A kind heart is a universal language! Join us as we sit down with mentor, social worker, and CEO of SEPA Mujer, Inc., Martha Maffei. In this inspiring conversation, Martha reflects on her leadership journey, shares the accomplishments that have shaped her career and discusses her commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive community. Learn how she continues to expand SEPA Mujer’s mission through outreach and meaningful engagement. Get inspired, empowered and ready to create positive change... In the Stacks!

Listeners, get ready for a conversation that will stay with you long after the final page. This week, we welcome wife, mother, native Texan and bestselling author Sarah Damoff! We dive into the forces that shape us, the ingredients of good and evil and the lasting impact of love, loss and family. Plus, Sarah shares insights into her acclaimed novels, The Bright Years and The Burning Side. So settle in, unlock the gateway to memory and join us as we go... In the Stacks!

From Huntington’s official town flag to its 20 historic cemeteries, Huntington is full of surprises. In this episode, Huntington Town Historian Robert Hughes shares fascinating insights on liberty, Bloomberg Connects, and preserving our community’s rich past. Celebrate Huntington’s Independence Day and see how local history and libraries go hand in hand…In The Stacks!

Step out of the box and discover the power of paying attention to the little things as we sit down with acclaimed film producer and author Dete Meserve. In this inspiring conversation, Dete shares how the best ideas come from opening doors and reveals the importance of curiosity, joy and positivity in everyday life. It’s time to step into the “quiet zone” and experience the simplicity and clarity of life… In The Stacks!

Never stop turning pages—even if it takes more than 6-seconds - because you never know where the next chapter will take you. YA author Lyssa Mia Smith joins us for a conversation that bounces from literary trends, lightning‑round laughs and a quick game of Kiss, Marry, Kill. From how Twilight reshaped (and arguably invented) the modern YA market to the ripple effects of BookTok, Lyssa brings big energy and even bigger stories… In The Stacks!

Once upon a time, there was a Mets‑loving Congressman from New York who went on to become an author—and then opened an independent bookstore called Theodore’s Bookshop. On this episode, we welcome self‑proclaimed history nerd Steve Israel. Steve shares his top five book recommendations for reclaiming critical thinking and unpacks the amygdala. Hold your values tightly, but your ideas loosely—because there’s a universe much bigger than our own… In the Stacks!

Never stop learning! Go strike up a conversation with your neighbor—or even the person at the deli counter—as we sit down with our F.I.G. (Friend in Government), Assemblyman Kwani B. O’Pharrow. From movies and the “EPCOT of Long Island” to first‑year highlights in office and Capital Grille’s Chilean Sea Bass, we put the Assemblyman to the test. It takes a village—and teamwork—In The Stacks!

Get curious—because what you think the thing is… isn’t always the thing! We’re Makin’ It Healthy today with wellness coach and cookbook author Geetu Makin. Tune in to learn what really happens when you grab that Snickers bar, why “organic” doesn’t automatically mean “healthy” and the essential pantry staples every household should have on hand. We may not all get the same things, but eventually we all get what we need… In The Stacks!

Every day is different, and today we’re thrilled to sit down with New York State Senator Monica Martinez! She shares insights on the importance of Shannon’s Law, the future of veteran healthcare, and the professor who changed her life’s direction. Join us as we look for the light at the end of the tunnel—because it’s all happening In the Stacks!

Class is in session… Suffolk County Legislator Rebecca Sanin is here! Sustainability, thinking differently to uncover root causes, empathy and integrating work with life. Turn up the volume in your head… it’s time to welcome the female version of Billy Joel to In The Stacks!