L - Town Radio - Ep. 6 (October 2020) by Livingston Public Library

Joe time-travels back to colonial Livingston to tell the story of the "Horseneck Riots;" Jessica talks “Personal Finance 101;” Archana discusses upcoming programs about New Jersey’s state parks, and Alexander Hamilton; Katie, Gina, Jessica, Archana, and Joe rhapsodize about their favorite musicals; Katie looks at some exciting new books coming out in September; and Joe talks about "Unstuck in Time," our new speculative fiction book club.

Joe talks about what makes an ideal "Office Album;" Jessica discusses our upcoming online lecture, "KonMari Method™ for Peace During Uncertain Times;" Katie suggests some great grilling cookbooks; Anna talks about how to participate in our Youth Services' Summer Reading program; Archana discusses forthcoming programs such as "Demystifying Trees," "Anxiety in the Time of COVID," and "The Real Housewives of New Jersey: Early American Women and Their Kitchen Gardens;" Gina shares how much fun she's been having while teaching her "Adventure with Watercolor" class.

A special announcement about our new contactless pickup service; Katie and Joseph chat about which video games they've been playing lately, and suggest good books for fellow gamers; Anna talks about "Books as Windows and Mirrors," or how we see ourselves and see others in the stories we read; Gina and Jessica discuss the books they've been listening to during National Audiobook Month; Joe shares some of their favorite summertime albums available on Hoopla; and Hongmei recommends more music for relaxation and meditation.

Hongmei shares music for relaxation and meditation; Karen talks about one of her favorite audiobook narrators, Bahni Turpin; Gina & Jessica discuss what they've been reading in another installment of Livi Lit; Archana recommends some great films from around the world that are currently available on Hoopla; Anna reads "The Plot Against America: A Contextual Reading List for Teens and Adults;" Katie and Joe chat about "What We Do in the Shadows" and "Top Chef."

In our first episode, Library Director Amy delivers a special message to our community, and recites a favorite poem; Archana tells us how to dig deeper into the subjects explored in Netflix's "Tiger King;" Katie shares thoughts on what she's reading during social distancing; Joseph offers an introductory lesson on Dungeons & Dragons; Gina & Jessica discuss reading poetry & fantasy as a respite from reality; and Joe commemorates the late, great songwriters John Prine and Adam Schlesinger.