San Antonio Public Library Podcast — Tuned In: Recent Episodes
San Antonio Public Library Podcast — Tuned In
The San Antonio Public Library changes lives through information, imagination, and ideas… and podcasts! Join the San Antonio Public Library Tuned In crew as they share and reveal some of the inner workings of the library, highlight the many features and programs on offer, and discuss topics which are important in the library world… like eReaders, public services, books, tacos, and more. We want your feedback. Feel free to contact us at the email address below. We're always interested in what you have to say, or in any ideas you may have for the podcast. Thank you.
Episode 56: What do you get when you combine dark academia, romantasy, and dragons? Join the Escape Crew as all, well, nearly all, grudgingly admit to maybe not hating this month's selection: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
New York slips into a coma after the battle forcing new avatars to join the fight: Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx. Will the five boroughs be enough to save New York? Join the crew and find out!
Episode 54: Don your fry suit and get your pit viper anti-venom ready because the crew is going on a deep dive into the world of Red Rising. Imagine a school where your first assignment is to kill one of your classmates, where you are divided into teenage armies and pitted against one another, where you can only get ahead by being not only brutal but cunning. Plus, why does Erik gaze at balloon artists?Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 53: Forget about evil AI for awhile and start watching out for evil data analysts. Plus, what does evil HR at the evil corporation do all day? Dream up ways to punish staff for upsetting the equilibrium of the boss's pet iguana? And who foots the bill for all of that collateral damage that happens every time superpowers collide? This month we are talking about the world of Natalie Zina Walschot's Hench.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 52: Our landing party is in trouble. Why? You ask. Because we're all wearing red shirts. It's a sure sign that somebody is about to die a horrible and pointless death for dramatic effect. Set your phasers to kill but don't shoot them at the Borogovian land worms. It just makes them angry. The crew is discussing John Scalzi's Redshirts. Will they all make it out alive?Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
time with your favorite AI therapist? Welcome to the world as Leslie Stephens sees it in You're Safe Here.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 50: It's time to dive into some classic Sci-Fi. Wait, did you say Sci-Fi? But there are dragons, right? Doesn't that make it Fantasy? Join the debate as the crew goes between and back to the land of Pern with Anne McCaffrey's Dragonflight. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 49: Maya Hoshimoto is enjoying the quiet life of a doctoral candidate at one of the best universities on Earth. Maybe enjoying is a strong word, tolerating might be better. That changes when reports start coming in that the interstellar nodules that enable space travel have randomly started collapsing, cutting people off from their home worlds. This coincides with the arrival of Maya's friend Auncle, a member of a dying race in search of a mythical artifact that could restore the nodules or save the Auncle's people, but probably not both. Will Maya remain true to her friend or help humanity continue to colonize the universe? Join the Crew for a discussion of Yume Kiasei's, Stardust Grail.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 48: Feruchemy or Allomancy? Which is better and which is right for you? And what in the world is a kandra anyway? Learn all this and more by joining us on an exciting romp through the Cosmere. This month we're talking about Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 47: Come along with the Crew as they explore the world as it could be. From stately manors to experimental farms, all the way through the wastelands and beyond. We're talking about Adrian Tchaikovsky's Service Model!Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 46: The last remnants of humanity consist of violent extremists or small numbers of settlers living under the control of the Majoda, an alien race that destroyed Earth because their supercomputer predicted it to be the course of action with the best outcome for the most people. Or did it? Join the crew as they explore the time loop and all the questions that come along with it.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 45: Grab your dearest pig, bottle up your blue lightning and gear up to do some black ops in the world of BRZRKR! Join the crew as they explore the world created by Keanu Reeves and China Mieville. It's dark and philosophical fantasy at its best.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 44: Meeting "the one." Something most feeling, sentient creatures long for. We all want to be able to tell a great story about how we met our life partners. Even if they are time travelling assassins attempting to undo your entire existence, you can't really help who you love right? Join the crew as they break the wax seal on Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone's This Is How You Lose the Time War.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 43: Throw on some Talking Heads or adorn yourself in doll heads and meet the crew in Tabula Rasa, a futuristic Las Vegas on steroids as we team up with Zoey Ashe to both demean and defeat a roid raging ultra-male named Molech.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
On this episode, we take a deep dive into a local nonprofit educational organization, SAY SI. This program is designed exclusively to cater to young students interested in the arts, mostly film and media related. Join us as Jared sits down and interviews Alex Ramirez, an educator for Say Si and Grace Goen, an alum of the organization. Both give their prospective takes on the benefits that something like Say Si gives to the community. This is a prime look at the film world from the eyes of educational organizations. You do not want to miss this insightful interview!Get to know Alex and Grace:Alex Ramirez:Personal Instagram: @alexrmrz2; Say Si Instagram:@saysi_saGrace Goen: Project Instagram: @flowergivermovie; Project Linktree: https://linktr.ee/flowergiver?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=c6e5d056-7f71-40d7-beeb-e087586f0ce3Personal Instagram and Linktree:@gracegoen; Website:gracegoen.com
Episode 42: It's time for a showdown. Join the Crew as they discuss the thrilling conclusion to Rebecca Roanhorse's Between Earth and Sky Trilogy. Thank goodness the ship isn't powered by shadow magic, or is it?Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 39.5: Join Crewmembers Tim and Elissa as they sit down with Jinwoo Chong the author of Flux to discuss the book, culture and influences, writing, and the importance of having a community.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 41: Get your rigs ready to do some hacking! What would you do with a key that could unlock anything? Follow along as the crew discusses their favorite parts of Sancia Grado's misadventures in the city Tevanne, run by cutthroat merchant houses on one side and by criminals on the other. Can an escapee from the plantation foil an attempt to bring back the age of the hierophants without getting killed in the process?Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 40: Gear up crewmates as we're taking a trip down the rabbit hole to learn all about diverging realities. In the aftermath of World War II, the United States is divided up with Germany controlling the east coast and Japan in control of the west coast. This is the backdrop for Philip K. Dick's classic, The Man in the High Castle.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 39: This month the Escape the Earth crew discusses Jinwoo Chong’s elegantly written time travel novel “Flux.” We liked it, but it left us with a lot of questions. Join us in our own state of flux as we unravel the timeline of this book.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 38: Join the crew as they search for Chernobog with a 200-year-old vampire who runs a ritzy preschool in upstate New York. From the vomit sloshing hold of a ship to the French Alps during World War II to Alexandria, everywhere Colette goes, Chernobog is not far behind.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 37: Join the crew as they explore the world of the Priory in Samantha Shannon's, A Day of Fallen Night, where dragons, Queendoms, and intrigue shape the fate of all.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
It’s spooky season at the San Antonio Public Library! Jared Thompson sits down today and interviews 2 horror film buffs: Mark Anthony Ramos, a local social media sensation and podcaster, who operates his own Instagram page dedicated entirely to his love of the horror genre. Also, Miguel Cantu, a professional makeup and prosthetic artist with over 20 years of experience in the film industry and an extensive portfolio of horror makeup credits under his belt. All 3 of these artists have been greatly influenced by horror films, horror creativity, horror experiences or just horror culture in general. Get ready for a deep dive as they discuss the aura and influence of horror in literature, in popular culture, in the arts and in the everyday human experience.For more information about our guests visit them at:Mark Anthony Ramos: Instagram: @Markloveshorror, Facebook: Mark Ramos-VillarrealMiguel Cantu: Website: alteredvisionstudios.com, Instagram: @alteredvisionstudios, Facebook: Miguel Cantu
Episode 36: Join the crew as they explore a snowman's chance of survival in the apocalypse. Grab your chickie nobs and your favorite rakunk for a deep dive into the world of Oryx and Crake.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 35: Join the crew as they venture into the void and explore all the dark corridors of the Scholomance while discussing Naomi Novik's Deadly Education.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 34.5: The crew speak with Nino Cipri about writing inspirations and cults.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 34: Ever have one of those days where you’re called into work on your day off and nothing seems to go as expected? Yeah. Welcome to the world of Nino Cipri’s Finna. In this episode the Crew tracks the adventures of two retail employees at a Swedish big box furniture store (not that one) who travel through alternate universes in search of a lost granny. Oh, did we mention they just broke up?Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
On this episode we welcome 3 local independent filmmakers from right here in San Antonio, whose films were showcased at the library this year as part of a new SAPL film program entitled Film Virtuosity. Filmmakers Kerry Valderrama, Justin Rodriguez and Danny Geraldo Martinez sat down with Jared Thompson and JD Elizondo to discuss independent film and its importance in the local community as well as to talk about their recent film projects. Our filmmakers will also weigh in on what lies in the future for the industry, as well as give some words of wisdom to anyone out there who has ever wanted to work in film and the arts!Please note Since this episode's recording in August 2023, it is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Mr. Kerry Valderamma, featured in this episode, who tragically lost his life on October 29th, just 2 months after recording this episode with us.The San Antonio Public Library and Tuned wish to send out their deepest heartfelt condolences to the Valderrama family. Hosts Jared and JD want to express what an absolute privilege it was to interview Kerry in this episode and to get insight from one of the industry's biggest names and influencers. Now, we are beyond excited to finally release this episode in honor of our friend Kerry and the legacy he has left on the San Antonio and Texas film community. Thank you and enjoy!To learn more about the filmmakers please visit their websites and social media:Facebook links for the filmmakers:Kerry:https://www.facebook.com/kerryvalderramaJustin:https://www.facebook.com/justin.rodriguez.100Danny:https://www.facebook.com/dannygeraldo -Instagram links: Kerry:@KerryValderrama Danny:@dann_el_Justin:@bravepictureWebsite Links:Kerry:www.alamocitystudios.comJustin:www.bravepicturefilms.com
Episode 33: This month the crew ventures off to the Verdant planet of Sask-E where we'll discuss the appropriate punishment for eating poached meat, define personhood, explore life in a city under a volcano, and ponder the virtue of copyrighting our genomes. We may also dedicate some time to discussing Annalee Newitz's book The Terreformers.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 32: Brew up a cup of your favorite hot beverage and join the crew for this month’s discussion of Travis Baldree’s Legends & Lattes. We’ll discuss potential jobs for retired orcs, technological inventions we’d introduce to fantasy worlds, and names for our alternate universe coffee shop fan fiction. Bonus topics include the Durias’s racial identity, Pendry’s creation of Norwegian death metal, and Mary Elizabeth’s desire for her very own Amity the dire cat.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 24-01: Edward and Raquel (San Antonio Public Library) sit down with Dr. Reggie Scott Young and special guests: Natalia Treviño and Octavio Quintanilla to talk about the origins and impact of National Poetry Month; as well as how poetry became a part of their lives; and how they came to teach, write, and present poetry.To learn more about National Poetry Month, please visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/poetry/PoetryForAdultsTo learn more about Reggie Scott Young, visit: https://reggiescottyoung.com/To learn more about Natalia Treviño, visit: https://www.nataliatrevino.com/To learn more about Octavio Quintanilla, visit: https://www.octavioquintanilla.com/Visit https://guides.mysapl.org/sapltunedin for more information and other episodes of San Antonio Public Library's podcast, Tuned In.Thank you for listening.
Episode 31: Superheroes and supervillains, don your masks and capes and join the Escape the Earth crew as we discuss Brenna Raney’s The Meister of Decimen City. In this episode we’ll cover the trials and tribulations of raising your own genetically enhanced pack of dinosaurs, where cats go when they disappear, and some deep topics like recovering from trauma and family dysfunction. Please forgive us when it gets cheesy along the way.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 30: Strap in with the crew as we head into our next adventure where we try to figure out what a soul is, who can we trust, and what would it be like to live in a pearl, as we discuss Emery Robin's, The Stars Undying.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 29: Get your favorite goth face paint ready and join the crew for an in-depth discussion on how to keep it from running while you train or getting in your mouth when you eat. We also spend some time analyzing Tamsyn Muir's debut novel Gideon the Ninth.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 28: In this month’s episode the Escape the Earth crew discuss the book that named the Metaverse—Neal Stephenson’s Snow Crash. We’ll struggle to explain Stephenson's complex and groundbreaking cyberpunk work, delight in all its crazy worldbuilding elements, and hold it up to the light of Elissa and Mary Elizabeth’s feminist critique—all the while trying to figure out whether or not Hiro Protagonist, the book’s samurai sword wielding pizza Deliverator, is a “good guy.”Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 27: Would you upload your consciousness? Are aliens the answer to world peace? Is Bob Ross’s hair space worthy? All these questions and more are explored when the crew of Escape the Earth meet the crew of the Rosebud during our discussion of Paul Cornell’s Rosebud. Although opinions were split on the book, we did enjoy pondering the fate of AI’s involvement with humanity, humanity’s destructive nature, and whether humanity can save themselves or if we’ll have to rely on aliens to do it.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 8: Are you looking for an author/artist who explores big feelings, feminism, pop culture, inclusion, mental health, and all things pink? If so, you may be enamored by Tyler Feder (she/her)! Tyler is the brilliance behind Dancing at the Pity Party, a graphic memoir about the premature death of her super cool mom, Bodies Are Cool, a love-your-body picture book for kids, and Are You Mad At Me?, a picture book about Opal the nervous (and super cute) ostrich who suffers from “the noodles” when she’s anxious. Tyler’s art can be found in varying publications, through social media activism: #drawmetyler, and on her website.Meet the inQUEERies team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries
Episode 26: An island full fast cars and Kung-Fu gangsters with magical powers? Sounds like a premise Tim might have dreamed up. But no—this is Fonda Lee’s Jade City, book one of The Green Bone Saga. Reading this book left us hungry for book two… and some crispy squid balls. Roll up to the Twice Lucky in your white Duchesse and check out this episode before your luck runs out.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 7: In this episode, we chat with designer Dax DeCristofaro! We quiz Dax on terrible design choices, get judged for our own design choices, and talk about horses. We may also go over how we mark our places in books and how we organize our books at home.Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries
Episode 6: Join us this time for a discussion of horror as catharsis for queer folks, librarian stereotypes and how true some may be, and the weird things we were influenced by as kids. Also what not to do as someone running a podcast!Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries
Episode 25: Chosen Ones, get your companions together and set out on a quest to explore the world of Nnedi Okorafor’s Who Fears Death with the Escape the Earth crew. Along the way we’ll meet a magical Caucasian, defy the patriarchy, and discuss why Frodo should have died. Do you have a choice about listening to this podcast or is it fate?Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 5: If BookTok hasn’t yet gifted you with knowing Nina Haines and Sapph-lit, allow us to introduce you! Join us as we discuss all things books, women loving women, and living out loud!There is some discussion of adult topics and adult language in this episode, so keep that in mind when and where you choose to listen, and enjoy!Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries
Episode 4: This time we're talking with assistant archivist Melissa Gohlke about her work with the queer history of San Antonio and rural Texas. She shares stories of female impersonators of the 1900s, introducing students to the queer landmarks of the city, and how queer spaces have changed over time. Also, bonus guest Anel Flores!Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries
Episode 24: Join the ETE crew at the San Antonio Public Library’s Pop Madness event. We asked—and you told us— about your favorite science fiction and fantasy characters, books, movies, and franchises. In this episode… Find out R2D2’s favorite Star Wars character. Meet the Ghostbusters of San Antonio and the crew of the USS Bexar—two local fan communities doing good. And get inspired by local creatives from Random Insanity Network and cosplayer Calico Cacti. We sure did.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 23-03: Dr. Reggie Scott Young returns for another conversation with Edward and Raquel this time to discuss the origins of his Bluesville poems, share his thoughts on poet laureates, illuminate the Prudence L. Curry Writer's Series at the Carver branch library, and talk about the differences between academic poets and community poets. Spoiler alert: 2Pac and Eminem are poets.For more information about Dr. Young and his work, please visit: reggiescottyoung.com/ and rybluesville.net/
Episode 23: Join the Escape the Earth crew as we explore futuristic Thailand—a sweltering place with gene-spliced pineapples and creche-grown humans, where money is measured in Joules. In this month’s discussion of Paolo Bacigalupi’s The Windup Girl, the crew ponders the deep questions about impermanence, humanity’s infernal tinkering, and whether or not genetically-engineered beings have souls. We also discuss some lab-grown culinary delights. Mammoth meatballs, anyone?Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 3: Join us as we chat with Shelby Criswell, comics creator and banjo player extraordinaire! There's discussion of the publishing process, the joy of zines, being queer in Texas, and much laughter.
Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries
Episode 2: We're chatting with Anel Flores about Empanada, Cortinas de Lluvia, and her creative journey. Along the way we'll also talk about gratitude, abuelas, and what queer family and queer love looks like. There may be some tears.
Note: there is a moment of bleeping, at request of de-identifying organizations during the conversation.
Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries
Episode 23-02: Poet/Author/Professor, Dr. Reggie Scott Young, sits down to discuss his work and life with Edward and Raquel. The conversation takes us from Dr. Young's youth in Chicago, to his time in Lousiana; adjusting from life up North, to life down South; hanging with Sandra Cisneros; and finding notorious Bluesman, Robert Johnson, in San Antonio. Spoiler alert: Dr. Young does not like burritos.
For more information about Dr. Young and his work, please visit: https://reggiescottyoung.com/ and https://rybluesville.net/
Episode 22: Get your anti-fungal cream ready as the crew explores the world of alien fungal infections. Sometimes, they make you psychic, sometimes they cure your sickness, sometimes they create zombies. Everyone in Tade Thompson's Rosewater wants to benefit from the aliens but nobody stops to ask: what does the alien want? Is it a benefactor or an invader?
Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 1: Welcome to Inqueeries! In our first episode, we chat with fellow queer librarian (and artist) Chris Castillo about the queer librarian life, where this podcast may be going, and a bit about ourselves so you can get to know your hosts.
Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: https://guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries
Episode 2: Edward, Michael, Shannan, and Dacari discuss library services to the Queer community of San Antonio with Erica Alcocer from the Pride Center of San Antonio.
For more information about the Pride Center of San Antonio and the services they provide to the San Antonio community, please visit http://pridecentersa.org/
Episode 21: The Crew dives back into the world of Meridian where everyone seems to be scheming, dreamwalking, or preparing for a god on god smack down! Join us for a discussion of Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse. We finally find out who the villain is and he's in for a surprise of his own. Also, what happened to all the men in Hokaia? This is the follow up to our Black Sun episode (titled Rabbit's Feet and Teek Bones).Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 20: This month the crew ponders what it would be like to receive a message from another world. What if that message was a warning? We also discuss the advantages of instant spontaneous dehydration and why Isaac Newton is such a bully. Fire up your VR goggles, make sure you've had plenty of fluids, and take a deep dive with us into Cixin Liu's Three Body Problem.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 19: Join the Escape the Earth crew as they explore an alternate world where, literally, everything will kill you. We're talking rottweiler-sized fleas, super-aggressive tree crabs, and other giant monsters. You don't need a degree in biology to lift a finger and press play to hear our opinion on John Scalzi's pop song sci-fi romp, The Kaiju Preservation Society.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 23-01: Join Cynthia, Raquel, and Edward for a conversation with Nino Tarantino from Chrysalis Ministries. Chrysalis Ministries provides hands-on case management services to help former inmates and their families as they overcome the consequences of incarceration.For more information about Chrysalis Ministries and the services they offer, visit their website: https://www.chrysmin.org/Disclaimer: Views, opinions, and statements from our guests do not reflecting the views and opinions of the Library.
Episode 18: Join the crew and special guest Felicia as they discuss Tochi Onyebuchi’s Goliath. This is a very raw story that invites speculation on possible futures for race relations. Bonus topics include whether or not horses care for humans, what to call a group of snakes, and the importance of raising your children to be fans of the original trilogy.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 17: Join the crew as they ponder economics and insurance policies. Wait, what? No, the discussion was about luggage. That’s not right either, it was about what makes a proper hero, avoiding death, and Blazing Saddles. You’ll just have to give it a listen to understand this blurb. There’s not a dull moment when exploring Terry Pratchett’s Discworld.Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.comgoodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earthlibguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 16: Join the crew as they explore nearly every aspect of cloning, revenge, and space justice. In this episode we answer the really burning questions like do clones have souls? How does one properly set up a will the leave their worldly possessions to their next clone? And. . . what to do when your clone is resurrected in the midst of a grisly murder scene. It’s at least 45 minutes of Sci-Fi fun!
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Join Edward and Dan for a conversation with Ada Babino, organizer of the San Antonio Black International Film Festival, and Dr. D. L. Grant, manager of the Carver Branch Library, as they discuss the 2022 San Antonio Black International Film Festival: Animation in Black, October 6 - 9, 2022.
For more information about the San Antonio Black International Film Festival visit www.sabiff.tv or contact sabiffteam@sabiff.tv
Episode 15: The crew heads off to the beach after the Pop Madness episode and discusses T. J. Klune’s The House in the Cerulean Sea. Learn why some of our earlier employers probably wouldn’t give us job recommendations. We also take a deep dive into the roots of prejudice, what constitutes a family, and how hand trowels and music are powerful unifying forces. Don’t you want to be here?
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Episode 1 (of 3): San Antonio Public Librarians Dacari Lambert, Michael Dunbar-Rodney, and Shannan Prukop discuss the queer past of San Antonio and particularly its history with female impersonators/drag shows, with assistant archivist Melissa Gohlke from UTSA. Listen in to learn about Zelldo and Hotcha, how the military handled all this queerness, and where the queer buildings of the past have gone. This is the start of a series of episodes covering the queer past, present, and future in San Antonio and how that intersects with libraries, and a new podcast we're calling: InQueeries.
To learn more about the UTSA Special Collections archives on San Antonio Queer History, or for more information about the collection, contact Melissa Gohlke at Melissa.Gohlke@utsa.edu
For more information about the events discussed in this podcast, see Melissa's blog posts here: https://utsalibrariestopshelf.wordpress.com/2012/10/22/san-antonios-drag-culture/ https://utsalibrariestopshelf.wordpress.com/2013/02/25/off-limits-and-out-of-bounds-world-war-ii-and-san-antonios-queer-community/ https://utsalibrariestopshelf.wordpress.com/2012/09/17/womanless-wedding/ https://transamerican.mcnayart.org/austin-street-ghostly-sentinel-of-san-antonios-queer-past/
Episode 14: Join the ETE crew at the San Antonio Public Library’s Pop Madness Festival. Seriously, where else can you talk to the Ghostbusters and Vikings in the same place? Don’t answer that. Join us and get the scoop on San Japan, The USS Bexar, the San Antonio Ghostbusters, and the Vinland Texas Vikings. Play some Sci-Fi and Fantasy trivia too.
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Episode 13: Join the crew as we find out what exactly does happen when a Crow god, a siren, and a sun priestess walk into a bar. Or maybe not. We do have a great time exploring the world of Meridian which is the setting for Rebecca Roanhorse’s rich fantasy novel Black Sun. Participate in our auditory scavenger hunt by listening for the mysterious bump, the angry bird, our high tech sound effects, and the second Back to the Future reference. Listen and find out why we love this book!
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Episode 12: The ETE Crew goes on a ride through the multiverse while exploring alternative reality games and conspiracy theories as they relate to Terry Miles’s book Rabbits. “You play and never tell” is the first rule of the alternate reality game known as Rabbits. The game may be as old as society and was once only referred to in numbered iterations. The game also may very well hold the fabric of reality in place. . . It is dark and dangerous in the rabbit hole.
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Episode 11: Join the Escape the Earth crew as they discuss The Mother Code by Carole Stivers. How would you raise a child with zero human contact? What if there were no people around to raise them? What would it take to actually code someone’s personality? Mother Code takes the reader on a ride through a worldwide pandemic with a group of scientists who are both pursuing a cure and planning the next stage of human evolution should their cure fail. Through the course of the discussion you’ll get our thoughts on the important topics like what it would be like to have an app that could ping your kids or how best to keep secrets from your family. Also, learn how Siri almost made Elissa late for the dentist.
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Episode 10: Glitter Explosions and a Gem at the End
Join the crew as Elissa, Mary Elizabeth, and Tim as they discuss T. L. Huchu’s book Library of the Dead. Find out how a bowel movement ends up likened to a World War II air raid, hear ruminations about how having magical powers might be a bad thing, an most importantly, the role of cake in the afterlife.
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Episode 9: One Me Burger, Poop Potato Fries, and a Coma Slurry Shake to Go
Join us as the crew discusses Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary. Warning: there is ample complaining about math and at least one comparison to Charlotte’s Web.
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Episode 21-10: The YWCA Olga Madrid Center's Coda Rayo-Garza, Director of Racial Justice and Gender Equity, and Mayra Juarez-Denis, Racial Justice and Gender Equity Manager, discuss racial issues with Dan and Edward and provide strategies for opening discussions on this sensitive topic. Additionally, they offer a preface for future discussions on racial justice and equality.
Episode 8.5: Queen vs. Toto vs. War Bagpipes?
The ETE crew discuss the book Dune, the 1984 Dune movie, and the new Dune! You don’t need to be a selectively-bred mentat to enjoy this episode (though it may help). If you love Dune, you’re bound to gain something from this discussion.
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Jennifer Milton (Clinical Assistant Professor and the Chief Administrative Officer at the University Health Transplant Institute and the University of Texas Health San Antonio) and Mario Cano (transplant recipient) join Edward for a conversation on the importance of being an organ donor. To learn more about organ donation, visit: Registerme.org and donatelife.net
Episode 8: Lovely Rita Murdermaid Tim and Liz narrowly avoid mentioning Starbucks as they embark on a lively discussion about killer mermaids, PT Barnum, and how it feels to be the guy killed by a shrimp. All this while they discuss Mira Grant’s Into the Drowning Deep. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Coda Rayo-Garza, Director of Racial Justice and Gender Equity with the YWCA Olga Madrid Center joins, Raquel, Dan and Edward discuss the wage gap in San Antonio. Coda explains that women are still making less than their male counterparts and women of color are further down the scale. Please visit www.ywcasa.org , https://www.ywcasa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/Equal-Pay-Fact-Sheet-YWCA-SA-1-4.pdf , https://www.ywcasa.org/what-were-doing/racial-justice-gender-equity/wage-gap/,https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/05/25/gender-pay-gap-facts/#:~:text=As%20has%20been%20the%20case,age%20group%20earned%20on%20average.
Episode 7: Unleash The Minotaur Tim and Liz discuss Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi, a strange little book about the sole inhabitant of a mysterious house with thousands of rooms, its own weather and oceans, and a unique effect on memory. It’s a labyrinth and not even Piranesi knows everything about it. . . Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 6.5: SB Divya Tim and Liz get deep in conversation with Machinehood author SB Divya. What’s the breakthrough technology of the next 100 years? What will it be like to have Siri implanted in your brain? Why are people so hyped about the gig economy? Who will win at next year’s Golden Globes? Okay, maybe not that last one. Join us as we find out what’s next for this Hugo-nominated author! Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
City of San Antonio Assistant City Manager, David McCary sits down for a conversation with Haley and J.D. regarding his career, his inspiration, his mentors, his love of libraries, his favorite book, and more.
Episode 6: Machinehood The year is 2095, and it looks really cool (no flying cars yet, sadly), but also there’s a machine rights terrorists group killing people?? Have to take the pros with the cons, amiright? Join Liz and Tim as they talk about, “Machinehood,” by S.B. Divya! DISCLAIMER: there is going to be discussion of more “adult” topics in this episode.
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Episode 5 - Shrinkwrapped with a Cherry On Top Join Tim and Liz as they welcome their first guest, SAPL Teen Librarian, Laura! The book being discussed is “Catfishing on the Catnet” by Naomi Kritzer! The hosts and their guest will be chatting about teens not understanding adults and vice versa, AI’s that just want to be good, the beauty of online friendships, and cats. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 04 - Fun Fact: There is such a thing as Cow Punk! Did you know there was more to the punk sub-genre of Sci-fi/Fantasy than just cyber-punk? Move aside Blade Runner, God punk is here! Join Tim & Liz as they revel over the many types of “punk” out there and talk about “Black God’s Drum” by P. Djèlí Clark. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 21-06: Kimberly Berry, Teen Dating Violence Prevention Manager with the YWCA Olga Madrid Center joins Raquel, Edward, and Dan for another discussion of an important relationship matter: consent. Kim and the Tuned In crew talk about the importance of open communication, asking permission, listening, expressing intent; and we order a "buddy" pizza. Please visit www.ywcasa.org and www.sanantonio.gov/Health/ViolencePrevention for more information about the programs offered by the YWCA.
Episode 21-05: Meet San Antonio Poet Laurette Andrea "Vocab "Sanderson - Vocab talks with JD and Rebecca about life, love, death, hope, and other elements that go into her poetry and creative process.
Episode 03 - Lies and the Lying Liars Who Lie - One loved it, one hated it. Listen to Tim and Liz discuss this month’s pick, “The Lies of Locke Lamora” by Scott Lynch. Swashbuckling shenanigans, a truly astounding amount of cursing, and a layered plot lead Tim to love this book, and Liz to ... extremely dislike it. Listen in to find out why! Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 21-04: Meet Tim and Liz from the new podcast Escape the Earth. JD and Raquel interview the podcasters form SAPL’s new Sci Fi / Fantasy podcast. Want to know more about the Escape The Earth podcast? Visit https://guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 02: Gender Blender vs. Culture Shock vs. Fishing Rights - Join Tim and Liz as they talk about the classic Ancillary Justice by Anne Leckie! They can’t agree on the pronunciation of names but they can agree this is was one super interesting book to talk about! Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 21-03: Kimberly Berry, Teen Dating Violence Prevention Manager with the YWCA Olga Madrid Center talks about the difficult topic of teen dating violence with Raquel, Dan and Edward. Kim offers information to identify abuse in relationships, the complexity of being in an abusive relationship, barriers to reporting abuse, and gives resources for assistance. Please visit www.ywcasa.org and https://www.sanantonio.gov/Health/ViolencePrevention for more information. Teen Resources: Love is Respect (https://www.loveisrespect.org/); Scarlateen (https://www.scarleteen.com/). Adult resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline (https://www.thehotline.org/ and 1-800-799-7233); https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/ and https://www.breakthecycle.org/
Episode 01: The Haunted Splinter - Who knew opening a semi-mysterious chest with the picture of a man getting his head cut-off could be so fraught? Pretty complicated, apparently. Join Tim and Liz as they talk about “Gods of Jade and Shadow” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and the complicatedness of gods. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1093991-sapl-escape-the-earth libguide: https://guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 00 - Welcome to Escape The Earth In the beginning .... Find out what book(s) flipped the sci-fi/fantasy switch to ON for your hosts, Tim and Liz! Escape The Earth is an adult sci-fi/fantasy book club-esque podcast for old hats to the genre and newcomers alike. Join Tim and Liz as they travel thru space and time and fight various moody robots and gods each month. Want to engage? Contact Escape The Earth via email at: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com and join Escape The Earth on Goodreads at https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1093991-sapl-escape-the-earth. For more information visit https://guides.mysapl.org/ETE
Episode 21-02: Gina (Bazan), Briana (Mission) and Edward talk about SAPL’s upcoming Mario Day event. Mario Day is celebrated each year on March 10 (Mar10) in honor of all things Mario (and the whole Mario crew). SAPL has a number of activities (cosplay, Mario Kart and Smash Bros competition) planned this year to get you in the Mario spirit. For more information about Mar10 Day, and to register go to: https://guides.mysapl.org/esports/mario10info
Episode 21-01: Raquel and Dan talk Pop Madness! with Rhonda. Pop Madness! is an online pop culture program at the San Antonio Public Library taking place on Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28, 2021. For more information about the online event, a schedule of programs, to get involved, or register for screenings, panels, games, cosplay, online karaoke, and more, visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/popmadness
Episode 8: Sam and Felisha from the eSports in Education Foundation (www.eief.org )discuss their nonprofit organization, their vision and goals, and their upcoming event: SA8 with Edward and Gina. For more information about eSports at the San Antonio Public Library please visit: guides.mysapl.org/esports
Episode 7 - Local gaming lounges and organizers Chris (Texas Gaming Empire - www.TexasGamingEmpire.com), Ansley (Greater Gaming Society of San Antonio - www.facebook.com/groups/SAGameDevs), Phillip (Shenanigans Gaming - info@shenanigansgaming.com), Sam ( http://lfgcybercafe.com/ www.eief.org) talk with Edward and Gina to educate the public on game lounges found in San Antonio. Learn about previous and upcoming events, membership fees, and what to expect when visiting a game lounge For more information about esports at the San Antonio Public Library please visit: guides.mysapl.org/esports
Tuned In, In The Stacks. Join Haley and J.D. as they interview Cristian Ortiz about his SAPL YouTube series "In the Stacks". Find "In The Stacks" and other San Antonio Public Library videos at: https://www.youtube.com/user/mysapl/videos and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJ1JxJN5FBUhdlD1PR5ofQ/videos
Episode 6: Edward is joined by Kaitlin (St. Mary’s University Head Esports Coach - kteniente@stmarytx.edu), Travis (Texas A&M San Antonio Head Esports Coach - tyang@tamusa.edu) and 2 TAMUSA student athletes to discuss esports in higher education. For more information about esports at the San Antonio Public Library please visit: guides.mysapl.org/esports
Episode 5 - Chris (Texas Gaming Empire - www.TexasGamingEmpire.com), Ansley (Greater Gaming Society of San Antonio - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SAGameDevs), Phillip (Shenanigans Gaming - info@shenanigansgaming.com), Kaitlin (St. Mary’s University Head Esports Coach - kteniente@stmarytx.edu), and Travis (Texas A&M San Antonio Head Esports Coach - tyang@tamusa.edu) discuss diversity and inclusion in San Antonio’s gaming scene with Edward, Gina, and Nicole. For more information about esports at the San Antonio Public Library please visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/esports
Episode 4 - The Esports committee discuss the future of esports in San Antonio with Charles( Geekdom - www.Geekdom.com), Will ( Port San Antonio - www.portsanantonio.us/innovation-ctr) and Constance ( Plus One Robotics - https://plusonerobotics.com/). You can obtain more information about Port San Antonio at www.portsanantonio.us and www.TechPortSA.com Learn more about esports at the San Antonio Public Library by visiting https://guides.mysapl.org/esports
Episode 3 - Cassie, Edward, and Kaitlin, St. Mary’s University Head Esports Coach discuss the evolution of Esports over the past 20 years. Kaitlin Teniente, St. Mary's University eSports Head Coach can be contacted via email at: kteniente@stmarytx.edu, on Discord: Kaitlin#0001, and on Twitter: @kaitlineh For more information about eSports at the San Antonio Public Library go to: https://guides.mysapl.org/esports
Episode 2 - San Antonio Esports Community, Cassie, Chris (Texas Gaming Empire), Ansley (Greater Gaming Society of San Antonio) and Edward discuss the esports community and gaming lounges in San Antonio. Learn more about the San Antonio Public Library's eSports programming at https://guides.mysapl.org/esports
Spice Girls, Selena, and SAPL. What's the connection? Go inside the making of the San Antonio Public Library's new viral videos with J. D., Tim, Haley, and Emma. Go here: https://www.youtube.com/user/mysapl/featured for all of SAPL's videos but find our "viral videos" here: https://youtu.be/ZsCRecdgoo8 and here: https://youtu.be/Tzlkfao51DY; and don't forget to turn it up and dance and sing along, comment and like.
J. D. discusses the San Antonio Public Library's virtual programs efforts with Shannon (Children's librarian), Matt (Teen librarian), and Lorin (Adult services librarian). Visit https://guides.mysapl.org/here4u for more information on SAPL's online programs and virtual services, and here: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar for a calendar of events.
Episode 1 - Cassie, Gina, and Edward discuss the San Antonio Public Library's eSports committee, how the eSports committee promotes SAPL and other programs to involve the San Antonio gaming community, and what they enjoy best about the gaming world. For more information about the SAPL eSports Committee visit: https://guides.mysapl.org/esports/panels
Enjoy a super-sized SAPL Tuned In podcast episode in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Central Library. Learn more about our virtual celebration here: http://tiny.cc/e43fpz and contribute your memories and tales of the Central Library in the comments, or send them to sapltunedin@gmail.com
Get to know members of the podcast team through their book, music, and movie preferences. In our second installment; Diana, J.D., and Tim answer the question: "What one book, one sound recording, and one movie would you want to have with you if you were stranded on a desert island?" Want to share you picks? Feel free to join the conversation in the comments section of this episode, or email the SAPL Tuned In Podcast team at sapltunedin@gmail.com
Get to know members of the podcast team through their book, music, and movie preferences. Raquel, Edward, and Dan answer the question: "What one book, one sound recording, and one movie would you want to have with you if you were stranded on a desert island?" Want to share you picks? Feel free to join the conversation in the comments section of this episode, or email the SAPL Tuned In Podcast team at sapltunedin@gmail.com
IMPORTANT NOTE: This episode was recorded and uploaded prior to all library return boxes being closed.
All San Antonio Public Library locations are closed to limit the spread of COVID-19. Due dates will not apply and fines will not accrue during this time. Book drops are not available. Please visit our Digital Library. The City of San Antonio's COVID-19 information hotline: 210-207-5779.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Maker Faire 2020 has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2020. The Tuned In crew discusses the upcoming San Antonio Public Library Maker Faire 2020 with coordinators Daniella Toll and Emily Young. Interested in participating in the Maker Faire? Contact the coordinators at: makerfairesa@gmail.com Get more information about the event at: http://guides.mysapl.org/makerfaire Want to help out at the Maker Faire 2020? Submit a volunteer application here: http://guides.mysapl.org/c.php?g=987218&p=7163249 Questions or feedback for the San Antonio Public Library Podcast - Tuned In crew? Reach out to us at: sapltunedin@gmail.com
Visual artist and animator Eric Fonseca discusses his work, the things that inspire him (spoiler: He loves Halloween), and his advice for up-and-coming artists. Find Eric on Instagram as @ericfonsecaart
Teen Arts Fest Featured Artist Rachel Kamata talks about her technique and inspiration. Art patrons of all ages participated in fun art workshops on Nov 16 at Central Library.
Cacti and snakes and lava rocks! Artist Audrya Flores’ exhibit in Central Library gallery deals with life, death, and the healing power of art.
The San Antonio Public Library Podcast - Tuned In crew has an honest and heartfelt conversation about the meaning of the library and their personal and professional experiences working in the public library. Transcripts of this and other Tuned In episodes may be found at: http://guides.mysapl.org/sapltunedin
Danish artist Susanne Thea has exhibited art in more than a dozen countries. We spoke about her inspirations and her exhibit “Snapshots.Traveling with the poet Hans Christian Anderson” which was on display at the Central Library gallery.
The annual San Antonio Book Festival was Saturday, April 6, 2019. For more information visit www.mysapl.org and click on the Events Calendar, or https://festival.saplf.org/ for a schedule of events and a roster of attending authors.
Lowbrary: Celebrando all things Chicano! With over 50 cars and bikes on display, the Lowbrary Car Show is the perfect way for familias of all ages to get the lowdown on lowriders. The Lowbrary Car Show is at the San Antonio Public Library Central location on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 11 AM to 4 PM on the 3rd floor of the Central library parking garage. For more information about this event contact Steven Barrera at 210-207-9150.
The San Antonio Public Library – Tuned In crew discuss the Bazan branch library, delve into the history, and share some personal memories about the branch library... a bonus treat from SAPL – Tuned In.
Don't Panic! Spoiler-free talk about 1984, Hatchet, dystopian novels, Don Quixote, and more! Voting results are on PBS.org. Join our conversation about The Great American Read list on MySAPL.org social media.
Wherein the SAPL Tuned In crew talk about Teen Library events: Rock the Plaza and Teen Arts Fest.
Join us in our conversation on any of our social media and tell us what you are currently reading or what books you can re-read over and over!
We want to know what makes someone want to work in a library? What are the appealing factors? How does one get the idea in their head that they want to be a librarian? With this in mind, we are interviewing one of our own staff, Romeo Rosales.
A library's circulation desk is where people check out books and return their books. But staff at the circulation are busy doing so much more. Our guest today is Cindy.
Shelving is probably the heartbeat of the library. Without the people who take pride in putting all of those books in the right place on all of those shelves, we wouldn't be able to find any of those books, audio books, music CDs or DVDs. With us today is Carla Conrad, Shelving unit supervisor and frequent worker of minor miracles.
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It's tough to get your favorite author to autograph an e-reader! It's paper books vs plastic tablets in the discussion to decide it all! There can be only one!