Jennifer talks with local author Kaitlyn Hill about her debut YA novel “Love from Scratch” and her journey in publishing. Kaitlyn’s book is available for checkout from the library and for purchase wherever books and audiobooks are sold. On Behind the Scenes, Erin talks with Amanda Wheeler and Bryan Klausing about the library’s experiential learning spaces (the Digital Studio, the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab, and the Eastside Makerspace) and programs. 

Jennifer sits down with local poet, essayist and educator Savannah Sipple about her writing and career. They discuss Savannah’s inspirations, her favorite courses to teach in higher education, what she’s reading and what releases she’s looking forward to this year. Savannah’s poetry collection is available for checkout from the library and for purchase on her website. In Behind the Scenes, Erin talks with Lori Davis, Workforce Development Manager, about the Library’s workforce development programming and philosophy. 

Jennifer and Erin have combed through the summer’s most anticipated releases lists, and discuss the ones they’re looking forward to the most. Erin interviews Doug Tattershall about the library’s gallery spaces. 

Jennifer interviews best-selling thriller author Lynn Hightower about her new release The Enlightenment Project.  Erin interviews Kelli Parmley about the library’s summer programming. 

Jennifer hosts a staff discussion of the Lexington Public Library’s Community Read, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs All of Us and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee. The Sum of Us is available for check out from any library location. Erin interviews AnnaMarie Cornett, Chief of Staff at the library, about diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the new Behind the Scenes segment.

Jennifer and producer Erin introduce Lexington Public Library’s brand new podcast.