The Patterson Library Connection

July 2025

Lillie chats with Amanda Booth, Patterson Library’s Circulation and Database Control Manager. Find out what goes on behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly—and why Amanda’s work is so important to your library experience.

Stephanie Werskey, Mid-Hudson Library's Sustainability Associate & Communications Specialist, sits down with Lillie to talk about the new exciting Mid-Hudson Library app and the "Summer Road Trip" program. Lillie tells us about some "Good News" and upcoming summer programs. Adam asks the important age old question, "Do goats eat poison ivy?"

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Lillie sits down with Richard Buck a Board Member who is also a United States Marine Corps Veteran, Coach, and Veteran Mentor. Richard shares his story and insights into the experiences and challenges that veterans face when transitioning to civilian life and careers.

Ever wonder who plans the programs, designs the flyers, or picks the perfect book for storytime? In this episode, we introduce you to the people behind the scenes: our Adult Services and Youth Services teams. From organizing engaging events for adults and managing library marketing to creating fun and educational experiences for kids and teens, these departments do it all. Tune in to learn how they bring creativity, connection, and community to life at the library—one program (and one promo) at a time.

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Lillie welcomes Pastor David Frost and Rachel Roberts of the Patterson Community Church and Food Pantry to the podcast and discusses their important work providing support to not only Patterson but also to the surrounding communities.

For more information on how to access resources and/or how to join the their team, please visit:

https://pattersoncommunitychurch.org/

For our February 2025 episode, Lillie is joined by musicians and songwriters Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn, a Americana folk-rock duo, whose blend of music and humor have entertained and captivated audiences from Carnegie Hall to the White House. Audiences will be uplifted by profound musicianship, energetic performance, hilarious anecdotes and superbly-crafted compositions, bonded by Deni and Chris' special chemistry at their SOLD OUT show at the Patterson Library.

Check out their music and show dates at:

https://bonetflynn.com

The Patterson Library Connection kicks of 2025 with a look towards the future, some good news, and an interview with "Special Guest" Jennifer Sadera, suspense writer and novelist of many books including "I Know She Was There."

Jennifer Sadera

Suspense Writer & Novelist

https://www.jennifersadera.com

Patterson Library

Patterson, NY

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Happy Holidays and thank you to all of our wonderful listeners, subscribers, and supporters for a successful first year!

In this episode, Patterson Library Connection host, Lillie Muscente, and producer, Adam Bernier, take a look back at all the exciting, interesting, and memorable moments and guests from 2024 and talk about the future of the podcast for 2025.

Hear what happens when three close artist friends, Georgine Honoham, Sharon Nakazato, and Joann Zwolski, produce art collaboratively.

In addition to some library "Good News," Lillie has a spirited discussion of the art of storytelling with Jonathan Kruk and Ellen Tannenbaum!