Joe chats with Karen Trachtenberg of the West Essex Tribune about growing up as the daughter of a politician, about working for a local newspaper, and about the time she helped get a cat out of a tree. Plus, Archana and Jessica highlight some of the exciting programs on our October calendar; Hongmei shares a beautiful rendition of a classic Broadway song; and Jessica previews some of the best new books headed to our shelves this month.

Joe digs into the life story of Ludwig Muhlfelder, a Livingston resident of nearly 50 years who escaped Nazi Germany with the help of a legendary Hollywood movie producer; Archana and Jessica highlight some of the exciting programs on our September calendar; Hongmei shares a song to celebrate Classical Music Month; and Jessica previews some of the best new books headed to our shelves this month.

Joe spotlights new music by PJ Harvey, Jessie Ware, Deer Tick, and Jenny Lewis; Jessica shares her thoughts on Taylor Swift's new version of "Speak Now"; Hongmei celebrates "Elvis Week"; Jessica previews some great new books headed to library shelves in August

Joe chats with Livingston Board of Education President Vineeta Khanna about improving students' mental health, appreciating the work of Rabindranath Tagore, and the joys of living an "unwritten" life; Jessica talks about our Adult Summer Reading program, as well as the most anticipated books hitting our shelves in July; Archana highlights some of the excellent programs on our July calendar; and Hongmei shares a relaxing rendition of a familiar folk-rock tune.

Joe and Christine talk with Cleise, Seher, Kerstin, and Naina from our ELL program about their experiences learning English, adjusting to life in America, and forging friendships in the Livingston community; Jessica tells us about the most anticipated books headed to our shelves in June; Archana highlights some of the excellent programs on our June calendar; and Hongmei plays a very sweet song by a New Jersey legend.

Joe chats with Evan Marshall of Livingston High School's "AM Wired;" Archana tells us about some of the exciting programs at the library in the month ahead; Hongmei plays a clip from one of the most popular songs of the year; and Jessica fills us in on what great new books are headed to our shelves this month.

Amy, Melanie, Jessica, Joe, and Danielle recite some of their favorite poetry; Joe digs into our Local History Archives to present a conversation about poetry, recorded in 1976, between former Livingston Librarian Viola Stagg and former Library Director Ruth Rockwood; Archana and Jessica talk about some of the exciting programs on our April calendar; Hongmei plays a Springtime song; and Jessica fills us in on what great new books are headed to our shelves this month.

Joe interviews ChatGPT about how artificial intelligence could shape the future of public libraries; Jessica fills us in on some of the most anticipated books headed to our shelves in March, and tells us about the various book club discussions we have coming up this month; Archana highlights some of the programs on our March calendar; and in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Hongmei plays a clip from a song by renowned Irish musician Sinead O'Connor.

Joe interviews Livingston's new Mayor, Michael Vieira; Annie and Victoria from the Teen Advisory Board tell us what they have planned for 2023; Jessica fills us in on the most anticipated books headed to our shelves in February; Gina asks patrons what they love most about the Livingston Library; Hongmei tells us about feng shui, and plays some feng shui music for balance and inner peace.

Joe explains why "Everything Everywhere All At Once" is their favorite thing of 2022; Archana talks about upcoming programs on "A Christmas Carol," genealogy, and Jewish New York; Jessica fills us in on the best new books coming in December; Hongmei shares a favorite song; Jason recommends three great YA titles; Joe looks at pop music history through Tom Breihan's book "The Number Ones"