This week Tayla is joined by Kate Sayles from the RI Land Trust Council and Scott Comings from the Nature Conservancy of RI. They discuss how both of their organizations help preserve open natural spaces in RI. They also discuss British radio shows, cringey comedy, and Bluey. During The Last Chapter they discuss: If you were asked to read out of your comfort zone, what genre would you choose and why?

Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

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This week Tayla is joined by Dave from the Central Branch and Nomi from the Auburn Branch to talk about books for adults about schools and learning. If you missed buying new pencils and a backpack for the new school year, these books will take you back to your school days. They also discuss comic book adaptations, sentient robots, and switched at birth stories. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What books are on your nightstand right now?

Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

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This week Tayla is joined by Katherine from the Central Branch and Jordan Hevenor from HealthSource RI to talk about Health Care Access. Jordan tells us about how Rhode Islanders can get affordable healthcare through HealthSource RI and Katherine shares with us how the library is providing reliable health information through online health resources. During The Last Chapter they discuss: If you could rewrite a book from a different character's perspective, what character would you choose and why?

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This week Tayla is joined by Eric and Drew to talk about the Rhode Island food truck scene. They talked about all the upcoming food truck events in RI, as well as space travel and The Food Network. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What are the things you like to eat while you read or consume media?

Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

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This week Tayla is joined by Guy and Cynthia to talk about the RI music scene in the 80s/90s. They talked about their experience playing in punk/indie rock bands and going to those shows during that time period. They also discuss watching movies versus watching TV. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What song from the 80s would you like to chart now?

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This week Tayla is joined by Heather from Ashaway Library and Amy from Cross' Mills Library for our countdown to comic con episode. They talked about what news they were excited to see come out of comic con as well as their advice for going to conventions. They also discuss books with food magic and rewatching things we love. During The Last Chapter they discuss: Have you ever had a crush on a book character and if so who?

Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

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This week Tayla is joined by Michelle Maynard and Larisa Martino to talk about Gallery Night Providence. They share how you can enjoy the Providence art scene this summer, and also discuss the William Hall Library book club and Tayla’s million dollar app idea. During The Last Chapter they discuss the question: What artist alive or dead would you like to meet and why?

Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

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This week Tayla chats with Don Mellor, a retired CPL staff member, WWII veteran, and the “Father of Cranston Hockey,” about the book his family put together to preserve the amazing details of his life. We are also joined by Tom Mellor, one of Don’s sons and the family member who was heavily involved in putting the book together, as well as a cameo from Don’s oldest son Duke.

Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

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This week Tayla is joined by Barbara Schermack and Caroline Gangji to talk about the work the Village Common of Rhode Island does to help people age in their homes. They also discussed historical fiction and TV made for streaming. During The Last Chapter they discuss the question: What is a book that you disliked that everyone else seems to love?

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This week Tayla is joined by Paul Lockett from the Pawtuxet River Authority and Tom McGinn from Providence River Boat Company to talk about how you can get out on the water this summer.  They also discussed river monsters and Marvel superheroes. During The Last Chapter they discuss the question: What author alive or dead would you like to meet?

Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

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