Between The Stacks

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
https://www.alcpl.org/

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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   

https://www.alcpl.org/
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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:
https://www.alcpl.org/

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Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, talks with Wayne Kuykendall and Donald Davis about the 15th annual Athens Storytelling Festival. They discuss the history of storytelling, how it's different from reading a story, and its importance as a link to connect us to our rural past and to one another. Find out why small towns like Athens make the best venues for storytellers.

Links:
https://www.alcpl.org/
https://www.athensstorytellingfestival.com/
https://www.athensstorytellingfestival.com/virtual-tickets

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Library Director Jennifer Baxter talks with Sallie Cowart Brock about her newly released book, THEY DARED TO SOAR!  Spanning 1938-2000, the book chronicles the history of the award winning Athens High School Golden Eagle Band. They are joined by former Golden Eagle Band Director, Dan Havely, who led the band for 34 years. This small town band represented, not only the high school, but it also became the pride of the entire Athens, Alabama community.

 Links
https://www.alcpl.org/
https://theydaredtosoar.wixsite.com/theydaredtosoar/reserve-my-copy

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Music by the Athens High School Golden Eagle Band under the Direction of Dan Havely

Library Director Jennifer Baxter has a conversation with Athens Mayor, Ronnie Marks.  He talks about the future of Athens, where it’s growing and why it’s important for everyone to get involved in their community.

 Links
https://www.alcpl.org/
https://www.visitathensal.com/

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 If you’re wondering what you missed at the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, this podcast is for you! Between the Stacks goes on the road to bring you a sample of some of the best musicians in the Tennessee Valley, including the grand prize winner! Master of Ceremonies Kasey Harbin talks about the history of the convention and how it has become an Athens, Alabama tradition.

Links: 
https://www.alcpl.org/
https://www.tvotfc.org/

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Executive Director of the Singing River Trail, Dr. John Kvach, maps the proposed 150-mile, 8-county trail from Scottsboro to Sheffield, reaching within 16 miles of the Natchez Trace. He talks about Singing River Trail blazers discovering the hidden gems of their next door neighbors!  Designed to preserve North Alabama’s natural resources, the SRT will also bring recreation, commerce, and health benefits to the Tennessee Valley 

www.singingrivertrail.com

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