The Patterson Library Connection

What do climate change, community storytelling, libraries, and handmade art have in common? In this episode of The Patterson Library Connection, host Lillie Muscente sits down with Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Executive Director of the Mid-Hudson Library System , for an eye-opening conversation about the innovative Tempestry Project , sustainability, resilience, and the evolving role libraries play in...

Patterson Town Councilwoman Stacy Dumont and Patterson Historical Society member Pat Ploeger sit down with Lillie to discuss the upcoming REV 250 celebration events schedule and talk about the history that Patterson, NY played in the Revolutionary War for Independence.

Lillie sits down with Patterson Town Supervisor Rich Williams

In this episode, Lillie Muscente is joined by Garry Leavy, the owner of Let’s Go Trivia, to talk about one of our most fun nights of the year, the Patterson Library Friends Trivia Night Fundraiser on  March 6 . Get ready to compete for prizes, show off your smarts, and have a blast. Grab your friends, or come solo and make new ones, and join us for a night of laughs, friendly competition, and comm...

Lillie discusses Patterson town history and insights into the future with Ron Taylor, the Patterson Historical Society President & Town Planning Board Chairman.

Don and Stephanie join Lillie in a brand new reading nook to celebrate the recent renovations and talk about the future for the Patterson Library. https://pattersonlibrary.org

Lillie sits down with Putnam Arts Council's Excutive Director, Joyce Picone, and regrants coordinator, Mary Beth Becker. https://pattersonlibrary.org

Join us for a high energy and informative interview with Putnam County Executive, Kevin Byrne!

July 2025 Lillie chats with Amanda Booth, Patterson Library’s Circulation and Database Control Manager. Find out what goes on behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly—and why Amanda’s work is so important to your library experience.

Stephanie Werskey, Mid-Hudson Library's Sustainability Associate & Communications Specialist, sits down with Lillie to talk about the new exciting Mid-Hudson Library app and the "Summer Road Trip" program. Lillie tells us about some "Good News" and upcoming summer programs. Adam asks the important age old question, "Do goats eat poison ivy?" https://pattersonlibrary.org

Lillie sits down with Richard Buck a Board Member who is also a United States Marine Corps Veteran, Coach, and Veteran Mentor. Richard shares his story and insights into the experiences and challenges that veterans face when transitioning to civilian life and careers.

Ever wonder who plans the programs, designs the flyers, or picks the perfect book for storytime? In this episode, we introduce you to the people behind the scenes: our  Adult Services  and  Youth Services  teams. From organizing engaging events for adults and managing library marketing to creating fun and educational experiences for kids and teens, these departments do it all. Tune in to learn how...

Lillie welcomes Pastor David Frost and Rachel Roberts of the Patterson Community Church and Food Pantry to the podcast and discusses their important work providing support to not only Patterson but also to the surrounding communities. For more information on how to access resources and/or how to join the their team, please visit: https://pattersoncommunitychurch.org/

For our February 2025 episode, Lillie is joined by musicians and songwriters Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn , a Americana folk-rock duo, whose blend of music and humor have entertained and captivated audiences from Carnegie Hall to the White House. Audiences will be uplifted by profound musicianship, energetic performance, hilarious anecdotes and superbly-crafted compositions, bonded by Deni and Chris...

The Patterson Library Connection kicks of 2025 with a look towards the future, some good news, and an interview with "Special Guest" Jennifer Sadera, suspense writer and novelist of many books including "I Know She Was There." Jennifer Sadera Suspense Writer & Novelist https://www.jennifersadera.com Patterson Library Patterson, NY https://pattersonlibrary.org

Happy Holidays and thank you to all of our wonderful listeners, subscribers, and supporters for a successful first year! In this episode, Patterson Library Connection host, Lillie Muscente, and producer, Adam Bernier, take a look back at all the exciting, interesting, and memorable moments and guests from 2024 and talk about the future of the podcast for 2025.

Hear what happens when three close artist friends, Georgine Honoham, Sharon Nakazato, and Joann Zwolski, produce art collaboratively.

In addition to some library "Good News," Lillie has a spirited discussion of the art of storytelling with Jonathan Kruk and Ellen Tannenbaum!

Patterson Library Connection - 6 - Library Talk with Don & Stephanie- September 202 4 Join Lillie for some "Good News" and special guests Board of Trustees President Don Ferraro and Library Director Stephanie Harrison to discuss some important and exciting Patterson Library developments! The Patterson Library Website: https://pattersonlibrary.org Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show...

Join us for end of summer "Good News" and an interview with celebrity singer and actor Ellen Foley and hear about her exciting plans for a special event with the Patterson Library. Ellen also shares stories and memories about her life and career in show business, from her famous duet with Meatloaf on " Paradise by the Dashboard Light " from the 1977 album Bat Out of Hell, to working with Sondheim...

Melodies & Memoirs: A Lively Conversation with Tara O'Grady Join us this episode for some Good News and a great conversation with musician, author, and travel guide Tara O'Grady.

Join Lillie for some "Good News" and a talk with special guests Ralph Rosenfeld & Jason Maxwell talk about our Touch a Truck event and the Patterson Rotary's role in our community. Tune in to our monthly podcast "The Patterson Library Connection" and be part of the ongoing story that weaves us together. Because in our library, every shelf holds more than books - it holds the threads of communi...

Join us for some "Good News" and an interview with our special guests FROGS (Friends of the Great Swamp) members Judy Kelley-Moberg and Nancy Clark about the creation of the beautiful, unique, and education quilt now displayed at the Patterson Library. Tune in to our monthly podcast "The Patterson Library Connection" and be part of the ongoing story that weaves us together. Because in our library,...

Welcome to the launch of The Patterson Library Connection! Host and Patterson Library PR Coordinator Lillie Muscente kicks off our monthly podcast with some "Good News" and a discussion with our first special guest Lori Rolison about the new "Traveler's Book Club." https://pattersonlibrary.org/

Tune in to our monthly podcast "The Patterson Library Connection" and be part of the ongoing story that weaves us together. Because in our library, every shelf holds more than books - it holds the threads of community connection. https://pattersonlibrary.org/