EBPL Podcast from the East Brunswick Public Library

Enjoy this author panel from Local Author Day 2023! Katie Germain @honeybeeshive__ Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Website Purchase The Honey Bees: Recharge Mommy Bee Katie Germain is a two-timed self-published author of The Honey Bees Series. Her vibrant children's books teach families how to express their need for rest and how to use teamwork. She is a local mom of two and an occupational th...

On this episode of Match+Book, librarian Paul Kibala makes recommendations for horror films, literature, and TV series. Check out these materials with your EBPL or LMxAC library card by clicking here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults-teens/news/matchbook-s5-ep1-horror-films-adaptations   The Crucible -  Adaptations The Crucible by Arthur Miller The Crucible (2004) The Haunting of Hill House - Adaptat...

Please enjoy this author panel from Local Author Day 2023. Joyce Fisher Instagram: @joycefisherpoet65 Purchase The Bird's Last Song and Other Poems Born and raised in England, poet Joyce Fisher is both a writer and an artist. Her paintings have been exhibited in juried art shows and her creative nonfiction piece about growing up in war-torn London was published in the Home News. In her debut a...

Readers today often cite "mystery" as their favorite genre, but that can mean many things. Four published authors who are members of Sisters in Crime Central Jersey will discuss the various sub-genres of mysteries on the shelves today, and how readers can zero in on what appeals to them. The panelists also would also be happy to discuss common elements that go into writing any good, susp...

Experience the Resonance of Voice in the final episode of Vocal Canvas, a podcast series exploring the 5 aspects of voice. Resonance is the amplification, enrichment or modification of our voice achieved through intention of placement. Imagine the booming voice of a war general or the nasally sound of someone speaking through a cold. The difference in where the sound wave vibrations bounce causes...

Chris Barnes shares his treatise on what are the best Batman stories and adaptations with Becca Levin, all of which you can check out with your EBPL or LMxAC library card! Check out these titles now: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/read-watch-listen-chris-barness-treatise-batman   READ Batman Vol. 1: I Am Gotham by Tom King Batman and Son by Grant Morrison WATCH Batman the animated series Joker...

Jump into Episode 4 of Vocal Canvas: Ascending Pitch, which explores how we use pitch to tell stories,  ask questions, and declare authority. Whether it is an unsure store associate, the least inspiring coach with a monotone voice, or vulnerability of our unshielded voices, pitch is not only for singers, but for speakers and actors alike. Listen, subscribe, and review Vocal Canvas – an exploration...

Host Chris Barnes sits down with teen services library associate Becca Levin to learn about what they are reading, watching, and listening to with materials all available with your East Brunswick Public Library card or elsewhere! READ A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske A Restless Truth by Freya Marske Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya WATCH Tron Tron: Legacy War Games Our Flag Means Death LISTEN Cat...

Delve into the Precision of Diction in this episode of Vocal Canvas. Diction is the art of clear and articulate speech and plays a crucial role in ensuring our messages are understood as intended. Whether it’s practicing your etiquette, communicating about hidden treasure, or emphasizing a point, diction is a tool for voice actors and public speakers alike! Join us on this journey as we delve into...

On this episode of Read, Watch, Listen, Chris Barnes sits down again with EBPL Podcast producer and Adult Programming Librarian Melissa Hozik about what she's reading, watching, and listening to! Check out these materials for free with your EBPL/LMxAC library card or free websites by clicking here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/read-watch-listen-melissa-hozik READ Lost in the Moment and F...

Join us on a thrilling journey of rhythm and speed in 'The Rhythm of Pace,' the latest episode of Vocal Canvas. Ever wonder why some people talk really fast and others really slow? Discover the magic of pace as we visit an exciting auction house, meet the coolest snail delivery service in town, and even listen to an unexpected love story! Listen closely, and you'll find out how the way...

Host Chris Barnes sat down again with East Brunswick Township Council President Kevin McEvoy to learn about what he's been reading, watching, and listening to with materials all available with your East Brunswick Public Library card or elsewhere! Check out the titles with your EBPL or LMxAC library card here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/read-watch-listen-kevin-mcevoy READ Dynasty : the...

Explore the Power of Volume with the first episode of Vocal Canvas. Dive into this auditory exploration, where we discuss and demonstrate the critical role of volume in voice acting and everyday communication. From powerful monologues to delicate whispers, our diverse cast showcases the dynamic range of volume, and how it can shape characters, mood, and narrative. Join us on this journey as we del...

Host Chris Barnes interviewed Carina Gonzalez, the Senior Adult Services Librarian at Piscataway Public Library (as well as President of the New Jersey Library Association) to learn about what she's been reading, watching, and listening to with materials all available with your East Brunswick Public Library card or elsewhere! Click here to check out with your EBPL or LMxAC library card: https:...

Guest Host Josephine Duque Dominique shares some of the final stories from the 2023 "73 Words in the 732" competition. The Moth by Phyllis Francese A moth is trapped between the screen and glass of my patio door. It crawled in through some small hole. It flits about, landing on the glass and then the screen, not remembering how it got in. It flies from screen to glass, glass to screen ca...

Guest Host Barry Schwartzstein shares some of the other stories from the 2023 "73 Words in the 732" competition. Eyes of a Child by PO He gathered them all around to show his new sculptures he just finished. After looking for sometime one said “How come you never put faces on your work?” You can add how you feel and what each of you see in the statue, he replied. After a short time, the...

From the 1970s to 2023, resident comics specialist Chris Barnes and local comic book artist Ron Cacace delve through the history of comic books and manage throughout the decades. Check out some of the titles with your EBPL or LMxAC library cards by clicking here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/comic-books-through-decades   2010 to 2023 Saga by Brian K. Vaughan My Hero Academia. Vol. 1, Izuku M...

On this episode of 73 Words in the 732, we share the story, "Remembering Mom" by Deanna Perlmutter You lived for 87 years and somehow it just was not enough. To write a 73 word ode about you is a difficult task. I will say, you were an avid reader and loved the library like a third child. You picked books and the library got them for you. You instilled in us the importance of education a...

On this episode of 73 Words in the 732, we interview author Joseph Patrick Pascale and he shares the story, "The Businessman & the Poet" A poet and a businessman were standing at the end of a long bread line. The businessman kept looking at his wristwatch and squinting toward the front of the line. The poet was observing everything—other people, puffs of cloud overhead, the texture o...

On this episode of 73 Words in the 732, we share the story, "El Diablo" by Donna Lee Goldberg. Magenta is a gentle dog. Because she’s a fierce barker, Ilan nicknamed her El Diablo. On a recent walk, Magenta and Leah met him and Isabella and their dogs Ziti and Dahlia. Ilan was nervous; he didn't believe Magenta would play with their two dachshunds. Surprise! The doggy trio sniffed, p...

From the 1970s to 2023, resident comics specialist Chris Barnes and local comic book artist Ron Cacace delve through the history of comic books and manage throughout the decades. Check out some of the titles with your EBPL or LMxAC library cards by clicking here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/comic-books-through-decades   The Ultimates The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman Batman by Grant Morris...

We hosted New Jersey-born Rik Palieri for a program to celebrate his 50 years as a touring folk musician. Raised in East Brunswick, his extensive career includes performances throughout North America, Mexico, and Europe, two books on his musical life and travels, numerous recordings, and his “Songwriter’s Notebook” of interviews and recordings, which is part of the American Folk Life Center at the...

On this episode of 73 Words in the 732, we share the story, "The Afghan" by A. Lee. Fluorescent lights buzz overhead inside the dusty old thrift store - and in my hands, a homespun afghan drapes over my fingertips. There's a superstition within the crochet community that your soul is imbued in the things you create, so it’s wise to leave a mistake: a door for your soul to escape, if...

On this episode of 73 Words in the 732, we share the story, "Security Officer" by Yan Yakirevich. I’m a licensed Security Officer for Allied Universal, working for a community center. Being a Security Officer is an important job because it helps to keep people safe. I am ready to do any community service and help anyone in need. I assist in emergency services daily, which is a great resp...

From the 1970s to 2023, resident comics specialist Chris Barnes and local comic book artist Ron Cacace delve through the history of comic books and manage throughout the decades. Check out some of the titles with your EBPL or LMxAC library cards by clicking here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/comic-books-through-decades   1990s Avengers Forever Kurt Busiek and George Perez Batman Adventures T...