Bob and Anna catch up with Michelle Cromwell to discuss her transition from Youth Services Librarian to Branch Manager at the Robbinsville Branch, and how her experiences working with young patrons continue to shape her approach to library leadership. They also speak with author Brad Barkley about his upcoming YA novel, The Reel Life of Zara Kegg, and the inspiration behind its characters, story, and themes.

Reel Life, Real Transitions - Interview with Brad Barkley

Intro and Welcome

3:37 Catch up with MCLS: Michelle Cromwell

12:44 Programs and Services @ MCLS

16:15 Interview with Brad Barkley

29:01 Summary and Closing

Show Notes:

Learn more about Brad Barkley at https://www.bradbarkley.com/

Register for upcoming virtual programs and branch events, using the MCLS Event Calendar, located at https://events.mcl.org/

Find information about the 2026 Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story, at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/

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