Between The Stacks

Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, has a conversation with Ron Fritze on his newly released book, Hope and Fear . They discuss conspiracy theories, their origins, and the psychology behind why people believe them. Fritze also discusses why they're more popular than ever due to  technology and the internet.    Catch Fritze discussing his book in person at the Library on April 7, 2022 at 6:00pm. Lib...

Between the Stacks After Hours features Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. In this episode, join the duo as they do a deep dive "On Love" - a novel by Swiss-born author Alain de Botton.  Alain de Botton is a modern-day philosopher that discusses a wide variety of subjects, including the ins and outs of love and the realities of relationships....

Library Director Jennifer Baxter talks with historian, Dr. Shari L. Williams. Dr. Williams discusses her research on the role 4-H and Home Demonstration Clubs played in the lives of rural African-American women from the 1920's to the 1960's. Introduced to teach farm women domestic skills and food preservation, these clubs also served as social gathering places where leadership and organizational s...

Too much pleasure can cause pain! Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, and retired science teacher, Emily Clem, discuss 2021 best seller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. Talking points from the book include identifying addictive behaviors, case studies, and a treatment strategy. They cite the book's research on the fine line between pleasure and pain and how to balance the...

Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, talks with Wayne Kuykendall and Donald Davis about the 15th annual Athens Storytelling Festival. They discuss the history of storytelling, how it's different from reading a story, and its importance as a link to connect us to our rural past and to one another. Find out why small towns like Athens make the best venues for storytellers. Links: https://www.alcpl.org...

Library Director Jennifer Baxter talks with Sallie Cowart Brock about her newly released book, THEY DARED TO SOAR!  Spanning 1938-2000, the book chronicles the history of the award winning Athens High School Golden Eagle Band. They are joined by former Golden Eagle Band Director, Dan Havely, who led the band for 34 years. This small town band represented, not only the high school, but it also beca...

Library Director Jennifer Baxter has a conversation with Athens Mayor, Ronnie Marks.  He talks about the future of Athens, where it’s growing and why it’s important for everyone to get involved in their community.  Links https://www.alcpl.org/ https://www.visitathensal.com/ Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org  Music by Pixabay 

 If you’re wondering what you missed at the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, this podcast is for you! Between the Stacks goes on the road to bring you a sample of some of the best musicians in the Tennessee Valley, including the grand prize winner! Master of Ceremonies Kasey Harbin talks about the history of the convention and how it has become an Athens, Alabama tradition. Links:  h...

Library Director Jennifer Baxter has a conversation with Dr. Robert Burkhardt, former Athens State University Library Director. Dr. Burkhardt reflects on growing up exploring his local library and how a pivotal encounter in college led him to choose a career in library science.  He talks about information and research in the digital age and previews his upcoming book about the history of Athens St...

Between the Stacks After Hours brings you Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. In this episode, they dive into the works of author Shirley Jackson with accompanying cocktail, the Dirty Shirley. To find the full episode of this podcast visit: Between the Stacks After Hours: Shirley Jackson To find all the episodes of Between the Stacks visit: ht...

Leigh Patterson, director of KALB (Keep Athens Limestone Beautiful), talks about the pollinator program teaching children the role pollinators play in our plants and food supply. She also discusses other KALB projects from recycling, litter clean up, and beautification, to the Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby.   Bonus: Emily Clem gives a tour of the new Athens-Limestone County Public Library garden! Links...

Between the Stacks After Hours brings you Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. In this episode, they dive into the works of author Shirley Jackson with accompanying cocktail, the Dirty Shirley. More Info https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/10/17/the-haunted-mind-of-shirley-jackson/amp Library Links https://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions abou...

Athens-Limestone County Public Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, talks with Adult Education Coordinator and Curator of the Rosa Parks Museum, Madeleine Burkhardt, about the unsung heroes of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Ms. Burkhardt reflects on this early event in our civil rights history and contrasts it with the current social justice movement.   Links https://www.troy.edu/student-life-resources...

Athens-Limestone Public Library staff member Kennedy talks about her path in joining the library, interactions with patrons, her favorite reads, and how libraries influence the community as a whole. Links https://www.alcpl.org/  Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org 

Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, talks with Steven Bates, founder of Poemspeak – a non-profit organization using poetry to reach people suffering with PTSD or suicidal thoughts. Hear Steven’s personal story as a suicide attempt survivor and how his poetry has touched those living with life-threatening depression. He also reads some of his award- winning poems. https://www.poemspeak.org/ https://...

Athens- Limestone County Public Library director, Jennifer Baxter, talks about her experiences as a librarian, the relevance of libraries today, and why she would not want to work anywhere else. Links https://www.alcpl.org/  Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org