L-Town Radio

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"

Joe shares more turkey tales from the "School Bell" archives; Jessica highlights the best new books coming out this month; Archana fills us in on our November programs; Hongmei shares a special song; Jessica picks her favorite lyrics from Taylor Swift's "Midnights;" Joe discusses new releases by George Saunders, Quentin Tarantino, and PJ Harvey

Joe tells the story of the Livingston Library ghost; Jessica highlights the most anticipated books coming in October; Archana fills us in on upcoming programs on dragons, Italian composers, and more; Hongmei shares some happy accordion music; the crew recommends great books to read this month.

Joe celebrates the massive talent of actor Nicolas Cage; Archana discusses upcoming programs about Jewish images in cinema, Latin American artists, and floral design; Jessica highlights which exciting new books are coming out in September; Hongmei plays one of Chopin's nocturnes; the crew share the literature, films, and music that get them in the mood for Fall.

Joe reads Freeman Harrison's "No Greater Love," about the short & heroic life of Livingston resident Clara Maass; Jessica fills us in on what books are headed to the library in August; Hongmei shares a song by Lewis Capaldi; the crew recommends some of their favorite recent reads.

Joe digs into our Local History archive to play a recording from a Bicentennial concert held in Livingston in 1976; Jessica previews some great new books on their way to the library in July; Hongmei shares a special patriotic song; Archana tells us about an upcoming Jersey Shore-themed presentation; the crew talk about their favorite ocean-themed books, films, and music.

Joe plays excerpts of old interviews with Edith DeCamp, one of the library's founders, and Captain Ernie Alinger, a Livingston police officer from 1948 - 1979; Jessica highlights exciting new books coming to the library in June; Archana fills us on in upcoming programs about wardrobe building, LGBTQ artists, Winslow Homer, and World War II heroics; Hongmei shares some delightful harmonica music; and the crew talks about their favorite ways to exercise their brains.

Joe talks a bit about book censorship; Jessica highlights the hot new books headed our way in May; Archana tells us about some programs on our May calendar; Hongmei celebrates baseball season with a song; the crew shares their favorite books, songs, and films about motherhood.