Tiny Town Library Podcast

Due to A Series of Unfortunate Events, we find our tiny library switching gears and pivoting to bring the smallest residents of Mont Vernon a safe and Happy Halloween. Anything can happen under a full moon… Joining us for an interview is Belinda Yeaton, the Town Clerk, to catch us up on the Presidential Election and Voting Day!

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It’s the one year anniversary of the Tiny Town Library Podcast and we are celebrating! The library has reopened and we have Mont Vernon’s favorite teacher Charline Brown this month’s interview.

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We’re back in fancy masks, following socially distancing rules, and recording outside in the garden at the library! Join us to catch up on the affects of COVID on our community and what’s happening at the library in Tiny Town.

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Special Episode: No sooner had Town meeting adjourned, then COVID-19 swept into the US and quickly changed all of our lives. In a matter of weeks, the library went from a thriving community gathering place to “closed indefinitely”. This episode was recorded on Friday, April 3rd from inside the closed Daland Memorial Library…6 feet apart.

March has arrived and the first day of spring is almost here! But first, Town Meeting. Save the date for Wednesday, March 11th at 7:00 PM. Town meeting in n New England is a 400 year old tradition… pure democracy in action! Our special guest this month is Mr. Moderator, David Sturm. He is sure to keep order in this episode.

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It’s February and love is in the air! Join us for an episode with lovely news and love stories from around tiny town. We’ll chat about some recent literary controversy, books we love, and with an interview Mont Vernon Village School PTA. Don’t miss a minute!

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Children on the Land by Marcelo Hernandez Castillo

Further Thoughts, Opinions, and Alternative Recommendations related to American Dirt by Jeanine Cummings

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Happy New Year! Great Progress was made in 2019 towards the goal of a new library for the town of Mont Vernon. Library trustees Cindy Raspiller, Jane King, and Jill Weber join us as we catch up on the project and talk about next steps for 2020.

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The holidays are upon us here at the library and we couldn’t be more excited. Tune in to hear all the holiday happenings around Tiny Town, take notes on our Best of 2019 book recommendations, and learn how you can help your neighbors this season from the chair of Neighbor 2 Neighbor Rich Master. Happy Holidays!

For more information, donations, and volunteer opportunities for Neighbor 2 Neighbor, please visit their website here .

Best Reads of 2019:

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The Last Romantics by Tara Conklin

Ask Again Yes by Mary Beth Keane

The Night Tiger by Kangsze Choo

The Nickle Boys by Colson Whitehead

The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

The Ninth House by Leigh Barugo

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Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson

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She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey

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We have so many things to be thankful for this year in our community. Open your calendars and get ready to “save the date” on multiple events happening in November and early December. Podcast includes town news, community updates, book recommendations, and guest interviews.

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October is a particularly beautiful month in New England and we can’t wait to celebrate Halloween at the end of the month. Tiny Town pulls out all of the stops to make Trick-or-Treat one of the best nights of the year. Watch out for witches!

Hosts: Bonnie Angulas, JoAnn Kitchel, Amy Wyman

Producer: Madison Safer

Sound Editor: Scott Schaeffer

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