is available at http://facebook.com/thisistheohio

Grab a paddle and get out on the Ohio River with us this week, as we float along for a great conversation with Morgan Atkinson, director of the new documentary, "This is the Ohio: Life, Death, and Rebirth of the Beautiful River" (https://www.facebook.com/thisistheohio); David Wicks with River City Paddle Sports (https://rivercitypaddlesports.org/) and Ohio River Way (https://www.ohioriverway.org/); and Michael Washburn, Executive Director of the Kentucky Waterways Alliance (https://www.kwalliance.org/). Your host, Justin Mog, navigates these pleasant waters to give you a preview of the upcoming premiere screening, reception and panel discussion for “This Is The Ohio” coming up on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Louisville's Main Library (301 York St), with the Reception from 5–6pm, the Film screening starting at 6pm, and a Panel Discussion from 7:15-7:45pm. Kentucky Waterways Alliance is proud to co-host the premiere of esteemed filmmaker Morgan Atkinson's latest documentary, “This is the Ohio: Life, Death, and Rebirth of the Beautiful River.” In the one-hour film, Atkinson travels the 981-mile river—from Pittsburgh to Cairo, Illinois—uncovering revealing perspectives and looking at the river in a new and provocative way. This is the Ohio will open the eyes of people who thought they knew the Ohio as well as those who have never considered its importance. The event will feature filmmaker Morgan Atkinson and Louisville's House Rep. in DC, Morgan McGarvey, who is chair of the Ohio River Congressional Caucus and will give the opening remarks. The evening will conclude with a panel discussion about the Ohio River moderated by KWA's Susan Griffin Ward. The panelists will be Deborah Bilitski, Dr. Nancy Theiss, Dr. Perry Thomas and Frances Menone. Join KWA, Neighborhood House, UofL's Envirome Institute, and the Ohio River Way for a reception prior to the screening at 5pm, which will also include an Ohio River art installation by KWA artist-in-residence, Al Gorman, and a Ripple Effects Photography Contest display. This is a free event, but registration is requested at https://www.lfpl.org/register. Learn more and support the film at https://www.gofundme.com/f/bringing-the-ohio-river-to-life The purpose of the documentary is to begin or continue the discussion about the future of the Ohio River. Three initiatives to achieve this engagement are: 1) Working with ORBA and the National Wildlife Federation - Restoring the Ohio River: A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity (https://www.nwf.org/ohioriver#:~:text=The%20National%20Wildlife%20Federation%20is%20helping%20craft%20a%20regional%20restoration,and%20promote%20strong%20local%20economies.) 2) Working with the Ohio River Way and the National Park Service on the Rivertown Review Toolkit (https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/river-town-review-toolkit.htm#:~:text=This%20River%20Town%20Review%20Toolkit,bolster%20your%20local%20tourism%20economy.). 3) Metro Louisville, KIPDA and Envirome working to update the 1996 Ohio River Corridor Master Plan (https://louisville.edu/cepm/westlou/louisville-wide/ohio-river-master-plan-1996/) to make it a regional plan. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

On this episode of Change Makers, learn more about the Hive's newest course on the topic of reading, designed for educators but also helpful for caregivers. The course was developed through a partnership with the state of Ohio and offers one of a kind learning with access to unique, accessible, resources. After that, hear about our recent event that announced a grant from PNC Foundation that will fund the delivery of the first official program of The Dot Experience, in partnership with the Louisville Free Public Library. On this podcastNarratorSara Brown, APH Public Relations ManagerAmy Campbell, APH Hive DirectorShawna Benson, Program Director, Teaching Diverse Learners Center at OCALIAngelica Gagaliardi, Outreach Specialist Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness at OCALIChristine Croyle, Program Director for OCALIErin Sigmund, Community Relations and Policy AdvisorAdditional Links APH HiveThe Outreach Center for Deafness and BlindnessLiteracy Access for AllAPH MuseumAPH Museum Connect the DotsPNC FoundationLouisville Free Public LibraryConnect the Dots, powered by PNC Foundation scheduleSat., Jan. 6 - Happy Birthday Louis Braille at the Northeast Regional Library (15 Bellevoir Circle)Sat., Feb. 17 - Light and Shadow at the Main Library (301 York St.)Sat., March 30 - “How do people who are blind read?” at the Highlands Shelby Park Library (1250 Bardstown Road)Sat., April 13 - Career: Sports at the Iroquois Library (601 W. Woodlawn Ave.)Sat., May 18 - “How do people who are blind do math?” at the Main Library (301 York St.)Sat., June 15 - Happy Birthday Helen Keller at the St. Matthews Library (3940 Grandview Ave.)Sat., July 13 - Touch and Texture at the South Central Regional (7300 Jefferson Blvd.)Sat., Aug. 3 - Career: Cooking at the Southwest Regional Library (9725 Dixie Highway)Sat., Sept. 28 - “How do people who are blind navigate?” at Newburg Branch Library (4800 Exeter Ave.)Sat., Oct. 19 - Sound and Vibration at Western Library (604 S. 10th St.)Sat., Nov. 2 - Career: Science at South Central Regional Library (7300 Jefferson Blvd.)Sat., Dec. 14 - “Happy Holidays Mary Ingalls!” at Jeffersontown Branch Library (10635 Watterson Trail)

Free community resources fairs are held at the North Plaza of the downtown Main Library on the final Thursday of each month. These resource fairs offer individual assistance to get connected with area services, including access to free primary care health services and medicaid navigation, free legal aid, and discount Read More Shared by United Resource Connection September 26, 2023

Anyone can be a writer – even an accomplished chef! The first step is deciding what you'll write about. It could be something you're passionate about or particularly skilled in... Or could it simply be the book (or cookbook) you think is missing from the world! Dennis Chan grew up in Jacksonville, where his family has owned twelve restaurants in the past eight decades. His earliest memories of food include standing on a little stool next to his grandfather's restaurant stove while watching him cook. Somehow, Dennis always knew that he would end up in the restaurant business. He opened Blue Bamboo in his hometown in 2005, after graduating from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and working with the Disney Company, and celebrity chef Ming Tsai. Chef Dennis is an adjunct professor at Florida State College at Jacksonville and teaches personal enrichment cooking classes at Blue Bamboo. Chan's first cookbook, Hip Asian Comfort Food, was published in 2009.  He also served as president of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association North East chapter. Dennis won the 2018 Neighborhood to Nation recipe contest by General Mills and was chosen as one of 16 chefs to participate in Hormel Foods' Culinary Enrichment and Innovation Program. Chef Chan lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife Elizabeth, and seven-year-old sons Bennett and Michael. He says, “After working around the country, I am so happy to have found my way back home.” A supporter of many local organizations, Dennis believes that there is a place in everyone's heart and schedule for worthwhile organizations.    Officially known as the Boss of Food in her family, interviewer Lauren Titus is a long-time Northeast Florida resident who brings over 30 years experience in our area's local food movement to the magazine, along with a passion and expertise in baking and front-yard farming. After a career in digital production and enterprise content management, Lauren is excited to be focused on her first loves: writing and talking about food and the vital role it plays in our community. Lauren lives with her husband in St. Augustine, and while her children have flown from the nest, they continue to support the local food scenes in Austin and Los Angeles. READ Check out Dennis's cookbook, Let's Eat, from the library! DENNIS RECOMMENDS Places in Jacksonville to hold events in: The Main Library's Ansbacher Map Room is a cool place to hang out. It is also just a few floors away from the Main Library's Conference Center, which has an auditorium and a very functional event room. We have gotten the chance to cater in some pretty cool venues over the last 18 years. Some were on top of tall buildings, like the clubhouse at the Peninsula, and some were on the ground surrounded by trees, like Chandler Oaks Barn. We've catered at shooting ranges, and at homes right on the beach. We also I also love the venues making a difference for organizations in our community such as the soundstage at WJCT and the Glass Factory. Book inspirations: Hello Cupcake for playful decorating techniques on cupcakes.  The author is the photographer from my mentor's book, Blue Ginger Cookbook. Looking through that book always brings a smile. I have authored two cookbooks currently, Hip Asian Comfort Food and Let's Eat. Local bookstores carry them, and there is a copy at the Main Library. Southern Goodness from Celestia Mobley is my favorite local cookbook.      Music inspirations: My favorite songs are cooking show theme songs.   Sources for great ingredients: Jax Oriental, La Salsa, and Caribbean-Latino Asian are all well-stocked Asian markets. Atlantic Beach Urban Farms, Be Well Greens, and Bacon Farms are all great places to get fresh produce. The North Florida School has a good program teaching special needs children how to grow and maintain produce, and how to work in kitchens. Nothing beats Azar Sausage Company for locally made sausage. Cline's Custom Meats is the best place locally to get a steak to cook at home. We also have a cool "u-pick" persimmon farm here called Willie's Sweet Persimmons. Local Personal Enrichment Cooking Schools: A Chefs Cooking Studio and Italian Cooking Lessons Jax are two places that I teach on occasion, in addition to cooking classes at Blue Bamboo. --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Jenny Johnson is a Map Librarian at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The story of this episode begins with Juan David stumbling upon the hidden treasure of the Main Library 4th Floor: The Map Library. From the moment our cohost met Jenny, he knew he had found someone truly remarkable. Jenny's love for maps transcends mere occupation; she is a maestro of storytelling, wielding maps as her harmonious instrument. With millions of maps at her fingertips, she effortlessly guides us through a myriad of topics, turning each map into a gateway of knowledge and wonder. During this interview, Jenny unveils not only her profound connection with maps but also her extraordinary career path filled with awe-inspiring tales. Prepare to be transported through time and space as she recounts stories ranging from her intriguing and audacious encounter with her husband to the arduous struggles she faced while conquering the challenges of computer science in the depths of the language building basement. Every twist and turn in Jenny's journey led her to embrace her true calling—the job she yearned for as a senior in college, the job that transcends mere aspiration and becomes a lifelong passion. This conversation holds an extra special allure, as it invites us to explore more than 10 captivating maps, each with its own tale to tell. From the celestial landscapes of Star Trek to the tumultuous battlefields of the World Wars, from the captivating realms of The Black Panther to the intricate details of the world's tiniest atlas, and even the sprawling landscapes of Middle-earth from Lord of the Rings—we will traverse dimensions and unravel the mysteries embedded within these cartographic treasures. Welcome to The UIUC Talkshow, where we invite you to join us on an extraordinary adventure, guided by the incredible Jenny Johnson. Together, let's discover the power of maps and unveil the hidden stories that shape our world. EPISODE LINKS: Visit the Map Library! https://www.library.illinois.edu/max/ OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 1:06 - The Cello Pin 2:00 - From Pre-med to Geography 16:51 - Homecoming: The Return to the Midwest 21:13 - Intuition 27:08 - Long-distance relationships 29:59 - Seattle 36:13 - Having twins 37:22 - How UIUC has changed 44:50 - How the library uses Carjacks to keep the floor up 46:40 - The Map Library's Mysterious Location 50:00 - Floor Rebound 51:44 - The History of the Map Library 1:06:44 - Maps and its hidden gems

Listen in as we talk about Main Library's Culinary Literacy Center. Our specialist, Amy Spencer, will talk about what happens in that space and all the programs and classes you can sign up for.  Interested in checking out the Culinary Literacy programs and classes discussed? Follow the link to register: https://bit.ly/3PfmvkQ

On this week's show, we bring you a third hour of highlights from Forward Radio's special live broadcast from the 10th Annual How-To Festival at the Main Public Library on Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In addition to hosting an all-day booth on How to Broadcast with Community Radio, we did a LIVE broadcast from the Festival, dropping in on all kinds of How-To sessions and interviewing participants. From learning how to beat box to dancing Flamenco to painting like Bob Ross – participants learned how to do more than 50 things in five hours, all for free! And thanks to Forward Radio's proud Community Partner, the Louisville Urban Agriculture Coalition, the How-To Fest again featured three gardening tents with classes presented by Urban Ag member groups. The How-To Festival is FREE and takes place throughout the Main Library. Learn more at http;//www.lfpl.org/how-to/

On this week's show, we bring you a second hour of highlights from Forward Radio's special live broadcast from the 10th Annual How-To Festival at the Main Public Library on Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In addition to hosting an all-day booth on How to Broadcast with Community Radio, we did a LIVE broadcast from the Festival, dropping in on all kinds of How-To sessions and interviewing participants. From learning how to beat box to dancing Flamenco to painting like Bob Ross – participants learned how to do more than 50 things in five hours, all for free! And thanks to Forward Radio's proud Community Partner, the Louisville Urban Agriculture Coalition, the How-To Fest again featured three gardening tents with classes presented by Urban Ag member groups. The How-To Festival is FREE and takes place throughout the Main Library. Learn more at http;//www.lfpl.org/how-to/

Whether it be for coffee, to hang out with friends, or actually study University Library is a destination for many Northwestern students. Listening to the library's aural characteristics can tell us why. Read the full article here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/05/31/audio/nu-declassified-meet-me-at-main-library/

On today's Access Hour, we bring you highlights from the first hour of Forward Radio's special live broadcast from the 10th Annual How-To Festival at the Main Public Library on Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In addition to hosting an all-day booth on How to Broadcast with Community Radio, we did a LIVE broadcast from the Festival, dropping in on all kinds of How-To sessions and interviewing participants. From learning how to beat box to dancing Flamenco to painting like Bob Ross – participants learned how to do more than 50 things in five hours, all for free! And thanks to our partnership with Forward Radio's proud Community Parnter, the Louisville Urban Agriculture Coalition, How-To again featured three gardening tents with classes presented by Urban Ag member groups. The How-To Festival is FREE and takes place throughout the Main Library. Learn more at http://www.lfpl.org/how-to/

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with artists Rose Farrell and Tafi Brown about the exhibit VERDANT, on display until May 30 at the Peoria Public Library, Main Library, in the Lower Level 1 Gallery.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with artists Rose Farrell and Tafi Brown about the exhibit VERDANT, on display until May 30 at the Peoria Public Library, Main Library, in the Lower Level 1 Gallery.

Forward Radio was thrilled to be a part of the 10th Annual How-To Festival at the Main Public Library Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. In addition to hosting an all-day booth on How to Broadcast with Community Radio, we did a LIVE broadcast from the Festival, dropping in on all kinds of How-To sessions and interviewing participants. From learning how to beat box to dancing Flamenco to painting like Bob Ross – participants learned how to do more than 50 things in five hours, all for free! And thanks to our partnership with Forward Radio's proud Community Parnter, the Louisville Urban Agriculture Coalition, How-To again featured three gardening tents with classes presented by Urban Ag member groups.The How-To Festival is FREE and takes place throughout the Main Library. Learn more at https://www.lfpl.org/how-to/

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with artists Rose Farrell and Tafi Brown about the exhibit VERDANT, on display until May 30 at the Peoria Public Library, Main Library, in the Lower Level 1 Gallery.

This bonus episode celebrates the return of an in-person Ohioana Book Festival on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Columbus Metropolitan Library's Main Library. The day will include panel discussions, readings, activities, an on-site book fair, and a live Page Count podcast recording, among other offerings.   Festival authors featured in this episode who are scheduled to participate in the live Page Count panel, “Turning Points in a Writing Career,” include:   Mindy McGinnis, author of the YA mystery A Long Stretch of Bad Days Ric Sheffield, author of the memoir We Got By: A Black Family's Journey in the Heartland Judith Turner-Yamamoto, author of the novel Loving the Dead and Gone Andrea Wang, author of the picture book Luli and the Language of Tea Felicia Zamora, author of the poetry collection I Always Carry My Bones   Additional authors mentioned in this episode: Abby Collette, Amanda Flower, Brad Ricca, Tom Batiuk, Kari Gunter-Seymour, Cinda Williams Chima, Tricia Springstubb, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Prince Shakur, and Will Hillenbrand.   For the full list of more than 150 participating authors and illustrators, visit Ohioana's 2023 Festival Authors page. For more information about the festival, visit the Ohioana Book Festival page. We hope to see you in Columbus on April 22!   Page Count is produced by Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library. For a transcript of this episode, visit the episode page. To get in touch, email ohiocenterforthebook@cpl.org (put “podcast” in the subject line) or follow us on Twitter or on Facebook.

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. On February 14, 1898, one of our community's most important institutions opened its doors – the City Library. Since then, the Library has only expanded its reach in the community. Salt Lake City Public Library Interim Executive Director Deborah Ehrman joins us with more. Deborah Ehrman: At The City Library, we know that a robust library system makes a city stronger and even more connected. In celebration of our 125th anniversary, and the 20th anniversary of the landmark Main Library, we are looking back at our history in 2023. The original City Library location had two rooms, with a collection of 10,000 books. We now circulate over 2.6 million items in eight locations throughout Salt Lake City's neighborhoods. Besides books, movies, music, graphic novels, and magazines, we also have digital eBooks and audiobooks that our patrons can borrow without even stepping inside the library. We eliminated late fees back in 2017, and continue to break down equity barriers in Salt Lake City in order to make the library available to all. It's humbling to be part of an institution that has affected so many lives and made such a positive impact for more than a century. Derek Miller: Connecting people to information, resources, experiences and each other is what they do. Help celebrate their continuing legacy as a citywide institution. For more information, visit the Salt Lake City Public Library website. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: April 4, 2023

Sometimes you don't realize the hidden gems that are in plain sight. SLIM HARPO was such an influential artist that stemmed from Baton Rouge and gained international recognition from artists all over the world. With major hits like "I'm a King Bee", "Rainin' in My Heart" and "Baby Scratch My Back", which reached number one on Billboard's R&B chart and number 16 on its broader Hot 100 singles chart. Johnny Palazzotto and his amazing team has given next level dedication over with over two decades worth of work to present the Slim Harpo Documentary. With a long list of accomplishments of his own, I found that I had more questions that needed answers!  Make plans to join us Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Main Library on Goodwood for the showing of this amazing documentary. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited... Please RSVP. Watch full interview HERE Read more on the man behind the scene running the scene.  Johnny Palazzotto, a veteran of the entertainment industry, has become synonymous with discovering new talent and putting Louisiana artists on the international map, thus earning him a music business Lifetime Achievement Award from Offbeat Magazine (2011) as well as an induction into the Southern University Jazz Hall of Fame (2002). His work also landed him a spot on the Board of Governors' Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy. The Baton Rouge native has helped to shape the careers of dozens of artists including Loggins & Messina. He has managed artists, auditioned and signed new writers, filed copyrights, negotiated contracts for recording artists, produced and distributed albums, and produced concerts from Los Angeles to Louisiana. Palazzotto is co-founder of Baton Rouge Blues Foundation,Inc. He currently produces the Slim Harpo Music Awards and presents Music in the Schools throughout Louisiana. This program introduces elementary, middle school and high school students to a music curriculum beyond the origins of all-American blues to gospel, rock and hip-hop. Palazzotto presented Baton Rouge Blues Week in conjunction with the Blues Festival including artists such as: Luther Kent, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Luther Allison, Johnny Adams, Percy Sledge, Ruthie Foster, Sonny Landreth, Bonnie Bramlett, Earl King, Philip Guy, Coco Montoya, Derrick Trucks, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Delbert McClinton, Jimmie Vaughan, Lou Ann Barton and Tony Joe White among local Blues Legends, Tabby Thomas, Henry Gray, Raful Neal, Larry Garner, ChrisThomas King, Kenny Neal. ************************************************************************************************* NEW MUSIC ALERT NEVER KNEW - LaTangela Fay NEW BOOK ALERT P.O.O.F. (Power Over Obstacles Forever) - LaTangela Fay Sherman ************************************************************************************ THE LATANGELA SHOW RADIO -  WEMX- Baton Rouge, La. Mon-Fri 10a.m.-3p.m.CST TV - WLFT - Baton Rouge, La. KGLA  - New Orleans, La. The Louisiana Film Channel YouTube - #LaTangelaFay Podcast - ALL digital platforms www.LaTangela.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before we get to what SAME is, with its director... I was not going to be the first one to ask 'is she pre...' And, she was...errr, is! East coast accents. How in the world did they survive what they had done and been accused of!? I am ready to meet our alien overlords. Finding a new job for my brother.  Around 19:00 get to know Cory Wolin Executive Director of the Main Library's SAME Cafe. Creating community through healthy food access. New, fresh delicious lunches every weekday, AND plentiful, safe, free parking at the Library!

The bee liberation group meets at seven o'clock every other Thursday in the group study rooms on the fourth floor of the Main Library. Hannah tears tabs from the flyers that they post all over campus—outside the big auditoriums in Wells Hall, on the doors of the dorm cafeterias, in the women's bathrooms—and feeds them into her jacket pocket. When she forgets and puts the laden jacket through the laundry, they turn into so much confetti.

The bee liberation group meets at seven o'clock every other Thursday in the group study rooms on the fourth floor of the Main Library. Hannah tears tabs from the flyers that they post all over campus—outside the big auditoriums in Wells Hall, on the doors of the dorm cafeterias, in the women's bathrooms—and feeds them into her jacket pocket. When she forgets and puts the laden jacket through the laundry, they turn into so much confetti. | Copyright 2022 by Aimee Ogden. Narrated by Janina Edwards.

The city closed its new Billie Jean King Main Library in Downtown for in-person service due to security concerns among staff, officials said.The library, opened in 2019 at a cost of $48 million, is now open for to-go service only. The change went into effect Sept. 27 and was initially expected to last for two weeks, according a notice the city posted on Twitter—however Cathy De Leon, director of library services, said Thursday it will likely be a few more weeks before the facility reopens to the public.

That odd title - trust me, it's weird - will make lots of sense after you listen. Apologies for missing a few days. Labor Day, then busy things at work, things were kinda slow anyway, and I've been feeling awful. The trifecta to ensure no podcast.  So we're back with a friend whom I've waited too long to have back on! My fellow TEDx Toledo alum Alex Goetz is on to talk about his work currently available on Disney+ through NatGeo and an upcoming exhibit of his at the Main Library that's been three years in the making.  First, the Queen is gone, and I did something very out of character. 

This week on The Book Drop we imagine what they might find as Main Library is packed up, create the wildest book playlist we can and share our favorite misheard lyrics for query of the week.Check out the OPL events calendar for these upcoming events:The Book Drop Live: 100th Episode | September 15, 2022, 2 – 3:30 PM All the books, movies, TV shows and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.Our next query of the week is:What's the best perk you've had at a job? Drop your answers here -- https://bit.ly/BookDropQuery

Dr. Joe Abraham and Joan Wingate are both enthusiastic and tireless supporters of our Lafayette Parish library system. They joined us to discuss their mission to instill a love of reading in our children and families and to emphasize the importance of citizens' support of our library system so that we can continue to offer free and equal access of materials to all residents, 24/7. Joe is President of the Lafayette Parish Library Foundation. He's a physician, research biologist, and the award-winning author of Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation. Joan has served on the Foundation in various positions, leading ‘Lafayette Loves Libraries,' as president, and currently serves on the Library Board of Control, the governing body of Lafayette Parish Libraries. The foundation supplements taxpayer funding of our libraries by encouraging private donations that provide books and services and fund special programs. Its sister organization, Friends of the Library, has raised $1 million over the past 40 years. With the library being in the news so much, it seemed like a good time to be reminded about the importance of having a viable library system that is accessible to everyone, no matter their age or socioeconomic background. "It's important to raise awareness of our public library's needs and what we can do to support it. In 2002 when the library tax was passed (to support a 20-year plan to build regional branches and refurbish the Main branch), we got busy and focused on building the new sites. We know we also need to educate the public as to the many resources the library offers and the importance of reading. We want to be able to offer free and equal access, 24/7, to all of our resources." Joan Wingate, photo by Leslie Westbrook of The Advocate. Lafayette Parish is blessed with an award-winning library system, having received the coveted James O. Modisette Award for Public Libraries in 2020. It is the highest honor that a public library can receive in Louisiana. And its private donors are generous: almost every year, Lafayette is #1 in private donations made through Friends of the Library and the Foundation. Yet, if you compare Lafayette Parish's library public funding to the other eight metropolitan areas of Louisiana, it is dead last. The library staff members are efficient and effective in what they do in running its nine branches (four regional, the Main Library, smaller branches, plus the Bookmobile). Per capita, Lafayette sees more of its resources (books, movies, digital materials, etc.) checked out than any other metropolitan area in the state, even compared to New Orleans and Baton Rouge. People flock to the libraries for all sorts of purposes; they study for exams, get access to the internet, participate in the various programs put on, or reserve meeting rooms that are free for use by the public. On 2022's opening day of the annual Summer Reading Challenge, approximately 1000 children participated, with pizza being served compliments of the Library Foundation. As Joan says, "The library is truly a safe haven, welcoming people to educate and discover themselves." Summer reading programs are designed to encourage students to keep reading during the summer months as a fun and easy way to prevent a decline in reading achievement. With the 2022 Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Challenge, all participants have been encouraged to reach a personal goal of 600 minutes and a combined community goal of 2,000,000 minutes read or activities participated in from June 1 to July 31. Prizes are awarded for every 600 minutes of reading and a grand prize will be awarded. Controversies over the past few years relating to programming displays have resulted in the library being in the middle of a political arena. It has returned to its original mission: a focus on reading and the joy of reading. Book displays now highlight mysteries, summer reading selections,

Tis the sea-son… Summer Reading 2022: Oceans of Possibilities is starting soon! Tune in for all you need to know about this year's program, including how to register and log what you've read as well as what prizes are available and what events we'll be offering (think aquariums, pirates, and carnivals, just to name a few)! Jerry and Regina also highlight some new titles coming out this summer. Check out our summer reading page for more information: https://sussexcountylibrary.org/summer2022/ A special thanks to our summer reading experts Julie Knapp and Sarah Mango (of Adult Services at Main Library), and Kim Jerger (Youth Services Associate at the Dorothy Henry Branch). Email us: librarylines@sussexcountylibrary.org Visit SCLS online Find library programs: events calendar Access digital content: hoopla, CloudLibrary, and PressReader Sign up for the library newsletter Social media: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter YouTube Credits: · Hosts: Regina Bohn (Librarian, E. Louise Childs Branch) & Jerry Galante (Librarian, Dorothy Henry Branch) · Producer: Jess Lester (Librarian, Franklin Branch) · Music: John Mastrogiovanni

E-mails reveal the Napier City Council bowed to pressure from anti-vaxxers, closing most of its main library earlier this year over complaints they couldn't use it. Instead the council set up a 'mini-library' so unvaccinated people could come in, even though many of its staff objected. Hawke's Bay reporter Tom Kitchin has been looking into this.

Forward Radio was thrilled to live broadcast for the entire duration of the 2022 How-To Festival at the main Louisville Free Public Library! Listen in as we drop-in on all kinds of workshops and talk to a wide variety of local experts and enthusiasts about everything from How to do Stage Combat, to How to Raise a Herd of Urban Goats! These are just some of the more than 50 things you could learn in five hours at the Library's annual How-To Festival -- Saturday, May 14, 10:00 a.m–3:00 p.m. at the Main Library. This year's Festival was a mix of past favorites—how to do Tai Chi, homebrew beer, or grow delicious tomatoes—along with new lessons, such as how to make and decorate tasty dog treats, perform modern dance, and create digital music. Other timely topics include how to plan a cross-country trip in an electric vehicle and how to buy and sell a home in a crazy market. And thanks to our continued partnership with the Louisville Urban Agriculture Coalition, How-To once again featured three gardening tents with classes presented by Urban Ag member groups, including Kentuckiana Beekeepers, Wild Ones, and Master Gardeners. The How-To Festival is FREE and takes place throughout the Main Library and surrounding grounds. https://www.lfpl.org/how-to/

A devastating and controversial Walleye loss. Sinister plant people. Metroparks taking over the Main Library. A Culver's coming to BG? Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Nobody goes to Ikea for one thing. Help former inmates! After counseling yesterday, I'm regretting taking 'you're your own worst critic' as a compliment. Someone else said, 'no, you don't have a right to an opinion.'

We are LIVE for the Pledge Drive again this week! Celebrating FIVE YEARS of bringing you Sustainability Now! with our Community Partners from the Urban Agriculture Coalition and Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville (SAL), represented by LeTicia Marshall, Stephen Bartlett, and Amanda Fuller. These groups have been proud supporters of Forward Radio for many years and now we are asking you (and any organizations or local businesses you may be a part of) to step up and support your listening with a contribution to the station during our 5th Anniversary Pledge Drive. Check out the many special thank-you gifts we have available now through our birthday on April 9th at http://forwardradio.org. The Urban Agriculture Coalition (http://foodinneighborhoods.org/grow) looks forward to welcoming you to their booths and workshops at the Louisville Free Public Library's How-To Fest on Saturday, May 14th from 10am-3pm at the Main Library on York Street (https://www.lfpl.org/how-to/). LeTicia Marshall, is a native Kentuckian, a Mom, a UofL alum, and the owner of Bearfruit & Grow (https://www.bearfruitandgrow.com/). She farms vegetable and herb plants and offers coaching services for anyone who wants to grow a vegetable garden in any space. Stephen Bartlett is Director of Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville, (http://salouisville.org), and works locally and globally in solidarity with peasant farmers, migrant farmworkers, indigenous communities, and all those who sustain us by sustaining the land. Amanda Fuller has been an active member of the Urban Agriculture Coalition since its inception. She grows nuts, fruits, and vegetables, and hosts workshops on her urban orchard on Portland Avenue called Lots of Food (http://www.louisvillelotsoffood.com/). As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

It's a live Truth to Power Happy Hour! at 9pm on April 1st to encourage you to donate whatever you can during Forward Radio's 5th Anniversary Pledge Drive at http://forwardradio.org. Joining station co-founder, Justin Mog, is K.A. Owens and Jeanette Westbrook who have volunteered with the station since our early days. Also joining us is LeTicia Marshall from Forward Radio's Community Partner, the Urban Agriculture Coalition (http://foodinneighborhoods.org/grow). The Urban Ag Coalition looks forward to welcoming you to their booths and workshops at the Louisville Free Public Library's How-To Fest on Saturday, May 14th from 10am-3pm at the Main Library on York Street (https://www.lfpl.org/how-to/). LeTicia Marshall, is a native Kentuckian, a Mom, a UofL alum, and the owner of Bearfruit & Grow (https://www.bearfruitandgrow.com/). She farms vegetable and herb plants and offers coaching services for anyone who wants to grow a vegetable garden in any space. Watch Bearfruit Gardening on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt34S39mHMQZ-jBmAsqR6Cw Survivor Leader Jeanette Westbrook MSSW, is a Social Worker and Human Rights Defender. As a Social Worker she has over 27 years of front line experience in working with traumatized clients including traumatized refugees from around the world, many who have experienced torture, the horrors of war, exploitation in prostitution, incest survivors, rape victims. In addition, she has spent more than 20 years interfacing with court ordered individuals in Louisville, who have been convicted of drug and alcohol offenses, assault, robbery, trafficking, and pimping. On Truth to Power each week, we gather Forward Radio programmers and friends to discuss the state of the world, the nation, the state, and the city! It's a community conversation like you won't hear anywhere else! Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 4pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

We are live in the studio at 2pm on March 30th to encourage you to donate whatever you can during Forward Radio's 5th Anniversary Pledge Drive at http://forwardradio.org. Joining station co-founder, Justin Mog, are two members of the Louisville Chorus (http://louisvillechorus.org), Ruth Newman and John Trueblood. We share some of their great music and discuss their concert coming up on Sunday, April 24th at 3pm at Christ Church United Methodist. Also in the studio are our friends from Forward Radio's Community Partner, the Urban Agriculture Coalition (http://foodinneighborhoods.org/grow), Bethany Pratt from Jefferson Co. Cooperative Extension and Madeline Marshal of the Jefferson Co. Soil & Water Conservation District. We talk about starting gardens, testing soils, making rich compost, keeping chickens & goats, and the first treasures of spring: asparagus and strawberries! The Urban Ag Coalition looks forward to welcoming you to their booths and workshops at the Louisville Free Public Library's How-To Fest on Saturday, May 14th from 10am-3pm at the Main Library on York Street (https://www.lfpl.org/how-to/). Original music in this podcast was recorded by the Louisville Chorus. It is used with the artist's permission. The Access Hour airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Wednesday at 2pm and repeats Thursdays at 11am and Fridays at 1pm. Find us at forwardradio.org If you've got something you'd like to share on community radio through the Access Hour, whether it's a recording you made or a show you'd like to do on a particular topic, community, artistic creation, or program that is under-represented in Louisville's media landscape, just go to forwarradio.org, click on Participate and pitch us your idea. The Access Hour is your opportunity to take over the air waves to share your passion.

Summer Steib LSU Women Center Director talks to us about April Sexual Assault Awareness Monthe exhibit " What I Wore" The LSU Lighthouse Program is having their annual “What I Wore” Exhibit in the month of April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The “What I Wore” exhibit is a display of items worn by sexual assault survivors and art created by them or others who support them. This exhibit is meant to prompt thoughts and open dialogue surrounding the topic of victim blaming. It is a space for survivors' voices to be heard. The exhibits will be held in the LSU Student Union Art Gallery and on the 2nd floor of the Main Library during the entire month of April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Items will be displayed anonymously. Art is a powerful avenue for healing and this exhibit offers a space for those impacted directly and indirectly by sexual assault to express themselves with the support of the LSU Community.

Summer Steib LSU Women Center Director talks to us about April Sexual Assault Awareness Monthe exhibit " What I Wore" The LSU Lighthouse Program is having their annual “What I Wore” Exhibit in the month of April during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The “What I Wore” exhibit is a display of items worn by sexual assault survivors and art created by them or others who support them. This exhibit is meant to prompt thoughts and open dialogue surrounding the topic of victim blaming. It is a space for survivors' voices to be heard. The exhibits will be held in the LSU Student Union Art Gallery and on the 2nd floor of the Main Library during the entire month of April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Items will be displayed anonymously. Art is a powerful avenue for healing and this exhibit offers a space for those impacted directly and indirectly by sexual assault to express themselves with the support of the LSU Community.

Dive into the “weird, wonderful, and obscure” parts of Jacksonville history, including Willowbranch Park's role in LGBTQ+ and music history and the Main Library's collection of Le Moyne-DeBry Fort Caroline engravings. Bill Delaney is a writer, editor and higher education professional from Jacksonville whose work focuses on the culture and history of the First Coast. He is co-owner and editor of the publications Modern Cities, TheJaxsonMag.com and Edible Northeast Florida Magazine. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in English from the University of North Florida. --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment  Bill DelaneyRead: Secret Jacksonville in the Library Catalog Twitter: @tacachale Website: The Jaxson Mag Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions (at) coj.net

John O'Connor, reveals secrets of the most fascinating room at Charlotte's Main Library– the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room. This special room houses historical materials on Charlotte's history. Join us as he reveals it's contents, neighborhood history, construction plans, and FREE resources available to everyone. The library is more than a room full of books! Notes https://www.cmlibrary.org/services/genealogy-history-services Charlotte Neighborhood History Toolkit Comments? Questions? Email me: hello@realcharlotteliving.com Let's get social! solo.to/realcharlotteliving Stay up-to-date on new episodes and subscribe today!

Famed photographer Clyde Butcher tells how he didn't let a water moccasin bite stop him from taking a photo of a Ghost Orchid, for an audience of reporters at the Clearwater Public Library. The free exhibit, "America's Everglades Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher," runs through May 31, 2022. Featured in "Clyde Butcher's Photography Inspires Visitors at Clearwater's Main Library," published November 17, 2021 by the Creative Pinellas Arts Coast Magazine. https://creativepinellas.org/arts-coast-magazine/

Alison Circle, Chief Customer Experience Officer (CXO) for Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML), has more than 25 years marketing experience. As CXO she leads the library's experience strategy through all channels of the organization and has developed CML's award-winning Customer First Philosophy which drives CML's customer-facing approach. She also leads programming, experience and design for the library's new building program (14 libraries), including the Main Library. In 2017 she was chosen for a Global Impact Award from the Customer Experience Professional Association; she is a CCXP (Certified Customer Experience Professional) and, in 2018, was elected to the international board of the CXPA.

Hillary discusses Tommy Orange's There There with Jheri Neri and April Hester of the Greater Cincinnati Native American Coalition. The discussion continues at the Main Library at 6:30 on 4/15/19, followed by a panel with Native American community leaders: https://www.facebook.com/events/public-library-of-cincinnati-and-hamilton-county/panel-discussion-of-there-there-by-tommy-orange/399886087474353/

How San Francisco's Main Library is addressing issues with its homeless patrons.The long-view on the future of public libraries.An interview with the author of Gutsy Girl: Escapes for Your Life of Epic Adventure.