JoCoLibrary Uncovered

In this episode host Dave Carson introduces Melissa Horak-Hern as the new co-host of the Did you hear? podcast! They dive into our Fall 2019 trimesterly theme for our programs: "Unlocking the Mind." They also reveal all of the amazing podcast episode topics for the next four months! TRANSCRIPT  

We're talking sci-fi!  Beth from our collections development team drops by to talk about novellas! But not just any novellas, sci-fi novellas! The conversation quickly bubbles in a brew of all things sci-fi! TRANSCRIPT

In this episode of Did you hear?, host Dave Carson sits down with Monticello Librarians Kari and Ian to discuss all things Monticello Library. It turned 1 Sunday, Aug. 4. These loquacious Librarians reflect on Monticello's 1st year and give you a glimpse at this branch's bright future!  CREDITS: Announcer: AMY FIELD Host: DAVE CARSON Co-host: Melissa Horak-Hern Written by: DAVE CARSON & AMY FIELD ...

Bike to the Library! In this episode of Did you hear?, host Dave Carson welcomes MakerSpace Facilitator Nick Ward-Bopp as he brings Megan Foreman from Johnson County Department of Health and Environment , and Laura Steele from Bike Walk KC to discuss some exciting developments regarding biking to the Johnson County Library . We go in-depth into biking and our new FixIt! station! CREDITS: Announcer...

Are you ready to launch into Did you hear? There’s an ASTRONAUT in this episode! Host Dave Carson and Youth Services Librarian Diana Spencer interview astronaut Mike Massimino in support of our “Meet the Astronaut” event as we continue to celebrate our summer reading theme: A Universe of Stories! CREDITS: Announcer: AMY FIELD Host: DAVE CARSON Co-host: Melissa Horak-Hern Written by: DAVE CARSON &...

It's another inside story in this episode of Did you hear? One of the best things about Interlibrary loan , AKA ILL, is the amount of money we save patrons who might otherwise buy CDs, books, or DVDs. Every time we borrow an item for free, a patron may save $10 - $30 or more! Interlibrary Loan Librarian Kari Sime and her staff join host Dave Carson to demystify ILL. How does it all work? Can you b...

In this episode of Did you hear?, Dave Carson hosts Scienceteller Brock Hatton and Youth Services Librarian Jayma Zook to share the details about the action-packed and educational adventure, Aliens: Escape from Earth. Then, you’ve probably heard Youth Services Librarian Dennis Ross on KCUR recommending kids books. It turns out he’s not too big of a star for our meager podcast and suggests some gre...

K-Pop In this episode of Did you hear? host Dave Carson welcomes Information Specialist Rachel Novotny and Gregg Winsor for a deep dive into Korean Pop -- or K-Pop. Ever wondered about its history? Have questions about the artists? Curious about how and why this genre has become so popular? Get ready, we’re going inside K-Pop! CREDITS: Announcer: AMY FIELD Host: DAVE CARSON Co-host: Melissa Horak-...

In this episode of Did you hear?, host Dave Carson and Librarian Mike Keller give you the inside story on what it was like to visit and work at Johnson County movie theaters back in the day! They also chat about the 4-part jocohistory series about the local chain of Dickinson movie theaters ! Then, our weekly Library Community Calendar highlight: career and finance Librarian Marty Johannes brings...

Drums and Improv, ELL, and Books to Go In this episode of Did you hear? Jennifer Reeves, Chris Koppenhaver talk Let's Improv! and the West African Talking Drum  (:23), Then, we give you a behind-the-scenes listen! Our English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Group volunteers share why they spend every weekend helping non-native speakers become proficient at English. (16:25) Dave also tells you...

In this episode of Did you hear Bryan Voell pops by to discuss music and movies in the park with Dave. Then, Mica Elgin-Vi of Modern Day Fitzgerald joins the conversation. Dave then shares a DYI about books in español . CREDITS: Announcer: AMY FIELD Host: DAVE CARSON Co-host: Melissa Horak-Hern Written by: DAVE CARSON & AMY FIELD   Music & Editing: DAVE CARSON      TRANSCRIPT

In this episode of Did you hear, the Nick and Thomas from the MakerSpace introduce the new Maker Passport Program ! Then we wish Cedar Roe Library a happy 50th birthday. Plus, Dave explains bookmarkable . CREDITS: Announcer: AMY FIELD Host: DAVE CARSON Co-host: Melissa Horak-Hern Written by: DAVE CARSON & AMY FIELD   Music & Editing: DAVE CARSON       TRANSCRIPT  

In this episode of Did you hear?, The Johnson County Library Foundation drops by to promote our Stay Home and Read a Book Ball . Then, Youth Services Librarian Christina Larkins pops by with children’s book illustrator Bob Kolar to talk about his latest book: Hey-Ho to Mars We'll Go! And if that wasn’t enough, Gregg Winsor and Allison Schwartz talk teen fiction for adults ! And, our host Dave Cars...

In this episode of Did you hear?, Gregg Winsor clears up the conundrum of how mysteries differ from thrillers. But first, Youth Services Librarians Dawna Ofstehage , Michelle Ranney , and Chris Koppenhaver discuss summer reading book clubs . And, our host Dave Carson salutes bestsellers! CREDITS: Announcer: AMY FIELD Host: DAVE CARSON Co-host: Melissa Horak-Hern Written by: DAVE CARSON & AMY FIELD...

In this episode of Did you hear? Gregg Winsor and Matt Crist talk books for busy people. But first, Helen Hokanson presents our writing contest winners. Martha Gershun, Kayla Wiltfong, Tim Tankard, Mary Silwance read their winning entries! And, our host Dave Carson gives a shout out to our blog! Martha's winning entry Kayla's winning entry Mary's winning entry Now Presenting events in our calendar...

We devote this entire podcast episode to preview our summer programs! Customer Experience Communication team members help you navigate the universe of events we're offering! Amy Field, Ben Oglesby, and Christopher Leitch join host Dave Carson explore all things fun! From Summer Reading, to an astronaut visit, to movies under the stars, to book sales, to a not-to-be-missed party ... see all the det...

We dedicated this episode of Did you hear? To Baby Storytime. Stories read by babies? No. Baby Storytime is for babies! In today’s episode, Ashley Fick, Diane Haner, and Amanda Wahlmeier visit with Dave Carson about our Refugees in our Community event. Then, Meghan and Gregg recommend Dark Psychological Fiction !   CREDITS: Announcer: AMY FIELD Host: DAVE CARSON Co-host: Melissa Horak-Hern Written...

We dedicated this episode of Did you hear? to Award Winners (12:36). From Bram Stoker to William Allen White award winners, you’ll find it all at jocolibrary.org/explore . Today we recommend cures to book burnout (13:04), discuss table top game nights  (24:23) and offer board game suggestions as well.  But first, Kate McNair brings teen writers and artists to talk with Dave Carson about elementia...

We dedicate this episode of Did you hear? to Art you can check out ! That’s right, we have prints of famous works of art at the Central Resource Library. Use them to study or simply change up the aesthetics of any room! In this episode, the MakerSpace crew drops by to chat, But first, Dave Carson sits down with Ashley Fick, Diane Haner, and Amanda Wahlmeier to discuss our In memory of Six Million...