Beyond the Stacks by Milton Public Library Milton Public Library

In this episode of Beyond the Stacks, Mark Williams, Chief Librarian at MPL, is joined by guest co-host Adam van Koeverden, Former Olympian, Local MP, and newly appointed MPL Community Ambassador. Together they interview Maddie Schizas, 2022 Figure Skating Olympian and MPL Community Ambassador. In this special interview, Maddie shares her recent experience competing at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, an Olympian’s mindset, and the importance of youth being able to access sports. The panel further discusses the impact of libraries on their lives and their essential role in building strong communities.

Hosted by: Mark Williams, Chief Librarian and Adam van Koeverden

Edited by: Lloyd Tran

Music: Side Steppin’ by Otis McDonald

In this episode of Beyond the Stacks, we are joined by Taylor and Whitney, coordinators of Pflag Halton and Mark Williams, Chief Librarian at MPL. With more people in the Milton and Halton community identifying as part of the LGBTQ2S+ community, members need inclusive spaces to be themselves that create a large sense of belonging and reduce stigmas. In this episode, listeners will learn how Milton Public Library and Pflag’s partnership continues to make the library a safe and inclusive space for all.

Hosted by: Selina Long, Community-Led Librarian

Edited by: Lloyd Tran

Music: Side Steppin’ by Otis McDonald

In this episode of Beyond the Stacks, we are joined by Chris Freeland, Director of Open Libraries at Internet Archive, Jennie Halperin, Executive Director of Library Futures and Mark Williams, Chief Librarian at MPL to discuss our newest partnership with the Internet Archive. 

With the rise in popularity of digital resources, Milton Public Library often grappled with how to deliver accessible digital resources to the community. The answer came with a new partnership with the Internet Archive, where the library was able to offer millions of digitized resources to patrons in accessible formats. In this episode, listeners will learn how this partnership was made possible.

Hosted by: Selina Long, Community-Led Librarian

Edited by: Lloyd Tran

Music: Side Steppin’ by Otis McDonald

In this episode of Beyond the Stacks, we are joined by Amy Leask, a writer, educator, and interactive media producer. Amy is the founder of Milton’s own Red T Media and co-founder of Enable Education. In this episode, we discuss what it means to dream and think BIG! This is the third episode in our miniseries on leadership, answering questions developed by MPL’s Teen Advisory Group.
Hosted by Emily Thompson, Community-Led Librarian
Edited by Lloyd Tran, Marketing and Communications Assistant
Music: Side Steppin' by Otis McDonald

In this episode, we are joined by Adejisola Atiba, founder and president of the African Caribbean Council of Halton and Manager, Financial Planning Associates, Greater Toronto Region with RBC and Kim Jenkinson, Executive Director of HMC Connections. Meet your Miltonians as we discuss what it means to be a creative, goal-setting, successful leader.

Hosted by Emily Thompson, Community-Led Librarian

Edited by Lloyd Tran, Marketing and Communications Assistant

Music: Side Steppin' by Otis McDonald

In this episode, our hosts, Lisa and Emily, sit down with Hassaan Basit, President and CEO, Conservation Halton, and Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Youth, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage (Sport). They join us today to talk all things leadership, and to answer questions that are on the minds of our Teen Advisory Group. 

Hosted by Lisa Portelli, Teen Services Librarian, and Emily Thompson, Community-Led Librarian

Edited by Lloyd Tran, Marketing and Communications Assistant

Music: Side Steppin' by Otis McDonald