Small Town Stories

Your small town librarians catch up over summer break. Landon is home after his first year of attending ECU on campus and has had an adventurous summer and had much to share. We also discussed what has been happening with the library and the town of Princeton. Our conversation took many rabbit trails, big chunks of those random topics are cut and paste at the end of this episode. Remember to keep...

Barbara Presnell, author of Otherwise, I'm Fine, visited Princeton Public Library during her book release tour. She agreed to an interview for Small Town Stories. If you are interested in writing, particularly memoir writing, this episode will interest you. For links and more information visit the blog at princetonlibrarync.com

Librarians Aimee and Hilda sit down with local Masons and to learn the history of our local Lodge. Read more on the library website.

The Boy Scouts has a long history in our small town, have a listen as we interview Chad Talton, current leader of our Cub Scouts Pack 23. Read more on the Small Town Stories blog. https://princetonlibrarync.com/

Librarians Aimee and Hilda were finally able to sit down with another long time downtown business, the owner of Princeton's own beloved dance studio, Tippy Toes! Read the blog post for more on our website: PrincetonLibraryNC Email us at: PrincetonLibraryNC@gmail.com Tippy Toes

Do you know that Princeton has a Senior Center? Hear all about it in this episode's interview with Princeton resident Shahara Wilson, the center's new nutrition coordinator. Read the blog post and follow links on the Princeton Public Library website.

This interview was recorded to introduce a new event at the library- Pen & Ink Princeton. Also to get to know Princeton long time resident Brittany Atkinson. Read more on the blog post... https://princetonlibrarync.com/

Cindy Brookshire is a friend and supporter of the Princeton Community. She is a wealth of information, resources, and encouragement for those pursuing a literary life. Your librarians have dubbed her a "Literary Activist". In our conversation we discuss upcoming events at the library, so listen today! Be sure to read the blog post on this interview, there are multiple links and information based o...

Want to hear more about Princeton Schools, Princeton History, and Cub Scouts? Also to get to know another of your Princeton neighbors? Then listen in as we interview Rhonda McIntosh. Go to https://princetonlibrarync.com/ for the PALPOD blog. Apologies for the sound in this episode, we are not studio recording specialists only small town librarians doing our best to bring community together and pro...

What a joy to interview and get to know our new principal at Princeton Elementary School. In this episode you will hear a lot about the classroom and the community. Read more on the blog: https://princetonlibrarync.com/

PHS has a new Librarian! Many students and staff have spread appreciation and recognition of the effort Ann Tart has made in her new role. They told how she has transformed the library to a welcoming and serving place, and how she has become an important supportive part of Princeton Middle High School. This interview shares many examples of how Librarian Life is much more than circulating books! W...

At long last we were able to coordinate a time in our busy librarian-life schedules to sit down and have a get to know you conversation with our fellow librarian, Audra Morrison. Visit our Library Website to read the PALPOD blog for more information on this, and all other, Small Town Stories episode... https://princetonlibrarync.com/?kubio-preview=saved&kubio-random=cac0H53En-XHS9yHN6dD

Virginia Lee, Centenarian We knew without a doubt that we wanted to invite the Lee family for a podcast interview, to honor and to celebrate their mother, Princeton's own centenarian, Ms Virginia Lee. 100 years of living well and loving well. That is what Ms Virginia Lee has accomplished! After reaching out to Virginia's daughters, they graciously invited guest host Hope Dougherty, and Lib...

Librarian Landon is ECU bound! This interview is a hodgepodge of conversation between Landon, Aimee, and Hilda. We hope you enjoy listening while getting to know Landon more. He will be with us through July, make sure you stop by to say hello at the Library! Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Great Gatsby Annihilation The Lord of the Rings Frankenstein Dracula As You Wish Out of Africa The Inter...

Listen as we chat with Mr. Carlyle Woodard about the history of Woodard Drugstore, and his life in Princeton. Links: Tarheel Traveler https://www.wral.com/video/news/local/video/15161862/ Catfish Hunter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish_Hunter Lion's Club Vision Screeening https://www.johnstonnc.com/health/content.cfm?pageid=surf930#:~:text=The%20Johnston%20County%20Health%20Department,Feb...

Librarians Aimee and Landon sit down with Vicky and Don Rains, two storied members of the Princeton community. Discussing their lives and relationships with Princeton, Don's term as the mayor of our town, and their continued efforts serving Princeton and its people. Johnston County Heritage Center https://www.johnstonnc.com/heritage2/index.cfm Don's Book Recommendation: Law of Success http...

Jimmy Woodall was born and raised in Princeton. In this interview he tells of growing near downtown, his college years and intense career in law, and his retirement occupation which is living on a boat year round. Books and authors mentioned in this episode: Bitter Blood https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/805787.Bitter_Blood Robinson Crusoe https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2932.Robinson_Crusoe...

Librarians Aimee and Hilda interview Dwayne Batten, long time pastor of Princeton Baptist Church, before his retirement and relocation. Books mentioned in this episode: A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/125677267-a-shepherd-looks-at-psalm-23 The Grace Awakening https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7584.The_Grace_Awakening

Librarians Landon and Hilda interview Willow, Aimee's daughter, about her reading life. This is an episode for young people, upper elementary and middle school, and their parents or grandparents. We discussed graphic novels, book illustrations, school and home reading, and even sidetracked into anime. We hope you enjoy listening! If you are or know a young reader from Princeton who would like...

Your small town librarians sit down to chat with lifelong Princeton, NC resident Duane Haddock, and enjoy a very lively conversation. We also learn how to properly set a table! Table Setting: Formal https://www.pinterest.com/pin/15692298694859212/feedback/?invite_code=3e1834ab7ccb40499b321cb654389445&sender_id=15692436110051318 Less Formal https://www.pinterest.com/pin/15692298694860706/feedba...

Librarians Aimee, Hilda, and Landon sit down with the local chicken keeper Brandee Smith. Learning all about buying, raising, and loving chickens. If you want to know more about our Library, check out our new website ! If you would like to contact us to suggest someone to have on the show, be sure to email us at: PrincetonLibrarync@gmail.com Hazelnut's Hatchery https://www.facebook.com/hazelnu...

EPISODE 8 In this episode, we interview Vicky Edwards, daughter of Edna Smith. Vicky is a long time Princeton resident, and Edna Smith was a founding mother of Princeton Public Library. We hope you enjoy our conversation! Let us know of a long time resident you would like to hear interviewed. Email the library at princetonlibrarync@gmail.com Your librarians have been working hard to update our web...

Librarians Aimee, Hilda, and Landon sit down to discuss town and library related history with Princeton Town clerk April Williamson. Delving into the founding of the Princeton Public Library, local organizations, and learning more about the story of our growing community. April Williamson is the town clerk and recordkeeper for Princeton, as well as being a long-time resident and member of the comm...

Librarians Aimee and Hilda sit down to chat with long time resident, Carol Barber. Carol is one of our town's octogenarians and can remember places in Johnston County, including Princeton, from as far back as the 1940's. We will have her back as a guest soon to discuss her very interesting and unexpected reading life. We hope you enjoy this conversation. If you are, or know, another Prince...

Librarian Hilda and PALS president Hope Toler Dougherty sit down with Community Builder Cindi Pate. Cindi is the Hostess and coordinator of Community Coffee at Miltown Java in downtown Princeton, which happens every Thursday afternoon at 2:00pm and is open to anyone who is a resident, neighbor, or friend of the Princeton Community. Cindi invites you, our local listener, to Gather around the Table....