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Behind the Books episodes
- Experience in Action - Interview with Saadia Faruqi
Bob and Anna interview Brielle Papaccio from Youth Services at the West Windsor Branch, and Saadia Faruqi, author of the popular "Yasmin" series, about her debut middle grade graphic novel, Saving Sunshine.
- Intro and Welcome
- 1:35 Interview with Brielle Papaccio
- 13:31 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:15 Interview with Saadia Faruqi
- 29:57 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Saadia Faruqi and her work at https://saadiafaruqi.com/.
Access our the MCLS Virtual Branch at https://mcl.org/branches/virtual/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
35 min - Making Connections - Interview with Robert Kuriloff
Bob and Anna interview Diana Chico from the Circulation Department at the Hightstown Memorial Library Branch, and author Roberta S. Kuriloff about her recent memoir, Framing a Life: Building the Space to be Me.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:27 Interview with Diana Chico
- 13:06 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:04 Interview with Robert Kuriloff
- 28:26 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Roberta S. Kuriloff and her work at https://www.robertakuriloff.com/.
Additional information about 9/11 Day of Service opportunities at MCLS is available at https://mcl.org/9-11-day-of-service/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
33 min - Street Rats and Wombats - Interview with Abi Cushman
Bob and Anna interview Lydia Weltmann from the Administration Office at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, and author-illustrator, Abi Cushman.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:58 Interview with Lydia Weltmann
- 11:08 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 14:56 Interview with Abi Cushman
- 29:17 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Abi Cushmanand her work at https://www.abicushman.com/.
Lydia Weltmann's authoring activity can be found at
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The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
34 min - New Beginnings - Interview with Shari Lapena
Bob and Anna interview MCLS Library Commissioner, Dennis Waters, as well as the internationally bestselling author, Shari Lapena.
- Intro and Welcome
- 4:48 Interview with Dennis Waters
- 18:40 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 21:26 Interview with Shari Lapena
- 33:49 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Shari Lapena and her work at https://www.sharilapena.com/.
Additional information about the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
38 min - Celebrate Yourself - Interview with Steven Rowley
Bob and Anna interview Dana Chin from Hickory Corner's Circulation Department, as well as bestselling author, Steven Rowley.
- Intro and Welcome
- 4:26 Interview with Dana Chin
- 16:02 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 20:28 Interview with Steven Rowley
- 35:43 Summary and Closing
- Show Notes:
You can learn more about Steven Rowley and his work at https://www.stevenrowley.com/.
Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
40 min - A Touch of Rom-com - Interview with Pernille Hughes
Bob and Anna interview Jill Long from the Acquisitions and Cataloging Department, as well as romantic comedy author, Pernille Hughes.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:39 Interview with Jill Long
- 15:01 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 18:54 Interview with Pernille Hughes
- 32:57 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Pernille Hughes and her work at https://pernillehughes.com/.
Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
37 min - Al Capone Does My Website - Interview with Gennifer Choldenko
Bob and Anna interview Kim Livingston, Website Administrator from the MCLS IT Department, as well as Newbery Honor winning author, Gennifer Choldenko.
- Intro and Welcome
- 5:32 Interview with Kim Livingston
- 17:41 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 22:11 Interview with Gennifer Choldenko
- 36:03 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Gennifer Choldenko and her work at https://www.choldenko.com/.
More information about the 2023 MCLS Reading Challenge is available at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
40 min - Taking Pride in Their Work - Interview with Sidney Karger
Bob and Anna interview Irene Szymelewicz, Administrative Assistant at the Lawrence Headquarters Administration Office, as well as debut author, Sidney Karger.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:49 Interview with Irene Szymelewicz
- 10:35 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 14:26 Interview with Sidney Karger
- 25:08 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Follow Sidney Karger on Twitter @SidKarger and Instagram @sidkny.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the upcoming Summer Reading Program is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
30 min - Perfect Landing - Interview with Ore Agbaje-Williams
Bob and Anna interview Pamela Price, Director of Library Services at Mercer County Community College, as well as debut author, Ore Agbaje-Williams.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:31 Interview with Pamela Price
- 15:45 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 19:24 Interview with Ore Agbaje-Williams
- 31.26 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Ore Agbaje-Williams is available at\ https://www.oreawilliams.com/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
36 min - Breaking Stereotypes - Interview with Kelly Bennett
Bob and Anna interview Pamela Murphy from Youth Services at the Lawrence Headquarters branch, as well as children's author, Kelly Bennett.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:56 Interview with Pamela Murphy
- 13:52 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 19:41 Interview with Kelly Bennett
- 34:38 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Kelly Bennett is available at https://www.kellybennett.com/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
A listing of Jewish American Heritage Month programs is available at
A listing of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month programs is available at https://mcl.org/aa-and-nhpi-heritage-month/
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
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Behind the Books is a bi-weekly podcast, including interviews with an author - many found on New York Times Best Sellers lists - and an MCLS library staff member.
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