WILLARD Library unBOUND

WILLARD Library unBOUND

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WILLARD Library unBOUND episodes

  • Arachnids, Chickens, and Humans
    Michael (Mac) McCullough returns to the podcast to introduce us to a couple of the projects he's been developing, including the Human Library. Also, Alisha and Amy talk about some projects away from the library. https://jamesransome.com/ https://humanlibrary.org/
    30 min
  • What to Expect at Willard This Summer

    In this episode Amy talks to Willard Library director Cathy Lucas about how the library plans to reopen to the public, starting with curbside material delivery. We also hear from librarian Tynisha Dungey, who is the head of the children's department at Willard Library. Tynisha will discuss the exciting plans for Willard's summer reading program.

    http://willardlibrary.org  For the Willard Library catalog and to place materials on hold for curbside pickup. Also find summer reading logs and information about summer programming.


    33 min
  • Library Resources to Promote Racial Equity
    Alisha and Amy guide listeners to books to help understand how we,as a nation, got to this point of civil unrest and how to pave a path to racial equity and understanding. https://willardlibrary.org/index.php/willard-blog/willard-library-reaffirms-reaffirming-commitment-to-stand-against-racism-and-injustice Talking to kids about race: https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/9786?page=1 Conversations about race for adults: https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/9789?page=1
    13 min
  • A Look into Genealogy at Home
    Alisha and Amy talk to Willard Library reference librarian Melissa McPherson, who discusses a genealogy project that's also part detective story. We learn about the event that will be kicking off Willard Library's summer reading program. And we learn how community members can be part of the library archives.
    36 min
  • Insights and Catching Up
    Alisha and Amy talk about some things they’ve learned about themselves during their time working from home. Emotions and anxious feelings are running high. We'll also get a sneak peek at summer youth programming at Willard Library.
    25 min
  • Meet MeL and Stefan
    Have you met our Digital Services Librarian? Are you acquainted with all of our free online resources? Alisha and Amy set out to make the introductions and as always share some of their recommendations and experiences as life under the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order continues.
    30 min
  • Couch Club Banter
    This time we check in with Jade Woodridge and Chelsea Tungate, the brains behind Couch Club, Willard’s new virtual book club. They tell us how they’ve been sheltering in place and share some creepy streaming recommendations.
    34 min
  • Pandemic Parenting and Imperfection
    Alisha and Amy welcome Willard Children's Librarian, Stephanie Boyd, to get timely parenting/distance learning advice. They also share some of their guilt-laden recommendations for this week.
    37 min
  • The Rabbit-hole of Relevance

    Alisha and Amy talk about their weeks at home. Is the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order finally breaking them? We'll also hear from "Mac" McCullough again to explore if libraries are relevant and what he sees as their future.

    1 hr 7 min

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Willard Library is not only about books, but really so much more. In each episode, we’ll give listeners the inside track to all the enriching experiences available to the Willard Library community.