Into the Library

Episode 15: Childhood in the Library

Join us, and some very special guests, for some summer fun at the library! In this episode, we have some help discussing the summer reading program, we share childhood memories, and of course bring some wonderful book recommendations, fun for all ages!
 
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LOTS of great book recommendations this episode which include:
The Casson Family Series, Hilary McKay
D&D: Dungeon Club: Roll Call, Molly Knox Ostertag and Xanthe Bouma
Dog Squad, Chris Grabenstein
Ella Enchanted, Gail Carson Levine
The Golden Compass, Philip Pullman
Gregor the Overlander, Suzanne Collins
Heartstopper, Alice Oseman
The Kane Chronicles, Rick Riordan
Keeper of the Lost Cities, Shannon Messenger
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, Robert C. O'Brien
The Vanderbeekers, Karina Yan Glaser
The Westing Game, Ellen Raskin
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Frank L. Baum 

Episode 14: Happy Pride Month!

Happy Pride Month everyone! Join us as we discuss the importance of this month, what it means for libraries, how they celebrate, as well as some of the challenges libraries face in June. All of this, plus queer book recommendations and more, as we go... Into the Library!
 
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Book recommendations from this episode include:
A Banh Mi for Two, Trinity Nguyen
Brooms, Jasmine Walls and Teo DuVall
This Day Changes Everything, Edward Underhill
The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles, Malka Older
Run Away With Me, Brian Selznick
The Sunbearer Trials, Aiden Thomas
 
 

Episode 13: Spring has Sprung

Grab your spades and sun hats and join us as we discuss gardening in the library! We also bust out the brooms for a little "spring reading", discuss accessibility in the library, and as always, have some book recommendations for your enjoyment!
 
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Book, DVD, and "spring reading" recommendations from this episode include:
 
Anne of Green Gables (1985), dir. Kevin Sullivan
Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer
Change of Heart, Falon Ballard
Kingdom of the Wicked, Kerri Maniscalco
Officer Clemmons: A Memoir, Francois S. Clemmons
The Secret Garden on 81st Street, Ivy Noelle Weir
Stay and Fight, Madeline Ffitch
 
 
 

Episode 12: April, a Day in the Life

Join us in frustration and fear as we discuss Trump's executive order and what it means for the futures of libraries. On more positive notes, we celebrate April and her month by learning what the typical work day at the library looks like for her, and of course leave you with some great reading recommendations.
 
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Book recommendations in this episode include:
 
The Chrestomanci Books, Diana Wynne Jones
 
Kate in Waiting, Becky Albertalli
 
So When Are You Having Kids, Jordan Davidson
 
Twenty-Four Seconds from Now...: A LOVE Story, Jason Reynolds
 
When the World Tips Over, Jandy Nelson

Episode 11: National Nutrition Month

It's finally here! Join us as we celebrate National Nutrition Month by discussing cookbooks in the library, AI and how libraries can adapt with new technologies, and of course we have food-filled book recommendations for you. All of this and more can be found in this week's episode as we go, Into the Library.
 
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This episode's book recommendations include:
 
Before the Coffee Gets Cold, Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam, Thien Pham
The Golden Spoon, Jessa Maxwell
Jacques Pepin Cooking My Way: Recipes and Techniques for Economical Cooking, Jacques Pepin
Legends & Lattes, Travis Baldree
Measuring Up, Lily Lamotte

Episode 10: Black History Month

Join us as we discuss Black History Month and its connection to libraries, the current political climate and what a new administration means for the future of libraries, and we of course answer more listener questions. For all this and more, join us, as we go Into the Library! Be sure to check out this episode's book recommendations and resource links down below! 
 
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Becoming Who We Are, Sammy Lisel
Puck and Prejudice, Lia Riley
The Soul of an Octopus, Sy Montgomery
The World's Worst Assistant, Sona Movsesian
You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories About Racism, Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar
 
 
 
 

Episode 9: Love in the Library

Love is in the air! Join us as we answer some of your questions, discuss library romances, and talk all things related to the romance genre. Happy Valentine's Day!
 
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Book recommendations from this episode:
 
Fangs, Sarah Andersen
How You Get the Girl, Annita Kelly
Get a Life, Chloe Brown, Talia Hibbert
The Kiss Quotient, Helen Hoang
A Lady for a Duke, Alexis Hall
The Road to Roswell, Connie Willis
Spoiler Alert, Olivia Dade
When a Scot Ties the Knot, Tessa Dare
 

Episode 8: Up for the Challenge?

Happy New Year! Join us as we discuss yearly reading goals. Do you have a reading goal? Is a reading goal right for you? How can your local library assist you in achieving your goal? Answers to all these questions and more, as we set off for another year of going Into the Library!
 
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Book recommendations from this episode:
 
Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear, Seanan McGuire
A Heart That Works, Rob Delaney
Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio, Derf Backderf
 

Episode 7: Getting to Know You

Happy Holidays! Grab a glass of eggnog, slip on those cozy slippers, and join us as we answer listener emails, discuss the First Law of Library Science, and more!

Episode 6: Native American Heritage Month

Join us in celebrating National Native American Heritage Month as we discuss tribal libraries , share some indigenous authors with you, and debunk another library myth! Be sure to continue your celebration and education this month with the following books and links:
 
Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer
Elatsoe & Sheine Lende: A Prequel to Elatsoe, Darcie Little Badger
Godly Heathens, H.E. Edgmon
The Only Good Indians, Stephen Graham Jones
 
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