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  1. Jun 1

    Virtual Author Visit: Chas Henry

    Reference Librarian Ian Bloomfield welcomes Chas Henry, author of Fuji Fire: Sifting Ashes of a Forgotten U.S. Marines Corps Tragedy.Ian and Chas are joined by several men who survived the incidents described in the book and have not seen or spoken to each other in the almost fifty years since.

    1h 12m

  2. Mar 30

    Senior Writers Write! (12/1/2025)

    Members of the Westbury Senior Center's 'Senior Writers Write' workshop read selections of their work. Contributors include Tuesday Jordan, Carolyn Barry-Ginyard, Alourde Augustin, William Joseph and Catherine Strong. Facilitated by Carmen Lloyd.

    38 min

  3. Mar 16

    Michelle Loves Books: Rebecca Fallon

    Michelle, reference librarian interviews debut author Rebecca Fallon about her book Family Drama. Rebecca also shares two books she read recently that she recommends; Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen

    20 min

  4. 12/19/2025

    Michelle Loves Books: Marisa Silver

    Michelle interviews author Marisa Silver about her latest book, At Last. She also shares a few book recommendations: Heartwood by Amity Gaige The Guardian and The Thief by Megha Majumdar

    24 min

  5. 11/05/2025

    Michelle Loves Books: Geetu Makin

    Michelle, our reference librarian interviews cookbook author and nutritionist Geetu Makin about her cookbook, Makin it Healthy.

    24 min

  6. 08/27/2025

    Michelle Loves Books: Podcast with Libby Buck

    Michelle Marcus, reference librarian, interviewed author Libby Buck about her debut novel, Port Anna. These are some of Libby's recommended books: Orbital by Samantha Harvey House of Beth by Kerry Cullen Plainsong by Kent Haruf (First book in Plainsong series out of 3 books)

    23 min

  7. 08/15/2025

    Dear Miss Overton Episode II: The Letter Writers

    The series continues with a deeper look into the lives of the letter writers, from their school years to military service during WWII and more. Narrator: Thomas Hoffman Jacqueline Overton: Andrea Morale Bill Delamar: Christopher Michael Grant

    10 min

  8. 08/08/2025

    Mixer Monday (August 4, 2025) Steel Pan Appreciation

    Ian, Michael, Kathleen and Vandana discuss a variety of topics and then the takes turns trying out Kathleen's steel pan drum to celebrate the upcoming Word Steelpan Day.

    22 min
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Hear what's happening at the Westbury Library and in the community!

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  • Creator
    Westbury Memorial Public Library
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Westbury Memorial Public Library
  • Show Website
    Westbury Library Podcasts