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Readers, creators, artists and beat-makers, you're invited to join Cameron "C-Grimey" Williams twice a month in the Library Lounge. Kick back, relax and get ready to explore what's going on at the library, in the community and with yourself.

Episodes

  1. 11/19/2020

    Episode 12: Everything Starts With a Word

    On this episode in the lounge, C-Grimey explores how a mixture of literature, technology, and entertainment support youth reading comprehension and social skills. Special guests: ELLA's Jazmine LeBlanc and poet and playwright Arche Twitty. Music by Big Wavy.

    41 min

  2. 10/28/2020

    Episode 11: Vote Like It Matters

    C-Grimey's got a special election podcast for you this week! Joining him in the Lounge are Eric Atkins of The Unity Group and Tequila Johnson of Equity Alliance, talking about voting issues that impact Black voices in the past and today.

    37 min

  3. 10/15/2020

    Episode 10: Local History Part II

    For Part II of our Local History feature, C-Grimey gets in the Lounge with our own Suzette Raney, historian and librarian in our Local History and Genealogy Department. Learn some cool local history facts and what resources you'll find at your library. Music by Big Wavy.

    31 min

  4. 09/30/2020

    Episode 9: Local History Part I

    Cameron Williams is back in the lounge with Michael Gilliland of Chattanooga Organize for Action (COA) and Chattanooga in Action for Love, Equality and Benevolence (CALEB), as well as The Walking Tours. Kick back and let Michael get you thinking with some local history facts. Music by Big Wavy.

    33 min

  5. 09/16/2020

    Episode 8: Game Stop

    C-Grimey is back in the lounge! This time, he's chatting with soon-to-be pro gamer Jordan Hutchinson about the boom in gaming this year, what it takes to be a pro, and their favorite games. Music by Big Wavy.

    25 min
  6. Episode 7: Healing Gardens

    09/02/2020

    Episode 7: Healing Gardens

    Join C-Grimey in the lounge with Daniel Lambert of Healing Garden CHA. In this episode, they talk about sustainable living through gardening, garden parties happening within Chattanooga, and work with NEEMA Taking Root community garden. Plus, C-Grimey's got an update for ya on what's happening at the Library.

    22 min

  7. 08/20/2020

    Episode 6: Small Biz/Big Help Part II

    C-Grimey is in the Library Lounge for part 2 of Small Biz/Big Help. This time he's hanging with Malcolm Robinson of Mac Paypers Apparel LLC. Malcolm talks about how the Library's 4th Floor helped him start the company and how he's operating during the pandemic. Music for this episode by Big Wavey.

    24 min

  8. 08/06/2020

    Episode 5: Small Biz/Big Help Part I

    C-Grimey is back in the lounge! This time, he's talking with Louis Contreras from the Local Juicery + Kitchen about how the Library's helped his business and how he's coping with COVID-19. This is Part I in a 2-part series about small businesses who are holding on during the pandemic. Music for this episode by Big Wavey.

    26 min

  9. 07/02/2020

    Episode 4: Power to the People

    C-Grimey is back in the lounge with Marie Mott, activist and co-founder of "I Can't Breath Cha". Sit back, turn up the volume and listen to what the movement is about, how we got here and what the future might hold. Music for this episode by Big Wavy.

    29 min

  10. 06/18/2020

    Episode 3: Juneteenth

    This Juneteenth is the 155th anniversary of the end of slavery, so C-Grimey is in the lounge with Ricardo Morris - educator, artist, and founder of the Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts and Ideas. They explore the history of this holiday both nationally and locally and talk about why it's important to come together as a community this year.

    27 min

  11. 05/26/2020

    Episode 2: Quarantined Musicians

    C-Grimey is back in the Lounge! In this episode, he catches up with Stratton Tingle of Soundcorps and talk about local musicians who are finding ways to thrive during quarantine.

    31 min

  12. 05/11/2020

    Episode 1: Stay Engage Online

    Social distancing is still a necessity, but C-Grimey is here with educational and entertaining online resources to keep you and the kids engaged while at home.

    24 min
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Readers, creators, artists and beat-makers, you're invited to join Cameron "C-Grimey" Williams twice a month in the Library Lounge. Kick back, relax and get ready to explore what's going on at the library, in the community and with yourself.

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  • Creator
    Chattanooga Public Library
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Chattanooga Public Library
  • Show Website
    Library Lounge