Oranges & Peaches: Recent Episodes
Oranges & Peaches
"Baby librarians" Hazlett and Ruby respond in-depth to real patron questions about local history, community resources, research databases, and more. Follow along from start to finish as they tackle all kinds of reference challenges. You'll learn to find answers like a librarian!
Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show. Learn more: lplks.org.
In this leisurely, summertime episode, we finally introduce you to the whole Info Services team! Listen in for talk about relaxing in the heat - and not research, for once!
Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!
Find the show notes here: lplks.org/blogs/post/016-summertime/
We're joined by Pantaleon Florez III, of Maseualkualli Farms, a no-till, no fossil fuel farm in Lawrence to talk about his Food as a Public Work project and how to advocate for the things you care about.
Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!
Find the show notes here: https://lplks.org/blogs/post/015-how-to-be-an-advocate/
Join us for the fifth year of the spectacular How-To Festival! We get into the festival's history and inspiration, this year's presenters, and more in this little episode. And if you're arriving to this episode late... join us for How-To 2023!
Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!
Ready for the show notes? Find them here: lplks.org/blogs/post/014-its-the-how-to-festival
It's Mental Health Awareness Month, so we’re joined by very special guest... Meg Hasselman, Program Coordinator and all-around great advocate from Kansas Suicide Prevention HQ (KSPHQ)!
Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!
Ready for the show notes? Find them here: lplks.org/blogs/post/013-protecting-each-other
We’re joined by Gabby of the Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center, who dug around the closet at their office and found some artifacts: newspaper clippings, curriculum guides, untitled VHS tapes, and lots more… Listen in for a chat about bugs and turning piles into archives.
Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!
Ready for the show notes? Find them here: lplks.org/blogs/post/012-the-isopodcast/
It’s our very first outside guest, Courtney Masterson!! Listen in for the scoop on native plants’ role in our environment, happenings around town, and lots of local resources.
Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!
Ready for the show notes? Find them here: lplks.org/blogs/post/011-for-the-prairie
It’s that time of year again: tax season! Find out which forms the library stocks, which organizations offer tax help in town, and what we CAN and CANNOT do as librarians – not tax professionals – in this episode, which is much more interesting than the title suggests. We promise!
Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!
Ready for the show notes? Find them here: lplks.org/blogs/post/010-sorry-this-is-about-taxes
Wondering what to read next? Wondering HOW TO CHOOSE what to read next? Tune into this episode for some good old-fashioned book talk. We're joined by the Queen of All Books Ever (and Readers’ Services Coordinator), Polli! (And if you like this episode, you'll loooove her Book Squad Podcast. Check it out here: lplks.org/book-squad-podcast/)
Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!
Ready for the show notes? Find them here: lplks.org/blogs/post/009-one-librarians-nightmare-is-anothers-paradise
Join Ruby and Hazlett in a discussion of the library’s learning resources: most importantly at this time of year, Learning Express Library! Whether you’re in need of exam prep, switching careers, or learning how to use a computer, the library has resources for you. Listen in to find out more!
Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!
Ready for the show notes? Find them here: lplks.org/blogs/post/008-let-the-computer-score-the-test
Gear up for part TWO of researching historical properties! In this episode, we talk to our boss - Melissa Fisher Isaacs, Information Services Coordinator at the library, truly a wealth of information - about the resources and librarian tricks involved in learning about the history of houses (and other buildings) in Douglas County. We might or might not answer such gripping questions as... can you uncover the provenance of a corn crib? Listen to find out!
Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!
Ready for the show notes? Find them here: lplks.org/blogs/post/007-how-to-research-your-house-pt-2/
Ruby and Hazlett talk elections info ahead of our local November election. Don’t forget to register! And don’t confuse the library with an elections office!
BEFORE YOU GET ANY FURTHER -- you have until TUESDAY!! October 12th! to register to vote in this election! NOT WEDNESDAY! Gosh, I’m so embarrassed. Sorry, Jamie Shew.
Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!
Ready for the show notes? Find them here: lplks.org/blogs/post/006-we-are-not-elections-officials/
Learn about the resources we use to uncover the history of houses around Lawrence in this episode, featuring special guest Frankie! Putting together a narrative about your house based on available historical records can be a powerful way to peer into the hyperlocal past. We talk historical neighborhoods in Lawrence here, but be on the lookout for a future episode about rural dwellings, newer housing developments, and non-house structures.
Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!
Ready for the show notes? Find them here: lplks.org/blogs/post/005-how-to-research-your-house-pt-1/
In this episode, we chat with Erin, our amazing, special Community Resources Specialist, about urgent community resource questions we receive at the desk and the relationship between social work and librarianship. Local emergency shelter resources are highlighted in this episode, but we’ll talk food, transportation, and more in later episodes - so stay tuned!
Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!
Ready for the show notes? Find them here: lplks.org/blogs/post/004-the-communitys-living-room/
In this episode, Hazlett and Ruby talk Lawrence history! We discuss where in the library you can find books about Lawrence, what our local history room has to offer, what it means to be a hometown librarian, and why Lawrence past is also Lawrence… now times… By the way, 978.165 is actually the call number for Douglas County. But Lawrence is a big part of Douglas County, so we’re calling it a win.
Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!
Ready for the show notes? Find them here: lplks.org/blogs/post/003-your-hometown-librarians/
In this episode, Hazlett and Ruby are joined by Theresa, another member of the Ask Desk team, in a discussion about misinformation, reputable sources, and trying not to let fights over information fracture relationships with loved ones. It gets heavy, folks! Listen in for some straightforward info referrals - we love our health databases! - and some lamenting about social media.
Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!
Ready for the show notes? Find them here: lplks.org/blogs/post/002-how-to-argue-about-info-dont/
Welcome to Oranges & Peaches! In our very first episode, hosts Hazlett and Ruby introduce the show (and explain why the heck we called a library podcast Oranges & Peaches!) and dig into one of our favorite library resources - digital newspaper archives!
Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!
Ready for the show notes? Find them here: lplks.org/blogs/post/001-say-no-to-microfilm/