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Book to Movie Club Ep. 4 - Science Fiction 04.12.2023 40:53

Podcast reviewing books and movies chosen by the Book to Movie Club at Westerville Public Library. Episode 4 - The Story of Your Life and Arrival Read and watch with us! The full list of books and movies that the club is reviewing this year: https://westervillelibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/share/2020802709_anb_wpl/2290005809_book_to_movie_club

Book to Movie Club Ep. 3 - True Crime 05.09.2023 32:22

Podcast reviewing books and movies chosen by the Book to Movie Club at Westerville Public Library. Episode 3 - Black Klansman and BlackKklansman Read and watch with us! The full list of books and movies that the club is reviewing this year: westervillelibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/s…e_club

Book to Movie Club Ep. 2 - Period Romance 12.06.2023 59:51

Podcast reviewing books and movies chosen by the Book to Movie Club at Westerville Public Library. Episode 2 - The Price of Salt and Carol Read and watch with us! The full list of books and movies that the club is reviewing this year: westervillelibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/s…e_club

Book to Movie Club Ep. 1 - Horror 11.04.2023 28:20

Podcast reviewing books and movies chosen by the Book to Movie Club at Westerville Public Library. Episode 1 - Dracula and The Invitation Read and watch with us! The full list of books and movies that the club is reviewing this year: https://westervillelibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/share/2020802709_anb_wpl/2290005809_book_to_movie_club

Book Talk I Framed (mystery) I Lisa K 10.01.2022 2:54

Learn why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Framed by James Ponti. Written for: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Mystery Themes: art theft, friendship Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28framed%29%20a%3A%28ponti%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Book Talk I Amari and the Night Brothers (fantasy) I Lisa K 03.01.2022 2:13

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston. Written for: 5th-6th Graders Genre: Fantasy Themes: magic, family, friendship, racism, prejudices, good vs evil Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28amari%20and%20the%20night%20brothers%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Book Talk I The Atlas of Amazing Birds (non-fiction) I Lisa K 27.12.2021 1:59

Listen and learn why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The Atlas of Amazing Birds by Matt Sewell. Written for: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Non-fiction, Nature Themes: birds Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20atlas%20of%20amazing%20birds%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Book Talk I Sona Sharma Very Best Big Sister (fiction) I Lisa K 20.12.2021 1:56

Learn why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Sona Sharma Vest Best Big Sister by Chitra Soundar. Written for: 2nd-3rd Graders Genre: realistic fiction Themes: family, big sister, Indian culture, Hinduism Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28sona%20sharma%20very%20best%20big%20sister%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Book Talk I Pony (historical fiction) I Lisa K 13.12.2021 2:05

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Pony by R.J. Palacio. Written for: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Historical fiction, paranormal Themes: adventure, horses, ghosts, past & future, quests Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28pony%29%20a%3A%28palacio%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Book Talk I Accidental Trouble Magnet (fiction) I Lisa K 06.12.2021 2:04

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Accident Trouble Magnet by Zanib Mian. Written for: 3rd-4th Graders Genre: realistic fiction, humor Themes: family, friendship, school, racism, bullying Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28accidental%20trouble%20magnet%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Book Talk I Apple Of My Pie (graphic novel) I Lisa K 01.12.2021 1:22

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Apple of My Pie by Mika Song. Written for: 1st-2nd graders Genre: Graphic Novel, humor Theme: squirrels, orchards, friendship Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28apple%20of%20my%20pie%29%20a%3A%28song%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Book Talk I Scaredy Squirrel In a Nutshell (graphic novel) I Lisa K 29.11.2021 1:46

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Scaredy Squirrel In a Nutshell by Melanie Watt. Written for: 2nd-3rd Graders Genre: Graphic Novel, Humor Themes: fear, friendship, squirrels, rabbits Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28scaredy%20squirrel%20in%20a%20nutshell%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Book Talk I The Many Meanings Of Meilan (fiction) I Lisa K 22.11.2021 2:42

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The Many Meanings of Meilan by Andrea Wang. Written for: 4th-6th Graders Genre: realistic fiction Themes: Chinese culture, identity, racism, family, friendship Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20many%20meanings%20of%20meilan%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Book Talk I Mars Evacuees (science fiction) I Lisa K 17.11.2021 2:28

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Mars Evacuees by Sophia McDougall. Written for: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Science Fiction Themes: Mars, aliens, refugees, mission persons Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28mars%20evacuees%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Book Talk I What Happens Next (fiction) I Lisa K 15.11.2021 2:17

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read What Happens Next by Claire Swinarski. Written for: 5th-6th graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: eating disorders, astronomy, family, sisters Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28what%20happens%20next%29%20a%3A%28swinarski%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Book Talk I At The Edge of the Universe (fiction) I Lisa K 08.11.2021 2:52

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read At the Edge of the Universe by Shaun David Hutchinson. Written for: Teens Genre: Fiction Themes: mental health, missing persons, friendship, love Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28at%20the%20edge%20of%20the%20universe%29%20%28Huchinson%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Fandom Fridays - Episode 4 with Lisa Kaufman 04.11.2021 8:00

Welcome to Episode 4 of Fandom Fridays. Today's episode features Lisa Kaufman, one of our Youth Service Librarians and host of the Library Life podcast. Lisa takes a moment to share with everyone one of her favorite fandoms - Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

Book Talk I Some Places More Than Others (realistic fiction) I Lisa K 01.11.2021 2:33

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Some Places More Than Others by Renee Watson. Written For: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: Family, Harlem, New York Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28some%20places%20more%20than%20others%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Fandom Fridays - Episode 3 with Jessica Curtis 28.10.2021 13:12

We're back with another episode of Fandom Fridays. Today we speak with Jessica Curtis, WPL's resident Otaku, to talk about her love of anime and manga!

Fandom Fridays - Episode 2 with Jonathan Atwood 22.10.2021 13:55

Welcome to our 2nd episode of Fandom Friday! Today, we speak with Jonathan Atwood to talk about his fandom of the D&D program Critical Role.

Book Talk I 101 Animal Super Powers (non-fiction)I Lisa K 18.10.2021 1:28

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read 101 Animal Super Powers by Melvin and Gilda Berger. Written for: 2nd-4th Graders Genre: Non-Fiction, Science & Nature Themes: animal facts, bug facts Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28101%20animal%20super%20powers%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Fandom Fridays - Episode 1 with David Reyes 07.10.2021 15:28

Welcome to Fandom Fridays, a program where library staff share the thing that they love the most. For our first episode, host David Reyes shares his love of collecting action figures! What do you love? Share your fandom with us!

Book Talk I Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day (humor) I Lisa K 07.10.2021 1:35

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day by Betty Birney. Written For: 2nd -3rd Graders Genre: Humor, Realistic Fiction Themes: hamsters, school stories, toys, racing Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28humphrey%27s%20really%20wheely%20racing%20day%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Book Talk I Creature of the Pines (fantasy) I Lisa K 13.09.2021 1:10

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The Unicorn Rescue Society Book 1: The Creature of the Pines by Adam Gidwitz. Written for: 3rd-4th Graders Genre: Fantasy, adventure Themes: magical creatures, friendship Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28creature%20of%20the%20pines%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Book Talk I Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom (fantasy) I Lisa K 07.09.2021 1:54

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom by Sangu Mandanna. Written for: 4th-6th Grade Genre: Fantasy, mythology Themes: Anxiety, Indian mythology, drawing Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28kiki%20kallira%20breaks%20a%20kingdom%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold