The Library Stage

Amanda Hunt, MLS
  • 4.5 (2)
  • Education
  • Updated Weekly

The Library Stage is the podcast where school librarians take the stage: 18 minutes, one big idea, every episode. Hosted by Amanda Hunt, MLS (@TheNextGenLibrarian), award-winning Texas high school librarian with 21 years in education, each episode spotlights a librarian sharing what actually works: the programs, books, and edtech lighting up their libraries. Every talk hits one of three pillars: Literacy (books, reading culture, and collection stories), Edtech (AI, digital creation, and the tools transforming today's library), or Discovery (programming, makerspaces, and big ideas from guests.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Lunch Is a Library Program with Nick Moore

    Episode 2: Lunch Is a Library Program with Nick Moore What if one of the best library programs didn't require a budget, a guest speaker, or months of planning? In this episode of The Library Stage, Amanda Hunt welcomes elementary school librarian Nick Moore to share how opening the library during lunch has transformed student engagement, built relationships, and created a space where every learner feels they belong. Nick discusses how this simple idea became one of the most impactful parts of his library program while also sharing insights into makerspaces, technology integration, and creating joyful learning experiences. Pillar: 🩵 Discovery Plus, stick around for his Curtain Call featuring: 📖 Nick's book recommendations + 🛠️ 2 of his favorite tools: WeWillWrite & Tinkercad Follow Nick:📱 Instagram/X: @learnteachmoore🌐 powderspringsllc.weebly.com Hosted by Amanda Hunt, MLS (@TheNextGenLibrarian)🌐 thenextgenlibrarian.com #TheLibraryStage #SchoolLibrarians #TaketheStage #ElementaryLibrary #Makerspace #EdTech #Libraries #DiscoveryTalk

    Lunch Is a Library Program with Nick Moore

  2. Jul 11

    Welcome to The Library Stage

    Welcome to The Library Stage where school librarians take the stage. 18 minutes. One big idea. Every episode. In this first episode, host Amanda Hunt, MLS (@TheNextGenLibrarian), a Texas school librarian with 20 years across all levels of education, pulls back the curtain on the show: why school librarians are the best-kept secret in education, what to expect from the three pillars (🩷 Literacy, 🧡 Edtech, 🩵 Discovery), and how the TED-style 18-minute format works, from the Opening Act to the Curtain Call. Plus: the very first Curtain Call. Here are Amanda's rapid-fire recs to kick off the show, including: 🩷 A book she can't stop recommending: Copefield and Strong Like You by T.L. Simpson. Both Young Teen Lit books that feature boys in sports that deals with toxic masculinity and sharing emotions in a healthy way instead of in anger. 🧡 A tool that's earning its spot in her library: Adobe Podcast & Adobe Aqua (see links below) & 🩵 One steal-this-idea you can try tomorrow: got a device and a mouth? Give podcasting a try with your students--it's so easy they'll become experts in no time, even with little training! Think your library story belongs on the stage? Pitch your talk: thenextgenlib@gmail.com Connect: thenextgenlibrarian.com | @TheNextGenLibrarian#TheLibraryStage #TakeTheStage The Library Stage is an independent podcast, not affiliated with TED Conferences LLC. Resources: Adobe Podcast Adobe Aqua Leading From the Library podcast by Shannon McClintock Miller School Librarians United podcast by Amy Hermon Library on Lock podcast by Lauren Mobley The School Librarian Learning Network by Steve Tetreault The Library Exchange by Julie & Jan

    Welcome to The Library Stage
  • 2 Episodes

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About

The Library Stage is the podcast where school librarians take the stage: 18 minutes, one big idea, every episode. Hosted by Amanda Hunt, MLS (@TheNextGenLibrarian), award-winning Texas high school librarian with 21 years in education, each episode spotlights a librarian sharing what actually works: the programs, books, and edtech lighting up their libraries. Every talk hits one of three pillars: Literacy (books, reading culture, and collection stories), Edtech (AI, digital creation, and the tools transforming today's library), or Discovery (programming, makerspaces, and big ideas from guests.

Information

  • Creator
    Amanda Hunt, MLS
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Amanda Hunt, MLS
  • Show Website
    The Library Stage