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In this week's episode, we explore the wonders of the library's 3D printer, eLearning programs you can access through our website, and January's arts and crafts programs (register now!). Also, we talk about some books that Star Wars fans might have a good feeling about. Plus, a new and better way to win the episode's weekly prize.

Books we recommend in this episode:

Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope by Ian Doescher

The Pluto Files by Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Young Miles by Lois McMaster Bujold

A Beautiful Friendship by David Weber

Expiration Day by William Campbell Powell

This episode features the "Sunrise" opening to Also Sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss, performed by the University of Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Barbara Schubert, available at the Internet Archive.

For over one hundred different performances of Strauss's Also Sprach Zarathustra, why not check out Naxos Music Library? It's free, and all that's required is a Normal Public Library card (which is also free). Plus, Naxos Music Library offers streaming access to more than 109,960 CDs with more than 1,609,000 tracks of many musical genres including classical, jazz, world and pop/rock.

In this episode, we talk about The Black House by Peter May, the first in a trilogy of mysteries set on a remote Scottish island. Also, we talk about the library's arts and crafts programs coming up in December, how to download audio and video content using the internet and your trusty Normal Public Library card, and our Giving Tuesday fundraiser, which aims to raise enough money to fund a mobile maker space for our teen patrons. Plus, another chance for our loyal podcast listeners to snag a prize!

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In this inaugural episode of the podcast, we talk about The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson, the library's James Bond film collection, November's arts and crafts programs, and how to download ebooks and other digital content using your Normal Public Library card. Plus, a chance for loyal listeners to grab a prize!