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This episode wraps up our summer reading program!  Make sure kids turn in logs by July 23rd & don't forget about the finale on Monday July 26th!  Animal Tales will join us at Dumont Hill for a LIVE Animal Show.  Adults must turn in their BINGO sheets by July 31st to be entered to win 1 of 2 Kindles!   Regular programs are coming back in August for all ages.  Check out our online calendar...

Ms. Shelia and Ms. Dolonda discuss old favorites, new versions, and a few new releases.  Books and series mentioned include:  The Summer of Lost and Found  by Mary Alice Monroe,  Stargazer  by Anne Hillerman,  The Things We Cannot Say  by Kelly Rimmer,  Local Woman Missing  by Mary Kubica,  You  by Caroline Kepnes,  Nancy Drew and the Secret of the Red Gate Farm  by Carolyn Keen,  The Hardy Boys a...

Ms. Mariah and Ms. Jame discuss their reading selections through the hazy days of summer. Books mentioned include: T he Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, The Callahan Series by Spider Robinson, All the Beautiful Lies by Peter Swanson, Before She Knew Him by Peter Swanson, Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson, Mother May I by Joshilyn Jackson and The Turn of the Key by Ruth...

In this episode Ms. Chelsea and Ms. Dee discuss the summer reading program and their current reads. Books discussed in this episode: - The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin - You series by Caroline Kepnes - Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

Jamie and Shelia talk about Summer Reading activities for kids and adults, and what we're reading and recommending.  Books metioned include:  Sunflower Sisters, Lilac Girls, and Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelley. The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth Among a Storied Trail by Ann H. Gabhart The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

In this episode Ms. Mariah and Ms. Chelsea discuss library happenings and some beach reads you should check out! Books mentioned in this episode: I'll be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle Life's too Short by Abby Jimenez That Summer by Jennifer Weiner James Patterson The Quickie Jeff Lindsey The Dexter Book Series There You'll Find Me by Jenny B. Jones

Summer reading is right around the corner.  Ms. Shelia and Ms. Amanda discuss plans and reflect on memories of past programs.  

Ms. Mariah & Dee share all that is going on in the month of April.  From gardening to Autism Awareness, books we're reading, and library news, there's lots of things to keep  you in the loop with your library.   Books mentioned:  The Midnight Library by Matt Haig I'll be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara (Murder at the Library Book Club) Autism Awareness The Rosie Project Gr...

Take a listen as Chelsea & Amanda highlight what they're reading, library news, and related books for Women's History Month.   Quotes to remember: "I'm not going to limit myself just because people won't accept the fact that I can do something else." - Dolly Parton Books mentioned include: "Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee"...

This episode highlights the young adult section of our library collection.  Mrs. Dee and Ms. Jamie discuss some popular titles and series, audios, and books they loved, as well as the one's they could have left off their reading list.

It today's episode, Mariah and Amanda discuss what they're reading and future programs.   Spring is around the corner!  Listen to our garden plans, our past failures, and what we have learned to make our gardens grow.  Books mentioned: The Last Point Seen (Series) by April Henry Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng The $64 Tomato by William  Alexander We Are the Gardeners by Joanna...

In this episode Ms. Chelsea and Ms. Jamie discuss the library's upcoming book club selection and their recent romance reads. Books mentioned in the episode: Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop by Roselle Lim Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune by Roselle Lim The Duke and I by Julia Quinn Blood Sucking Fiends by Christopher Moore Maybe This Time Jennifer Crusie Paris for One and O...

Ms. Mariah and Ms. Dee discuss some of their favorite thrilling and chilling books: ·         Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris  ·         True Crime Podcasts: Dateline ·          The Cousins by Karen M. McManus ·          Creep by Eireann Corrigan ·          Pretty Girls by Karen Slaughter ·          When Winter Comes by Nancy Van Laan and Susan Graber  

In today's episode, Chelsea and Amanda ring in the new year by discussing new programs at the library as well as the self-help genre of books.  They've not always been our cup of tea, but maybe, they have their benefits.   In this episode the following books are discussed: How to be a Well Being: Unofficial Rules to Live Every Day by Dr. Andy Cope, Jim Pouliopoulos, Sanjeev Sandu Start w...

Ms. Shelia, Ms. Amanda, and Ms. Chelsea discuss books and our favorite Christmas traditions. Books mentioned include: Where I Come From by Rick Bragg, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, Christmas on the Island by Jenny Colgan, All is Bright by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer, Shepherds Abiding by Jan Karon, and The End of the Magi by Patrick Carr. Ms. Amanda recommends these Christmas books f...

In this episode, Amanda and Chelsea discuss what they have been reading, the youth drawing contest, binge-worthy books, and what they are thankful for. Books mentioned in this episode include: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts The Ickabog by J.K. Rowling The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis The Good Lord Bird by Jame McBride Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon...

Jamie and Shelia share comfort books they're re-reading as it's sometimes difficult to concentrate on a new book during a stressful time. Shelia compares the old television series, L ost in Space, to the remake.   The authors we mention in the show include: Jan Karon, Stephen King, Sarah Loudin Thomas, Tamera Alexander, and Lisa Wingate.

Mariah tells about a spooky event while working at the "Haunted Hospital" and Shelia talks about a strange event while working alone at the library. We'll also recommend a few chilling books for the season.  

In today's episode, we will discuss spooky reads, favorite Halloween memories at the library, and a creepy tale from Amanda's family tree.

We shared a few of the most unusual questions we've answered at the circulation desk. Books we discussed and recommended: The Conjure Woman by Afia Atakora, Where the Crawdads Sings, by  Delia Owens, Reckless Creed by Alex Kava, The Andy Carpenter series by David Rosenfelt, and A Dazzle of Diamonds by Liz Johnson. 

This podcast is produced by the Allen County Public Library in Scottsville, KY. Listeners will learn what's going on in the library and behind the scenes. Discussing and recommending books will be the main feature of the show. This program is produced to support our mission to serve Allen County's need to know.