L-Town Radio

Livingston Public Library

We are the public library serving Livingston, New Jersey, and here is where we'll share our monthly podcast, "L-Town Radio."

  1. Bats, Apocalypses, and National Poetry Month: April 2026

    APR 2

    Bats, Apocalypses, and National Poetry Month: April 2026

    Nadia, Amy, Lisa, Nick, and Joe celebrate National Poetry Month by reading poems by Maya Angelou, Stanley Kunitz, Billy Collins, Franny Choi, Linda Hogan, and Robert Miller; plus, Hongmei talks about poetry in music; Archana highlights some of the great programs on our April calendar; and Ragini fills us in on some of the most eagerly-awaited books hitting our shelves this month.

    27 min
  2. Meeting Community Needs with Ragini Lall: March 2026

    MAR 7

    Meeting Community Needs with Ragini Lall: March 2026

    Joe talks with our new Adult Services Department Head Ragini Lall about her NJLA award-winning work organizing the library's Special Needs Resource Fair, as well as how her experience in Human Resources prepared her to be a public librarian. Plus, Hongmei talks about recordings that were honored at this year's Grammy Awards; Archana highlights some of the great programs on our March calendar; and Ragini tells us about some of the most anticipated books hitting our shelves this month.

    22 min
  3. Making "Makers of History" with Lisa Jenkins: Feb. 2026

    JAN 29

    Making "Makers of History" with Lisa Jenkins: Feb. 2026

    Joe talks with Lisa Jenkins of our Youth Services department about her background in developmental psychology, about the moment she knew she wanted to be a public librarian, about her NJLA award-winning "Makers of History" program, and about some of her favorite spooky stories for young readers. Plus, Hongmei talks about music for the Lunar New Year; Archana highlights some of the great programs on our February calendar; and Ragini tells us about some of the most anticipated new books hitting library shelves this month.

    37 min
  4. A Heartwarming Holiday Tale by Freeman Harrison: Dec 2025

    12/03/2025

    A Heartwarming Holiday Tale by Freeman Harrison: Dec 2025

    Joe reads "Some Things Never Change," a heartwarming tale of holiday spirit by Livingston historian Freeman Harrison. Plus, Ragini tells us about some of the most anticipated new books hitting our shelves this month, and Hongmei shares some thoughts on Rosalia's new album.

    20 min
  5. Intuition and the Artistic Process with Barbara Sax: Nov. 2025

    10/29/2025

    Intuition and the Artistic Process with Barbara Sax: Nov. 2025

    Joe talks with Barbara Sax, President of the Arts Council of Livingston, about her career as an art teacher, the roles that emotion and intuition play in her own artistic process, and keeping the creative spirit alive in our community. Plus, Archana highlights some of the fantastic programs scheduled on our November calendar; Hongmei shares some thoughts on Taylor Swift's latest album; and Ragini tells us about some of the most anticipated new books hitting library shelves this month.

    49 min
  6. Jeff Friedman of Livingston Philanthropies: Oct 2025

    09/30/2025

    Jeff Friedman of Livingston Philanthropies: Oct 2025

    Joe talks with Jeff Friedman about his long & successful career as a TV director / producer, as well as how he serves the community through his organization, Livingston Philanthropies. Plus, Ragini highlights some of the most anticipated new books hitting library shelves this month; Hongmei talks about great music to listen to this fall season; and Archana discusses some of the fantastic programs scheduled on our October calendar.

    39 min
  7. A Musical Journey with Yang Jin: Sep 2025

    09/03/2025

    A Musical Journey with Yang Jin: Sep 2025

    Joe talks with acclaimed musician Yang Jin about her musical journey, her work with the Livingston community, and how she seeks to connect people through music. Plus, Archana highlights some of the great programs on our September calendar, Hongmei shares resources to celebrate Classical Music Month, and Ragini tells us about the most anticipated books hitting the library shelves this month.

    28 min
  8. Shilpa Kulkarni of Shiv's Third Eye: July 2025

    07/01/2025

    Shilpa Kulkarni of Shiv's Third Eye: July 2025

    Joe talks with Shilpa Kulkarni, President and co-founder of Shiv's Third Eye, a local organization that promotes mental wellness for adolescents and their surrounding communities. Shilpa discusses her journey from India to Japan to New Jersey, and how she channeled the pain of a tremendous tragedy into transformative community activism. Plus, Jessica highlights some of the most anticipated books hitting our shelves this month, and Hongmei shares some songs to put on your July 4th playlist.

    58 min
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We are the public library serving Livingston, New Jersey, and here is where we'll share our monthly podcast, "L-Town Radio."

Information

  • Creator
    Livingston Public Library
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    L-Town Radio