Winter Park Library: Books & Beyond

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Each month, the Winter Park Library in Winter Park, Florida, hosts an array of writers, artists, musicians, expert lecturers, and community leaders who teach classes and facilitate events. Podcast host Michael Werner interviews these library presenters to discuss their interests and passions and to learn what to expect from their classes and events at WPL!

  1. FEB 21

    Lieutenant General Mark Hertling

    Retired United States Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling discusses his distinguished career, during and after the army, and his new book If I Don't Return: A Father's Wartime Journal.

    58 min

  2. FEB 11

    Cathy Lieblich of Neighbors Network

    Cathy Lieblich tells Michael about her life and her work with Neighbors Network, a volunteer powered nonprofit organization that helps seniors build community and live and thrive in their own homes.

    34 min

  3. JAN 9

    Carl Creasman: "Winter Park Library Historian"

    Michael has a wide-ranging conversation with Valencia College History Professor Carl Creasman about many facets of his life and career. Carl talks about the origins of Citizen Civics and Past Meets Present, the popular classes that he brings to WPL each month. Carl also looks ahead at what WPL has planned for America's semiquincentennial.

    41 min

  4. 12/11/2025

    Librarianship, Podcasting, and More with Jeremy Zorn

    For our 30th episode, WPL Public Services Librarian Jeremy Zorn steps out from behind the scenes of the podcast. Michael and Jeremy discuss how he came to work at WPL and the many ways folks use WPL's Recording Studio.

    44 min

  5. 11/13/2025

    Becca Schmidt's Journey to Yoga

    Michael talks with Becca Schmidt of Blue Moon Yoga about her path to teaching Yoga. Becca offers a monthly book-inspired Yoga class at WPL, on behalf of the Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing in Winter Park.

    53 min

  6. 10/09/2025

    Bookstores & Beyond with Lauren Zimmerman

    Lauren Zimmerman tells Michael about her road to owning and managing Writer's Block Bookstore in Winter Park, with an additional location in Winter Garden. Lauren discusses the value of independent bookstores and talks about what's on her horizon.

    49 min

  7. 09/09/2025

    Songs That Never End with Gary Earl

    WPL Head of Public Services, Gary Earl discusses his life as a librarian and some of his musical ventures, including his latest project, a children's music album called Songs The Never End recorded with his WPL colleagues. Songs That Never End by The Winter Park Oats, Cornmeal, and Bookbinding Conglomerate Band is now available on all streaming platforms!

    42 min

  8. 08/18/2025

    100 Things to Do in Winter Park Before You Die with Kim Michalak

    Michael gets to know Kim Michalak as they chat about her book and all things Winter Park!

    26 min
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Each month, the Winter Park Library in Winter Park, Florida, hosts an array of writers, artists, musicians, expert lecturers, and community leaders who teach classes and facilitate events. Podcast host Michael Werner interviews these library presenters to discuss their interests and passions and to learn what to expect from their classes and events at WPL!

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