On the Same Page: A KCPL Podcast

Co-hosts Evan and Tanya welcome Amanda to discuss the Otis Laury Nutritional Literacy Center at KCPL. They explore the center’s cookbook collection, nutrition programs like Cooks and Books, and fun food history topics such as the era of Jell-O molds and Depression-era baking. The episode also shares practical holiday nutrition tips from the American Heart Association, community resources for eatin...

Hosts Evan and Tanya recap the West Virginia Book Festival, sharing festival highlights from meeting authors to adorable costumes and the community turnout. They welcome guest Amanda Gibson to discuss The Hunger Games series. They talk books, films, favorite moments like "The Hanging Tree," and the new prequels and explore characters, worldbuilding, and what draws readers in. This episode is the f...

Hosts Evan and Tanya preview the West Virginia Book Festival lineup and speak with illustrator-author Rosalie Haizlett about her journey from graphic design to publishing and even some teaching. Haizlett discusses her book Tiny Worlds: The Appalachian Mountains, her creative routine, balancing art products and books, and how she connects with readers and booksellers. The episode also covers festiv...

Hosts Evan and Tanya join Cathy Mason and Kayla Stamper from the Sissonville Branch Library to explore cryptid books, regional folklore, and how creatures like Mothman, Flatwoods Monster, and Sasquatch appear across genres for kids and adults. They discuss local Mothman history, library programs (including CryptidCon and a Mothman-themed library card), recommend titles, and tease an upcoming episo...

Hosts Evan and Tanya introduce the library's cryptid-themed Library Card Sign-Up Month (starting September 1st) and welcome Cathy Mason and Kayla Stamper from Sissonville Library to discuss their upcoming Cryptid Con on August 29th from 11AM to 2PM

In this episode, hosts Tanya and Evan, joined by guest Kelsey Johnson, discuss how artificial intelligence is changing libraries, why creativity and human-led projects still matter, and practical tips for using e-reading tools like Libby and Hoopla. They compare physical books and ebooks, explore the benefits and drawbacks of each format, and highlight upcoming library classes and resources to hel...

Hosts Evan and Tanya wrap up Summer Library Club and talk with KCPL technology librarian Kelsey Johnson about the Idea Lab makerspace, vocal recording booths, and a new multimedia desk for audio and video editing. Kelsey outlines expanded digitization services (VHS, cassette, negatives/35mm, and photo scanning) and announces citizen science kits for observing pollinators and biodiversity that conn...

Hosts Evan and Tanya welcome Amanda Gibson from KCPL to discuss Summer Library Club, the year-long America 250 reading challenge, and upcoming adult programs like Summerween and History Alive. The episode includes a mini book club (Dungeon Crawler Carl and Jurassic Park), highlights library history and archives, and explains how to join reading challenges via Beanstack or paper logs. Listeners lea...

Co-hosts Evan and Tanya welcome Noelle from KCPL's teen department to discuss teen spaces, reminisce about being teenagers, and preview Summer Library Club programming across the system. The episode highlights adult and YA book picks, a lively debate about whether audiobooks count as reading, how to suggest purchases or request books, and details on teen summer events like Salsa Gardens, an Ancien...

Join Evan and Tanya for the premiere episode of "On the Same Page," where they introduce themselves, share childhood library memories, explain their roles at Kanawha County Public Library, and talk about their reading tastes and favorite comfort shows. The hosts also preview summer library club "Unearth a Story," highlight kickoff events across KCPL branches, tease upcoming episodes, and invite li...

Get ready to turn the page on a brand new adventure with KCPL! This trailer for our upcoming podcast, On The Same Page, is just a sneak peek of what’s in store. Every month, we’ll bring you lots of book recommendations, behind-the-scenes stories from our staff, and the latest news from across the Kanawha County Public Library system. Whether you’re a local regular or listening from across the glob...