Completely Booked - Official Podcast of the Jacksonville Public Library

Our first BONUS episode! Circe Le Noble, the Grants and Education Outreach Manager for WJCT joins us to discuss the PBS Great American Read. The Great American Read eight-part television series and national voting campaign are designed to get the country reading and passionately discussing books. You can vote for your favorite title on the list of 100 books through Oct. 18. You can also check out every book on the list from our library collection!  

Action News Jax Anchor Tenikka Hughes comes from humble beginnings. Her love of reading and desire to give back to her community inspired her to start the Tenikka's Books for Kids Book Drive. This fall she collected more than 3,000 children's book to give to students who complete their Summer Reading Goal at the library. Listen to more episodes from Completely Booked at jaxpubliclibrary.org/podcast.

Catalina Alers-Alers is the afternoon host for 97.9 Kiss FM, host of But First Brunch Podcast, and fellow book nerd. We talk about her journey to her dream job at Kiss FM, and how books have helped her get in touch with her Columbian roots, and how the library has taken over for Blockbuster with DVD rentals. Oh and stay tuned past the ending music to hear some of Hurley's vocal warmups. Check out more at jaxpubliclibrary.org/podcast.

Patrick Lane is an Agent Analyst for Aira, a company that provides video-equipped smart glasses, and one-button access to a network of trained professional agents. Patrick shares his personal connection to the company and how the Aira agents help their "explorers" navigate the world.

Jason Kelloway is a veteran, owner of Social Grounds Coffee Company, and creator of Cup of Love ministry. Jason discusses his journey from homelessness to starting his Springfield based coffee company.

Terri Mashour from Fun4FirstCoastKids.com stops by to talk free summer fun in Jacksonville! From MOSH exhibits, summer learning excitement, and Florida hiking trails, we will definitely "Completely Book" your summer days! Learn more about Completely Booked on our website. 

Charlotte Tzabari and her husband Shai moved to Jacksonville and started Olive My Pickle from the San Marco Branch Library in 2010. Charlotte comes in to tell us about their old-world fermentation process and Hurley and Jenna discover their gateway olive.  

Kendra Turnage is a veteran, critical-care nurse, and mother to artist Joshua Turnage. Kendra talks to Jenna and Hurley about how her wheelchair-bound, nonverbal son creates gorgeous artwork.