Between The Stacks

Athens-Limestone County Public Library
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Athens-Limestone Public Library's podcast series highlights conversations with guest speakers that come into the library to talk about cultural, educational, and community programs. Between the Stacks also features discussions of ongoing library programs and special exhibits.

  1. 12/18/2025

    Healthy Living: Dr. Angela Seay

    Dr. Angela Seay, health educator at D3 Health Fitness, talks about the connection between nutrition, exercise, and mental health. Her message: motion is medicine! Her advice is to start small, set realistic goals, and have an accountability partner. She emphasizes the importance of the mind, body, and spirit connection all working together in order to achieve wellness and stresses making one change at a time for 21 days until it becomes a habit. She believes "wonderful incremental changes plus consistency equals grand results!" Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay  https://www.alcpl.org/

    12 min

  2. 11/21/2025

    Mental Health Matters: Anxiety

    ANXIETY is the second topic in our MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS sponsored by A New Leaf Counseling Center. Clinical licensed therapist, Coleman Thompson, explains anxiety may involve physical symptoms like racing heart and persistent negative thoughts, and often co-occurs with depression and stress. He talks about various forms of anxiety, including generalized, social, specific phobias, and panic attacks. Citing different age groups and their specific challenges, Coleman states only about 35 % of those suffering from anxiety seek treatment due to stigma. He talks about various clinical therapies and the importance of family support.   Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay  https://www.alcpl.org/https://www.anewleafcounseling.net/https://nndc.org/resource-links/

    23 min

  3. 10/27/2025

    Halloween 2025: Amanda Coleman Reads "The Black Ferris"

    Athens-Limestone County Public Library presents our youth librarian, Amanda Coleman, reading the classic scary story from Ray Bradbury: "The Black Ferris." A visit to the carnival will never be the same!  Grab your popcorn and enjoy the ride! https://www.alcpl.org Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay

    20 min

  4. 10/03/2025

    The Wall That Heals___Vietnam Then & Now

    A conversation with Lisa Hoffman, Museum Curator, and Monteia Moore, Campus Events Coordinator, from Athens State University. They discuss two exhibits coming to campus in November - The Wall That Heals and Vietnam Then & Now. The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. that travels around the country honoring our Vietnam veterans. Beginning November 6 with an opening ceremony, visitors can view the Wall twenty four hours a day through November 9. A special candlelight ceremony will be held Friday, November 7. The exhibit includes a mobile education center with displays of the Wall of Faces and items left at the original wall. Additionally, a Vietnam Then & Now art exhibit featuring Vietnam veterans and artists, David Wright and Chuck Creasy, will be on display at the Nazaretian Alumni Welcome Center from October 27 to November 30. Both exhibits aim to honor Vietnam veterans and educate the public. https://www.alcpl.org/https://www.athens.edu/the-wall-that-heals-is-coming-to-athens-on-november-6-9-2025/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay

    27 min

  5. 09/22/2025

    Yoga with Yulia Weston

    Yulia Weston, a certified yoga instructor, teaches free yoga classes at the Athens-Limestone Public Library on Mondays at 10:45 am and Tuesdays at 7:15 pm. She  explains how yoga is not just a physical practice but also aims to calm the nervous system and reduce stress.Yulia explains her teaching style, which is focused on core stability, strength, and alignment. She addresses yoga etiquette, props, and the importance of listening to one's body. She also touches on the 2021 lifting of the yoga ban in Alabama public schools, highlighting its many benefits as a form of exercise. Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay  https://www.alcpl.org/

    27 min

  6. 08/26/2025

    Mental Health Matters: Depression

    MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS is a series of five talks sponsored by A New Leaf Counseling Center. Clinical licensed therapist, Coleman Thompson, talks about depression, its signs and symptoms, and how it differs from sadness. Persistent low mood, low appetite, sleep changes, and negative thoughts for more than 6 months may indicate depression. He notes depression in children and adults may look different and advocates family and cognitive behavioral therapy to learn healthy coping skills. Exercise, positive self-talk, journaling, self awareness and family support are key in overcoming depression. Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay  https://www.alcpl.org/https://www.anewleafcounseling.net/https://nndc.org/resource-links/

    26 min

  7. 07/22/2025

    A.J. Coleman reads: Happy Hallomentary, Welcome to Life (and the fifth grade) [chapters 1 and 2]

    A.J. Coleman reads two chapters from the first book in her Happy Hallomentary series titled Welcome to Life (and the fifth grade). Jacket:          Meet Frankie Stine. He's a tall, green, one-month old who wears his heart on his sleeve. Starting the fifth grade at          Happy Hallomentary School...has him pretty nervous. Frankie isn't afraid of the monsters and creatures that he will         be going to school with, he's just afraid that they will not like him! Join him as he starts his first day of school and learns          meeting new people isn't so scary! https://www.alcpl.org/www.alcpl.org./podcasts/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay

    11 min

  8. 07/22/2025

    Author A.J. Coleman

    Local author A.J. Coleman debuts the first book in her Happy Hallomentary series titled Welcome to Life (and the fifth grade). The book follows Frankie Stein, a one-month-old green robot who is nervous about entering the fifth grade in a school for Halloween creatures. His classmates include witches, spiders, ghosts, and trolls, and their principal is an extra large pumpkin with creeping vines. In the series, aimed at ages 6-10, Coleman explores the range of emotions and relatable themes many kids experience in starting a new school year. She self-published the books  and also drew the illustrations. Coleman draws inspiration from author R.L. Stine and advises aspiring writers to write every day and avoid reliance on AI. She highlights the value of originality in creative writing and art. https://www.alcpl.org/ www.alcpl.org./podcasts/  Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabay

    21 min
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Athens-Limestone Public Library's podcast series highlights conversations with guest speakers that come into the library to talk about cultural, educational, and community programs. Between the Stacks also features discussions of ongoing library programs and special exhibits.

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  • Creator
    Athens-Limestone County Public Library
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Athens-Limestone County Public Library
  • Show Website
    Between The Stacks