I Blame My Shelf

For this month's episode, we have library programming and outreach coordinators Rocío and Stacy on the podcast to talk about what is going on at the Hillsboro Public Library this summer. They discuss how to participate in our summer reading program and highlight some of the programs and events we have going on, both inside and outside our library branches.

HPL's Summer Reading Program

Hillsboro Public Library Summer Calendar

Library on the Loose website

Wallace the Book Bug, the new WCCLS library mascot, stopped by the studio to give a rare interview, ruminating about his summers spent at the skate park, sharing his favorite new book trends, and giving an update on his SoundCloud.

Check out a list of Wallace's favorite cat manga here.

The Hillsboro Public Library is so fortunate to have Renée Watson deliver the keynote address for the 2023 Hillsboro Reads Local Authors Celebration. Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, educator, and community activist. Her books have sold over one million copies. Her young adult novel, Piecing Me Together (Bloomsbury, 2017) received a Coretta Scott King Award and Newbery Honor. Her children's picture books and novels for teens have received several awards and international recognition. She has given readings and lectures at many renown places including the United Nations, the Library of Congress, and the U.S. Embassy in Japan and New Zealand. Her poetry and fiction centers around the experiences of Black girls and women, and explores themes of home, identity, and the intersections of race, class, and gender.

This event is brought to you as part of Hillsboro Reads, our annual event alternating between local author celebrations and community-wide reading programs. The purpose of the Hillsboro Reads Local Authors Celebration is to engage the Hillsboro community in celebrating local creativity by introducing well-known and up-and-coming authors and creators to the community through discussion, story times, and workshops. We owe special thanks to the Friends of the Hillsboro Public Library and to the Library Foundation for making this and all of Hillsboro Reads possible.

There will never be enough time in the day to watch all those television shows that people are always talking about, or to catch up on the ones you may have missed. But on today's podcast episode we experiment with a new way to alleviate TV FOMO, by only watching the first and last episode of a show. Does it do the trick? Can you go to parties and pretend you've seen the whole show? Find out as Jen and Brendan give it a try with Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

Check out the whole show from the library here: https://bit.ly/3U37EsV

Hosts Julie, Christie, and Karen are back with all the hottest reads coming out this summer! Inspired by this year's summer reading theme - Beyond the Beaten Path - they have middle grade, teen, and adult book suggestions that work for all your summer activities, from lounging on the beach or playing at the park to camping out or taking a family road trip. Enjoy!

Here's a list of the books mentioned in this month's episode: https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1297716497/2117289759

Find Your Next hosts Christie and Julie are back to share some May new releases that have been getting some good buzz, and bring in Jen to share some of her favorite graphic novels.

Here's a list of the books mentioned in this month's episode: https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1297716497/2095447739

It's National Poetry Month! In this episode of Find Your Next, hosts Christie and Julie discuss April new releases, and bring in Mary to share some of her favorite poets and collections. Here's a list of the books mentioned in this month's episode: https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1297716497_hillsboro_recommends/2073423149

Here are Mary's poetry recommendations for adults: https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1282387487_hillsboro_maryd/2073456369

And for kids: https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1282387487_hillsboro_maryd/2073461369

Find Your Next hosts Christie and Julie are back in action to share some March releases, and bring in Elizabeth for a special segment on audio drama podcasts.

Here's a list of the books mentioned in this month's episode: https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1297716497/2061383899

Here are the podcasts and book tie-ins Elizabeth discusses: https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1312276837/2061404149

Find Your Next hosts Christie and Julie are back to share some February releases that are sure to get your heart pounding, and bring in Elizabeth for a special segment on Paranormal Romance.

Here's a list of the books mentioned in this month's episode: https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1297716497/2045880289

When things go disastrously wrong with a batch of cupcakes, it's up to science sleuths Mary and Rob to solve the problem with a little help from the Library of Things.

Check out this list of Things mentioned in this episode: https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/list/share/1312276837_hillsboro_scififantasycollective/2037210759

Music in part by Kevin Lax (https://www.kevinlax.com/)