Our annual Poetry Month episode features Ken Ronkowitz, a poet and educator who taught in Livingston for 25 years. Ken shares some of his poetry and talks about his experiences as an English teacher, about the form of poetry he invented called the "Ronka," and about how writing a poem is like "finding the angel within." Plus: Nick, Jessica, Amy, Lisa, and Joe recite some well-loved poems; Archana highlights some of the great programs on our April calendar; Hongmei shares a clip of a poetic song; and Jessica previews some of the most anticipated books headed to our shelves this month.

Joe talks with community superstar Fang Gong (Livingston Multicultural Parents Association, Livingston Chinese Association, Arts Council of Livingston) about her journey from graduate student to "Class Mom" to a seat on the Livingston Board of Education; Jessica tells us about the most anticipated new books headed to our shelves this month; Hongmei plays some beautiful meditative music; Archana highlights some of the great programs on our March calendar.

Joe talks with three-time Livingston Mayor Al Anthony about his work in environmental law, what it's like to serve as Mayor for one year at a time, and a few of his favorite books. Plus, Archana highlights some of the great programs on our February calendar; Hongmei shares a clip of a song by the world's most famous recording artist; and Jessica tells us about the most anticipated books hitting our shelves in the coming month.

Joe chats with Reggie Sims, writer and former Assistant Prosecutor with the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, about his experiences as a Black teen in '60s suburbia, working as a substitute teacher, and enjoying retired life in Livingston. Plus, Hongmei shares a clip of a classic pop-rock tune, and Jessica spotlights the most anticipated books hitting our shelves in December.

Joe talks with artist and art teacher Hugh Mahon about his work with the Arts Council of Livingston, his experiences as an art teacher, and his artistic philosophies. Plus, Archana highlights some of the great programs on our November calendar, Jessica tells us about the most eagerly awaited books hitting our shelves this month, and Hongmei plays a clip of a lovely autumnal song.

Joe interviews writer / DJ / producer / music historian Chuck Granata, author of "Sessions with Sinatra: Frank Sinatra and the Art of Recording" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice: Brian Wilson and the Making of the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds." Plus, Hongmei shares an adorable rendition of a classic hit song; Jessica tells us about some of the most anticipated books hitting our shelves this month; and Archana highlights some of the great programs on our October calendar.

Jessica, Gail, and Joe share resources & tips for strengthening our information literacy skills; Archana highlights some of the great programs on our September calendar; Jessica tells us about upcoming reads hitting our shelves this month; Hongmei shares a clip of a very memorable song.

Joe talks about the life & mind of Roger Tsien, Livingston's only Nobel Prize winner; Jessica tells us about the hottest new books hitting our shelves in August; Hongmei plays a clip of a powerful performance from this year's Olympics.

Joe talks with Heidi Blum, Livingston's "Food Czar" and the host of the "Behind the Counter" podcast, about culinary memories, great local restaurants, and favorite food-related TV shows. Plus, Archana highlights some of the exciting programs on our July calendar, Hongmei shares a special summertime song, and Jessica fills us in on the most anticipated books headed to our shelves this month.

Joe talks with our own Amy Babcock about her lifelong love of libraries, her journey to becoming Director of the Livingston Public Library, and her vision for the LPL's future. Plus, Hongmei shares a song about nostalgia, and Jessica tells us about the most anticipated books headed to our shelves in June.