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In this episode the crew from the studio lab discusses, what we’ve been working on creatively, what effects the Covid-19 outbreak has on creativity, and ways individuals and families can be creative during the quarantine. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

David Quick asks some of DC's most well read readers, how has reading changed during social distancing? The conversation includes Lupita Aquino (LupitaReads), Nick Brown of Prince Georges County Memorial Library, Chantal Tseng of Literary Cocktails, and DCPL's own Aja Clark. Powered and distributed Simplecast.

DC Street musician Joel Bailes has played on the streets of Capitol Hill/Eastern Market since 1980. Hear Joel share his history playing with the Capitol Hillbillies and how he's managing in these unique times. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Authors Breanna J. McDaniel, “Hands Up!,” and Zetta Elliot, “SAY HER NAME,” join us on this episode of “Get Lit”. McDaniel and Elliot read from their celebrated books and discuss the beauty, danger, and magic found at the intersection of race and gender. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

David Quick and Aja Clark talk with local poet Regie Cabico about our special edition DC Reads book "With the Fire on High" by Elizabeth Acevedo. A pioneer of slam poetry, Cabico will discuss Acevedo's poetry and poetry in DC. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

DCPL Special Collections Archivist Ray Barker is in conversation with area musician, and punk rock enthusiast Tom Berard. They discuss Tom's life growing up in the DC punk music scene, and play tracks from current DC bands who inhabit that punk spirit. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.