PLYMC Library Anywhere Podcast

Tune in this month as we speak with Shawntae Burton, ADMETE Outreach Coordinator at YSU. Shawntae will discuss a new YSU program that prepares K-12 students for great Technology & Engineering careers.

This month on the podcast our librarians discuss new holiday books and literary-themed gifts to give to family and friends.

Tune in this month to the podcast as we discuss NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month. Find out what it is and get some tips to help you join this challenge in November.

Join us as we discuss TeenTober and teen services with Amy Burkard, Teen Programming Lead Librarian at PLYMC.

Tune in to our September Library Anywhere Podcast as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which will be observed from September 15th – October 15th this year. We have invited special guest, Dr. Alicia Prieto Langarica from Youngstown State University, to tell us about various events going on in our community to mark the month, and we’ll let you know how you can join in with special programs at th...

Join us for our summer vacation and travel edition of our podcast. We'll discuss beach and travel reads and how the library can help you find your next great book or two to read this summer. We will also share some great information on summer trip planning whether you are considering a day trip or longer vacation and ideas for a fun or relaxing spot to visit right here in Ohio. Original publish da...

Join us for a special podcast where we speak with members from Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past about their experiences with the group and what they do for non-violence week. Original publish date: 5-9-2021

Tune into our Library Anywhere podcast as we discuss topics of Financial Literacy with PLYMC’s business librarian, Edward Koltonski. Ed will tell us about his business specialty, our library Business Investment Center (BIC) webpage and discuss topics such as finance, investing and frauds and scams. Original publish date: 4-11-2021

Join us as we discuss remarkable women who have helped pave the way for progress and hear about resources and book lists to explore to celebrate this month. Original publish date: 3-14-2021

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate this year’s national theme "The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity", we will talk about the creation of the Black History month celebration, mention some notable black authors and television shows starring black families, and point to some resources that will help families talk about race. Original publish date: 2-14-2021

Celebrate National Hobbies month with PLYMC librarians. Original publish date: 1-1-2021

Listen as PLYMC librarians chat all about the giving season. Original publish date: 12-10-2020

Join us as we talk about folktales in this special edition of the Library Anywhere podcast! Listen to “Mr. Miacca,” an “Anansi” tale, and the “Three Wishes.”  Original publish date: 11/25/20

November 8th is National STEAM Day! Find out what STEAM is and how the library supports STEAM learning with our programs and resources for all ages. Original publish date: 11-8-2020

Just in time for the spooky Halloween season, October’s Library Anywhere Podcast is full of local urban legends and hair-raising hauntings. Did you know that Main Library has its own ghostly story? Tune in for some fall fun! Original publish date: 10-11-2020

September 22nd is National Voter Registration Day! To celebrate, the Library has a special Voter Registration Day podcast to give you information about not only how to register to vote, but also to answer all your election questions concerning how, when, and where to cast your ballot. Listen to our Library Anywhere podcast to get accurate voting information and to learn a few interesting facts abo...

Whether you are schooling at home, attending school full-time in a classroom, or some hybrid of the two, The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is here to help! September’s Library Anywhere Podcast has something for teachers, parents and students no matter what your school year looks like. Original publish date: 9-10-2020

Genealogy is the hottest hobby out there right now, and we took some time with Tim Seman, our Genealogy and Local History Librarian, to find out why. If you’ve been thinking about working on your family story, listen in as Tim talks about how to get started, resources that are available at the library, and even what to do if you get stuck in your research. He has advice for everyone at all levels...

Tune in to The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County’s podcast where we discuss books, programs, and all things library and community related in Youngstown and Mahoning County. Listen as our librarians clue you in on career and job advice.  Original publish date: 7-9-2020.