Behind the Books: Recent Episodes
Mercer County Library System
Behind the Books is a bi-weekly podcast, including interviews with an author, as well an MCLS library staff member each episode.
Bob and Anna share some of their favorites moments from author and staff interviews to celebrate the 100th episode of Behind the Books.
Show Notes:
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna chat with Riley Rosenberger, an MCLS summer Intern in our Information Technology Department. Our hosts also have an insightful talk with author, activist, and attorney, Robyn Gigl about her latest book, Nothing But the Truth from the Erin McCabe Series.
- Intro and Welcome
- 5:20 Interview with Riley Rosenberger
- 16:11 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 20:05 Interview with Robyn Gigl
- 32:15 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Robyn Gigl and her Erin McCabe Series at https://robyngigl.com
Information about the 2024 Summer Reading Program is located at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program
Information about the upcoming Amateur Photo Contest is available at https://mcl.org/events/amateur-photo-contest
Register for the Taking Great Photos Workshop at https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MCL&curID=701424
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna have an lively talk with Susan Beebe, a member of the Circulation Staff at the West Windsor. Our hosts also chat with local author, Susan Russo Haines about her the first book in her Guardian of the Moonstones trilogy.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:34 Interview with Susan Beebe
- 15:21 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:35 Interview with Debora Russo Haines
- 29:48 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Information about the 2024 Summer Reading Program is located at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, take a look and register for upcoming author talks, as well as explore recordings of past events via https://libraryc.org/mcl
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna chat with New York Times best selling author, Mateo Askaripour, about his most recent release, This Great Hemisphere.
- Intro and Welcome
- 6:56 Interview with Mateo Askaripour
- 24:53 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Find additional information about Mateo Askaripour at https://www.mateowrites.com/.
Information about the 2024 Summer Reading Program is located at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
A directory of MCLS Book Clubs is found at https://mcl.org/events/book-clubs/
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, take a look and register for upcoming author talks, as well as explore recordings of past events via https://libraryc.org/mcl.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna catch up with McKenna Miller, a member of the Circulation Staff at the Twin Rivers Branch. Our hosts also chat with writer and award winning journalist, Hayley Krischer, about her most recent novel, Where Are You, Echo Blue.Intro and Welcome
- 4:21 Interview with McKenna Miller
- 13:37 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:31 Interview with Hayley Krischer
- 31:53 Summary and Closing
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:03 Interview with Lauren Costantini
- 13:41 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:05 Interview with Tamara Berry
- 27:49 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Find additional information about Tamara Berry (and Lucy Gilmore) at https://tamaraberry.com/.
Information about the 2024 Summer Reading Program is located at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, take a look and register for upcoming author talks, as well as explore recordings of past events via https://libraryc.org/mcl.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Kimberley Halen, Adult Services Librarian at Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as poet and author, Wendy Chen.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:50 Interview with Kimberley Halen
- 14:45 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:21 Interview with Wendy Chen
- 20:24 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Find additional information about Wendy Chen at https://www.wendychenart.com/.
The listing of categories for the 2024 MCLS Reading Challenge is located at https://mcl.org/events/reading-challenge/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Neil Kennedy, Adult Services Librarian at Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as young adult and adult thriller writer, Kit Frick.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:46 Interview with Neil Kennedy
- 14:36 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:31 Interview with Kit Frick
- 30:54 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Find additional information about Kit Frick at https://kitfrick.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, as well as decluttering expert and author, Dana K. White.
- Intro and Welcome
- 1:50 Interview with County Executive Dan Benson
- 14:21 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:04 Interview with Dana K. White
- 30:52 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Visit the Mercer County website at https://www.mercercounty.org/government/county-executive to find out more about County Executive Dan Benson.
Find additional information about Dana K. White, her books, podcast, blog, etc.https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Matheson Westlake, Teen/Youth Services Librarian from the West Windsor Branch, as well as picture book author, Tara Lazar.
- Intro and Welcome
- 4:14 Interview with Matheson Westlake
- 16:25 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 21:45 Interview with Tara Lazar
- 35:43 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Find additional information about Tara Lazar, her books, and Storystorm at https://taralazar.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read @ MCLS, please see the flyer https://libraryaware.com/2YQVXQ.
Find Flipster and other Virtual Branch & Digital Entertainment resources available at MCLS via https://mcl.org/branches/virtual/.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Elka Frankel, Reference Librarian from the West Windsor Branch, as well as author, Ramona Ausubel.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:18 Interview with Elka Frankel
- 14:30 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 18:33 Interview with Ramona Ausubel
- 31:34 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Ramona Ausubel and her work at https://ramonaausubel.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
A listing of popular barbecuing books in the MCLS collection is available via https://libraryaware.com/2Z121H.
For more information about A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read @ MCLS, please see the flyer https://libraryaware.com/2YQVXQ.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Sharon Galbraith Ryer, Branch Manager from the Hickory Corner Branch, as well as author, Jacob Kornhauser.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:48 Interview with Sharon Galbraith Ryer
- 12:27 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:57 Interview with Jacob Kornhauser
- 28:12 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about programming for Women's History Month @ MCLS, please see the flyer of events at https://libraryaware.com/2YDFQT.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Minyee Mao from the Circulation Department at the Twin Rivers Branch, as well as children's book author, Natasha Tripplett.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:08 Interview with Minyee Mao
- 15:43 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 20:44 Interview with Natasha Tripplett
- 34:14 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Natasha Tripplett and her work at https://www.natashabooks.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about programming for Women's History Month @ MCLS, please see https://libraryaware.com/2YDFQT
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Alana Miles from the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as author Lyn Liao Butter Collins about her latest thriller, What is Mine.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:29 Interview with Alana Miles
- 13:38 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:58 Interview with Lyn Liao Butler
- 29:28 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Lyn Liao Butler and her work at https://lynliaobutler.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about programming for Black History Month @ MCLS, please see https://mcl.org/black-history-month/.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Kelly Newman from the Circulation Team at the Hopewell Branch, as well as Kathleen Collins about her debut novel, Study in Hysteria.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:01 Interview with Kelly Newman
- 13:50 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 18:22 Interview with Kathleen Collins
- 32:59 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Kathleen Collins and her work at https://katcoindustries.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about programming for Black History Month @ MCLS, please see https://mcl.org/black-history-month/.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Edward W. Bullock, President of the Trenton Literacy Movement about his debut picture book, Warren Goes to Grandpa's , as well as long-time writer, Karen Outen about her upcoming debut novel, Dixon, Descending.
- Intro and Welcome
- 4:16 Interview with Edward W. Bullock
- 19:28 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 22:33 Interview with Karen Outen
- 35:40 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Edward W. Bullock and his work at https://www.edwardwbullock.com/.
Additional information about The Trenton Literacy Movement (TTLM) is available at https://thetrentonliteracymovement.org/.
Learn more about TTLM's Read Aloud series via https://thetrentonliteracymovement.org/read-aloud.
Trenton Literacy Movement’s “Read Aloud” featured on WHYY's You Oughta Know (2022) at https://youtu.be/LrtTCQKI0g0?si=sZbRa4OZOIWj4V7-.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about the 2024 Reading Challenge, please see https://mcl.org/events/reading-challenge/.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Rebecca Eaton, Hollowbrook Branch Manager, as well as historical fiction author, Louise Fein, about her upcoming book, The London Bookshop Affair.
- Intro and Welcome
- 5:22 Interview with Rebecca Eaton
- 14:59 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 18:14 Interview with Louise Fein
- 34:02 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Louise Fein and her work at https://www.louisefein.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about the Winter Reading Program, please see https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/.
For more information about MLK, Jr. Day of Service volunteer opportunities, creating cards or writing letters for Mercer County Meals on Wheels participants, please see https://mcl.org/mlk-jr-day-of-service/.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Tara Nunn from Circulation at the Robbinsville branch, as well as fantasy author, Greta Kelly, about her recent release, The Queen of Days.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:39 Interview with Tara Nunn
- 13:42 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:30 Interview with Greta Kelly
- 27:38 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Greta Kelly and her work at https://gretakkelly.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about the Winter Reading Program, please see https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Marcia Wolf from Circulation at the Lawrence Headquarters branch, as well as picture book author, Scott Rothman, about his recent release, Basketball Town.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:38 Interview with Marcia Wolf
- 12:42 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:31 Interview with Scott Rothman
- 32:24 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Find more information about Scott Rothman, see https://www.scottrothmanwriter.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Information regarding the upcoming Winter Reading Program can be found via https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Molly Reinero from Youth Services at the Lawrence Headquarters branch, as well as picture book author, Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky, about her recent release, Just One Pebble. One Boy's Quest to End Hunger.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:37 Interview with Molly Reinero
- 13:51 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:16 Interview with Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky
- 30:27 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Find more information about 3B: Brae's Brown Bags at https://braesbrownbags.org/
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
"Row, Row, Row Your Boat" and "Peace Round" contributed by Jen Crabtree and Molly Reinero.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview James Dunham from Circulation at the Ewing branch, as well as award winning author, Catriona McPherson, about her upcoming release, Hop Scot, which is the sixth installment of her Last Ditch Mysteries series.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:37 Interview with James Dunham
- 13:51 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:16 Interview with Catriona McPherson
- 30:27 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Catriona McPherson and her work at http://catrionamcpherson.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
In two separate interviews, Bob and Anna talk with USA Today bestselling author, Kerri Maher about her recent release, All You Have to Do Is Call, as well as award-winning journalist and best selling author, Karma Brown, about her latest book, What Wild Women Do.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:32 Interview with Kerri Maher
- 17:56 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 20:43 Interview with Karma Brown
- 32:09 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Kerri Maher and her work at https://www.kerrimaher.com/.
Additional information Karma Brown's work is located at https://linktr.ee/karmabrown.com.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Michael Kerr from Adult Services at the West Windsor Branch, and Charise Harper, the award-winning author and illustrator of numerous children's books and series.
- Intro and Welcome
- 4:05 Interview with Michael Kerr
- 12:03 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:41 Interview with Charise Harper
- 27:46 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Charise Harper and her work at https://www.chariseharper.com/.
Access our hoopla, Libby (via eLibraryNJ), and Kanopy from our Virtual Branch at https://mcl.org/branches/virtual/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna talk with Hickory Corner staff member, Chip McAuley, who is a member of the NJLA Intellectual Freedom Subcommittee, as well as Pulitzer prize-winning science writer, Ed Yong, about his book, An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us.
- Intro and Welcome
- 5:21 Interview with Chip McAuley
- 12:20 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:26 Interview with Ed Yong
- 35:19 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Ed Yong and his work at https://edyong.me/.
Access our the MCLS Virtual Branch at https://mcl.org/branches/virtual/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the NJLA Intellectual Freedom Subcommittee is available at https://njlamembers.org/intellectualfreedom.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Brielle Papaccio from Youth Services at the West Windsor Branch, and Saadia Faruqi, author of the popular "Yasmin" series, about her debut middle grade graphic novel, Saving Sunshine.
- Intro and Welcome
- 1:35 Interview with Brielle Papaccio
- 13:31 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:15 Interview with Saadia Faruqi
- 29:57 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Saadia Faruqi and her work at https://saadiafaruqi.com/.
Access our the MCLS Virtual Branch at https://mcl.org/branches/virtual/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Diana Chico from the Circulation Department at the Hightstown Memorial Library Branch, and author Roberta S. Kuriloff about her recent memoir, Framing a Life: Building the Space to be Me.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:27 Interview with Diana Chico
- 13:06 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:04 Interview with Robert Kuriloff
- 28:26 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Roberta S. Kuriloff and her work at https://www.robertakuriloff.com/.
Additional information about 9/11 Day of Service opportunities at MCLS is available at https://mcl.org/9-11-day-of-service/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Lydia Weltmann from the Administration Office at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, and author-illustrator, Abi Cushman.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:58 Interview with Lydia Weltmann
- 11:08 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 14:56 Interview with Abi Cushman
- 29:17 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Abi Cushmanand her work at https://www.abicushman.com/.
Lydia Weltmann's authoring activity can be found at
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Additional information about the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview MCLS Library Commissioner, Dennis Waters, as well as the internationally bestselling author, Shari Lapena.
- Intro and Welcome
- 4:48 Interview with Dennis Waters
- 18:40 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 21:26 Interview with Shari Lapena
- 33:49 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Shari Lapenaand her work at https://www.sharilapena.com/.
Additional information about the 2023Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Dana Chin from Hickory Corner's Circulation Department, as well as bestselling author, Steven Rowley.
- Intro and Welcome
- 4:26 Interview with Dana Chin
- 16:02 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 20:28 Interview with Steven Rowley
- 35:43 Summary and Closing
- Show Notes:
You can learn more about Steven Rowley and his work at https://www.stevenrowley.com/.
Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Jill Long from the Acquisitions and Cataloging Department, as well as romantic comedy author, Pernille Hughes.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:39 Interview with Jill Long
- 15:01 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 18:54 Interview with Pernille Hughes
- 32:57 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Pernille Hughes and her work at https://pernillehughes.com/.
Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Kim Livingston, Website Administrator from the MCLS IT Department, as well as Newbery Honor winning author, Gennifer Choldenko.
- Intro and Welcome
- 5:32 Interview with Kim Livingston
- 17:41 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 22:11 Interview with Gennifer Choldenko
- 36:03 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Gennifer Choldenko and her work at https://www.choldenko.com/.
More information about the 2023 MCLS Reading Challenge is available at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Irene Szymelewicz, Administrative Assistant at the Lawrence Headquarters Administration Office, as well as debut author, Sidney Karger.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:49 Interview with Irene Szymelewicz
- 10:35 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 14:26 Interview with Sidney Karger
- 25:08 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Follow Sidney Kargeron Twitter @SidKarger and Instagram @sidkny.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the upcoming Summer Reading Program is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Pamela Price, Director of Library Services at Mercer County Community College, as well as debut author, Ore Agbaje-Williams.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:31 Interview with Pamela Price
- 15:45 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 19:24 Interview with Ore Agbaje-Williams
- 31.26 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Ore Agbaje-Williams is available at\ https://www.oreawilliams.com/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Pamela Murphy from Youth Services at the Lawrence Headquarters branch, as well as children's author, Kelly Bennett.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:56 Interview with Pamela Murphy
- 13:52 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 19:41 Interview with Kelly Bennett
- 34:38 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Kelly Bennett is available at https://www.kellybennett.com/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
A listing of Jewish American Heritage Month programs is available at
A listing of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month programs is available at https://mcl.org/aa-and-nhpi-heritage-month/
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Kathy Merzena from the Circulation at the Hopewell branch, as well as #1 best-selling, award-winning author, Lisa Scottoline.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:56 Interview with Kathy Merzena
- 13:52 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 19:41 Interview with Lisa Scottoline
- 34:38 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Lisa Scottoline is available at https://www.scottoline.com/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
More information about the 2023 MCLS Reading Challenge is available at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
A listing of Jewish American Heritage Month programs is available at
A listing of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month programs is available at
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Sharon Wang, Reference Librarian at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as discuss with writer, Alex Mar, her new release, Seventy Times Seven.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:03 Interview with Sharon Wang
- 12:12 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:10 Interview with Alex Mar
- 30:09 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Alex Mar is available at https://alex-mar.com/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Register for the Poetry Circle & Local Poets Poetry Reading via https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MCL&curID=634253
A listing of all MCLS poetry events taking place for all ages during National Poetry Month can be found at https://mcl.org/call-for-poems/.
Poets interested in submitting poetry, for the A Poetry Happening Event: Mercer Poets Read on Tuesday, April 25, 7:00pm, should email a poem, citing the author, to hcprogs@mcl.orgby Friday, April 21.
Anna's fatayer recipe via the MCLS YouTube Channel -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ64gZvZx0A
Anna's tabouli recipe via the MCLS YouTube Channel -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMKudERbzwE
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Robert Bee, Branch Manager at the West Windsor Branch, as well as Tanaz Bhathena, award winning YA author.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:36 Interview with Robert Bee
- 13:25 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:21 Interview with Tanaz Bhathena
- 32:28 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Tanaz Bhathena is available at https://tanazbhathena.com/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
New releases by past guests:
Sarah Penner, The London Séance Society
Maddie Frost, Wombats! Go Camping
The TrashedArt Contest Reception is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 6:30pm at the Lawrence Branch. Please register to attend. [link to https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MCL&curID=634193]
Additional information about the 2023 TrashedArt Contest is available on the MCLS website. [link to https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/]
Poets interested in submitting poetry, for the A Poetry Happening Event: Mercer Poets Read on Tuesday, April 25, 7:00pm, should email a poem, citing the author, to hcprogs@mcl.org by Friday, April 14.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Kim Luke, Reference Librarian at the Hightstown Memorial Library Branch, as well as Leah Henderson, an author for young readers of all ages. Henderson's books have been named a Children’s Africana Book Awards Notable and a Bank Street Best Book.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:16 Interview with Kim Luke
- 11:01 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:38 Interview with Leah Henderson
- 30:51 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Leah Henderson is available at http://www.leahhendersonbooks.com/.
A listing of 2023 Women's History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/womens-history-month/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview David Rosario, Senior Circulation Assistant at the Hickory Corner Branch, as well as Amanda Flower, a USA Today bestselling American writer of mystery novels.
- Intro and Welcome
- 5:08 Interview with David Rosario
- 15:11 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 18:28 Interview with Amanda Flower
- 32:01 Summary and Closing
- Show Notes:
Additional information about Amanda Flower is available at http://www.amandaflower.com/.
More information about the 2023 MCLS Reading Challenge is available at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
A listing of 2023 Women's History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/womens-history-month/.
Details about the 2023 TrashedArt Contest is at https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Dennis Beebe, reference librarian at the West Windsor Branch, as well as Dana O'Neil, senior writer for The Athletic and author of The Big East: Inside the Most Entertaining and Influential League in College Basketball History.
Intro and Welcome
2:36 Interview with Dennis Beebe
11:55 Programs and Services @ MCLS
16:20 Interview with Dana O'Neil
30:48 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Dana O'Neil is available at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2216301/dana-oneil/.
A listing of 2023 Black History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/black-history-month-2023/.
Details about the 2023 TrashedArt Contest is at https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Laura Nawrocik, Head of the MCLS Information Technology Department, as well as multiple award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling author of fast-paced, fun and funny page-turners for kids, Chris Grabenstein.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:13 Interview with Laura Nawrocik
- 11:54 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:40 Interview with Chris Grabenstein
- 33:11 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Chris Grabenstein is available at https://chrisgrabenstein.com/.
A listing of 2023 Black History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/black-history-month-2023/.
Details about the 2023 Reading Challenge is at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Mercer County Library System staff members celebrate with memories and well-wishes for reference librarian, Ann Kerr, as she heads into retirement after almost 48 years of working at MCLS. Bob and Anna interview debut author and award-winning screenwriter, Iris Yamashita.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:32 Ann Kerr Tributes
- 10:03 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 14:21 Interview with Iris Yamashita
- 26:20 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Iris Yamashita is available at https://www.irisyamashita.com/.
Ann Kerr's December 2020 interview with Behind the Books can be accessed via https://anchor.fm/mclsnj/episodes/Trying-Something-New--Interview-with-Theanne-Griffith-en95i3/a-a40safs
Details about the 2023 Reading Challenge is at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Shannon Tuorto, Part-time Library Assistant at the Hopewell Branch, as well as mystery thriller author and award-winning screenwriter and director, Katie Tallo.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2.:52 Interview with Shannon Tuorto
- 13:03 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:44 Interview with Katie Tallo
- 31:49 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Visit Katie Tallo's website at https://katietallo.com/.
Information about the Winter Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/.
Details about the 2023 Reading Challenge is at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Bekka Trapp, Youth Services Library Associate from the Twin Rivers Branch, as well as New York Times best-selling, middle grade author, Margaret Peterson Haddix.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2.:47 Interview with Bekka Trapp
- 13:24 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:52 Interview with Margaret Peterson Haddix
- 31:33 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Visit Margaret Peterson Haddix's website at https://haddixbooks.com/.
Information about the Winter Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Liz Celentano, Circulation staff member from the Ewing Branch, as well as award-winning, romance-comedy author, Bethany Turner.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2.:38 Interview with Liz Celentano
- 11:15 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:10 Interview with Bethany Turner
- 30:39 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Visit Bethany Turner's website at http://seebethanywrite.com/.
Information about the Winter Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Listing of winter holiday-related programs (for all ages) taking palace in December 2022 is located at https://mcl.org/holiday-cheer/.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Katie Barany, MCLS Social Work Intern from Rutgers University School of Social Work, as well as international number-one bestselling author for thrillers, Jeffrey Deaver.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:25 Interview with Katie Barany
- 13:45 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:45 Interview with Jeffery Deaver
- 32:11 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Visit Jeffrey Deaver's website at https://www.jefferydeaver.com/.
Information about the Social Work Intern placed at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/services/social-work/.
Additional information about MCLS automatic renewals is located a https://mcl.org/services/automatic-renewals/.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy (via Delish) -- https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50251/vegetable-gravy-recipe/
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Julia Cuddahy from Adult Services at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as award-winning an Amazon #1 selling independent author, Kevin G. Chapman.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:42 Interview with Julia Cuddahy
- 12:41 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:09 Interview with Kevin Chapman
- 29:18 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Visit Kevin Chapman's website at https://kevingchapman.com/
TrashedArt Contest 2022 Gallery is located at https://youtu.be/fbh7jQeu8Qw
TrashedArt Contest 2021 Gallery is located at https://youtu.be/nijhtNB6bGA
TrashedArt Contest 2020 Gallery is located at https://youtu.be/Mptm_koqbuY
Library Drawing Party Playlist is located at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB9yQ_aN-V2a-Pextm6yNiXG5XTSWmo__
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Tanusree Ganguly from the Circulation Team at the Robbinsville Branch, as well as, Veera Hiranandani, award-winning author of several middle-grade books, including The Night Diary, and her most recent release, How to Find What You're Not Looking For.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:31 Interview with Tanusree Ganguly
- 12:07 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:46 Interview with Veera Hiranandani
- 28:40 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
View Veera Hiranandani's website at https://www.veerahiranandani.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Lisa Auger from the MCLS Acquisitions and Cataloging Department, as well as award-wining writer and novelist Kamila Shamsie.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:59 Interview with Lisa Auger
- 12:25 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:32 Interview with Kamila Shamsie
- 28:48 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
View Kamila Shamsie's Goodreads profile at https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/168076.Kamila_Shamsie
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Shilpa Shanbhag from the Reference Team at MCLS Hickory Corner, as well as The New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist Deanna Raybourn.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:36 Interview with Shilpa Shanbhag
- 13:31 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:44 Interview with Deanna Raybourn
- 25:39 Summary and Closing
Pictures of the Community Loom at the Hickory Corner Branch can be seen at:
- https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce4kV6csL1l/
- https://www.instagram.com/p/CgcgMeKNs57/
- https://www.instagram.com/p/ChDgJo9L2B8/
You can learn more about Deanna Raybourn and her work at https://www.deannaraybourn.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the 2022 Amateur Photo Contest can be found at https://mcl.org/events/amateur-photo-contest
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Joanna Potts from MCLS Instructional Technology, as well as Abdulrazak Gurnah, the 2021 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Intro and Welcome
2:14 Interview with Joanna Potts
12:58 Programs and Services @ MCLS
16:53 Interview with Abdulrazak Gurnah
30:08 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Abdulrazak Gurnah at https://www.britannica.com/biography/Abdulrazak-Gurnah
Explore MCLS computer instruction classes and Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate opportunities at https://mcl.org/services/computer-instruction
Apply for an MCLS library card at your local branch, or you can apply online via https://mcl.org/catalog/library-card-application
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Check out the MCLS Banned Books Week spotlight at https://mcl.org/banned-books-week-2022 [not published until actual BBW]
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Emily Frey, Hightstown Memorial Library's Branch Manger, as well as author and illustrator, Renee Kurilla.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:15 Interview with Emily Frey
- 12:01 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 14:56 Interview with Renee Kurilla
- 29:58 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Renee Kurilla at https://kurillastration.com/
Apply for an MCLS Library card at your local branch, or you can apply online via https://mcl.org/catalog/library-card-application
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Anna Korn from the Circulation Team at our West Windsor Branch, as well as well as graphic novelist and cartoonist, Aron Nels Steinke, of the early reader graphic novel series, Mr. Wolf's Class.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:34 Interview with Anna Korn
- 12:56 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:49 Interview with Aron Nels Steinke
- 31:37 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Aron Nels Steinke at https://www.mrwolfsclass.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the 2022 Amateur Photography Contest is located at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program
Access Creativebug via https://mcl.org/links/lifelong-learning/creativebug
Access Headspace via https://mcl.org/links/lifelong-learning/headspace
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Marygrace Billek, Director of Human Services for Mercer County, as well as well as Synithia Williams, contemporary romance author.
- Intro and Welcome
- 1:43 Interview with Marygrace Billek
- 16:56 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 20:39 Interview with Synithia Williams
- 32:51 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Synithia Williams at http://www.synithiawilliams.com/.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the 2022 Amateur Photography Contest is located at , https://mcl.org/events/amateur-photo-contest
Access Creativebug via https://mcl.org/links/lifelong-learning/creativebug
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview their colleague from the Hopewell Branch, Pete Ronaghan, as well as best selling fantasy romance author, Elise Kova.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:50 Interview with Pete Ronaghan
- 12:16 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:56 Interview with Elise Kova
- 28:44 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Elise Kova at https://elisekova.com/.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
2022 Summer Reading Program, June 21 through August 6, https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna share their experience doing the run, as well as interviews with Building Maintenance Worker, Rob Henderson, and staff writer at The New Yorker, Ben McGrath, about his recently released biography about Dick Conant, Riverman: An American Odyssey.
- Intro and Welcome
- 4:51 Interview with Rob Henderson
- 13:49 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:40 Interview with Ben McGrath
- 33:00 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Ben McGrath at https://www.benmcgrath.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
2022 Summer Reading Program, June 21 through August 6, https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Gina Bartolino from the library's Administration office, as well as R.S. Mellette, author of the Billy Bobble middle-grade science fiction novels and the new YA science fiction novel Kiya and the Morian Treasure.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:06 Interview with Gina Bartolino
- 13:05 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:23 Interview with R. S. Mellette
- 31:13 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about the R. S. Mellette at https://rsmellette.com/
Kiya and the Morian Treasure -- via Podcast release -- https://open.spotify.com/show/5CXikN3KlymY8ivrz1O5JY?si=4f7aaa5675fb40e7
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
2022 Summer Reading Program, June 21 through August 6, https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Alyssa Anderson from the Hollowbrook Branch, as well as H. H. Leonards, author of the book, Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus: Life, Lessons, and Leadership, coming out June 19, 2022.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:01 Interview with Alyssa Anderson
- 12:44 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:39 Interview with H. H. Leonards
- 31:46 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about the O Street Mansion at https://www.omansion.com/ and H. H. Leonards via https://www.omansion.com/h-bio
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
2022 Summer Reading Program, June 21 through August 6, https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Jen Crabtree from the Youth Services Team at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as Hannah Dennison, the author behind the Honeychurch Hall, Island Sisters and Vicky Hill cozy mystery series.
- Intro and Welcome
- 1:50 Interview with Jen Crabtree
- 11:59 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:32 Interview with Hannah Dennison
- 31:55 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Hannah Dennnison and her books at https://www.hannahdennison.com/.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Kathleen Nash from the Adult Services Team at the Ewing Branch, as well as Jake Uitti, freelance editor/writer and author of the recently released, Muggsy: My Life from a Kid in the Projects to the Godfather of Small Ball.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:04 Interview with Kathleen Nash
- 12:19 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:18 Interview with Jake Uitti
- 31:55 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Jake Uitti and his myriad writings at https://www.jakeuitti.com/.
Sign the Stigma Free Mercer pledge to help end stigma associated with mental illness and addiction via https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/human-services/division-of-mental-health/stigma-free-mercer/stigmafree-pledge.
Read about Stars for First Responders at https://mcl.org/stars-for-first-responders.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Andrew Punk from the Adult Services Team at the Lawrenceville Headquarters Branch, as well as Maddie Frost, an illustrator of too many books to count, as well as a children's author-illustrator.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:10 Interview with Andrew Punk
- 13:17 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:35 Interview with Maddie Frost
- 33:14 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Maddie Frost and her work via her website at https://www.maddie-frost.com. Her YouTube Channel, Let's Draw with Maddie Frost is at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQcO7m7qrUZ3w1Ok_fOlatA.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Debbie Fotheringham from the Circulation Team at the Robbinsville Branch, as well as Jane Pek, author of short fiction (anthologized in The Best American Short Stories), as well as a debut novelist with The Verifiers (Vintage/Knopf).
- Intro and Welcome
- 5:27 Interview with Debbie Fotheringham
- 15:26 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 20:11 Interview with Jane Pek
- 34:49 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Jane Pek and her work via her website at https://janepek.com/
Pek's short story, "The Nine-Tailed Fox Explains" is available via Witness, and her short story, "Portrait of Two Young Ladies in White and Green Robes (Unidentified Artist, Circa Sixteenth Century" is available via LitHub.
Information about MCLS' inaugural A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read is available at https://mcl.org/a-poetry-happening.
Check out library staff's spine poetry submissions via MCLS' Instagram account via https://www.instagram.com/mclsnj/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Chip McAuley from Adult Services at the Hickory Corner Branch, as well as Nancy Krulik, author of more than 200 books for children and young adults, including three New York Times bestsellers.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:47 Interview with Chip McAuley
- 13:34 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:52 Interview with Nancy Krulik
- 33:44 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Nancy Krulik and her work via her website at https://www.realnancykrulik.com/
Information about MCLS' first A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read is available at https://mcl.org/a-poetry-happening. Poems are due to hcprogs@mcl.org by April 19, 2022.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Shanna Caines from Acquisitions and Cataloging at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as international best selling author, Kate Moore.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:08 Interview with Shanna Caines
- 10:59 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:14 Interview with Kate Moore
- 33:33 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Kate Moore and her work via her website at https://www.kate-moore.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Cindy Aust from the Circulation Department at the Hightstown Memorial Branch, as well as award winning and international best selling thriller author, Brad Parks.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:22 Interview with Cindy Aust
- 11:32 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:38 Interview with Brad Parks
- 36:55 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Brad Parks and his works via his website at https://bradparksbooks.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Dr. Barbara Franz, Professor of Political Science at Rider University, about the Ukraine Conflict.
MCLS' information page with resources related to current happenings, historical news, contacts for aiding organizations, as well as information for caregivers and educators can be found at: https://mcl.org/ukraine.
PressReader (https://www.pressreader.com/) allows patrons to access magazines and newspapers in over 60 different languages from 120 different countries, all showing up the same day so you get the latest issue right now.
MCLS Blog Post, "Ukraine: Information and Resources" (located at https://mercercountylibrary.blogspot.com/2022/02/ukraine-information-and-resources.html) outlines resources available to MCLS patrons.
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview West Windsor Branch's Youth Services Librarian, Caitlin Decker, as well as New York Times and international best selling debut author, Sarah Penner.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:18 Interview with Caitlin Decker
- 11:27 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:07 Interview with Sarah Penner
- 30:51 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Sarah Penner via her website at: https://www.sarahpenner.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Robin Miles, audiobook director and award winning narrator.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:24 Interview with Robin Miles (Part 1)
- 18:38 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 22:42 Interview with Robin Miles (Part 2)
- 35:02 Summary and Closing
Robin Miles' spotlight article on AudioFile is located at https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/narrators/robin-miles/
A listing of books narrated by Robin Miles can be found on Audible's site: https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Robin+Miles
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Janine Hoekstra, Head of the Circulation Team at the Hopewell Branch, as well as award winning young adult and children's author, Colleen Nelson.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:14 Interview with Janine Hoekstra
- 12:52 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:53 Interview with Colleen Nelson
- 32:54 Summary and Closing
Listeners can read more about about Collen Nelson at http://www.colleennelsonauthor.com/.
Colleen Nelson's personal Undercover Book Club choices are at http://www.colleennelsonauthor.com/undercover-book-club.html.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
MCLS' Facebook page is located at https://www.facebook.com/mclsnj.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Lauren Mangeney-Slavin, a member of the Youth Services team at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as New York Times best selling author, Fiona Davis.
Intro and Welcome
2:05 Interview with Lauren Mangeney-Slavin
11:06 Programs and Services @ MCLS
14:05 Interview with Fiona Davis
30:05 Summary and Closing
Listeners can read more about about Fiona Davis at https://www.fionadavisbooks.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Information about MCLS' Winter Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Queenie Chen, a member of Circulation Team at the West Windsor Branch, as well as up and coming, contemporary fantasy author, Jessica Lewis.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:53 Interview with Queenie Chen
- 12:44 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:04 Interview with Jessica Lewis
- 29:04 Summary and Closing
Listeners can read more about about Jessica Lewis at https://www.authorjessicalewis.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Information about MCLS' Winter Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program
Bob's Book Picks -- Normal People by Sally Rooney; Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman; 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard; and The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towels
Anna's Short Story Picks -- "The Shawl" by Louise Erdrich; and "The Sun the Moon the Stars" by Junot Diaz.
Queenie Chen recommends The Only Street in Paris: Life on the Rue des Martyrs by Elaine Sciolino
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Amelia Rodriguez, a member of MCLS' IT Department, as well as local young adult author, Addie Thorley.
Intro and Welcome
3:53 Interview with Amelia Rodriguez
12:46 Programs and Services @ MCLS
16:22 Interview with Addie Thorley
28:29 Summary and Closing
Listeners can read more about about Addie Thorley at http://www.addiethorley.com/p/hi-im-addie.html
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Sharon Stoneback, a member of the Reference Team at the Ewing Branch, as well as psychological thriller author and podcaster, Carter Wilson.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:59 Interview with Sharon Stoneback
- 14:22 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:58 Interview with Carter Wilson
- 28:20 Summary and Closing
More information about PLEN: Preparing Women to Lead, please see https://plen.org/
Carter Wilson's website is located at: website is located at https://carterwilson.com/.
Wilson's podcast, Making It Up, can be seen on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm7JplT5PhU2BfEPK0igQ3g, or the audio can be accessed from you favorite podcast directory.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Cathy Beetel, a member of the Circulation Team at the Robbinsville Branch, as well as poet and author Dr. Denise Lajimodiere.
Intro and Welcome
1:55 Interview with Cathy Beetel
11:22 Programs and Services @ MCLS
14:13 Interview with Dr. Denise Lajimodiere
32:04 Summary and Closing
Dr. Denise Lajimodiere's website is located at https://www.deniselajimodiere.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Jeanne Murray, Branch Manager from the Twin Rivers Branch, as well as award winning picture book author, Tammi Sauer.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:10 Interview with Jeanne Murray
- 11:00 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 14:46 Interview with Tammi Sauer
- 26:19 Summary and Closing
Tammi Sauer's website is located at https://www.tammisauer.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Grace Mandato from the Youth Services at the Hickory Corner Branch, as well as English teacher and Young Adult author, Tanya Boteju.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:18 Interview with Grace Mandato
- 10:29 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:22 Interview with Tanya Boteju
- 28:36 Summary and Closing
Tanya Boteju's website is located at https://tanyaboteju.com/
MCLS' Blog is located at https://mercercountylibrary.blogspot.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between intro and outro is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Kaneeze Husain from the Circulation Department at the Hightstown Memorial Branch, as well as fantasy and paranormal romance writer, Jennifer Estep.
Intro and Welcome
2:32 Interview with Kaneeze Husain
11:38 Programs and Services @ MCLS
14:24 Interview with Jennifer Estep
27:25 Summary and Closing
Congratulations to our past guest, Hallee Adelman, who is an Executive Producer for the documentary, The Social Dilemma, which recently won two Emmys. The documentary's official website is located at https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/.
Jennifer Estep's website is located at https://www.jenniferestep.com/.
Kaneeze Husain's YouTube Video, "Eid Story Time with Kaneeze" is located at https://youtu.be/Vd59ThAlRwA.
MCLS' YouTube Channel can be found at https://www.youtube.com/c/MercerCountyLibrarySystem
Kaneeze Husain's blog post, "A Review of Well Behaved Women", which reviews Saumya Dave's book is located at https://mercercountylibrary.blogspot.com/2020/11/a-review-of-well-behaved-indian-women.html
MCLS' Blog is located at https://mercercountylibrary.blogspot.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between intro and outro is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Corina Bardoff, Reference Librarian at the Lawrence Branch, as well as mystery, crime, and thriller writer, Sarah Warburton.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:00 Interview with Corina Bardoff
- 11:17 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 14:46 Interview with Sarah Warburton
- 24:41 Summary and Closing
Sarah Warburton's website is located at https://www.sarahwarburtonauthor.com/.
Corina Bardoff's recently published short story, "The Quellers of the Flood", can be found on Exacting Clam's website at https://www.exactingclam.com/issues/no-1-summer-2021/the-quellers-of-the-flood/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at and outro is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Ilene Zutty, Reference Librarian at the Robbinsville Branch, as well as award winning author, James Preller.
- Intro and Welcome
- 1:46 Interview with Ilene Zutty
- 11:08 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 14:51 Interview with James Preller
- 28:09 Summary and Closing
James Preller's blog and website is located at http://www.jamespreller.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
MCLS' Facebook Book Group is located at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2276798629026097/
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between intro and outro is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Dick Cavallo, Chief Financial Officer for the Mercer County Library System, as well as award winning author, Sherry Thomas.
Intro and Welcome
1:59 Interview with Dick Cavallo
13:08 Programs and Services @ MCLS
16:20 Interview with Sherry Thomas
27:08 Summary and Closing
More information on Sherry Thomas is located at https://www.sherrythomas.com/
General Information about wuxia can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuxia
Dick Cavallo's blog post, "Operation Apache Snow: A Personal Recollection" is located at https://mercercountylibrary.blogspot.com/2019/05/operation-apache-snow-personal.html
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Subscribe for MCLS' branches eNewsletters at https://www.libraryaware.com/998/Subscribers/Subscribe?showonlynewsletterlists=true
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between intro and outro is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview New York Times bestselling author, sportswriter, and sports commentator, John Feinstein.
Intro and Welcome
2:37 Interview with John Feinstein (Part I)
17:08 Programs and Services @ MCLS
19:31 Interview with John Feinstein (Part II)
33:09 Summary and Closing
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Information about MCLS' 2021 Summer Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program.
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between intro and outro is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay; and music provided for bumpers to programs' segment from WinkingFoxMusic via Pixabay
Bob and Anna interview Megan Septak from the Twin Rivers Branch, as well as debut author, Jeffrey Orens
Intro and Welcome
1:45 Interview with Megan Septak
7:26 Programs and Services @ MCLS
11:36 Interview with Jeffrey Orens
27:47 Summary and Closing
A simple geocaching explanation is located at https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2018/03/what-is-geocaching/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Information about MCLS' 2021 Summer Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program.
An image of "the most intelligent picture" ever taken can be found at https://www.reddit.com/r/ColorizedHistory/comments/871yxp/the_most_intelligent_picture_ever_taken/
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between segments is the episode is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay
Bob and Anna interview Lisa Kerr from West Windsor Branch's Youth Services Department, as well as New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Ame Dyckman.
Intro and Welcome
1:50 Interview with Lisa Kerr
10:09 Programs and Services @ MCLS
15:52 Interview with Ame Dyckman
28:30 Summary and Closing
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
More information about Ame Dyckman and her books can be found at http://www.amedyckman.com/.
Information about MCLS' 2021 Summer Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program.
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between segments is the episode is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay.
Bob and Anna interview Mary Astarita, from Hickory Corner Branch's Reference Department, as well as New York Times best selling author, Amy Stewart.
Intro and Welcome
1:35 Interview with Mary Astarita
10:17 Programs and Services @ MCLS
14:24 Interview with Amy Stewart
26:08 Summary and Closing
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
More information about Amy Stewart and her books can be found at https://www.amystewart.com/.
Information about MCLS' 2021 Summer Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program.
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between segments is the episode is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay
Bob and Anna interview Leena Iyengar, from Hightstown Memorial Branch's Circulation Department, as well as cozy mystery author, Darci Hannah.
- Intro and Welcome
- 1:42 Interview with Leena Iyengard
- 11:14 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:28 Interview with Darci Hannah
- 28:47 Summary and Closing
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
More information about Darci Hannah and her books can be found at https://www.darcihannah.com/.
Information about MCLS' 2021 Summer Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program.
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between segments is the episode is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay
Bob and Anna interview Susan Seidenberg, Youth Services Librarian at the Ewing Branch, as well as children's author and illustrator, Jessika Von Innerebner.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:02 Interview with Susan Seidenberg
- 10:22 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 14:19 Interview with Jessika Von Innerebner
- 26:08 Summary and Closing
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
More information about Jessika Von Innerebner and her books can be found at http://www.jessvoni.com/.
Information about MCLS' 2021 Summer Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program.
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between segments is the episode is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay
Bob and Anna interview Donna Wolfe, Reference Librarian at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as children's cook book author, Deanna Cook.
Intro and Welcome
1:40 Interview with Donna Wolfe
13:10 Programs and Services @ MCLS
17:16 Interview with Deanna Cook
29:51 Wrap-up and Closing
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
More information about Deanna Cook and her books can be found at http://www.deannafcook.com/
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between segments is the episode is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay
Bob and Anna interview Larry McNamara, Supervising Librarian for Mercer County Library System, and mystery writer, Elsa Hart.
Intro and Welcome
1:39 Interview with Larry McNamara
11:26 Programs and Services @ MCLS
13:49 Interview with Elsa Hart
26:38 Wrap-up and Closing
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
More information about Elsa Hart and her work can be found at http://www.elsahart.com/.
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between segments is the episode is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay
Bob and Anna interview Briana Cahill, Youth Services Librarian at the Hopewell Branch, as well as poet, Jodie Hollander.
Intro and Welcome
1:33 Interview with Briana Cahill
9:20 Programs and Services @ MCLS
14:14 Interview with Jodie Hollander
27:45 Wrap-up and Closing
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Information regarding 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten at MCLS can be found at at https://mcl.org/kids/1000-books-before-kindergarten
Nighthawk's Wing by Charles Fergus is available with your MCLS' library card on hoopla at https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/13795287.
More information about Jodie Hollander and her poetry can be found at https://www.jodiehollander.com/.
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between segments is the episode is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay
Bob and Anna interview Andrea Cozzitorto, Youth Services Librarian at the Hickory Corner Branch, as well as children's author and film producer, Hallee Adelman.
Intro and Welcome
1:19 Interview with Andrea Cozzitorto
11:50 Programs and Services @ MCLS
15:23 Interview with Hallee Adelman
29:31 Wrap-up and Closing
More information about Hallee Adelman and her career activity can be found at https://halleeadelman.com/.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between segments is the episode is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay
Bob and Anna interview Meg Baker, Reference Librarian at the West Windsor Branch, as well as bestselling novelist and screenwriter.Blake Crouch.
Intro and Welcome
1:37 Interview with Meg Baker
11:04 Programs and Services @ MCLS
15:32 Interview with Blake Crouch
23:34 Wrap-up and Closing
More information about Blake Crouch and his career activity can be found at http://blakecrouch.com/.
MCLS' Calendar of Events is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Information and app store links for the new MyMCLSNJ app is located at https://mcl.org/download-our-new-app.
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between segments is the episode is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay
Bob and Anna interview Michelle Cromwell, Youth Services Librarian at the Robbinsville Branch, as well as Jenni L. Walsh, author of adult fiction books such as, Becoming Bonnie, A Betting Woman (June 1), and her most recent Juvenile Fiction book, I Am Defiance.
Intro and Welcome
1:36 Interview with Michelle Cromwell
11:09 Programs and Services @ MCLS
15:42 Interview with Jenni L. Walsh
26:35 Wrap-up and Closing
More information about Jenni L. Walsh and her books can be found at https://www.jennilwalsh.com/.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Information and app store links for the new MyMCLSNJ app is located at https://mcl.org/download-our-new-app.
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between segments is the episode is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay
Bob and Anna interview Andrea Merrick, Branch Manager at the Hopewell Branch and Member of the MCLS Database Committee, as well as, Eve Calder, author of the series, Cookie House Mysteries.
Intro and Welcome
1:30 Interview with Andrea Merrick
10:28 Programs and Services @ MCLS
15:02 Interview with Eve Calder
25:34 Wrap-up and Closing
More information about Eve Calder and her series can be found at https://cookiehousemysteries.com/.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm
You can access PressReader with your MCLS library card at https://www.pressreader.com/
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between segments is the episode is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay
Bob and Anna interview Jamie Clay, Youth Services Librarian at the Twin Rivers Branch, as well as award-winning contemporary romance author, Tracey Livesay, the creator of series such as Girls Trip and Shades of Love.
Intro and Welcome
1:54 Interview with Jamie Clay
8:22 Programs and Services @ MCLS
12:42 Interview with Tracey Livesay
27:40 Wrap-up and Closing
More information about Tracey Livesay and her books can be found at https://www.traceylivesay.com/.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm
MCLS' YouTube Channel is located at https://www.youtube.com/c/MercerCountyLibrarySystem
Saturday Night at the Movies features selected films from hoopla -- https://www.hoopladigital.com/
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between segments is the episode is provided by JuliusH from Pixabay
Bob and Anna interview Lisa Shrager, Reference Librarian at the Ewing Branch, and Dan Gutman, author of New York Times bestsellers, such as his Genius Files series, as well as author of the Baseball Card Adventure series and My Weird School series.
Intro and Welcome
1:44 Interview with Lisa Shrager
10:36 Programs and Services @ MCLS
13:47 Interview with Dan Gutman
24:16 Wrap-up and Closing
Cushine, L. (1990). Shh! There are great jobs in the library. Cosmopolitan, 209(1), 86.
More information about Dan Gutman and his books can be found at https://dangutman.com/.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm
MCLS' YouTube Channel is located at https://www.youtube.com/c/MercerCountyLibrarySystem
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between segments by JuliusH from Pixabay
Bob and Anna interview Christine Crawford, Branch Manger at the Hollowbrook Branch, and Laura Numeroff, author of New York Times bestsellers, such as If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and What Mommies Do Best/What Daddies Do Best.
More information about Laura Numeroff and her books can be found at https://lauranumeroff.com/.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm
Job seeker resources including resume review and interview help can be found at https://www.mcl.org/job-seeker-resources
Introduction and closing music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music; Music between segments by JuliusH from Pixabay
Bob and Anna interview Liz Hughes, Youth Services Librarian at the Hightstown Branch, and Lisa See, author of New York Times bestsellers, such as Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, The Tea Girl of Humming Bird Lane, and most recently, The Sea Island Women.
An archive of bilingual storytimes and crafts are located on MCLS' YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB9yQ_aN-V2acsx3St5H3KvPGP1PsSwx4
More information about Lisa See and her books can be found at https://www.lisasee.com.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm
MCLS' YouTube Channel is located at https://www.youtube.com/c/MercerCountyLibrarySystem
Music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music
Bob and Anna interview Jamie Anderson from MCLS' Interlibrary Loan Department, and Jo Treggiari, author of Young Adult titles, such as Ashes, Ashes and more recently, The Grey Sisters.
Additional information about MCLS' Interlibrary Library Loan sevices can be found at https://www.mcl.org/interlibrary-loans
More information about Jo Treggari and her books can be found at http://jotreggiari.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm
MCLS' YouTube Channel is located at https://www.youtube.com/c/MercerCountyLibrarySystem
Music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music
Anna and Bob interview Ann Kerr, Reference Librarian from the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, and Theanne Griffith, author of the Magnificent Makers series.
A calendar of upcoming children, teen, and adult programs at MCLS can be found at: www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm
MCLS' YouTube Channel is located at https://www.youtube.com/c/MercerCountyLibrarySystem
Music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music
More information about MCLS' computer classes can be found at https://www.mcl.org/computer-classes
A calendar of upcoming children, teen, and adult programs at MCLS can be found at: www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm
Music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music
The first episode features an interview with Molly MacRae, author of the Highland Book Shop mystery series and the Haunted Yarn Shop mystery series, as well as Dana Benner, MCLS' Social Media and Marketing Librarian.
More information about our hybrid library services can be found at: https://www.mcl.org/hybrid-opening-details
Use https://www.picktime.com/mclsnj/ to book your appointment for a curbside pick-up.
MCLS' Social media accounts:
Blogger: https://mercercountylibrary.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mclsnj/
Goodreads: https://www.facebook.com/mclsnj/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mclsnj/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mclsnj/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclsnj
YouTube: https://twitter.com/mclsnj
A calendar of upcoming programs at MCLS can be found at: www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm
Music provided by Joseph McDade via https://josephmcdade.com/music