Using our Library Voices
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsA podcast brought to you by the staff at Harris County Public Library created to help spark discussion for listeners of all ages and discover resources available at our library.
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Bookstore Memories, Seed Libraries, and Earth Day books
April 15, 2024 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MBIn this podcast episode, we visit memories of bookstores in honor of Independent Bookstore Day, April 27. Let's not forget Earth Day, April 22, with notes about our seed libraries and Earth Day book recommendations. Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Lana Sell, Ellen Kaluza, Sadina Shawver, Gisella Parker, Kara Ludwig, Delaney Daly, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Logan Tuttle...
Gabbing with Librarians: Gatekeeping
April 15, 2024 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode of "Gabbing with Librarians", Jennifer, Jasmine, Jessica, and Dedra touch on the cultural phenomenon that is Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" and explore the concept of gatekeeping in media. The discussion begins with an exploration of Beyoncé's artistic evolution and her ability to challenge traditional boundaries within the music industry. They confront the issue of gatekeeping in media and its impact on diverse voices and perspectives. In addition, they examine how gatekeepers...
Our Library Patron Saints
March 18, 2024 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBWe're celebrating Women's History Month by recognizing five ladies whose names grace a few Harris County Public Library locations. These women led extraordinary lives and are forever synonymous with literacy, access and their communities. So let's meet our library patron saints, Barbara Bush, Maud Smith Marks , Edith Fae Cook Cole, Octavia Fields, and Evelyn Meador. This episode features voices from: Janet Castanon, Shane Harris, Sara West, Akhila Bhat, Charlotte Brooks , Gabrielle Vogel,...
Your Passions & Choice
February 13, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBIt's a jam packed episode! Where we're expresses our passion in all sorts of ways in this episode, first with "Heart" book recommendations from our library staff, books that travel with you and definitely worth checking out. We extend our passion for democracy with an interview with Harris County Clerk, Teneshia Hudspeth, and learn about the unique voting landscape that is Harris County. And we end on a chat with Librarians Delaney and Katelyn about Novelist and our Book Hunters program w...
Building on 2023 for a great 2024!
January 17, 2024 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIt’s a new year, and re-cap episodes are so 2023. Are we going to talk about resolutions? No, instead, we’re so excited about things coming in 2024. Topics include HCPL getting sanctuary status, as well as interviews with staff from Baldwin Boettcher and Atascocita as they discuss their journeys to getting their branches up and running and so much more! Visit www.hcpl.net to learn about all 27 of our branches. Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.ne...
Modern Christmas Stories
December 11, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBWinter stories to keep you warm and chill your bones, following the tradition of telling ghost stories on Christmas eve...the Harris County Public Library's podcast team present to you 3 stories as we take a nod to the history of storytelling to connect with those around you. So gather 'round the car radio, share an airpod or turn up the volume for our final episode of the year. And remember, there are thousands more stories waiting for you at your local public library. Enjoy! Visit www...
Making a Family: Adoption Stories and Family Place Library Spaces
November 06, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBThis month, we shine light on National Adoption Month by sharing stories from three family on the adoption process and how they grew their families. We also talk with our Early Literacy program manager, Anjela Martinez, about Family Place Libraries and how the library provides different resources for families. This episode features the voices of host Beth Kripple, and guests Fred Schumacher, Jim Johnson, and Anjela Martinez. Edited by Dylan Smith and Nancy Hu For more information about ou...
Gabbing with the Librarians: Banned Books Discussion
October 09, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 17.8 MBJoin Harris County Public Library Staff and members of Students Engaged in Advancing Texas to discuss censorship and libraries in honor of the American Library Association's Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week Website: https://bannedbooksweek.org/ Office of Intellectual Freedom: https://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/oif Top 13 Most Challenged Books: https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10 Texans for the Right to Read: https://texansfortherighttoread.com/ ...
Black Cat Adoption, Intro to Tarot and Body Horror! It's Spooky Month
October 02, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBIt's officially spooky season! We're kicking off our favorite time of the year with a way to get your own little shadow with an interview with Citizen for Animal Protection's Freddy about black cat adoptions, and then come with us to chat with Elyssa about Tarot cards and how they work. Katelyn and Sadina then talk about body horror books in honor of Darcy C. Interview with Freddy from Citizens for Animal Protection about Black Cat adoptions. https://www.cap4pets.org/ Link to body horror b...
A Library for All: Access and Democracy
September 11, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIt’s September and you know what that means! Cooler weather? Not likely. Fall leaves? Sadly, not in Harris County. Library Card Sign Up Month? You bet! And who are libraries for? Voting season is looming and along with that questions such as who can vote, how do you register to vote, and how do you report voting issues. Sadina Shawver interviews elections officials, Kyle Cummins and Lynn Mumford, about all your voting questions. Out in the community, Katelyn Helberg highlights a new HCPL c...
The Journey of Your Book
August 07, 2023 15:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBHave you ever wondered how a book gets to you from another branch? It may seem like library magic, but a book passes through many hands and beeps before it gets to you. This month, we follow the journey of a book getting from one borrower to another. We’ll also take a look at the different borrowers that we have that inhabit the library eco-system. Listen now to find out where you fit into the reader’s food web. Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hc...
HCPL Takes Comicpalooza!
July 24, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIt's a Compicpalooza extravaganza episode as this month's host, Jennifer Finch, brings us voices from vendors and cosplayers alike, highlights from the live Gabbing with the Librarians podcast session, and an interview with fantasy author Kij Johnson. This episode was produced by Sadina Shawver edited by Katelyn Helberg and features the voices of Kij Johnson, Mary Mink, Lana Sell, Sadina Shawver, attendees and vendors at Comicpalooza, and our Host, Jennifer Finch Check out some of...
Total Recall of the Summer Blockbuster
June 14, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIt maybe a dated phrase these days, but the "Summer Blockbuster" was a Summer time staple for kids who grew up in the 70s, 80s and 90s. This month's episode we celebrate and recall what the biggest Summer Blockbusters were to give listeners today a peek into what made these movies iconic for generations! If you're like to watch any of these blockbusters from the comfort of your own home, check out our online streaming service, Kanopy. Available with your Harris County Public Library card. V...
SPECIAL: Gabbing with the Librarians- The WGA Strike Explained
May 24, 2023 22:00 - 25 minutes - 12.5 MBOn this Gabbing with the Librarians episode, we explain and talk about the Writing Guild of America's writing strike and how it will affect your T.V., Movies and Entertainment in the future. This episode was edited by Beth Krippel and features the voices of to Jennifer Finch and Mary Mink from the Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library. Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Lana...
Jewish American Heritage Month
May 08, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThis month we celebrate Jewish American Heritage month with interviews from two great organizations in the Harris County area! First we'll chat with Houston Hillel about their outreach serving the Jewish LGBTQIA community and we talk to Joel Bangilan of the Laurie and Milton Boniuk Library at the Holocaust Museum Houston about the different resources they have available . For more information about the museum, please visit www.hmh.org and if you're searching for more resources to explore t...
Everyone needs a FRIEND! How our FRIENDS support our library
April 13, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBPeople, let me tell you 'bout my best friend. They're warm-hearted people that'll love the library to the end and on this month's episode we meet a few of our library friends of all ages and chat with them about the different ways they support the Harris County Public Library. If you'd like to be a friend to the library, please donate to or join https://www. hcfol.org This episode features the voices of Logan Tuttle, Mary Mink, Sadina Shawver, John Harbaugh, and Kelly Hayden with gues...
What Teens think about the Library
March 06, 2023 21:00 - 53 minutes - 33 MBEver wonder what the kids are thinking? This month Darla talks to Young Adults from our Atascocita Branch Library in Northeast Harris County, to hear what they're loving to read and why they love about the library! We also chat with TeenBook Con organizer, Elizabeth Boggs and we learn from Anjela Martinez about Tournament of Books, a book club battle for teens ! With the launch of our new library TikTok Account, @HarrisCountYPL , we chat with Jasmine Washington, the awesome lady who's bee...
Celebrating our AAHM performers
February 06, 2023 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBAs part of our African American History Month celebration, we're getting to know the performers and organizations that will be presenting their talents at our libraries this month. We have Tommy Terrific, a traveling magician who adds a historical twist to his show that delights kids of all ages. Meet the Jalen Trio, a young up and coming jazz trio who perform their music as part of DACAMERA. And then we chat with Christelyn Nash of Young Audiences, who tells us about their many performing...
Gabbing with the Librarians- Star Wars, Star Trek or....
February 02, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBAs part of our SciFi celebration— Our host, Jennifer Finch and other HCPL librarians to take part in the eternal debate: Star Wars, Star Trek, or... even more controversial... other Interested in checking out some of the books and fandoms mentioned in this podcast? Check out our Science Fiction list on www.hcpl.net Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Lana Sell, Ellen Kaluza, Sad...
We celebrate Science Fiction!
January 09, 2023 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBJoin this month's host, Sadina Shawver as we celebrate National Science Fiction Day or month... with an interview of Neoromancer Cover illustrator, Rick Berry! Also get a list of our top SciFic book recommendations to explore more of this exciting genre. Episode was produced by Darla Pruitt and. edited by Christian Ornelas and features the voices of John Harbaugh, Gisela Parker and Katelyn Helberg and our Host, Sadina Shawver Learn more about Rick's art at www.rickberrystudio.com Created...
Literacy: From Songs to Graduations
December 13, 2022 02:00 - 42 minutes - 27.2 MBThis month we interview with award winning children's Singer/Songwriter Laurie Berkner, and Jennifer chats with Melissa Martinez about the Project Grad and the Grad Cafe's wonderful work to help people explore career pathways. We also learn about the Career Online High School program at the library from Gaspar Guevara, our Adult Literacy Specialist, who tells all about ways you can earn your high school diploma. For more information about the library and our literacy programs please visit...
True Crime and the Library
November 14, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBThis Month, host Sadina Shawver chats with Leonard Washington at our Evelyn Meador Branch Library in Seabrook, Texas about his passion for True Crime and how that translated to a series of captivating programs at our library. For more True Crime and Mystery, visit your local library, or visit us online at www.hcpl.net Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Lana Sell, Ellen Kaluza,...
Hauntings at the Library: Stories from Librarians & Patrons
October 10, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThis month, we share spooky stories and experiences from patrons and librarians! Hosted by Jennifer Finch, featuring voices from John Schaffer, Ellen Kaluza, Nancy Hu, and Sana Thalo . We also give out of this world romance book recommendations from Darcy Casavant! Stop by one of our library locations for yourself! Find your nearest location at www.hcpl.net or if you're looking for one of the book recommendations, find them at hcpl.overdrive.com Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris C...
Community Services at the Library- Passports & Voting
September 05, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this episode of our podcast we take you into the world of passport services, chat with the League of Women Voters and learn about Octavia Fields Library in Humble.. As we move through the pandemic into a new way of living, countries are welcoming visitors once more. But visiting another country means updating or getting your first passport! The Harris County Public Library system can help with that. Then Megan, Division Director of Research and Development, spoke with League of Wome...
SPECIAL Gabbing with the Librarians: LIVE from Comicpalooza
August 15, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBJoin librarians from across Harris County as they discuss fan fiction's influence on pop-culture recorded live at Comicpalooza! The participants were Anjela Martinez, Darcy Casavant, Logan Tuttle, and myself. Beth Krippel edited and Nancy Hu produced Borrow all your favorite comics, graphic novels, anthologies and stories from your local library or online at www.hcpl.net Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Kri...
Meet our Summer Program Partners & CATS
July 11, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBA short episode that features some of our awesome Summer Reading Program partners performing at our branches this Summer and one of the core departments at HCPL, CATS...or Collections and Technical Services. Voices on this episode: Leif Steenson, Jennifer Nandlal, Jennifer Finch, Darcy Cassavant, Amber Seely Partners in this episode: Jessica from Books Alive https://www.books-alive.org/ Matthew from Just Add Beats https://justaddbeats.com/index.php/about/ This episode was produced by Bet...
SPECIAL: Library for all! Free to be You & Read
June 24, 2022 16:00 - 50 minutes - 33.5 MBIn celebration of PRIDE month, our hosts Sadina Shawver and MC Brickell chat with Leigh of History is Gay Podcast about the history and implications of book banning has on the LGBTQ Community. Leigh shares their knowledge of queer history with Sadina and MC within the framework of rising trends in book challenges and bans. They will discuss the differences between and impacts of book challenges and bans in parallel with the historic erasure of the queer community. We'll be continuing the ...
Summer Reading & Writing
June 20, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBInterview with Amy Campbell and HCPL Writes about the Importance of writing, how it supports reading and comprehension and just in time for Summer Reading Program... How to Make Reading Fun! We also check in with Ellen K. from our Northwest Branch Library to hear about what's been happening on their side of the county. Find our NaNoWriMo programs online at www.hcpl.net and sign up for our infamous Summer Reading program at www.hcpl.beanstack.org Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris Co...
Summer Reading & Writing
June 20, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBInterview with Amy Campbell and HCPL Writes about the Importance of writing, how it supports reading and comprehension and just in time for Summer Reading Program... How to Make Reading Fun! We also check in with Ellen K. from our Northwest Branch Library to hear about what's been happening on their side of the county. Find our NaNoWriMo programs online at www.hcpl.net and sign up for our infamous Summer Reading program at www.hcpl.beanstack.org Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris Co...
SPECIAL: Are You Afraid of the Stacks? Summer Camp Screams
June 06, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBBook Covered: Camp Murderface by Saundra Mitchell & Josh Berk published in May 2020 by Harper Collins. Summary: Are You Afraid of the Stacks will go on a brief break for the summer, but before we go, we talk about summer camp with Camp Murderface by Saundra Mitchell and Josh Berk. Book Recommendations: Welcome to Camp Nightmare by RL Stine The Troop by Nick Cutter Camp So and So by Mary McCoy Find these Spook tales and more at www.hcpl.net Hosted, produced and edited by: Sadina...
Gabbing with the Librarians: The Different Types of Reading
May 23, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBCome listen to three librarians from around the county discuss how reading doesn't always mean words on a page and why those other types of reading are important and should be respected. Find our audiobook collection at hcpl.overdrive.com Host: Jennifer Finch Editor: Beth Krippel Guests: Rebecca Trent and Amy Campbell Listen to more podcasts from the Harris County Public library at www.hcpl.net/podcast Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast T...
How to Start a Business
May 13, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBDid you know that libraries support small business owners ? On this episode, we talk to Jeremy Griswold, from Griswold Solutions.and Million Dollar Climb for Small Business Owners Podcast, who partners with our Maud Smith Marks Branch library to help regular people start their own businesses. Laura explains a couple of the most helpful databases library card holders have access to, and we find out what's new at our newly re-freshed Galena Park Branch Library This podcast is produced by Har...
How to Start a Business
May 13, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBDid you know that libraries support small business owners ? On this episode, we talk to Jeremy Griswold, from Griswold Solutions.and Million Dollar Climb for Small Business Owners Podcast, who partners with our Maud Smith Marks Branch library to help regular people start their own businesses. Laura explains a couple of the most helpful databases library card holders have access to, and we find out what's new at our newly re-freshed Galena Park Branch Library This podcast is produced by Har...
SPECIAL: Are You Afraid of the Stacks? We Against the Dark
April 26, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBJennifer and Sadina cover a very relatable fear this month: THE DARK! Horror has a way of helping you confront fears and this month, we will give you some book recommendations and reviews to help your little ones conquer the dark. Book Recommendations: The Dark by Lemony Snicket Tiny T.Rex and the Very Dark Dark by Jonathan Stutzman The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett Little Owl’s Night by Divya Srinivasan The House in the Night by Susan Mari...
Services Hidden in Plain Sight
April 06, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBThis month we are telling you about the unexpected places you'll find library services, inside and outside the library's walls. Harris County is vast and diverse, a land filled with hidden opportunities for discovery and creation. Our libraries harbor some of the best spaces for patrons to explore new technologies and machines, our Maker Spaces...and all you have to do to get started is, visit a library! We'll also meet the Curiosity Cruiser team, the library's very own outreach vehicle crew...
SPECIAL: Gabbing with the Librarians- The Importance of Inclusion
April 01, 2022 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBCome listen to three librarians from around the county discuss how inclusion in media or the lack thereof has affected them and why it is important for everyone to be represented in the media they consume. Host: Jennifer Finch Editor: Beth Krippel Guests: Erica Koop and Desmond London Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Lana Sell, Ellen Kaluza, Sadina Shawver, Gisella Parker, ...
SPECIAL: Are You Afraid of the Stacks? Give Yourself Goosebumps...
March 22, 2022 23:00 - 24 minutes - 15.7 MBYou Choose the Scare ! Sadina and Jennifer cover the subject of choice and how it can be influential when it comes to consuming horror as a young reader. Give Yourself Goosebumps by R.L. Stine is a fun way to learn about choice and how our choices affect outcomes. Book Recommendations: Choose Your Own Adventure (various authors) Books mentioned in this episode: Welcome to the Wicked Wax Museum by R.L.Stine For more books available at our library www.hcpl.net/explore Created by the Po...
Growing Readers at the Harris County Public Library
March 07, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWe’re growing readers at Harris County Public Library! Logan visits with Jennifer and Anjela about the systemwide Growing Readers program launched earlier this year. Sadina gets a parent’s perspective on the LENA project when she chats with Nikki and Nikki’s son, Noah. We also learn more about the Barbara Bush Branch Library at Cypress Creek, one of the busiest libraries in Harris County. Music: Theme by Bryan Kratish Everyday Hero from Audioblocks Produced by: Sadina Shawver, Nancy Hu...
Growing Readers
March 07, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWe’re growing readers at Harris County Public Library! Logan visits with Jennifer and Anjela about the systemwide Growing Readers program launched earlier this year. Sadina gets a parent’s perspective on the LENA project when she chats with Nikki and Nikki’s son, Noah. We also learn more about the Barbara Bush Branch Library at Cypress Creek, one of the busiest libraries in Harris County. Music: Theme by Bryan Kratish Everyday Hero from Audioblocks
SPECIAL: Are You Afraid of the Stacks? Zombies in Love
February 23, 2022 18:00 - 18 minutes - 11 MBThis month's Are You Afraid of the Stacks covers zombies in children's literature. Zombies can be scary but Sadina and Jennifer look to dispel the fear. Books Mentioned: Zombie in Love by Kelly DiPucchio Zombie in Love 2 +1 by Kelly DiPucchio Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Drago Even Monsters Need Haircuts by Matthew McElligot Vampirina Ballerina by Anne Marie Pace Crankenstein by Samantha Berger Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team ...
Creators in the City
February 10, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBWe are celebrating and honoring Creators this month with interviews with Harold Trotter and the Jalen Baker Trio. We stop by the Crosby Branch Library for a highlight of what's happening, and end with a Database Drill for all you Genealogists out there. Credits: Host: Darla Pruitt Producer: John Harbaugh Editor: Jennifer Nandlal Segments: Laura Smith, Jennifer Finch, Logan Tuttle, Molly Mcginty Guests: Nils Aardahl, Jalen Baker, Gavin Moolchan, Harold Jay Trotter Created by the Podc...
SPECIAL: Are You Afraid of the Stacks? Alienation in a Small Town
January 18, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBThis month on Are You Afraid of the Stacks, Jennifer and Sadina explore alienation, toxic parenting, and communication through sci-fi horror. Book and Media Mentioned: The Owls Have Come to Take Us Away by Ronald L. Smith Stranger Things This podcast was produced by Jennifer Nandlal and Sadina Shawver. More books are available at www.hcpl.net Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net Podcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaug...
New in 2022
January 06, 2022 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBJanuary marks the start for new opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with those in your community and beyond. Harris County Public Libraries is here to help with our robust programs and events. This month's spotlight features our amazing collaboration with the Society for the Performing Arts, hearing from our fantastic staff at High Meadows Branch Library, and getting insight about resources the Learning Express Library offers to help fulfill your New Year's resolutions. This episode ...
A Year of Podcasting
December 15, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBWe end the year with a look back. Meet the voices behind "Using the Library Voices" podcast as they discuss all they experienced behind the scenes. This episode was produced by Darla Pruitt, edited by Beth Krippel, and hosted by Sadina Shawver and John Harbaugh. Featured staff in this episode include: John Harbaugh, Nancy Hu, Jennifer Finch , Jennifer Nandlal, Darla Pruitt, Nicole Hindmon, and Gaby Prado. Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library. www.hcpl.net P...
SPECIAL: Are You Afraid of the Stacks? Holiday Stranger Danger
December 06, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThis month on Are You Afraid of the Stacks, Jennifer and Sadina discuss navigating the holidays through horror and exploring stranger danger. Book and Media Mentioned: 12 Terrors of Christmas by John Updike, Illustrations by Edward Gorey The Berenstain Bears Learn about Strangers by Stan & Jan Berenstein Who’s Bad and Who’s Good, Little Red Riding Hood by Steve Smallman Disney’s Tangled Scaredy Squirrel Prepares for Christmas by Melanie Watt The Fun Book of Scary Stuff by Emil...
SPECIAL: Gabbing with Librarians - Fandoms: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
November 29, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBJoin librarians, Jennifer, Daniel, Tony, and Margaret, to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of fandoms and the effects they have on modern society. Host: Jennifer Finch, Spring Branch-Memorial Branch Participants: Margaret Powell, Katy Branch Daniel Burch, Atascocita Branch Tony Goodwin, Clear Lake-Freeman Branch Music is Scanglobe by Sputnik; link to license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library...
SPECIAL: Are You Afraid of the Stacks? Horror in the First Nations
November 17, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBHonoring Native American Heritage Month with a discussion on The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline of the Georgia Bay Metis Nation of Ontario. Jennifer and Sadina talk about important themes and characters from the book and how they can lead to lifelong lessons at home. Media Mentioned: The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline Killer of Enemies series by Joseph Bruchac The Ghost Collector by Allison Mills Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger This podcast was produced by Jennifer Nandlal and ...
Writing and Authorship
November 10, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThis month, our host Logan Tuttle, speaks to native Houstonian, award winning young adult fantasy author J.Elle, urban fantasy writer Whit McClendon, and short fiction author Isabel Yap about their writing processes. Then we check in with Darcy and Amy Campbell about how to get your book into the library! Find books from these authors and more on our website at www.hcpl.net/ Follow J.Elle @AuthorJElle for more information about her Wings of Ebony series. Follow Whit McClendon @whitmccau...
Writing and Authorship
November 10, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThis month, our host Logan Tuttle, speaks to native Houstonian, award winning young adult fantasy author J.Elle, urban fantasy writer Whit McClendon, and short fiction author Isabel Yap about their writing processes. Then we check in with Darcy and Amy Campbell about how to get your book into the library! Find books from these authors and more on our website at www.hcpl.net/ Follow J.Elle @AuthorJElle for more information about her Wings of Ebony series. Follow Whit McClendon @whitmccau...
SPECIAL Meet the Harris County Public Library's FRIENDS
October 25, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThere are groups of devoted library lovers out there working hard to improve libraries for everyone, they raise awareness of the importance of libraries to their communities, raise money to help pay for many programs in the library, and generally act as champions for libraries. These are the Friends of the Library. Our episode celebrates FRIENDS by gathering a group of our SUPER FRIENDS. Join our FRIEND's Group to support our library and it's programs! Harris County Friends: www.hcfol.o...