KPL LIT TALKS

Join us as Kim and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Claudette Stockwell, Library Director, engages in one of our Lit Talks.  Send us Fan Mail

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Attorney James K. Kelley, engages in one of our Lit Talks.  Movies/TV Mentioned: Perry Mason Send us Fan Mail

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Tracy Mason, Director of Parks & Recreation for the Town of Killingly, engages in one of our Lit Talks.  Send us Fan Mail

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew engage with another special guest. In this episode Mat Dube, Director of Highway Operations for the Town of Killingly, engages in one of our Lit Talks.  https://www.killingly.org/public-workshighway-division Send us Fan Mail

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew kick off a new season filled with special guests. In this episode, Jill St. Clair, Economic Development Director from the Town of Killingly, engages in one of our Lit Talks.  Authors Mentioned: John Grisham Stephen King Send us Fan Mail

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew discuss all things gifts. Hear about some of the best gifts they have ever given and received. Learn about what made these exchanges special and possibly get inspired for your next gift exchange.  Artists Mentioned: Justin Bieber Send us Fan Mail

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew discuss their best birthday celebrations. Find out what made their special days, and how they like to spend them. They even share some family traditions.  Send us Fan Mail

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew discuss their favorite ocean themed titles. Listen to their sea stories and discover a treasure trove of books and movies to checkout.  Books Mentioned: Listen to the Moon - Michael Morpurgo Shackleton's Stowaway - Victoria McKernan Movies/TV Mentioned: Titanic Life of Pi Jaws The Perfect Storm Finding Nemo Shark Tale The Little Mermaid Luca Six Days Seven...

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew talk vacations. Hear about some of the places they have been, might like to go, and their favorite ways to travel. Who knows, they might inspire you to take a vacation? Send us Fan Mail

Claudette, Drew, and Kim engage in a game of Table Topics. They each take turns asking each other questions, providing insight into their lives and interests beyond the library.  Movies/TV Mentioned Survivor Queer Eye American Idol Last Comic Standing America's Got Talent Dancing With the Stars Little People Big World My 600-lb Life Chrisley Knows Best Dance moms 16 and Pregnant Judge Judy Se...

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew talk about bears. Hear about some classic books and movies that feature bears, along with some funny stories involving bears.  Books Mentioned: Bear Boy - Justin Barker Touching Spirit Bear - Ben Mikaelsen Navigating Early - Clare Vanderpool The Berenstain Bears Series - Stan Berenstain Goldilocks And The Three Bears - Robert Southey Bear Snores On - Karma Wilso...

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew continue their discussion on music. This episode they narrow in on some of their favorite artists and share cool content that can be found within their library. Possibly discover your next favorite artist!  Artists Mentioned: Miley Cyrus Fleetwood Mac Joan Jet Billy idol Stevie Nicks The Cranberries Blondie Taylor Swift Laura Nyro Blood, Sweat & Tears Three...

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew discuss their favorite albums, songs, genres, and artists. They share why they resonate with certain music and how they typically like to enjoy it.  Artists Mentioned: Jefferson Airplane Taylor Swift Shawn Mendes Alice Merton The Righteous Brothers The Shazam Conway Twitty Willie Nelson The Beatles Adele Eminem Chris Webby Maren Morris Beethoven Mozart Jim Brick...

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew discuss pride and what it means to them. Learn about how libraries can bring a sense of community to LGBTQIA+ and how these librarians strive to do that. Through their conversation, they are able to understand each other's perspectives and learn how they can grow to be better ALLY's.  Send us Fan Mail

Join us as Claudette, Kim and Drew discuss their hobbies and interests and what motivates them to further explore their passions. They explore the obstacles they face in the process as they share topics ranging from beekeeping, to writing, to nutrition.  Send us Fan Mail

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew share their experiences when it comes to being a librarian and whether they feel they live up to the common stereotypes surrounding librarianship. Learn more about their journeys, and what keeps them grounded to the library.  Send us Fan Mail

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew analyze the atmosphere surrounding gender roles in the library and their experiences over the years. They explore how there are common misconceptions about who can utilize certain library services and how things are not always as they seem when it comes to being male or female in the library.   Send us Fan Mail

Claudette, Drew, and Kim engage in a game of Table Topics. They each take turns asking each other questions, providing insight into their lives and interests beyond the library.  Books Mentioned: Yoga For Wimps - Miriam Austin Movies/TV Mentioned: The Big Bang Theory Send us Fan Mail

Join us as Claudette & Brittany discuss the book, You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes. Listen as they share why they feel in love with this book and the main character. Drew chimes in on occasion to get more details, but their enthusiasm alone will make anyone want to seek out this title or even catch the latest television series based around this novel.  Books Mentioned: You Love Me - Caroline Kep...

Claudette, Drew, and Kim engage in a game of Table Topics. They each take turns asking each other questions, providing insight into their lives and interests beyond the library.  Send us Fan Mail

Claudette, Drew, and Kim engage in a game of Table Topics. They each take turns asking each other questions, providing insight into their lives and interests beyond the library.  Artists Mentioned: Taylor Swift Lauren Daigle Disturbed Shawn Mendes Alice Merton Melissa Etheridge The Wiggles The Guess Who Heart Nancy Wilson Steely Dan Joan Jett Plain White T's Billy Ray Cyrus Chubby Checker Rac...

Claudette, Drew, and Kim engage in a game of Table Topics. They each take turns asking each other questions, providing insight into their lives and interests beyond the library.  Authors Mentioned: John Grisham Stephen King Send us Fan Mail

Join us as Claudette and Kim discuss their favorite adult books and the stigma that accompanies the phrase, "adult books." See what they are reading and what they recommend for advanced readers to check out.  Books Mentioned: Defending Jacob - William Landay Following Atticus - Tom Ryan The Plant Paradox - Steven R. Gundry Animal, Vegetable, Miracle - Barbara Kingsolver A Time to Kill -...

Join us as Claudette, Kim, and Drew discuss the shows they have been watching. Find out what they are loving and what they are looking forward to in 2021.  Books Mentioned: You - Caroline Kepnes Movies/TV Mentioned: You The Blacklist Atypical The Crown Stranger Things Survivor Greys Anatomy The Simpsons X-Men Evolution X-Men Movie Series Monk New Amsterdam The Good Doctor Station 19 Chicago P.D. C...

Join us as Claudette and Kim discuss their favorite young adult books and what they highly recommend. Drew joins in the discussion, asking them questions about their reads and what interests them?   Books Mentioned: 13 Reasons Why - Jay Asher Hattie Big Sky - Kirby Larson Hattie Ever After - Kirby Larson Between Shades of Grey - Ruta Sepetys Shadow on the Mountain - Margi Preus Crank - Ellen Hopki...