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Beyond the Stacks

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Welcome to Beyond the Stacks – a podcast from Westlake Porter Public Library . On each episode, we hope to spark your curiosity to explore all that the Library has to offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 7 - Patron Profile and Movie Star Biographies 21.03.2024 34:49

In the first segment, Frances (Adult Services) sits down with Rick Neubauer for our first Patron Profile. Then, we check in with Erin (Readers Advisory Librarian) and Aaron (Young Adult Librarian) for some recommended reads and watches in the genre of Movie Star Biographies (and Autobiographies) Erin's picks John Wayne: Treasures  by Randy Roberts and David Welky McLintock!  (1963) ...

Episode 6 - World at War Forum 22.02.2024 22:39

On this episode, our roving reporter, Linda Gandee, has an extended conversation with Steve Pettyjohn about the long-running history program here at the Library - The World at War Forum. Upcoming World at War Forum Dates & Topics (all events are from 7-8:30 pm): March 5 - The Battle of the Atlantic April 2 - The Korean War May 7 - U.S. Marines in World War I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Episode 5 - Makerspace Projects and 2024 Reading Challenges 19.01.2024 32:56

In the first segment, our roving reporter, Linda Gandee, chats with Katie (Adult Services Assistant Manager) and C.J. (Assistant Director) about the many creative options for patrons in the Makerspace. Then, we check in with Erin (Readers Advisory Librarian) and Aaron (Young Adult Librarian) for some recommendations to help you beat the winter blues, by reading about situations far worse than any...

Episode 4 - Circulation & Readers Advisory (Dystopian Fiction) 22.12.2023 26:30

In the first segment, Heather chats with Kim (Circulation) about the most visited spot in the Library, the Circulation Department. Then, we check in with Erin (Readers Advisory Librarian) and Aaron (Young Adult Librarian) for some recommendations to help you beat the winter blues, by reading about situations far worse than any Cleveland winter - Dystopian fiction. Erin's Recommendations: Titanium...

Episode 3 - Genealogy Research & Readers Advisory (Lessons in Chemistry) 17.11.2023 27:27

In the first segment, Heather chats with Chad (Local History Librarian) about the many databases patrons can use to research their family history . Then, we check in with Erin (Readers Advisory Librarian) and Aaron (Young Adult Librarian) for some recommendations for fans of Bonnie Garmus' Lessons in Chemistry . Erin's Recommendations: Mr & Mrs American Pie by Julie McDaniel The Love Hypothesi...

Episode 2 - Collection Development & Readers Advisory (Mystery & Paranormal Non-Fiction) 20.10.2023 24:17

In the first segment, Heather chats with Jane (Technical Services Manager) about how and why the library chooses what to add to the collection. In the second segment, we take patron questions about what to read next and put them to Erin (Readers Advisory Librarian) and Aaron (Young Adult Librarian). Mystery Erin's Recommendations: The Haunted Lady by Mary Roberts Reinhart Aaron's Recommendations:...

Episode 1 - History of Libraries & Readers Advisory (Bookish Romances & Science) 22.09.2023 25:19

In the first segment, Chad and Heather discuss the history of public libraries and then focus in on the history of Westlake Porter Public Library (WPPL) in particular. In the second segment, we play Stump the Librarian. This is where we take patron questions about what to read next and put them to the Readers Advisory Librarian to see what she'll come up with. Here are the books Erin and Aaron dis...