EBPL Podcast from the East Brunswick Public Library

STEPHANIE SENDAULA, PANELS HOST: A librarian and writer from New Jersey, Stephanie currently works in community engagement and outreach for LibraryLinkNJ. DEBORAH S. GREENHUT: Following a 35-year marriage to a hoarder, Deborah S. Greenhut completed this novel based on her own experiences. Deborah is a prize-winning poet and playwright who contributes travel writing and reviews on Medium.com. She i...

Chris Barnes and local author and podcaster Harry Marks talk about everything he's reading, watching, and listening to, and yes, it’s a little late, but Christmas is a state of mind, right? Check out all of these items with your EBPL library card here: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/read-watch-listen-s4-ep3-harry-marks READ Thistlefoot by GennaRose Nethercott WATCH Last Week Tonight with...

STEPHANIE SENDAULA, PANELS HOST: A librarian and writer from New Jersey, Stephanie currently works in community engagement and outreach for LibraryLinkNJ. ANGUS KRESS GILLESPIE is a professor of American Studies at Rutgers University.  His many books about the cultural implications of civil engineering include Looking for America on the New Jersey Turnpike (1989), coauthored with Michael Aaro...

STEPHANIE SENDAULA, PANELS HOST: A librarian and writer from New Jersey, Stephanie currently works in community engagement and outreach for LibraryLinkNJ. RACHELLE BURK writes fiction and nonfiction books for children ages 2-13. She has visited schools in 17 states with her Author Visit presentations. Rachelle is also known locally as children's entertainer Tickles the Clown and Mother Goof Storyt...

Host Jonathan Upton, Leah Wagner (Director, Monroe Township PL), and Chris Barnes (Coordinator of Marketing & Outreach, East Brunswick PL) discuss how libraries reach outside of their walls to connect with members of their communities. From bookmobiles to heavy metal, this episode will show you how libraries have adapted during the pandemic as well. Sharing Libraries is an LMxAC podcast. LMxAC...

STEPHANIE SENDAULA, PANELS HOST: A librarian and writer from New Jersey, Stephanie currently works in community engagement and outreach for LibraryLinkNJ. GEETA GWALANI is the author of Aromas of Sindh - A 100 Recipes from the heart- her first cookbook published in 2020, which won her the Gold award from the Nonfiction Authors Association headquartered in the US. Through her first book she has bee...

On this episode of Match+Book, adult services librarian Paul Kibala shares some of the favorite books he has read this year. Click here for all the links to formats available with your EBPL or LMxAC library card! https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/matchbook-s3ep4-pauls-favorite-reads-2022 · Anxious People by Fredrik Backman · The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley · Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris · A...

This encore presentation features a performance by Mark Miklos from the 2022 Acoustic Mondays series. Thank you to EBTV for recording.

This encore presentation features a performance by Bobby Mahoney from the 2022 Acoustic Mondays series. Thank you to EBTV for recording.

This encore presentation features a performance by Kevin McGowan from the 2022 Acoustic Mondays series. Thank you to EBTV for recording.

Host Jonathan Upton, Lynnette Fucci (Youth Services Supervisor, Monroe Township PL) and Kimberly Paone (Director, Matawan Aberdeen Public Library) talk about how the pandemic impacted libraries and how they adapted to help their communities and staff. Sharing Libraries is an LMxAC podcast. LMxAC is the Libraries of Middlesex Automated Consortium, of which East Brunswick and more than 30 other libr...

On this episode of Match+Book, adult services librarian Paul Kibala shares some great reads to get you into the autumnal spirit! Click here for all the links to formats available with your EBPL or LMxAC library card: https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/matchbook-s3ep3-autumnal-reads The Ex Hex: A Novel by Erin Sterling The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James Daphne by Josh Malerman Small Favors by Erin A...

This encore presentation features a performance by Barenya Das from the 2022 Acoustic Mondays series. Thank you to EBTV for recording.

Host Jonathan Upton, Emily Mazzoni (Teen Services Librarian, Monroe Township PL), and Melissa Hozik (Adult Programming Librarian, East Brunswick PL) discuss all of what libraries provide physically to patrons through collections. Whether books, baking pans, or seeds, librarians think about what people will enjoy and use. Sharing Libraries is an LMxAC podcast. LMxAC is the Libraries of Middlesex Au...

This encore presentation features a performance by Bob Denson from the 2022 Acoustic Mondays series. Thank you to EBTV for recording.

This encore presentation features a performance by Mockingbird Melody from the 2022 Acoustic Mondays series. Thank you to EBTV for recording.

On this episode of Match+Book, adult services librarian Paul Kibala shares some recommendations for books that kids and adults both will love, and books about books! Click here for all the links to formats available with your EBPL or LMxAC library card! https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/matchbook-s3ep2-books-kids-and-adults-books-about-books Books for Kids and Adults The Phantom Tollbooth by Nort...

Sharing Libraries is an LMxAC podcast. LMxAC is the Libraries of Middlesex Automated Consortium, of which East Brunswick and 30+ other libraries share resources to make your library experience bigger and better! Host Jonathan Upton sits down with Saleena Davidson (Teen Services Supervisor, South Brunswick PL) and Paul Kibala (Adult Services Librarian, East Brunswick PL) about the portrayals of lib...

Original recorded on October 18, 2022. A better understanding of cancer-related conditions and how  they can be managed is possible. Taught by Astera Cancer Care  specialists and other local medical experts, our online presentations  address some of the most pertinent areas in cancer treatments and  advancements. Discussion topics include: • Addressing the side effects of - Che...

On this episode of Match+Book, adult services librarian Paul Kibala shares some recommendations for those who enjoyed Educated by Tara Westover and some spooky reads in preparation for Halloween. Click here for all the links to formats available with your EBPL or LMxAC library card! https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/matchbook-s3ep1-readalike-educated-and-spooky-favorites The Glass Castle : a memo...

Chris Barnes and Amelia Grant, one of our Library Health Associates, to talk about everything she's reading, watching, and listening to--and it's quite a lot! Check out all of these items with your EBPL library card here! https://ilove.ebpl.org/adults/news/read-watch-listen-s3ep5-amelia-grant READ Imaginary friend by Stephen Chbosky Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang WATCH She-Hulk (Disney+ - su...

This encore presentation features a performance by Eric Harrison from  the 2022 Acoustic Mondays series. Thank you to EBTV for recording.

Host Chris Barnes interviewed Jonathan Upton, the Digital Services Librarian at LMxAC 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! READ The Expanse by James S.A. Corey Print Audiobook (CD) eBook (Libby) eAudiobook (Libby) Comic Book (Hoopla) Heartstopper by Alice Oseman Graphic Novel WATCH...

Anthony Pagliuco from EBTV is back with, "Name that Notable Resident," the trivia series where you guess the Notable Resident from four clues. Good luck!

Chris Barnes interviewed Joann Chmielowicz, President of the Library's Board of Trustees and Principal of Irwin Elementary School. She has great recommendations for everyone! READ Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen Print Large Print eBook (Libby) WATCH The Great British Baking Show DVDs Downton Abbey (TV show and Movies) DVDs LISTEN The Tea Shop Mystery Series by Laura Childs eAudiobooks (hoopla) Fre...