Vespasian Warner Public Library Podcast

Ghost Towns 16.10.2026 8:17 ↓

Ghost towns aren't just a feature of the old west. There are four in DeWitt county. Transcript

Ditching Dewey 18.09.2026 9:27 ↓

In 2018, the staff of the Vespasian Warner Library ditched the Dewey Decimal System for something new. Transcript

Five Faves: Bobbi's Favorite Lesser-Known TV Shows 21.08.2026 5:11 ↓

Director Bobbi Perryman recommends her five favorite lesser-known TV shows. Transcript

Vespasian Warner 17.07.2026 11:03 ↓

Director Bobbi Perryman gives an overview of the fascinating life of library namesake Vespasian Warner. Transcript

Five Faves: Christin's Favorite John Carpenter Films 19.06.2026 7:05 ↓

Circulation Clerk Christin Haws recommends her five favorite John Carpenter films. Transcript

Summer Reading 2026 Preview 15.05.2026 16:39 ↓

Youth Services Manager Melissa Snow and Adult Program Coordinator Emily Dunham give a preview for 2026 Summer Reading. Transcript

Five Faves: Aric's Favorite Books About Movies 17.04.2026 4:16 ↓

Circulation Supervisor Aric Monkman recommends his five favorite books about movies. Transcript

The Suffragette Train 20.03.2026 7:02 ↓

The road to women's suffrage was long, and in 1911, it included a train. Transcript

Genrefying the Fiction Collection 20.02.2026 6:12 ↓

Thanks to input from patrons, the library's fiction collection is getting reorganized. Transcript

Five Faves: Adara's Favorite Movies 16.01.2026 4:39 ↓

Library Clerk Adara Meyen recommends her six favorite movies. Transcript

Clinton's $70,000 Fire 19.12.2025 7:10 ↓

In 1914, a financially devastating fire struck the buildings on the east side of the Square. Transcript

Five Faves: Bobbi's Favorite Lesser Known Movies 21.11.2025 4:37 ↓

Director Bobbi Perryman recommends five of her favorite lesser known movies. Transcript

Local History Meets True Crime 17.10.2025 6:05 ↓

Adult Program Coordinator Emily Dunham and Library Clerk Christin Haws discuss two new local history true crime club programs coming to the library. Transcript

HVAC Update 19.09.2025 7:11 ↓

Maintenance Supervisor Lucas Snow provides an update on the ongoing HVAC upgrade project. Transcript

Five Faves: Aric's Kanopy Faves 15.08.2025 5:10 ↓

Circulation Supervisor Aric Monkman recommends his five favorite things to watch on the library streaming service Kanopy. Transcript

Personal Archives 18.07.2025 8:02 ↓

Several collections in the archives have a personal touch. Transcript

Five Faves: Christin's Favorite Queer Romances 20.06.2025 7:52 ↓

Library clerk Christin Haws recommends five of her favorite queer romances. Transcript

Summer Reading 2025 Preview 16.05.2025 11:56 ↓

Get a preview of what's happening for Summer Reading 2025. Transcript

Five Faves: Olivia's Favorite Movies 18.04.2025 8:00 ↓

Children's clerk Olivia Totten recommends her five favorite movies. Transcript

Learning with the Library 21.03.2025 7:10 ↓

The Vespasian Warner Library is now offering three new ways for patrons to learn new things. Transcript

Five Faves: Kyle's Favorite Underrated Films 21.02.2025 4:39 ↓

Business Manager Kyle Taylor recommends his five favorite underrated films. Transcript

Wanted Men 17.01.2025 6:56 ↓

In the late 1800s, Jonathan Way and later George Hiter attempted to escape justice by fleeing the state. Transcript

Five Faves: Adara's Favorite YA/Jr High Series 20.12.2024 4:45 ↓

Library Clerk Adara Meyen recommends her five favorite YA/Jr high book series. Transcript

Aspen 15.11.2024 9:44 ↓

Get to know the library's new catalog search. Transcript

C.H. Moore 18.10.2024 16:03 ↓

C.H. Moore is well-known figure in Clinton and this episode is just a brief overview of his life. Transcript