Athens may have more ghost stories per capita than any other town in the South! In this episode, we preview the Athens Alabama Haunt Walk 2022 with special guests Toni Morrison from the Athens Limestone Visitors Center and Shane Black, noted storyteller and author of The Spirits of Athens: Haunting Tales of an Alabama Town. Shane gives a taste of what to expect on a Haunt Walk tour and recounts the chilling tale of the ghost of McCandless Hall at Athens State University.

https://www.visitathensal.com/haunt-walks.html
https://www.facebook.com/AthensLimestoneVisitorsCenter
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Shane Black's book is available at the Athens - Limestone County Public Library 

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A conversation with two avid genealogists who teach a class here at the Athens - Limestone County Library. Whether you're an old hand or a newbie, Pam Hertenstein and Brenda Calvert have a wealth of information and user-friendly tips that will help you take a deep dive into your family history! They break down the best online resources and explain why your local library and archives may have information you won't get anywhere else!

Ongoing classes are held at the Athens-Limestone Public Library: Call us at 256-232-1233 to reserve your spot. Seating  is limited.  Feel free to bring your own laptop or tablet to use during class. 
 
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https://limestonecounty-al.gov/departments/archives/

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A conversation with John Archibald, author of Shaking the Gates of Hell: A Search for Family and Truth in the Wake of the Civil Rights Movement. Growing up the son of minister in 1960's Birmingham, his book explores the culture of silence adopted by the church and other prominent community leaders who chose not to speak out during the turbulent Civil Rights movement. Mr. Archibald also reflects on his many years in journalism tackling tough topics for which he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary, "for lyrical and courageous commentary that is rooted in Alabama but has a national resonance."   

https://www.johnarchibaldink.com
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As the new voice of Alabama poetry, Ashley M. Jones reads select poems and talks about the inspiration she draws from history, current events, and her personal life.  Ashley reflects on what it means to be the youngest and first person of color appointed Poet Laureate of Alabama. 

https://ashleymjonespoetry.com
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Join Jen & Anna as they discuss NY Times bestselling author Mark Manson, famous for writing "life advice that doesn't suck".  Mark originally started a blog on dating advice, and over time, developed his writing style to focus on self-help and hilarious life advice.  This episode features 'Bourbon Punch', a recipe courtesy of local Bourbon aficionado, Chris Paysinger.

For More Information:
https://markmanson.net/ 
https://markmanson.net/books 
https://school.markmanson.net/ 

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Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, has a conversation with Tere Richardson, Executive Director of Athens Main Street. They discuss the role Athens Main Street has played in making downtown Athens a one-of-a-kind experience with shops, restaurants, and businesses within walking distance of the historic Athens Square and colorful Merchants Alley.

And now, coming this spring:  Athens Main Street Merchants Alley Happy Hour Music Series.  Taking place every Friday night, April 1 to July 29, 2022, in the newly renovated alleyway on Jefferson Street from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be a new performer every week allowing for a variety of musical acts!

Links:
https://www.alcpl.org/
https://athensmainstreet.org/
https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/
https://athensmainstreet.org/merchants-alley-happy-hour-music-series/
 
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Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, has a conversation with Ron Fritze on his newly released book, Hope and Fear. They discuss conspiracy theories, their origins, and the psychology behind why people believe them. Fritze also discusses why they're more popular than ever due to  technology and the internet.   Catch Fritze discussing his book in person at the Library on April 7, 2022 at 6:00pm.

Library Links
https://www.alcpl.org/
http://www.reaktionbooks.co.uk/display.asp?ISB=9781789145397
April 7th Event Link:  https://fb.me/e/b5POPZ7lS 

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Between the Stacks After Hours features Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. In this episode, join the duo as they do a deep dive "On Love" - a novel by Swiss-born author Alain de Botton.  Alain de Botton is a modern-day philosopher that discusses a wide variety of subjects, including the ins and outs of love and the realities of relationships. Accompanying cocktail: the Lady Killer.

For more information: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EvvPZFdjyk
https://onbeing.org/programs/alain-de-botton-the-true-hard-work-of-love-and-relationships/
https://www.theschooloflife.com/
https://www.alaindebotton.com/

Library Links
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Library Director Jennifer Baxter talks with historian, Dr. Shari L. Williams. Dr. Williams discusses her research on the role 4-H and Home Demonstration Clubs played in the lives of rural African-American women from the 1920's to the 1960's. Introduced to teach farm women domestic skills and food preservation, these clubs also served as social gathering places where leadership and organizational skills were developed. Spanning several generations up to the turbulent 60's, these clubs fostered community, kinship, and empowered African-American women to seek a larger role in in the pursuit of voting and civil rights.

 Links:
"Come Now, and Let Us Reason Together" - Cooperative Clubs Extension Clubs Empowerment of African-American Farm Women and Girls, 1928 - 1965. A zoom presentation by Dr. Shari L. Williams.
https://youtu.be/ZW-blsHh2kI   

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Too much pleasure can cause pain! Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, and retired science teacher, Emily Clem, discuss 2021 best seller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. Talking points from the book include identifying addictive behaviors, case studies, and a treatment strategy. They cite the book's research on the fine line between pleasure and pain and how to balance the two.

 Links:
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