Shelf Check

Sharon and Lesley have a discussion on Mental Health. Join us for a conversation where we discuss self-care, helpful books, and ways to combat the stigma. In preparation for May, which is a month dedicated to bringing awareness and combating the negative stigmas surrounding mental health issues we hope that this episode will help spark helpful conversations.

Helpful Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: TX to 741741

Miranda and Tamera explore the wealth of fairy tales and how they continue to influence modern storytelling, including retellings of their favorite stories. They discuss some of the meanings behind the classic stories and how they impacted the culture of the youth reading them.

The dynamic staff at Woodland West featuring Public Service Coordinator, Renee Bradshaw and Customer Service Assistants Linda Belanger and Gaby Fritz discuss their favorite strong women in fiction, film and real life! They explore character development, favorite authors and amazing stories featuring women as heroes.

Councilperson Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers, District 7, speaks with us about women's history month, some of her favorite books, what inspired her to public service, and leadership.

Councilperson Ruby Faye Woolridge, District 6 at-large, speaks with us about women's history month, some of her favorite books, how her family inspired her to public service, and what it is like being a leader that is a woman of color.

Join us for a wide-ranging discussion on “What makes a book Texan!” Texan authorship? Setting? Certain tropes or themes, such as rugged individualism? With our guest hosts from the Arlington Historical Society, OK Carter and Denise Youngblood, we’ll tackle those questions and more. Like why do movie cowboys often have clean and crisply-pressed shirts?! Covering Larry McMurtry, James Michener, Elmer Kelton, Edna Ferber, Katherine Anne Porter and other favorites!

In this episode Program Specialists Tamera Miller and Lesley Hinojosa tell us all about the Makerspace at the Arlington Public Library. If you are a crafty maker listen in! Tamera and Lesley discuss exciting programs coming up in the spring including Kit week that will take place during spring break as well as two exciting Laser Cutting demonstrations!

In the wake of the brutal Texas Winter Storm of 2021, Librarian Mark suggests some titles that explore survival against the elements, DIY plumbing repair, and preparing for the next crisis.

Happy Valentines! In this week’s episode Librarian Miranda Want and program specialist Lesley Hinojosa recommend the best romance novels including Jane Eyre and The Rosie Project. In addition, they discuss love languages, and romance in film and TV. 

Sharon and Miranda get cozy and talk about all things Hygge (especially how to pronounce it). Hygge is the Danish art of comfort and coziness, so the librarians share some of their go-to comforts along with a few books that will teach you how to Hygge at home!