Booklovers: A podcast for readers

For this episode, Andrea and I chat with two of the library’s staff members about Books by the Banks, the region’s biggest and best book festival.

About Books by the Banks

For over a decade, the region’s biggest and best book festival, Books by the Banks, has brought the best in literature to downtown Cincinnati. This year’s festival is no different and features over 150 authors, as well as literary themed activities for all ages.

The 12th annual Books by the Banks Cincinnati Regional Book Festival will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 at Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Author lineup

Many bestselling national authors have already joined the lineup. Authors include:

* Nick Bruel, beloved children’s author and illustrator of the “Bad Kitty” series.

* Wil Haygood, Miami University faculty member and author of Tigerland and The Butler, which inspired the award-winning Lee Daniels movie.

* Thayne Maynard, director of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and author of Saving Fiona.

* Alice McDermott, author of The Ninth Hour and winner of the American Book Award for her novel Charming Billy.

* Sara Paretsky, mystery writer and creator of the “V.I. Warshawski” series.

* Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author of All American Boys, the “Track” series, Long Way Down, and Miles Morales–Spiderman. He has won the Coretta Scott King Award, the Newbery Honor, and Printz Honor Book for his work.

In addition to the Author Pavilion, where visitors can buy books and get them signed, there are many more activities during the Festival. The popular Kids’ Corner will feature a “Full STEAM Ahead” theme and features activity stations for preschool and school-age children, storytimes and acts by top-notch children’s performers. This year’s Teen Scene hosts a “Galaxy Con” theme and includes V.I.P. author meet-and-greets, maker activities and more. The popular Writing & Getting Publishing series returns this year with panel discussions covering hot topics for writers and workshops to help hone the craft of writing.

Conclusion

Visit our table at Books by the Banks and say hi!

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Booklovers Podcast. Laura and I are joined by Amy and Ashley of the New Richmond and Williamsburg writers groups. In addition to our writers groups, we have many books in the collection about writing from basic sentence structure to writing for specific genres.

Resources for writers

Here are a couple to get started:

How to write a sentence : and how to read one by Stanley Fish

How to write short : word craft for fast times by Roy Peter Clark

How to write anything : a complete guide by Laura Brown

How to write it : a complete guide to everything you’ll ever write by Sandra E. Lamb

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Conclusion

The library is a fantastic resource for writers, aspiring and published!

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Booklovers Podcast. Andrea and I talk about the benefits of having a library card. Your library has lots of resources and services beyond books to check out (although we have those too!)

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Benefits of having a library card

Access all of the downloadable materials:

* Audiobooks

* eBooks

* Magazines

* Movies and television shows

* Music

Chilton Library – car repair information.

Consumer Reports – buying guide and reviews.

Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center – articles and videos about crafts and hobbies.

Home Improvement Reference Center – articles and videos about home repair and DIY.

Other services

Funding Information Network – find grants for non-profits and students.

Meeting rooms

Notary service – free notarization of documents.

Sign up for a library card!

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Welcome to another episode of the Booklovers Podcast. During this episode, Andrea and I talk to Cara from our Amelia Branch Library about our early  literacy program, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Cara also shares a curated list of some of her favorite children’s books!

She mentions TeachingBooks.Net as a way to discover how authors’ names are pronounced.

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Cara’s curated book list

You don’t have to have kids to enjoy these fabulous book selections.

Board books

Hair

Tubby

Nightynight

Making Faces

Tinyville Town Gets to Work

Tinyville Town I’m a Librarian

Tinyville Town I’m a Firefighter

Monkeys Swing

Picture books

They All Saw a Cat

Hello Hello

Busy Creature’s Day Eating

Floaty

Baby Goes to Market

Beginning readers

Welcome to another episode of the Booklovers Podcast. In honor of National Humor Month, Andrea and I are talking about books that make us laugh.

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Do  you have a favorite writer who makes you laugh?  Share in the comments below. Tell us on Facebook or Tweet us. We’re @clermontlibrary.

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Welcome to another episode of the Booklovers Podcast. This week, Andrea and I welcome Cara, a youth librarian from our Amelia Branch Library to the podcast. Cara talks about a great early literacy resource, our Ready to Read Literacy Kits or as she describes them – storytime in a bag!

* Ready to Read Literacy Kits for ages 0-2

* Ready to Read Literacy Kits for ages 3-5

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Have you tried one of the Ready to Read Literacy Kits? What did you think? Share in the comments below. Tell us on Facebook or Tweet us. We’re @clermontlibrary.

Early Literacy

What is early literacy? Although it might sound like it, early literacy isn’t teaching your child how to read. It’s helping your child become aware of and comfortable with books and language. You are getting them ready to learn to read.

It’s never too early to prepare children for success as readers.  You can teach important pre-reading skills now that will make it easier for your child to learn to read.

Reasons to read to your child. They’ll have:

* A larger vocabulary

* Better language skills

* Greater interest in books

* Greater enjoyment of reading

Our Parent’s Guide offers you tips about developing your child’s skills.

* Read to Babies

* Read to Toddlers

* Read to Pre-Schoolers

Storytime

All of our ten locations have storytimes. Find one that’s convenient for you and your kids – Event Calendar.

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During this episode, Andrea and I are joined by Miami Township Branch Library staffers, Andy and Laurie. So Andy and Andi, plus Laura and Laurie were  recording together.

Since April is National Poetry Month, that’s what this episode is all about.

Laurie read two poems:

* My Papa’s Waltz by Theodore Roethke

* One Art by Elizabeth Bishop

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Are you a poet? What’s your favorite poem?  Share in the comments below. Tell us on Facebook or Tweet us. We’re @clermontlibrary.

Books about poetry

 

 

Other resources

* The Academy of American Poets

* Poetry Daily

* OhioLink

Poetry reading event

The Poetry Reading is at the Miami Township Branch Library, April 10. Event details.

Learn more about the writer-poets at the Poetry Reading.

Additional items

Read eBooks and listen to eAudiobooks via Hoopla.

During this episode, Andrea and I share a few new and upcoming books that we can’t wait to read! We also share what’s making us happy – books and reading. So no surprises there!

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Books we can’t wait to read

You can find a list of new and upcoming books in our catalog here.

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