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Welcome to Beyond the Stacks – a podcast from Westlake Porter Public Library. On each episode, we hope to spark your curiosity to explore all that the Library has to offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 03/21/2024

    Episode 7 - Patron Profile and Movie Star Biographies

    In the first segment, Frances (Adult Services) sits down with Rick Neubauer for our first Patron Profile. Then, we check in with Erin (Readers Advisory Librarian) and Aaron (Young Adult Librarian) for some recommended reads and watches in the genre of Movie Star Biographies (and Autobiographies) Erin's picks John Wayne: Treasures by Randy Roberts and David Welky McLintock! (1963)  Lugosi: The Rise and Fall of Hollywood's Dracula by Koren Shadmi White Zombie (1932) Devil Bat (1940) Bonus Book: This Thing of Darkness by K.V. Turley and Fiorella De Maria Aaron's Picks My Wicked, Wicked Ways by Errol Flynn The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) The Kid Stays in the Picture by Robert Evans Harold & Maude (1971) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  2. 02/22/2024

    Episode 6 - World at War Forum

    On this episode, our roving reporter, Linda Gandee, has an extended conversation with Steve Pettyjohn about the long-running history program here at the Library - The World at War Forum. Upcoming World at War Forum Dates & Topics (all events are from 7-8:30 pm): March 5 - The Battle of the Atlantic April 2 - The Korean War May 7 - U.S. Marines in World War I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

  3. 01/19/2024

    Episode 5 - Makerspace Projects and 2024 Reading Challenges

    In the first segment, our roving reporter, Linda Gandee, chats with Katie (Adult Services Assistant Manager) and C.J. (Assistant Director) about the many creative options for patrons in the Makerspace. Then, we check in with Erin (Readers Advisory Librarian) and Aaron (Young Adult Librarian) for some recommendations to help you beat the winter blues, by reading about situations far worse than any Cleveland winter - Dystopian fiction. 2024 Reading Challenges Mentioned: WPPL Challenge (the one Erin created) PopSugar The 52 Book Club Challenge Erin's Challenges: A Second Change Author - At the Mountains of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft Creepy Novel or Ghost Story - The Mummy! A Tale of the Twenty-Second Century by Jane Webb A Book with at Least 4 Points of View - The Album of Dr. Moreau by Daryl Gregory Aaron's Challenges: A Mystery Written Between 1930 and 1970 - Turn on the Heat by Erle Stanley Gardner Biography of Someone You've Never Heard of - The Last American Man by Elizabeth Gilbert Title Chosen at Random from Your TBR List - High Bias: The Distorted History of the Cassette Tape by Marc Masters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  4. 12/22/2023

    Episode 4 - Circulation & Readers Advisory (Dystopian Fiction)

    In the first segment, Heather chats with Kim (Circulation) about the most visited spot in the Library, the Circulation Department. Then, we check in with Erin (Readers Advisory Librarian) and Aaron (Young Adult Librarian) for some recommendations to help you beat the winter blues, by reading about situations far worse than any Cleveland winter - Dystopian fiction. Erin's Recommendations: Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde Other lipogram titles: Gadsby by Ernest Vincent Wright Eunoia by Christian Bok Aaron's Recommendations: Unnatural Disasters by Jeff Hirsch At the End of Everything by Marieke Nijkamp The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  5. 11/17/2023

    Episode 3 - Genealogy Research & Readers Advisory (Lessons in Chemistry)

    In the first segment, Heather chats with Chad (Local History Librarian) about the many databases patrons can use to research their family history. Then, we check in with Erin (Readers Advisory Librarian) and Aaron (Young Adult Librarian) for some recommendations for fans of Bonnie Garmus' Lessons in Chemistry. Erin's Recommendations: Mr & Mrs American Pie by Julie McDaniel The Love Hypothesis by Ally Hazelwood Aaron's Recommendations: With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo This Will Be Funny Someday by Katie Henry Non-Fiction - Books on Writing Erin's Recommendations: Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott Aaron's Recommendations: Brave the Page: A Young Writer’s Guide to Telling Epic Stories by Rebecca Stern & Grant Faulkner Dare to Write: Creative Writing Prompts by Kristen Fogle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  6. 10/20/2023

    Episode 2 - Collection Development & Readers Advisory (Mystery & Paranormal Non-Fiction)

    In the first segment, Heather chats with Jane (Technical Services Manager) about how and why the library chooses what to add to the collection. In the second segment, we take patron questions about what to read next and put them to Erin (Readers Advisory Librarian) and Aaron (Young Adult Librarian). Mystery Erin's Recommendations: The Haunted Lady by Mary Roberts Reinhart Aaron's Recommendations: The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco The Strangers by Margaret Haddix Paranormal Non-Fiction Erin's Recommendations: World of Lore by Aaron Manke The United States of Cryptids by J.W. Ocker The Bigfoot Book by Nicholas Redfern Aaron's Recommendations: The Teen Witches Guide to Palm Reading by Xanna Eve Chown The Ghostly Tales of Cleveland by Beth A. Richards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  7. 09/22/2023

    Episode 1 - History of Libraries & Readers Advisory (Bookish Romances & Science)

    In the first segment, Chad and Heather discuss the history of public libraries and then focus in on the history of Westlake Porter Public Library (WPPL) in particular. In the second segment, we play Stump the Librarian. This is where we take patron questions about what to read next and put them to the Readers Advisory Librarian to see what she'll come up with. Here are the books Erin and Aaron discussed on this episode: Q: What would you recommend if I loved Book Lovers by Emily Henry? A: Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson / By Any Other Name by Lauren Kate Q: What would you recommend for a reader who loves science, but doesn't have a deep science background and doesn't want anything to technical and complicated? A: Anything by Randall Munroe. His author talk (from January 2023) is on our website. His books, What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions and the sequel, What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions are great reads. Other authors (and books) to check out include; Mary Roach (author of Stiff, Packing for Mars, Grunt, and Fuzz), Caitlin Doughty (Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs), and Sam Kean (The Disappearing Spoon).  Connect with WPPL - Facebook / IG / YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
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About

Welcome to Beyond the Stacks – a podcast from Westlake Porter Public Library. On each episode, we hope to spark your curiosity to explore all that the Library has to offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Westlake Porter Public Library
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Westlake Porter Public Library
  • Show Website
    Beyond the Stacks