Podcasts about public libraries

The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners (WCEMG) have been doing amazing things in the community during the months of August and September. On Aug. 15, Master Gardeners Laura Hamblen, Vicki Kimball, and Zenobia Wells, along with Class No. 3 students Kelly Springer, Alicia Grant, Connie Lowe, and Jerryl Lowe, packaged seeds from several species of native plants that will be available at the Sam Fore Jr. Public Library in Floresville and the Sarah Bain Chandler Public Library in Stockdale. On Aug. 27, there was a phenomenal special horticulture presentation on orchid gardening by Chelsea Crisler. She educated the community on... Article Link

Send us a text and chime in!Mesa Public Library (MPL) cardholders borrowed more than 2.7 million items in 2025, an estimated value of .5 million for borrowed materials rather than purchased materials. The numbers highlighted as part of National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September show how residents are using Mesa Public Library for books, digital resources, programs, technology, and more. 1.7 Million Physical Circulation Number of times physical items, like books or DVDs, were borrowed. 1 Million Digital Circulation Number of times digital items, like eBooks or audiobooks, were borrowed. 127K Library Cardholders 901K Visits to a Library 69K Event & Program Attendance "Today's libraries...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/mesa-public-library-sees-over-2-7-million-items-borrowed/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Today's Let's Talk Dallas County program features Perry's Youth and Adult Services Librarians Laura Pieper and Mindy Farmer as they highlight some of the programs coming up in the month of October.

After more than two decades leading the Regina Public Library, CEO Jeff Barber is retiring this fall. He joins Evan to look back at how the library has changed during his tenure, what he's most proud of and what he sees ahead for RPL as it prepares for new leadership.

Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County presents What Are You Reading? A Podcast. In this episode, Christie and Katie discuss "The Only Pirate at the Party" by Lindsey Stirling and "John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs" by Ian Leslie.

On today’s program, we’re speaking with Kalona Public Library Director Olivia Kahler about the library’s annual Fall Book Sale, and upcoming programming in October.

This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion virtually on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.We talk about Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the monthSunday hours (1:30 to 5 PM) returned on September 13Closed for the holiday Oct 12Book sale weekend Oct 23 & Oct 24 Library event highlights for October 2026In calendar order rather than by category this time aroundRegistration for those events required should be done through the Town website, Library page. There are nefarious folks trying to convince folks otherwise via Facebook. Be safe, use the official Town and Library pages.The show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended.The recording runs about 26 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Mitzi Gousie's email - mgousie@minlib.net Franklin Public Library page - https://www.franklinma.gov/233/Franklin-Public-Library Library event calendar - https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events October 2026 newsletter - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/October-2026-Franklin-Public-Library-News---Events.html?soid=1142311312837&aid=wrHBaQcyeEY -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

It's inviting people across Ireland to visit their local library, discover the benefits of free membership and take a closer look at everything their library has to offer. Our reporter Michael Zholob has been talking to library goers in Dundrum in South County Dublin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kewanee Public Library is gearing up for a busy fall, led by its annual art show. Artwork submissions will be accepted beginning September 28th, with opening night set for October 8th at 6 p.m. The show welcomes photography, painting, sketching, sculpture, needle arts, and more, with entries open to students in seventh grade through adults. Children can also take part in a nonjudged kids' art exhibit upstairs. Other upcoming programs include storytime Tuesdays on YouTube and Thursdays in-house, a property tax presentation September 29th at 10 AM, and a Halloween open house October 24th. The library will be closed September 25th for staff training.

We're taking you behind the scenes — or should we say strings? — of the Nashville Public Library's beloved puppet troupe. Host Rachel Iacovone is joined by program manager Bret Grigsby Wilson to talk about the last 80 years of Wishing Chair Productions and what he hopes the next eight decades could hold for friends like Tommy Dog and Coco the Fashion Cow. Plus: The magical and spooky shows they've got planned for October! Learn more about the sponsors of this September 24th episode: Adventure Science Center Centennial Park Conservancy Hoffmann Brothers Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Guests:  Bob Reynolds & Sue Gerth The Big Marion Read is a community-wide reading experience that invites residents to connect in a new way. Through free programs, conversations, and events, The Big Marion Read will encourage residents of all ages to connect through literature, storytelling, and community dialogue. To support The Big Marion Read, the ... Read more

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Send us a text and chime in!The Prescott Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, for staff training. The library will reopen to the public on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9 a.m. Your library without walls offers resources 24/7, including eBooks, online resources, streaming video and more, through the library's website at https://library.prescott-az.gov/ Catch up with more Local News Stories on Signals A Z.com. Subscribe and be the F1RST2KNOW!   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-public-library-closure-for-staff-training/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

We're joined by Dan again to talk about Carnegie libraries, which expanded into a larger discussion of consensus, hegemony, and the future of philanthropy/public funding. We also introduce Maoist Dusty Rhodes. Media mentioned Stevenson, S. (2010). The Political Economy of Andrew Carnegie's Library Philanthropy, with a Reflection on its Relevance to the Philanthropic Work of Bill Gates. Library & Information History, 26(4), 237–257. https://doi.org/10.1179/175834910X12816060984359  Giesbrecht, H. (2025). Sense and Social Control in Vancouver's Carnegie Free Library, 1901–1910. Urban History Review 53(2), 111-129. https://muse.jhu.edu/article/970361 . Levine, M. (2016). Andrew Carnegie and Bill Gates: Philanthropy and oligarchy, then and now. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 86(1), 1–9. https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fort0000150  WEB Du Bois anecdote about Carnegie: https://www.theatlantic.com/past/docs/unbound/flashbks/black/mcgillbh.htm (decades later, the Foundation refused to publish some Du Bois work on Reconstruction. Du Bois is an interesting foil to Carnegie, with his pitches for a People's University—which Andrew Douglas and Shannon Mattern both write about).  Raber, D. (2003). Librarians as organic intellectuals: a Gramscian approach to blind spots and tunnel vision. The Library Quarterly, 73(1), 33-53. (More of a riff but provocative and the most explicit engagement with Gramsci on libraries theoretically).  Muskism https://www.harpercollins.com/products/muskism-quinn-slobodianben-tarnoff?variant=43838135402530  Other Dan Greene recommendations Black, A., & Pepper, S. (2012). From civic place to digital space: the design of public libraries in Britain from past to present. Library trends, 61(2), 440-470. Harvey, C., Maclean, M., Gordon, J., & Shaw, E. (2011). Andrew Carnegie and the foundations of contemporary entrepreneurial philanthropy. Business History, 53(3), 425-450. Oehlerts (1991) Books and Blueprints: Building America's Public Libraries. (More about architecture but some business stuff) Mattern (2018) “Fugitive libraries.” Places Journal. (Shannon has a bunch of good stuff) Transcript: https://pastecode.io/s/6p8i4fby  Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/qWPTurTnkT

What if one of the best tools in your homeschool is already free?We're celebrating the library as a place where curiosity gets to roam and the default answer can be “yes.” We explore how browsing the stacks creates discoveries no search bar can replicate, why learning the Dewey Decimal System can empower kids, and how a regular library rhythm can enrich your homeschool.Then we make the case for picture books at every age. From visual literacy and sophisticated vocabulary to science, art, emotional insight, and family traditions, these books offer far more than beginning reading practice.Grab your library card and come rediscover the stacks with us!Resources:We love the Santa Clarita Public Library's Dewey Decimal cheat sheet (customized for kid interests!)—a perfect starting point for kids to make a bookmark or bingo card. Find Melissa's Inch and Roly books, Chris Barton's The Day-Glo Brothers, Jane Yolen's Owl Moon, and many other Brave Writer favorites in the Brave Writer Book ShopIf you'd like to spend your school year celebrating the riches of picture books, be sure to take a look at Brave Writer's Quill collections! These theme-based guides offer reading, writing, and math activities for ages 5-7, using picture books as portals for joyful learning.Registration is open now for Middle School Writing: Nonfiction Projects and many other Brave Writer classes!Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that's sure to grab and keep your child's attentionVisit Julie's Substack to find her special podcast for kids (and a lot more!) Purchase Julie's new book, Help! My Kid Hates WritingMelissa's books make great readalouds—and there are Darts for The Prairie Thief and The Nerviest Girl in the World. Find community at the Brave Learner Home Learn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programsSubscribe to Julie's Substack newsletters, Brave Learning with Julie Bogart and Julie Off Topic, and Melissa's Catalog of EnthusiasmsSign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Interested in advertising with us? Reach out to media@bravewriter.comConnect with Julie:Instagram: @juliebravewriterThreads: @juliebravewriterBluesky: @bravewriter.comFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterConnect with Melissa:Website: melissawiley.comSubstack: melissawiley.substack.comInstagram: @melissawileybooksBluesky: @melissawiley.bsky.socialProduced by NOVA

This week, Marina takes us all on a journey through some classic Fairy Tales and their connections to Season 5. Stay Strange.

Chris Barnicle and Erica Thatcher discuss the library and expansions of facilities and services

Check Out The NEW Cedar Rapids Public Library Busse Branch! The Morning Scramble is at at the new Busse Branch of the Cedar Rapids Public Library! Tune in for a preview of what to expect at this new branch just before the grand opening Saturday. Win cash! Don’t miss “Chip in and Win” weekday mornings ... Read more

Saturday, September 19th, the Homer Library Advisory Board, Friends of the Homer Library and library staff is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Hazel Avenue building with an Open House from 2 to 5 PM. On today's coffee table we are taking a look back at the history of our library prior to when the community came together to realize the dream of a designing and building a library to meet our community's needs in 2006.

Can a public library legally trespass you if you haven't committed a crime? And if the library wants you gone, how far does a responding police officer have to investigate before enforcing that decision?In this episode of Two Cops One Donut, Sgt. Erik Lavigne breaks down a viral interaction involving Long Island Audit and a public library, separating three issues that constantly get mixed together: First Amendment rights, public property, and criminal trespass.The discussion gets into who actually has authority to trespass someone from a government building, whether police need to know why the library wants someone removed, when filming is constitutionally protected, and where officers can cross the line by trying to manufacture charges or solicit an offense.Erik also walks through Texas Penal Code §30.05, Hudson v. State, Wilson v. State, and Kreimer v. Bureau of Police while explaining why “it's public property” does not automatically mean unrestricted access. The central distinction: a trespass order and the constitutional justification behind that order may be two separate legal fights. The livestream then expands into a broader conversation about police accountability, officers knowing the elements of an offense, qualified immunity, Pennsylvania v. Mimms, filming police, traffic stops, officer safety, and why cops should be willing to call out bad police work even when it comes from their own side. Two Cops One Donut is not a police echo chamber. The goal is simple: call out bad policing, highlight good policing, protect constitutional rights, and figure out how the profession can actually improve.Follow, subscribe, and share the episode if you want more conversations that challenge both sides instead of blindly defending one.send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.comSupport the showPlease see our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCopsOneDonut Join our Discord!! https://discord.gg/BdjeTEAc *Send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com

This episode covers new picture book releases, stirring verse novels, heartwarming nonfiction, identity-focused verse novels, transformative novels, Alabama library policies, LGBTQ youth hardship in schools, Utah State Board of Education investigation, and Missouri public library standing strong.New Releases:Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin' by Lizzo, illus. By Mark Pett (Ages 4-8)Don't be Scared by Saadia Faruqi, illus. Shadia Amin (Ages 8-12)Sisters Alone by Shifa Saltagi Safadi (Ages 8-12)The Wild Season: The Remarkable True Story of a Rabbit Rescue by Dashka Slater, illus. By Jamey Cristoph (Ages 8-12)Evamar by Margarita Engle (Ages 12+)Adam, Mine by K. Ancrum (Ages 13+)TakeawaysNew releases feature diverse and engaging stories for young readers.LGBTQ youth face hardship in schools and require support and inclusivity.Chapters00:00 New Picture Book Releases10:26 Alabama Library Policies13:20 LGBTQ Youth Hardship in Schools16:13 Utah State Board of Education Investigation18:09 Missouri Public Library Stands Strong

We discuss with Stuart Public Library Librarian Rachel Majerus.

This episode covers new picture book releases, stirring verse novels, heartwarming nonfiction, identity-focused verse novels, transformative novels, Alabama library policies, LGBTQ youth hardship in schools, Utah State Board of Education investigation, and Missouri public library standing strong.New Releases:Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin' by Lizzo, illus. By Mark Pett (Ages 4-8)Don't be Scared by Saadia Faruqi, illus. Shadia Amin (Ages 8-12)Sisters Alone by Shifa Saltagi Safadi (Ages 8-12)The Wild Season: The Remarkable True Story of a Rabbit Rescue by Dashka Slater, illus. By Jamey Cristoph (Ages 8-12)Evamar by Margarita Engle (Ages 12+)Adam, Mine by K. Ancrum (Ages 13+)TakeawaysNew releases feature diverse and engaging stories for young readers.LGBTQ youth face hardship in schools and require support and inclusivity.Chapters00:00 New Picture Book Releases10:26 Alabama Library Policies13:20 LGBTQ Youth Hardship in Schools16:13 Utah State Board of Education Investigation18:09 Missouri Public Library Stands Strong

00:08 — Kasey Meehan is director of PEN America's Freedom to Read program and co-author on the report “Public Libraries Face ‘Existential Threat,' Putting Books, Information and People at Risk” 00:33 — Annie Waldman is a reporter at ProPublica covering health care. The post Book Bans in Public Libraries; Plus Unpasteurized Milk Products Impact appeared first on KPFA.

Join us this week as Emily Morrison stops by to encourage as many people as possible to get a library card. She tells about several things they offer that could not only give you a sense of community, but maybe even save you some money. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms. You'll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. When people ask you how did you know about that, you'll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock'n'Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin' Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America's favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War. The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi's rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org. Musical Credit to: Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC

Enjoy playing Bunco for Books on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Sam Fore, Jr. Public Library, 1103 4th Street, Floresville. This event is presented by the Friends of the Wilson County Public Libraries. Doors open at noon with game time set for 1 p.m. Tickets are available from Eventbrite at tinyurl.com/mw2pnwx6 or at your library. The cost is per person to play and prize drawings will be available. For more information, call 830-393-7361 or email wcpl.tx.friends@gmail.com. Article Link

We talk with J. Hunter Bennett, longtime friend of the pod, about his new book "More Punk Than the Public Library: The Adventures of a Little Free Punk Rock Bookstore." Hunter talks about how his little library project during the pandemic morphed into a passion project in publishing. Many of the writings featured in his regular communiques are collected in this book.Buy "More Punk Than the Public Library" at microcosmpublishing.com or wherever books are sold.Get with Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, like audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com.Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension Live 2024," by Quartjar. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com

Director of Library Services at the Northfield Public Library Natalie Draper discusses upcoming events at the library in September. 

High Point Public Library's new Sensory Garden officially opened last spring — a 7,000-square-foot accessible space designed to serve visitors of all ages and abilities, from children with autism to memory care patients. The idea began with former Children's Services Manager Jim Zola, and came to life through a $100,000 signature gift from the Rotary Club of High Point, part of the club's 2020 centennial project. Along the way, the team faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, but this community never let go of the vision, and now, we all get to benefit! To read this story, visit: https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/stories/To learn more about the Sensory Garden, visit: https://www.highpointnc.gov/2729/Rotary-Club-of-High-Point-Sensory-GardenAbout High Point Discovered:High Point Discovered is a 501(c)3, a grass-roots non-profit dedicated to communicating the stories of High Point, NC, to connect citizens and catalyze economic growth.  To discover more stories about High Point, visit https://www.highpointdiscovered.org/Each High Point Discovered story is made possible and accessible through our community like you. We'd love for you to partner with us in this work by donating at thttps://www.highpointdiscovered.org/give/

Charlotte FC and 1,100 of its closest friends traveled down I-85 over the weekend and left with a third straight road win against Atlanta United. Feels good, don't it?David and Corey are here to break down the match, which keeps the Crown right in the hunt for fourth (and maybe even third!) in the East. Among other things, they discussed: Why the score could have – and maybe should have – been even more lopsided.Allan Saint-Maximin's impact every time he touches the ball.Liel Abada's recent performance – is it as good as it seems?Is this the starting midfield we need to stick with?And they answered your listener questions.Charlotte FC, we wear the crown. Came to ATL, shut it down ... again.---Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to the Secret Show and ask us questions for upcoming episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

My guests are Kristi Helmkamp, assistant director of the Kenosha Public Library System, and DJ Hanson, who is KPL's Marketing and Communcations Manager. We focus most of our conversation on the library's summer reading program, which culminates in a celebratory party in Library Park (outside of the Simmons Library) tomorrow (Friday) afternoon.

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Your local library has more to offer than a good book. A library card can connect you with job-search help, classes and events, computers, free or discounted tickets to museums and even 3D printing. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about the wide range of resources libraries provide, how to access them and how the role of public libraries is changing.Guests:Jennifer Baker is community relations manager for Metropolitan Library Services Agency, or MELSA, which supports eight public library systems across the Twin Cities. She works to connect people with the resources and services available through the region's libraries.Maureen Hartman is the director of St. Paul Public Libraries. She oversees its library branches, mobile library and online services.

[REBROADCAST FROM July 7, 2026] Artist and author Christopher Myers has a new exhibition of stained glass and tapestries opening at the Brooklyn Public Library, ahead of his new children's book Night Ride. Myers discusses the exhibit, called ‘Unbound.' Image courtesy of Christopher Myers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The library's got a brand-new HVAC system, new computers and a mural in the children's section.

Sara Billiet joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about upcoming events at the Kewanee Public Library. Kewanee Public Library is celebrating a strong summer, with 409 children taking part in its summer reading program. Sara says the library continues to offer free, welcoming activities for all ages. Story time is now in-house Thursdays at 11:15, with Tuesday sessions moving to YouTube. Master Gardener Bob Ward visits tomorrow at 3 to discuss native shrubs. The library is also seeking actors for an '80s-themed murder mystery on September 1st and launching an adult tabletop gaming club on August 5th. Stay up-to-date with the Kewanee Public Library District on "Facebook" and at kewaneelibrary.org.

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Send us Fan MailThis week we're focused on the Georgia Public Library Service where a transition in taking place. After more than a decade of service, Julie Walker has retired and Angela Stanley has been appointed to succeed her as State Librarian and Vice Chancellor for Libraries & Archives. On this episode, we talk with them both! Support the show

Director of Library Services at the Northfield Public Library Natalie Draper discusses upcoming events at the library in August.

We start the show by asking listeners what their thoughts were on the Ed Markey and Seth Moulton debateJohn King zooms in to discuss the latest national political headlines, and the Michigan primary today.Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett discusses postpartum psychosis and RFK Jr.'s dustup with CNN's Dana Bash. Elizabeth Svoboda, author of "The Art of Pacing: A Guide to Balancing Short-Term Demands with Long-Term Thriving" joins ahead of a talk at Porter Square Books' Boston location tonight.David Leonard of the BPL and Alfonso Parra Rubio at MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms, join to discuss the BPL exhibit "Lexicon."We end the show by asking listeners about showmanship and grand gestures, should we bring back giveaways at concerts and shows?

It comes after the library read LGBTQ+ friendly books at a public storytime.

Following the loss of two major hospitals in south Fulton County, multiple stakeholders have worked together in recent years to bring a fully operating hospital to the area. Phase one of Grady South is already completed, with a stand-alone emergency department in Union City. But there’s more work to be done for "a medical office building offering imaging services, a surgery center, specialty clinics, pharmacy services, rehabilitation, and a full floor dedicated to pediatric care provided by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta." Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr. joins “Closer Look” to discuss what it took to get the center approved. Plus, as he prepares to leave the commission, he'll reflect on his time in office including accomplishments and ongoing challenges for the county, as well as his next chapter. Also, Angela Stanley is Georgia’s new State Librarian and Vice Chancellor of Public Libraries for the University System of Georgia. We'll hear her vision re: strategic leadership for the nationally recognized Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) and the Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (GLS), charting the future of library services statewide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2023, the Iowa Legislature overhauled our property tax system with overwhelming bipartisan support. Part of that overhaul changed the way that many Iowa libraries and museums are funded, and the consequences of that change are making themselves known. On this episode, we talk with Billie Bailey, the retired executive director of the Grout Museum District in Waterloo, and Cindy Wells, president of the Board of Trustees for the Waterloo Public Library. Over 90% of the affected libraries and museums are at risk of budget cuts before the end of the 5-year sunset period, according to a report compiled by Bailey and Wells. Then, when tractors replaced horse-drawn implements, it revolutionized agriculture, and competition among tractor makers was fierce. We talk with Peter Tubbs, producer of Tractor Wars and Tractor Wars II from Iowa PBS, which tells that story. (Iowa PBS is an underwriter of IPR.)

The Trump administration ramps up its attack on journalists, freedom of speech, and the First Amendment, and dusts off a McCarthyite red scare attack on the left. We speak to Jon Jeter for this month’s episode of “On the Media.” DC residents protest a planned ICE headquarters in their neighborhood. Plus headlines:Iran escalation, Code Pink Disrupts Hegseth Testimony, Preliminary Autopsy Results in Nolan Wells Death, Police in Madison, Wisconsin Caught on Video Shooting Unhoused Man, Corey Ruiz, Three Times Point Blank in the Head. In culture and media: New documentary, “May There Always Be Words Between Us,” explores the DC open mic scene in the 1990s, showed to a standing ovation at the Martin Luther King Jr. Public Library. A staged reading of the play, “Roi and Mary,” about Black Arts Movement pioneer Amiri Baraka, written by his daughter Maria P. Jones, was held in Mt. Ranier Maryland. On the Ground’s very own contributor Lydia Curtis led a group of girls from Ward 8 on a cultural exchange trip to the nation of Colombia. And fresh back from reporting in Iran, Journalist Max Blumenthal spoke at Busboys and Poets about his trip, and about being detained at a U.S. airport and having his devices seized. 

Today is Wednesday, July 22. Here are the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

new ahead of his new children's book Night Ride. Myers discusses the exhibit, called ‘Unbound,' which opens in the Grand Lobby of BPL's Central Branch on July 14. Image courtesy of Christopher Myers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From birthday celebrations for America's 250th anniversary to international travel adventures without ever leaving town, the Leighton Public Library and Civic Center is redefining what a community library can be. On tonight's special on-location edition of The Mark White Show, I sit down with Library Director Miranda Ball and Children's Coordinator Charlotte Goodman to talk about inspiring children to read, serving families through innovative programs, partnering with the Food Bank of North Alabama, preserving local history, and creating a place where everyone feels welcome. Their passion for helping others is evident in everything they do, from summer reading adventures and educational activities to assisting residents with job applications, housing paperwork, and everyday needs. It's a conversation about service, community, and the power of people working together to make a lasting difference. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

Diana and Nicole share their recent visit to the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where they explore the facility's premier resources. Listeners learn how to use the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) to locate articles by keyword, surname, or locality. The pair explains the value of city directories for tracking individuals after 1950 to uncover addresses and occupations. They also offer guidance on utilizing published family histories, specifically on evaluating an author's methods and identifying primary source clues within these volumes. The discussion shifts to the library's expansive collection of locality-based books, including county histories and cemetery abstracts, and their methodology section containing various research guides. Listeners gain insight into the benefits of accessing subscription-based databases and locked FamilySearch collections while onsite. Finally, Diana and Nicole address the library's transition to digital microfilm viewing, noting that physical film remains accessible for those who prefer it. By the end of the episode, listeners understand how to prepare for a research trip to this center and maximize their time while working with its collections.  This summary was generated by Google Gemini. Links APG Virtual Professional Management Conference - https://www.apgen.org/pmc2026.php Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center blog post by Diana - https://familylocket.com/a-trip-to-the-allen-county-public-library-genealogy-center/ PERSI (Periodical Source Index) - https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ ACPL Genealogy Databases - https://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/research-resources Sponsor – Newspapers.com For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code "FamilyLocket" at checkout.  Research Like a Pro Resources Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/ Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d Research Like a Pro with AI Workbook – Second Edition (eBook) - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-ai-workbook-second-edition-ebook/ 14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/ Research Like a Pro Webinar Series - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product-category/webinars/ Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro Institute Courses - https://familylocket.com/product-category/institute-course/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Write a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Best Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

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