Amongthestacks

Mariah and Amanda discuss programs and what they're reading.

A special shout-out to our patrons who are 60 and older.  We have seen you come back to the library and we just want to say that it's good to see each and every one of you!  Imagine That! is catered specifically for this age group and it has been so good to see our older patrons come back in such a positive and creative way.

Books Mentioned:

The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Dear Debbie by Frieda McFadden

Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man by Jesse Sutanto

Abby and Jamie discuss teen programs and what they're reading.

Books mentioned include:

So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison

Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison

Play Nice by Rachel Harrison

Simply More by Cynthia Erivo

On this episode, Chelsea and Mariah discuss Winter Reading Programs and the following books:

The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan

Rabbit by Patricia Williams

Replaceable You by Mary Roach

The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto

The Wettest County in the World by Matt Bondurant

With everyone prepping for the predicted ice and snowstorm, Amanda and Shelia talk about books that will take you far away if you're homebound. 

Books mentioned include: 

• Canticle by Janet Rich Edwards
• The Silent Companions by Lara Purcell
• My Friends by Fredrik Backman
• In the Time of Five Pumpkins by Alexander McCall Smith
• Chasing the Horizon by Mary Connealy

And Shelia shares her appreciation for the opportunity to serve Allen County for the past twenty years. January 30, 2026 is her last day to work at the library. Congratulations to Amanda Woods, who will be the new Allen County Public Library Director on February 1, 2026. 

Melissa and Jamie share about the books they've been listening to.  

Melissa also mentions the Winter Reading Program, taking place NOW at the Allen County Public Library.  Register today! https://www.allencountylibrary.com/winter_reading/

Books mentioned:

• The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings series by J.R. Tolkien
• Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon
• 11/22/63 by Stephen King
• King and Maxwell series by David Baldacci
• The Teacher by Frieda McFadden
• The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden
• The Housemaid's Secret by Frieda McFadden
• Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen
• Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
• School for Psychics by K.C. Archer
• Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Chelsea and Abbie announce our new Winter Reading Program for children, teens, and adults, and other program happenings. Listen in to find out how to win prizes. Books discussed and recommended include: 

Peter & the Wolf by Gavin Friday

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer 

Ms. Amanda and Ms. Shelia talk about December programming, which includes a Kindergarten-Readiness program with Mrs. Claus, a visit from Santa Claus later in the month, and the Polar Express @ the Scottsville Train Depot. 

Books discussed include:

Overdue by Stephanie Perkins

My Beloved by Jan Karon

Over Yonder by Sean Dietrich

The Widow by John Grisham

Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell

Jamie and Abbie talk about felting and other art programs at the library, and they share information about books they feel are worth recommending.  Books discussed include:

Edge of Dark Water by Joe R. Lansdale

The Man Made of Smoke by Alex North

Dead Eleven by Jimmy Juliano

Microseasons by Tiffany Francis-Baker

This week, Chelsea and Mariah discuss the upcoming How-To Festival and other programs taking place at the library.

Books Mentioned:

I Found You by Lisa Jewell

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.

Guess Again by Charlie Donlea

Slow Burn Summer by Josie Silver

Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

Join Melissa and Amanda as they dive into library happenings and chat about the upcoming How To Festival, where you can master a wide variety of skills from pet care, hair care, home care, health care, and just plain old fun.