This week Tayla is joined by Shareen Knowlton and Jen Rudolph from the Roger Williams Park Zoo to talk about all the exciting goings-on at the zoo this summer. They also talk about the importance of love and compassion for others, starter graphic novels, and TV the whole family can enjoy. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What is a book you recommend to everyone?

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This week Tayla is joined by Elena from Central and Nancy from the North Kingston Free Library to give you some great ideas for your next great summer read! They talk about what makes a book a beach read and why people should expand their definition of beach reads.They also talk about book to screen adaptations, watching media about plagues during a pandemic, and going back to the movie theatre. During The Last Chapter they discuss: where do you like to read?

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This week Tayla is joined by Katherine and Alyce from the North Scituate Public Library to talk about their podcast Novel-Tea! They also talk queer book club, Pixar movies, and The Sound of Music. During The Last Chapter they discuss: what author, alive or dead, would you like to meet and why?

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This week Tayla is joined by Karen from Auburn and Madeleine Henry, author of the Love Proof to talk about her book! They also talk about thrillers, narrowboats, and Tayla nerds out (again). During The Last Chapter they discuss: What is your favorite way to find new books to read?

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This week Tayla is joined by Robin from Hall and Mev Miller from the Wanderground Archive to talk about this budding cultural archive and what inspired her to try to create an archive to preserve lesbian literature and cultural artifacts in RI. They also talk about enjoying stories about characters that are their age, Disney, and the decline of lesbian-centric spaces.  During The Last Chapter they discuss: how do you organize your books at home?

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This week Tayla is joined by Sue from the Brownell Library in Little Compton and Kristen from the Island Free Library on Block Island to talk about running a small library! They talk about the joys and challenges of running a small library as well as what it’s like to run a library in a community that has part time summer residents. They also discuss works in translation and broadband access in remote communities. During The Last Chapter they discuss: what do you use as a bookmark?

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This week Tayla is joined by Zach and Emily from the Central Library to share all the fabulous details of our upcoming summer reading program! They share with us how readers of all ages can participate in our reading program this summer. They also discuss the shelf life of YA fiction, the debate around #ownvoices, and time travel fiction based on physics? During The Last Chapter they discuss: what is a book that makes you think of summer?

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This week Tayla is joined by Zach and Dave from the Central Library to talk all about pets! They share their personal experience with pet ownership as well as some of their advice for new pet owners. They also discuss anthropomorphized animals in fiction, animation, and the uniqueness of everything related to Dune. During The Last Chapter they discuss: what book or series would you love to see turned into a movie or TV show and why?

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Welcome to a special bonus episode of Down Time with Cranston Public Library! We couldn't resist sharing this heartfelt outtake from episode 59, just a snippet of post-recording conversation that we captured on tape. Be sure to check back in your feed to the full episode!

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This week Tayla is joined by Rashaa and Emma from West Warwick Public Library as well as drag performers Ninny Nothin and Randi Xtra Xtra to talk about Drag Storytime! They also discuss reading more than just books, ballroom culture, and quirky fiction. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What is your favorite book to share at storytime?

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