Anna and Bob talk with Asha Chukumba from the Reference Team at the Ewing Branch. Award-winning writer and illustrator. Bruce Hale, joins our co-hosts to discuss his new series, Outer Space Mystery Pizza Club, as well as strategies to encourage the reluctant reader.

Intro and Welcome

5:25 Interview with Asha Chukumba

17:00 Programs and Services @ MCLS

19:24 Interview with Bruce Hale

33:19 Summary and Closing 

Show Notes:

Learn more about Bruce Hale at https://brucehale.com/

Information about the Card Making/Letter Writing Drive for Mercer County Meals on Wheels is available at https://mcl.org/mlk-jr-day-of-service-2025/

Details about the Winter Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/

Register for upcoming virtual programs and branch events, using the MCLS Event Page, located at https://mercercounty.libcal.com/

Opening and closing music provided by SoulProdMusic via Pixabay; music between segments is provided via Pixabay.