On The Same Page

In this episode, I talked to Proal, president of the JMRL Friends, about reading, writing, learning, and living – at the Village School, as a member of the JMRL Friends, and as a citizen of this vibrant community we call home. We hope you’ll join us for the Friends’ very special trivia night. Prizes are … Continue reading S.5 E. 5 — Literary Love Trivia Night →

Thank you to JMRL staff members who agreed to be guest stars on today’s podcast! In order of appearance, they are:  David Plunkett Jess Moore Andrew Grimm Kayla Payne Heather Pehnec  Tish Colvin Jennifer MacAdam-Miller   We talked about the following titles:  Wayfarers Series by Becky Chambers The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor by Shaenon … Continue reading S.5 Ep. 4 — Reading Resolutions →

In this episode, we talked to Hayley about what it’s like to be in charge of an entire library location (spoiler alert: it sounds awesome). We also talked about what we’ve been reading. In this episode, Abby and Catherine talked about reading: The Listening Path by Julia Cameron  My Accidental Jihad by Krista Bremer  Hayley … Continue reading S.5 Ep.3 – Running the Crozet Branch →

In this episode, we talked to Tasha about life as a children’s librarian at the Central Library. Abby and Abby also talked about reading: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig The Summer Book by Tove Jansson Tasha also shared what she’s been reading:  Ghost Patrol by Andres Miedoso Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley Bringing Down … Continue reading S.5 Ep.2 – Tasha Talks Dinovember (and more) →

In this episode, we give you a peek into the work we do in the Central Library’s Reference Department. We also talk about what we’ve been reading. In this episode, Abby and Abby talked about reading: Pax, Journey Home by Sara Pennypacker (and the first in the series, Pax) The Joy of Sweat: The Strange … Continue reading S.5 Ep.1 – Meet the Abbys →

In this episode, we hear a recording of a virtual event called Automated and Connected Vehicles: A Glimpse at the Vehicle of the Future. We also talk about what we’ve been reading. In this episode, Abby and Abby talked about reading: The Mountains Sing by Ngyuễn Phan Qué Mai , who has a new book … Continue reading S.4 Ep.17- Automated and Connected Vehicles: A Glimpse at the Vehicle of the Future →

In this episode, we hear a recording of a virtual event called It Has Been a Tough 17 Months: Managing Stress and Mental Health in a Pandemic. We also talk about what we’ve been reading. In this episode, Abby and Abby talked about reading: The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix The Boyfriend Project … Continue reading S.4 Ep.16 – Managing Stress and Mental Health in a Pandemic →

In this episode, we hear a recording of a virtual event from last month that focused on The History of Anti-Asian Violence in the U.S. We also talk about what we’ve been reading. In this episode, Abby and Abby talked about reading: The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper (also mentioned plans to read This … Continue reading S.4 Ep.15 – The History of Anti-Asian Violence in the U.S →

In this episode, we hear a preview of this year’s Summer Challenge. We also talk about what we’ve been reading. In this episode, Abby and Abby talked about reading: The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd You Have a Match by Emma Lord Next, we chat with JMRL Young Adult Services Manager, Tim Carrier, … Continue reading S.4 Ep.14 – 2021 Summer Challenge Preview →

In this episode, we hear a panel discussion with the cast of Leslie M. Scott-Jones’ radio play Thirty-Seven. We also talk about what we’ve been reading. Abby and Abby talked about poetry Orexia by Lisa Russ Spaar Guillotine by Eduardo C. Corral Next, we hear a recording of a virtual panel discussion with local playwright … Continue reading S.4 Ep.13 – A Q&A with the Cast of ‘Thirty-Seven’ →