Hidden gems of programming and databases, this month we talk about the library's resources that don't always get the limelight.  Also, more upcoming programs for all ages in the month of February!

Links mentioned in podcast:

Grow with Google: http://tiny.cc/ATAgoogletools

Database access: https://www.hcpl.net/explore/research 

Atascocita Branch Library Events

PJ and Bonnie do their best not to spoil the suspenseful story of The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner.  Join in the discussion!

Novel Summary from Goodreads:

A female apothecary secretly dispenses poisons to liberate women from the men who have wronged them - setting three lives across centuries on a dangerous collision course.

Atascocita staff are "ringing in the new year!"  We talk about music, programs that have music, how music impacts our health, and how music is interwoven in our lives -- with staff talking about specific artists and musical memories.

Healthline article:  "The Benefits of Listening to Music"

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Everyday Hero from audioblocks.com

Bonnie and PJ discuss what they've been reading and suggest books to read.  If you'd like to share what you've been reading, email [email protected] with the subject Lit Chat.

Staff are trying their hand at predictions for the library and their favorite media in 2022.  Plus programs in December and latest news on library construction.

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Snowflakes by JuliusH; pixabay.com

Find out some great new reads as PJ and Bonnie discuss what they've been reading lately -- and whether you should, too.  

Atascocita Branch Library's Lit Chat was originally Lunch 'n' Lit, the monthly book club for adults.  There are still months when the group selects a book to read together, but now months where you share what you've been reading lately.  Let us know if you've read one of the titles talked about here or something you think we all should read!

There's always more to explore with the library, and this month we highlight Native American Heritage Month.  And we also visit with author Edward Di Gangi, discussing his book The Gift Best Given,  in honor of National Adoption Month.

Resources:

Census Facts for Features American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

National Congress of American Indians

Smithsonian: National Museum of the American Indian

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Sunday Groove by Michael Kobrin

Lucky One by Caffeine Creek Band

Join us as staff talk about historic books and movies of horror and supernatural, as well as the latest news at the library!

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

Halloween by M_Dewala; pixabay.com

Darkest Child by Kevin MacLeod CC BY 4.0

Bonnie and Mary discuss Gulf Coast Reads House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. 

Staff discuss elements of Hispanic Heritage, including holidays, interesting facts, and historical figures.  Plus, Book Clues and upcoming programming provided by the library.

Music:

Storybook by Scott Holmes; scottholmesmusic.com

On the Street by Julius H; pixabay.com

Learn more: Google's Hispanic Heritage Month collection