Pages and Partners: a Muncie Public Library Podcast

In this episode of Pages & Partners, host Heather Troupe talkswith Keith Roysdon and Jill Blocker about the release of their upcoming books, their writing and publishing journeys, and an exciting event coming up at the Carnegie Library this summer. Find more information about their books and theirupcoming events below -- 

Keith Roysdon's book, Seven Angels: https://bookshop.org/p/books/seven-angels-keith-roysdon/6fbc08fe619bfb70?ean=9798992742237&next=t 

Jill Blocker's book, Happily After Ever: https://constellatecreatives.com/happily-after-ever-book/

About Constellate Publishing: https://constellatecreatives.com/publishing/

Tuesday, July 14, @ 3p.m., at Ink Drinkers Anonymous Bookstore,108 S. Walnut Street.

Tuesday, July 14, @ 6p.m., at the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center,400 W. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie. The talk is free and open to the public, but the Ball Center requests advance registration to ensure plenty of seating and refreshments.

July 15, @ 12pm., at the Orchard Shop at Minnetrista, 311 W. St.Joseph St.

Wednesday, @ 3p.m., at Aw Yeah Comics, 119 E. Charles Street.

Wednesday, July 15, @ 6:30p.m. at Carnegie Library, 301 E. JacksonStreet.

In this episode of Pages & Partner, host Heather Troupe sits down with Linda Pohly, a member of America’s Hometown Band. Linda shares the local history of the band, discusses upcoming events, and explains how community members can get involved. Tune in to learn more about America’s Hometown Band and its impact in the community. For more about America's Hometown Band, visit https://amhometownband.org/

In this episode of Pages & Partners, host Heather Troupe sits down with Kate Elliott, Associate Lecturer in the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication at Ball State University. They discuss her involvement in the Big Read, her “old” new community project, and the ways she connects her students with meaningful community engagement. Tune in to learn how education and local partnerships come together to make an impact.

Links mentioned in this episode:
MunciePublicLibrary.org/Big-Read
Email Kate Elliott: [email protected]

In this episode of Pages & Partners, host Heather Troupe sits down with Aimee Nezhukumatathil to discuss her book Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees, which was selected for the 2025-26 MPL Big Read program.  Tune in to hear about herwriting journey and the connections between food, family and storytelling thatinspired her work.

In this episode of Pages & Partners, host Heather Troupe discusses Classroom Connections of East Central Indiana with executive director Stacy Wheeler. Learn more about what Classroom Connections does, their push to fill backpacks, and how you can help.

In this episode of Pages & Partners, we shine the spotlight on another incredible staff member! Join host Gabby Sandefer as she talks with Katherine Mitchell, Assistant Director at Muncie Public Library, about her role in supporting both staff andpatrons.

In this episode of Pages & Partners, we shine the spotlighton another incredible staff member! Join host Gabby Sandefer as she talks with Dottie Kreps, Community Engagement Specialist at Muncie Public Libraries, abouther role in connecting the library with the community, securing the Big Read grant, and creating engaging programs that bring people together.

In this episode, host Gabby Sandefer, Great AchieversSupervisor, sits down with Shanna Hurd, Youth Services Supervisor at Maring-Hunt Library, and Heather Troupe, Ready Readers Specialist, to talk about children’s literacy. Discover practical tips for building strong reading habits and learn the five key steps to supporting literacy development at home.

In this episode, host Gabby Sandefer, Great Achievers Supervisor, sits down with Carly Acree-King, Executive Director of MadJax Maker Force, to explore the mission behind MadJax and the creative work happening there. They discuss MadJax’s collaboration with the library for the Big Read and their excitement for future partnerships. Tune in to learn more about how MadJax supports makers, innovation, and community in Muncie!

Did you know you can check out board games from the library? In this episode, host Gabby Sandefer, Great Achievers Supervisor, chats with Kelly Batchelor, Maring-Hunt Library Manager, about the library’s board game collection, International Games Month, and the history behind this global celebration of play!