In this episode of Cover to Cover, Montecito Library Branch Manager, Kim Crail, and Community Relations Librarian, Jace Turner, talk with podcaster Sarah Powers about her experience returning to her hometown during a pandemic with school-aged children, and how she and her family are creating a new sense of community in the era of social distancing.

Patrick Lyra is the LGBTQ+ Senior Programs Manager at Pacific Pride Foundation. They are also a poet, public library advocate, and voracious reader. We talk about how public libraries are safe places that empower young minds, and celebrate SBPL’s partnership with Pacific Pride’s Youth Program.

Dave Reynoso is best known for his famous hot dogs and creative menu, but behind his successful business is a Santa Barbara local dedicated to serving his community. We’ll get to know the Dave behind Dave’s Dogs and get a taste of the secret ingredient that drives his desire to inspire students and give back to our local community.

Seniors and the homebound are among the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic, they are also the most isolated. Jessica Galli shares her experience as a Meals on Wheels volunteer, and provides insight into the essential services these volunteers provide each and every day. Meals on Wheels delivers not just hot meals, but meaningful engagement and a friendly face to those hungry for personal connection.

Cover to Cover is a podcast series where we explore the spirit of Santa Barbara through the voices, stories, and personalities of our local community. This is a bi-weekly podcast brought to you by the Santa Barbara Public Library.

Get to know Santa Barbara's first Economic Development Manager Jason Harris. Jason talks about his first impressions of Santa Barbara, the vitality of State Street during COVID-19, Weekends on the Westside, and what books are by his bedside.