LPLCast: Recent Episodes
Lebanon Public Library
Podcast for the Lebanon Public Library, in Lebanon, Ohio! Come learn about our programs, services, and people.
June/July 2025 | Hosts Holly Browning and Dylan Posa talk to Ben Morehouse about his upcoming programs, and recommend:
'Lost in Dara' by Robert Barrett
'The Annotated Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler
'Truly, Madly' by Stephen Galloway
and 'Beasts of Burden Omnibus' by Evan Dorkin
May/June 2025 | Hosts Holly Browning and Dylan Posa talk about our author visit (Victoria Ellen), and recommend:
'Zatanna: Bring Down The House' by Mariko Tamaki and Javier Rodriguez
'Lost Lake' by Sarah Addison Allen
'A Few Words In Defense Of Our Country' by Robert Hilburn
and 'Grunge Is Dead' by Greg Prato
April/May 2025 | Hosts Holly Browning and Dylan Posa talk to Madi Staggs about the Summer Reading Program, and recommend:
'Dead Money' by Jakob Kerr
'Bomb' by Steve Sheinkin
'Witchcraft For Wayward Girls' by Grady Hendrix
and 'Once Upon a Wardrobe' by Patti Callahan Henry
March/April 2025 | Hosts Holly Browning and Dylan Posa talk to Ben Morehouse about his upcoming programs, and recommend:
'The LIghtning Bottles' by Marissa Stapley
'Man's Best' by Pornsak Pichetshote and Jesse Lonergan
'Hill Women' by Cassie Chambers
and 'Joe the Barbarian' by Grant Morrison and Sean Murphy
February/March 2025 | Hosts Holly Browning and Dylan Posa talk about the one-one-one genealogy program, and recommend:
'Spare' by Prince Harry
'Polostan' by Neal Stephenson
'The Midnight Feast' by Lucy Foley
and 'The Map Thief' by Michael Blanding.
February 2025 | Host Dylan Posa talks to ex-co-host Barb Leitschuh, and recommends 'Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees' by Patrick Horvath and 'Box Office Poison' by Tim Robey.
November 2024 | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about monthly events, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Saving Emma ' by Allen Eskens.
Week of 11/18/24 at the Library - Talpa Search | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the Talpa Search engine, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Bits and Pieces ' by Whoopi Goldberg and 'Pony Confidential' by Christina Lynch.
Week of 11/11/24 at the Library - More changes | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about more new changes at our library, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend the John Corey series by Nelson DeMille.
Week of 10/20/24 at the Library - Novelist | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the Novelist recommendations, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend several books.
Week of 10/14/24 at the Library - Educate Station | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the Educate Station resource, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Ashley Bell' by Dean Koontz.
Week of 10/7/24 at the Library - Manga | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about manga, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Eruption' by Michael Crichton and James Patterson.
Week of 9/30/24 at the Library - ALLDATA/Chilton | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the automotive repair databases, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Caleb's Crossing' by Geraldine Brooks.
Week of 9/15/24 at the Library - Reference Solutions | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the Reference Solutions database, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend several recent reads.
Week of 9/1/24 at the Library - Armstrong Conference Center | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, "Go Mobile" to the Armstrong Conference Center, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Shadow State' by M.P. Woodward.
Week of 8/25/24 at the Library - Service Desk | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our combined service desk, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Hemlock Island' by Kelley Armstrong.
Week of 8/18/24 at the Library - Back To School | Hosts Dylan Posa and Ava go over upcoming events, talk about Back To School resources, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'The Way of Kings' by Brandon Sanderson.
Week of 8/11/24 at the Library - Laura French | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to patron Laura French, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'On Call' by Anthony Fauci.
Week of 8/4/24 at the Library - Julie McClellan | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events and, in a super-sized episode, talk to retiring director Julie McClellan.
Week of 7/28/24 at the Library - Changes | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about new and upcoming changes, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Taking London' by Martin Dugard.
Week of 7/21/24 at the Library - Pinterest Tutorial | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our Pinterest tutorial, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier' by Ree Drummond.
Week of 7/11/24 at the Library - Script Coffee | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, "Go Mobile" with Steve Huff from Script Coffee, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'The Last Zookeeper' by Aaron Becker.
Week of 6/30/24 at the Library - Odilo | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the Odilo database, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Women Who Dared' by Linda Skeers.
Week of 6/23/24 at the Library - All About The Graveyard | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about Holly Browning's cemetery-focused class, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Southern Man' by Greg Iles.
Week of 6/16/24 at the Library - Write Club | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about Write Club, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Long Haul' by Frank Figliuzzi.
Week of 6/9/24 at the Library - Homebound | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our Homebound service, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Horse' by Geraldine Brooks.
Week of 5/26/24 at the Library - Top 10 Library Myths | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, dispel and discuss myths about public libraries, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Hero' by Thomas Perry.
Week of 5/19/24 at the Library - Summer Reading Program | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the Summer Reading Program, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Tap Code' by Col. Carlyle "Smitty" Harris (Ret.).
Week of 5/12/24 at the Library - Chess Club | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about Chess Club, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Fall and Rise' by Mitchell Zuckoff.
Week of 5/5/24 at the Library - Transparent Language | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about Transparent Language, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'The Last Lifeboat' by Hazel Gaynor.
Week of 4/21/24 at the Library - Beanstack | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about Beanstack, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Finders Keepers' by Stephen King.
Week of 4/14/24 at the Library - May 2024 | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our big May month, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell.
Week of 4/7/24 at the Library - Solar Eclipse | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the solar eclipse event, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Amelia Lost' by Candace Fleming.
Week of 3/24/24 at the Library - World Book Online | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the World Book Online database, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Ricochet' by Taylor Moore.
Week of 3/17/24 at the Library - Library Park | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the library park, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'What Rose Forgot' by Nevada Barr.
Week of 3/10/24 at the Library - Solar Eclipse | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to Robb White about our solar eclipse event, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'The Women' by Kristin Hannah.
Week of 3/3/24 at the Library - Chess Club | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about Chess Club, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Kindred' by Octavia Butler.
Week of 2/4/24 at the Library - Scott Brunka | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to City Manager Scott Brunka, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'The Never Game' by Jeffery Deaver.
Week of 1/28/24 at the Library - Stacy Books | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to Assistant Director Stacy Books, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'The Kingdom, The Power, and the Glory' by Tim Alberta.
Week of 1/21/24 at the Library - Technology Center | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our Technology Center, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing' by Matthew Perry.
Week of 1/14/24 at the Library - Laura Peyton | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to Laura Peyton (Homebound Coordinator), and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'The Murder of Willie Lincoln' by Burt Solomon.
Week of 12/17/23 at the Library - Stay Sharp Kits | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our Stay Sharp kits, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Daisy Jones and the Six' by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Week of 12/10/23 at the Library - Learning Express | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about Learning Express, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'The Six' by Loren Grush.
Week of 12/3/23 at the Library - YA GNs | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the library's Young Adult graphic novels, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Dirty Thirty' by Janet Evanovich.
Week of 11/26/23 at the Library - Holiday schedule | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the library's holiday schedule, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Final Witness' by Paul Landis.
Week of 10/22/23 at the Library - Book magazines | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our free book recommendation magazines, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Holly' by Stephen King.
Week of 10/15/23 at the Library - Boundless | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about Boundless, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'The Golden Doves' by Martha Hall Kelly.
Week of 10/8/23 at the Library - Hogwarts Event | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to Stacy Books about the upcoming Halloween At Hogwarts event, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'While Justice Sleeps' by Stacey Abrams.
Week of 10/1/23 at the Library - Talpa | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the Talpa search feature, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Flags On The Bayou' by James Lee Burke.
Week of 9/24/23 at the Library - Timeline | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the library timeline, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Finding Your Spot In The World' by Diane Alber.
Week of 9/17/23 at the Library - Kanopy | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the Top 10 Ohio Library Podcasts, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Chair Yoga' by Edeltraud Rohnfeld.
Week of 9/10/23 at the Library - Kanopy | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the library's movie streamer Kanopy, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'The Thursday Murder Club' by Richard Osman.
Week of 9/3/23 at the Library - Libby | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the library's magazines, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend People Magazine.
Week of 8/27/23 at the Library - Libby | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the Libby app, and for "Barb The Bookie" recommend 'Wool' by Hugh Howey.
Week of 8/20/23 at the Library - Holly Browning | Hosts Dylan Posa and Holly Browning go over upcoming events, and talk about her start at the library and her programs.
Week of 8/13/23 at the Library - Safe On Main | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, and talk to Roy Lutz and Caitlyn Wagonfield from Safe on Main.
Week of 8/6/23 at the Library - Barry Riley/Warren County Sheriff's Office | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, and talk to Barry Riley (including his reading recommendations).
Week of 7/30/23 at the Library - Tech Center Programming - "The Forest of Vanishing Stars" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to Ben Morehouse about upcoming Tech Center programs, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Forest of Vanishing Stars" by Kristin Harmel.
Week of 7/23/23 at the Library - Local Merchant Shout-Out - "Central Park West" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, visit Lebanon's local merchants, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Central Park West" by James Comey.
Week of 7/16/23 at the Library - Chess Club - "Fire On The Levee" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, Go Mobile for the library's Chess Club and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Fire On The Levee" by Jared Fishman.
Week of 7/2/23 at the Library - Homebound - "The Nazi Conspiracy" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our Homebound service and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Nazi Conspiracy" by Brad Meltzer.
Week of 6/18/23 at the Library - Summer Reading Program - "Pronghorns of the Third Reich" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the Summer Reading Program and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Pronghorns of the Third Reich" by C. J. Box.
Week of 5/28/23 at the Library - Harmon Museum gift shop - "Social Anxiety Relief For Teens" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to Nathaniel Grauwelman about the Harmon Museum gift shop and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Social Anxiety Relief For Teens" by Bridget Flynn Walker.
Week of 5/21/23 at the Library - Adeza Wientge - "Girl Forgotten" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to library page Adeza Wientg and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Girl Forgotten" by April Henry.
Week of 5/7/23 at the Library - Beanstack - "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about Beanstack, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning" by Margareta Magnusson.
Week of 4/30/23 at the Library - Page Program - "Slaying The Dragon" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Kirsten Marshall go over upcoming events, talk about our Page program, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Slaying The Dragon" by Ben Riggs.
Week of 4/16/23 at the Library - Mometrix - "The Outsider" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our Mometrix database, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Outsider" by Stephen King.
Week of 4/9/23 at the Library - Kandace Tyler - '1968' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to local author Kandace Tyler, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Murder on Millionaires' Row" by Erin Lindsey.
Week of 4/2/23 at the Library - Sunday hours - '1968' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about Sunday hours, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend '1968' by Michael T. Kaufman.
Week of 3/26/23 at the Library - Niche Academy - 'Love From Peter Rabbit' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about Niche Academy's social media tutorials, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Love From Peter Rabbit'.
Week of 3/19/23 at the Library - Jigsaw Puzzles - 'Paycheck' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, put a puzzle together, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Paycheck' by Philip K. Dick.
Week of 3/12/23 at the Library - Trace Conger - 'January 6 Report' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, interview author Trace Conger, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'The January 6 Report' by The New York Times.
Week of 3/5/23 at the Library - Interview - 'Acrylics' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, interview each other, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Acrylics' by Angela Gair.
Week of 2/26/23 at the Library - Ben Morehouse - 'The Riviera House' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to the library's own Ben Morehouse about upcoming programs, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'The Riviera House' by Natasha Lester.
Week of 2/19/23 at the Library - Local History - 'Light On Bone' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the library's Local History sections, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Light On Bone' by Kathryn Lasky.
Week of 2/12/23 at the Library - Sale cart - 'Shoe Dog' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the library's sale cart, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Shoe Dog' by Phil Knight.
Week of 2/5/23 at the Library - Live play - 'Vegas Dice Game' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, play 'Vegas Dice Game' live, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to give our thoughts on the game.
Week of 1/29/23 at the Library - Chilton's & ALLDATA - 'Blowback' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our auto repair databases, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Blowback' by James Patterson and Brendan DuBois.
Week of 1/22/23 at the Library - Mr. Jeff's Musical Gizmos Art Show - 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to Mr. Jeff and Remy O'Connor about the upcoming art show, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' by Shelby Van Pelt.
Week of 1/15/23 at the Library - Weather - 'Teen Baking Bootcamp' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about how the library handles bad weather, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Teen Baking Bootcamp' by Matthew Merril.
Week of 1/8/23 at the Library - True Crime Time - 'Bad Blood' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the True Crime Time group on Goodreads, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Bad Blood' by John Carreyrou.
Week of 1/1/23 at the Library - Beanstack - 'Down Range' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh (with Stacy Books) go over upcoming events, talk to Stacy Books about the Beanstack reading program tracker, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Down Range' by Taylor Moore.
Week of 12/25/22 at the Library - Robb White/Rocketry Club - 'The Midnight Library' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to Robb White about the Rocketry Club, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig.
Week of 12/18/22 at the Library - Book Displays - 'Christmas With Southern Living 2015' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our book displays, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Christmas with Southern Living 2015'.
Week of 12/4/22 at the Library - Odilo - 'Unmasked' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about Odilo, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Unmasked' by Paul Holes.
Week of 11/20/22 at the Library - Ben Morehouse - 'Naked In Death' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to our newest employee Ben Morehouse, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Naked In Death' by J.D. Robb.
Week of 11/13/22 at the Library - Newsletter - 'The Boys From Biloxi' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our email newsletter, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'The Boys From Biloxi' by John Grisham.
Week of 10/30/22 at the Library - Phone Calls - 'Eighty Days' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about phone calls to the Circulation Desk, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Eighty Days' by Matthew Goodman.
Week of 10/23/22 at the Library - Phone Calls - 'The Maze' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about phone calls to the Information Desk, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'The Maze' by Nelson DeMille.
Week of 10/16/22 at the Library - Robb White - 'The Escape Artist' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to Tech Center Supervisor Robb White, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'The Escape Artist' by Brad Meltzer.
Week of 10/9/22 at the Library - Desktop Shortcuts - 'It's Okay To Be Different' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the shortcuts on our public computers, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'It's Okay To Be Different' by Todd Parr.
Week of 10/2/22 at the Library - Safety Town - 'Ask Not' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our upcoming Safety Town event, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Ask Not' by Max Allan Collins.
Week of 10/2/22 at the Library - Safety Town - 'Ask Not' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our upcoming Safety Town event, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Ask Not' by Max Allan Collins.
Week of 9/19/22 at the Library - Sunday Funday - 'Mad As a Wet Hen' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our upcoming Sunday Fundays, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Mad As a Wet Hen' by Marvin Terban.
Week of 9/19/22 at the Library - Sunday Funday - 'Mad As a Wet Hen' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our upcoming Sunday Fundays, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Mad As a Wet Hen' by Marvin Terban.
Week of 9/12/22 at the Library - Caleb/Chess Club - 'Pulp Friction' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to Chess Club member Caleb, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Pulp Friction' by Julie Anne Lindsey.
Week of 9/12/22 at the Library - Caleb/Chess Club - 'Pulp Friction' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to Chess Club member Caleb, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Pulp Friction' by Julie Anne Lindsey.
Week of 9/5/22 at the Library - Mometrix - 'Bath Bombs, Body Scubs & More!' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about test and career prep database Mometrix, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Bath Bombs, Body Scrubs & More!' by Isabel Bercaw.
Week of 8/29/22 at the Library - Back To Hogwarts - 'Secret City' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the Back To Hogwarts program, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Secret City' by Katherine Smith.
Week of 8/22/22 at the Library - Laura Peyton/Homebound - 'Every Summer After' | Hosts Dylan Posa and Kirsten Marshall go over upcoming events, talk to Laura Peyton about our Homebound Services, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Every Summer After' by Carley Fortune.
Week of 8/15/22 at the Library - YA Graphic Novels - Luck Plus | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the Young Adult graphic novel collection, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend the game Luck Plus.
Week of 8/1/22 at the Library - Kindergarten Readiness Bootcamp - "The Elephant in the Room" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the Kindergarten Readiness Bootcamp, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Elephant in the Room" by Holly Goldberg Sloan.
Week of 7/25/22 at the Library - NYT Lists - "This Will Not Pass" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the New York Times bestsellers lists, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "This Will Not Pass" by Jonathan Martin & Alexander Burns.
Week of 7/18/22 at the Library - Tonks & The Aurors - "The Tales Of Beedle the Bard" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, interview Steph Anderson/Tonks & The Aurors, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Tales Of Beedle the Bard" by J.K. Rowling.
Week of 7/11/22 at the Library - Local Business Shoutouts - "Red Riding Hood, Superhero" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, highlight local businesses, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend an "Red Riding Hood, Superhero" by Otis Frampton.
Week of 7/4/22 at the Library - Parks Wellness Challenge - "Matchmaking Can Be Murder" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, discuss the Parks Wellness Challenge, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend an "Matchmaking Can Be Murder" by Amanda Flower.
Week of 6/27/22 at the Library - Circulating Jigsaw Puzzles - "Puzzle Ball" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, discuss the new circulating jigsaw puzzle collection, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend an interesting puzzle.
Week of 6/20/22 at the Library - Sale cart - "Coffe Self-Talk" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, discuss the book sale cart, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Coffee Self-Talk" by Kristen Helmstetter.
Week of 6/13/22 at the Library - Library Park - "Sold On a Monday" | Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, "go mobile" at Library Park, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Sold On a Monday" by Kristina McMorris.
Week of 6/6/22 at the Library - Lebanon Criterium/Queen City Wheels - "Hush Little Baby" Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, "go mobile" at the Lebanon Criterium with Robert Westendorf (Queen City Wheels) and Rebecca Strohl (Main Street Lebanon), and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Hush Little Baby" by R.H. Herron.
Week of 5/30/22 at the Library - Juvenile binders - "Murder at the Lobstah Shack" Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the different binders available in the Juvenile section, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Murder at the Lobstah Shack" by Maddie Day.
Week of 5/23/22 at the Library - Digital magazines - "The Coast To Coast Murders" Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about digital magazines, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Coast To Coast Murders" by James Patterson and J.D. Barker.
Week of 5/16/22 at the Library - Marisol Van Schoyk - "The Gods Never Left Us" Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to local playwright Marisol Van Schoyk, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Gods Never Left Us" by Erich von Daniken.
Week of 5/9/22 at the Library - Graphic Novels - "DK Eyewitness Top 10" Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about our Graphic Novels collection, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "DK Eyewitness Top 10" by DK Books.
Week of 5/2/22 at the Library - A Picture Worth a Thousand Words - "Pocket Paper Engineer" Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk with Jan Berger about A Picture Worth A Thousand Words, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Pocket Paper Engineer" by Carol Barton.
Week of 4/25/22 at the Library - Safety Town - "The Way I Heard It" Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk with Robb White about Safety Town, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Way I Heard It" by Mike Rowe.
Week of 4/18/22 at the Library - Stay Tuned - "A Tour on the Underground Railroad Along the Ohio River"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, prepare our listeners for some upcoming big news, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "A Tour on the Underground Railroad Along the Ohio River" by Nancy Stearns Theiss
Week of 4/11/22 at the Library - Stacy Books - "Run Rose Run"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to our newest employee, Stacy Books, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Run Rose Run" by James Patterson and Dolly Parton.
Week of 3/28/22 at the Library - Chess Club
Dylan Posa (co-host Barb Leitschuh wasn't feeling well) goes over upcoming events, and invites Mike Kletzly on to talk more about the upcoming Chess Club.
Week of 3/21/22 at the Library - Chess Club - "The Woman With The Blue Star"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk about the upcoming Chess Club, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Woman With The Bue Star" by Pam Jenoff.
Week of 3/14/22 at the Library - Robb White/Northstar Digital Literacy - "An Easy Death"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk to Tech Center Supervisor Robb White about digital literacy, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "An Easy Death" by Charlaine Harris.
Week of 3/7/22 at the Library - Random thoughts - "Confident Women" Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, fix Major League Baseball, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Confident Women" by Tori Telfer.
Week of 2/28/22 at the Library - Goin' Mobile/Jan Berger - "Fear Collector"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, invite our IT Professional Jan Berger to sit in, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Fear Collector" by Gregg Olsen.
Week of 2/21/22 at the Library - Corey Wagonfield/MLK Coalition - "The Cold Millions"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk with Corey Wagonfield about the MLK Coalition book drive, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Cold Millions" by Jess Walter.
Week of 1/2/22 at the Library - Book Club Kits - "The Christmas Train"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh go over upcoming events, talk with Holly Browning about our new Book Club Kits, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Christmas Train" by David Baldacci.
Week of 12/20/21 at the Library - Madi Staggs - "Santa's Christmas Train"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh (and guest host Madi Staggs) go over upcoming events, talk with Madi about her history with the library, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Santa's Christmas Train" by Helen Foster James.
This Week at the Library - Virtual Polar Express - "Hideaway"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh (and guest host Kirsten Marshall) go over upcoming events, talk about the Virtual Polar Express event, and lastly, return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Hideaway" by Nora Roberts.
Story Time - Robb White/James Webb Space Telescope - "Pax - Journey Home"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh discuss Story Time returning to the library. Then, we talk to Robb White from our Technology Center about the James Webb Space Telescope launch event. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Pax - Journey Home" by Sara Pennypacker.
Request slips - Live board game play - "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about our patron request slips. Then, we have a live board game play of Shut The Box. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" by Helen Fielding.
Author Trace Conger - "Zero Fail"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh have an extended discussion with author Trace Conger. Then, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Zero Fail" by Carol Leonnig.
Checkout Receipt - Elizabeth Woodward/Hoskins Funeral Homes - "Billy Summers"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh discuss the bottom of your checkout receipt. Then, for another installment of "Goin' Mobile". we visit Elizabeth Woodward from Hoskins Funeral Homes. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Billy Summers" by Stephen King.
Rebecca Strole/Main Street Lebanon - "Love People, Use Things"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh have an extended talk with Rebecca Strole about Main Street Lebanon and her life. Then, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Love People, Use Things" by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus.
TAG Virtual Library - Mr. Jeff's Musical Gizmos - "All the President's Menus"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the Teen Advisory Group's Virtual Library. Then, for another installment of "Goin' Mobile", we visit Mr. Jeff's Musical Gizmos. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "All the President's Menus" by Julie Hyzy.
(Bumper music recorded live at Mr. Jeff's Musical Gizmos)
James Webb Space Telescope events - Robb White - "The Last of the President's Men"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk to Robb White about the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope events. Then, we talk some more about his Rocketry Club. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Last of the President's Men" by Bob Woodward.
"Goin' Mobile" - Book Displays - "The Wizard of Oz Colors"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh take a walk around the library, highlighting various book displays. Then, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Wizard of Oz Colors" by Jill Kalz.
Storytime with Miss Connie - Connie LaVallee - "The White Boy"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk to Miss Connie about Storytime. Then, we talk to Connie LaVallee about riding the trails (Bikes, Hikes, and Tykes). Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The White Boy" by Trace Conger.
Diversity and Inclusion Storytime - Racheal Schlein - "Night Fall"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk to employee Racheal Schlein about the library's new Diversity and Inclusion Storytime. Then, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Night Fall" by Nelson DeMille.
African American Heritage - Scott Brunka (City Manager) - "Destiny of the Republic "
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's African American Heritage database. Then, they go mobile to talk to Scott Brunka (Lebanon's City Manager). Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Destiny of the Republic" by Candace Millard.
Handouts - Michael Coyan/Harmon Museum - "Summer Green to Autumn Gold"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about different handouts the library offers. Then, they go mobile to talk to Michael Coyan from The Harmon Museum about the Willis "Bing" Davis exhibit. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Summer Green to Autumn Gold" by Mia Posada.
YouTube Channel - Molly Yeager/Rumpke - "If I Never Get Back"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's YouTube channel. Then, they interview Molly Yeager from Rumpke about recycling. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "If I Never Get Back" by Daryl Brock.
NYT Best Sellers lists - Anna's Gourmet Popcorn - "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's New York Times best-sellers lists. Then, they interview Anna (remotely!) at Anna's Gourmet Popcorn. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by J. K. Rowling.
Shelf Talk - "The Room Where It Happened"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh introduce a new segment where they "go mobile" and take a small tour of the library. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Room Where It Happened" by John Bolton.
Juvenile Biographies - Alecia Lipton - "The Andromeda Evolution"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's Juvenile Biographies collection. Then, they interview Alecia Lipton (Main Street Lebanon). Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Andromeda Evolution" by Daniel H. Wilson and Michael Crichton.
Hobbies and Crafts database - Robb White - "Real Murders"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's Hobbies and Crafts database. Then, they interview employee Robb White about the upcoming Webb Telescope event. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Real Murders" by Charlaine Harris.
New York Times online - Miranda Lester - "Sooley"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's online New York Times access. Then, they interview employee Miranda Lester. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Sooley" by John Grisham.
LPL On The Go app - Holly Browning - "The Bomber Mafia"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's new app. Then, they interview employee Holly Browning about her geneology program. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Bomber Mafia" by Malcolm Gladwell.
Ohio.gov - Butch - "Takedown Twenty"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the link to Ohio.gov. Then, they interview Butch (USS Farragut). Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Takedown Twenty" by Stuart and Janet Evanovich.
Domestic Relations forms - Rochelle - "Wise Words and Wives' Tales"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the Domestic Relations forms on our public computers. Then, they interview Rochelle (Peer Support Specialist). Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Wise Words and Wives' Tales" by Stuart and Doris Flexner.
Plays on eAudio - Wayne Dunn & Jay Mills - "Follow the Blue Blazes"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's collection of drama on downloadable audio. Then, they interview Wayne Dunn and Jay Mills from the Lebanon Theater Company. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Follow the Blue Blazes" by Robert J. Pond.
Mark Titmas - "American Royals"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh interview (remotely!) Mark Titmas about Coffee Caravan. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "American Royals" by Katharine McGee.
Drawing books - Kirsten - "A Treasure of Miracles for Women"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's collection of drawing books. Then, they interview Kirsten about her career at the library and her life. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "A Treasury of Miracles for Women" by Karen Kingsbury.
Cookbooks - Mike Kletzly - "The Cay"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's cookbook collection. Then, they interview Mike Kletzly about the Lions Club, and his life. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor.
Summer Reading Program - Marissa - "Dead Wake"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk to the library's Juvenile Services Librarian about this year's Summer Reading Program. Then, they interview Marissa about her childhood with the library. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Dead Wake" by Erik Larson.
Find Ohio Colleges - Barb & Dylan - "Blood Oath"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's Find Ohio Colleges database. Then, they interview each other! Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Blood Oath" by Christopher Farnsworth.
Author Visits - Jane Davis - "My Mama Likes To Say"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's Visiting Author program. Then, we invite Jane Davis on the podcast to chat about the Parks Department. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "My Mama Likes To Say".
Driving Tests - Mike Geygan - "Death Eaters Rising"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's Driving Tests resource. Then, we invite Mike Geygan on the podcast to chat about Minuteman Press and his life in Lebanon. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend the board game "Death Eaters Rising".
Novelist Kids - Jason Spellmire - "A Million Reasons Why"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's Novelist Kids database. Then, we invite Jason Spellmire on the podcast to chat about the library and his life. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "A Million Reason Why" by Jessica Strawser.
Board Game Collection - Nick Herbeth - "American Dirt"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's circulating board game collection. Then, we invite Nick Herbeth on the podcast to chat about the library and Herbeth Construction. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "American Dirt" by Jeanine Cummins.
Library history - John Zimkus - "A History of Peace in Dayton Ohio"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the History page on the library's website. Then, we invite John Zimkus on the podcast to talk about Beedle Station. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "A History of Peace in Dayton Ohio" by Tammy Newsom.
Library post-COVID reopening - Ollen Landrum - "The Queen's Gambit"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library re-opening to the public during the COVID pandemic. Then, we invite Ollen Landrum on the podcast to talk about Project READ. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Queen's Gambit" by Walter Tevis.
Goodreads SciFi Group - Jennifer Ensman - "Before and After"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's Goodreads SciFi Reading Group. Then, Jennifer Ensman (Media Specialist for Lebanon City Schools) returns to the podcast with four of her students to talk books and memories. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "Before and After" by Judy Christie and Lisa Wingate.
Placing a hold - Jennifer Ensman - "The Boxcar Children"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about how to place a hold on a book through our catalog. Then, we chat with Jennifer Ensman, Media Specialist for Lebanon City Schools. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "The Boxcar Children" by Gertrude Chandler Warner.
Noah Waspe
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh give the whole episode over to Noah Waspe, who not only worked at the library, but also used to teach in Lebanon!
Sanford Fire Insurance Maps - Jen Conover & Jennifer Baker/WC Records Center & Archives - "The Underground River"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the Sanford Fire Insurance Maps, chat with Jen Conover and Jennifer Baker about the Warren County Records Center & Archives and, as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend "The Underground River" by Martha Conway.
Consumer Health Complete - Gale Kernitz/Livestrong - "The Lincoln Conspiracy"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about Consumer Health Complete, chat with Gale Kernitz about the LIVESTRONG program and, as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend "The Lincoln Conspiracy" by Brad Meltzer.
Law Depot - Sen. Steve Wilson - "Vanishing Act"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about Law Depot, invite State Senator Steve Wilson on the show and, as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend "Vanishing Act" by Thomas Perry.
Library Centennial - Julie McClellan - 'Celebrations'
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh invite Library Director Julie McClellan on the show to talk about the library's 2008 Centennial and, as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend "Celebrations" by Mack.
My Next Move - Savannah Shafer - 'Thank You Notes 2'
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh discuss the library's My Next Move database, invite patron Savannah Shafer from UptownPR on the show, and, as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend "Thank You Notes 2" by Jimmy Fallon.
2020 Debut Authors - Laura Peyton - "The Lazy Genius Way"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh invite Laura Peyton (Homebound Services Coordinator) on the show to discuss debut authors in 2020 and, as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend "The Lazy Genius Way" by Kendra Adachi.
Imagination Library - Annie Droege/Elizabeth Hildebrandt - "The Girl in the White Van"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh discuss the Imagination Library with Annie Droege (Warren County Community Services Outreach Manager) and Elizabeth Hildebrandt (Manager of Strategic Development for the Ohio Governor's Imagination Library), and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend "The Girl In the White Van" by April Henry.
Kanopy - Casey Burdick - "Ho Ho Ho! Riddles About Santa Claus"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh discuss the library's database Kanopy, talk with Casey Burdick (Recreation & Natural Resources Coordinator), and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend "Ho Ho Ho! Riddles About Santa Claus" by Rick Walton.
Graphic Novels - Barry Riley - "Amelia Earhart: Pioneer of the Sky"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh discuss the library's Graphic Novel section, talk with patron Barry Riley (Warren County Chief Deputy), and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend "Amelia Earhart: Pioneer of the Sky" by James Buckley, Jr.
Proquest Current and Historical News - Larry Budd - "A Time For Mercy"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh discuss the library's database Proquest Current and Historical News, talk with patron Larry Budd (Dayton Daily News reporter), and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend "A Time For Mercy" by John Grisham.
Career Pathways - Libby Turpin - "The Naked Roommate"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh discuss the library's database Career Pathways, talk with patron Libby Turpin (Lebanon schoolteacher), and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend "The Naked Roommate" by Harlan Cohen.
What Tree Is It? - Roy MacCutcheon - "Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh discuss the library's database What Tree Is It, talk with patron Roy MacCutcheon (owner of The Black Barn), and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend "Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots" by Sharon Lovejoy.
Next Chapter Book Club/Jan Berger - Blocks Magazine
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk with Jan Berger about the Next Chapter Book Club, and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', interview patron Maxwell Thomas about Blocks Magazine.
https://www.nextchapterbookclub.org/
Oxford Research Encyclopedia - Chuck Duerre - "Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Case"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh highlight the Oxford Research Encyclopedia (part of our database collection), chat with patron Chuck Duerre, and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend 'Encyclopedia Brown Takes the Case' by Donald J. Sobel.
History of the library/Director Julie McClellan
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the history of the Lebanon Public Library with Director Julie McClellan. This is a "super-sized" episode, so we've given the whole thing over to Julie!
The Library Show - Mike Kletzly - "Macbeth"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about our Library Show with Mike Kletzly. Then, we have a little fun with Mike pretending he's now a huge star because of the show! Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend 'Macbeth' (the graphic novel) by Gareth Hinds.
(Virtual) Storytime/Racheal Schlein - Lauren - "We Are Growing"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about our (Virtual) Storytime program with Racheal Schlein, chat with Lauren (one of our patrons), and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend 'We Are Growing' by Laurie Keller.
Technology Center - Robb White - "It's A Question of Space"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about our Technology Center with Robb White; then, we keep Robb on the phone to chat about his Rocketry Club, and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend 'It's a Question of Space' by Clayton C. Anderson.
Book Club/Holly Browning - Susan Parr - "Killing England"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about our Book Club program with Holly Browning, chat with patron Susan Parr, and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend 'Killing England' by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard.
Creativebug - Heather Walker - Mollie Makes
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about Creativebug (one of our free databases), chat with patron Heather Walker, and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend the magazine Mollie Makes.
Local History - John Zimkus - "A Comforting Light"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about our Local History section, speak to local historian John Zimkus, and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend the 'A Comforting Light' by Janice Hisle.
Visiting Authors - Trace Conger - Penn Cage series
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about our Visiting Author program, speak to author Trace Conger, and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend the Penn Cage series by Greg Iles.
Ebooks and eAudio - Lou Ann Studer - "Bud, Not Buddy"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks, speak to Lou Ann Studer (a patron and former employee), and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend 'Bud, Not Buddy' by Christopher Paul Curtis.
Curbside Pickup - Hannah - "The Hubble Space Telescope"
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about curbside pickup, speak to Hannah (a patron), and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend 'The Hubble Space Telescope' by Allan Morey.
Tutor.com - Racheal Schlein - Maggie Hope series
Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about Tutor.com, speak to Racheal Schlein, and as part of 'Barb the Bookie', recommend the Maggie Hope series by Susan MacNeal.