Behind the Books
By Mercer County Library System
Behind the BooksNov 18, 2020
Right at Home - Interview with Dana K. White
Bob and Anna interview Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, as well as decluttering expert and author, Dana K. White.
- Intro and Welcome
- 1:50 Interview with County Executive Dan Benson
- 14:21 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:04 Interview with Dana K. White
- 30:52 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Visit the Mercer County website at https://www.mercercounty.org/government/county-executive to find out more about County Executive Dan Benson.
Find additional information about Dana K. White, her books, podcast, blog, etc.https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Happy Trees and Flat Cats - Interview with Tara Lazar
Bob and Anna interview Matheson Westlake, Teen/Youth Services Librarian from the West Windsor Branch, as well as picture book author, Tara Lazar.
- Intro and Welcome
- 4:14 Interview with Matheson Westlake
- 16:25 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 21:45 Interview with Tara Lazar
- 35:43 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Find additional information about Tara Lazar, her books, and Storystorm at https://taralazar.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read @ MCLS, please see the flyer https://libraryaware.com/2YQVXQ.
Find Flipster and other Virtual Branch & Digital Entertainment resources available at MCLS via https://mcl.org/branches/virtual/.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Woolly Woolly - Interview with Ramona Ausubel
Bob and Anna interview Elka Frankel, Reference Librarian from the West Windsor Branch, as well as author, Ramona Ausubel.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:18 Interview with Elka Frankel
- 14:30 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 18:33 Interview with Ramona Ausubel
- 31:34 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Ramona Ausubel and her work at https://ramonaausubel.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
A listing of popular barbecuing books in the MCLS collection is available via https://libraryaware.com/2Z121H.
For more information about A Poetry Happening: Mercer Poets Read @ MCLS, please see the flyer https://libraryaware.com/2YQVXQ.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Spring Forward - Interview with Jacob Kornhauser
Bob and Anna interview Sharon Galbraith Ryer, Branch Manager from the Hickory Corner Branch, as well as author, Jacob Kornhauser.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:48 Interview with Sharon Galbraith Ryer
- 12:27 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:57 Interview with Jacob Kornhauser
- 28:12 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about programming for Women's History Month @ MCLS, please see the flyer of events at https://libraryaware.com/2YDFQT.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Perspectives from the Tree House and Beyond - Interview with Natasha Tripplett
Bob and Anna interview Minyee Mao from the Circulation Department at the Twin Rivers Branch, as well as children's book author, Natasha Tripplett.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:08 Interview with Minyee Mao
- 15:43 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 20:44 Interview with Natasha Tripplett
- 34:14 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Natasha Tripplett and her work at https://www.natashabooks.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about programming for Women's History Month @ MCLS, please see https://libraryaware.com/2YDFQT
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Across the Genres - Interview with Lyn Liao Butler
Bob and Anna interview Alana Miles from the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as author Lyn Liao Butter Collins about her latest thriller, What is Mine.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:29 Interview with Alana Miles
- 13:38 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:58 Interview with Lyn Liao Butler
- 29:28 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Lyn Liao Butler and her work at https://lynliaobutler.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about programming for Black History Month @ MCLS, please see https://mcl.org/black-history-month/.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
The Power of Nostalgia - Interview with Kathleen Collins
Bob and Anna interview Kelly Newman from the Circulation Team at the Hopewell Branch, as well as Kathleen Collins about her debut novel, Study in Hysteria.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:01 Interview with Kelly Newman
- 13:50 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 18:22 Interview with Kathleen Collins
- 32:59 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Kathleen Collins and her work at https://katcoindustries.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about programming for Black History Month @ MCLS, please see https://mcl.org/black-history-month/.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Representation, Ascending - Interview with Karen Outen
Bob and Anna interview Edward W. Bullock, President of the Trenton Literacy Movement about his debut picture book, Warren Goes to Grandpa's , as well as long-time writer, Karen Outen about her upcoming debut novel, Dixon, Descending.
- Intro and Welcome
- 4:16 Interview with Edward W. Bullock
- 19:28 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 22:33 Interview with Karen Outen
- 35:40 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Edward W. Bullock and his work at https://www.edwardwbullock.com/.
Additional information about The Trenton Literacy Movement (TTLM) is available at https://thetrentonliteracymovement.org/.
Learn more about TTLM's Read Aloud series via https://thetrentonliteracymovement.org/read-aloud.
Trenton Literacy Movement’s “Read Aloud” featured on WHYY's You Oughta Know (2022) at https://youtu.be/LrtTCQKI0g0?si=sZbRa4OZOIWj4V7-.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about the 2024 Reading Challenge, please see https://mcl.org/events/reading-challenge/.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
No Time Like the Present - Interview with Louise Fein
Bob and Anna interview Rebecca Eaton, Hollowbrook Branch Manager, as well as historical fiction author, Louise Fein, about her upcoming book, The London Bookshop Affair.
- Intro and Welcome
- 5:22 Interview with Rebecca Eaton
- 14:59 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 18:14 Interview with Louise Fein
- 34:02 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Louise Fein and her work at https://www.louisefein.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about the Winter Reading Program, please see https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/.
For more information about MLK, Jr. Day of Service volunteer opportunities, creating cards or writing letters for Mercer County Meals on Wheels participants, please see https://mcl.org/mlk-jr-day-of-service/.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Goals within Reach - Interview with Greta Kelly
Bob and Anna interview Tara Nunn from Circulation at the Robbinsville branch, as well as fantasy author, Greta Kelly, about her recent release, The Queen of Days.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:39 Interview with Tara Nunn
- 13:42 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:30 Interview with Greta Kelly
- 27:38 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Learn more about Greta Kelly and her work at https://gretakkelly.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
For more information about the Winter Reading Program, please see https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Close to Home - Interview with Scott Rothman
Bob and Anna interview Marcia Wolf from Circulation at the Lawrence Headquarters branch, as well as picture book author, Scott Rothman, about his recent release, Basketball Town.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:38 Interview with Marcia Wolf
- 12:42 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:31 Interview with Scott Rothman
- 32:24 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Find more information about Scott Rothman, see https://www.scottrothmanwriter.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Information regarding the upcoming Winter Reading Program can be found via https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Ripples of Kindness - Interview with Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky
Bob and Anna interview Molly Reinero from Youth Services at the Lawrence Headquarters branch, as well as picture book author, Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky, about her recent release, Just One Pebble. One Boy's Quest to End Hunger.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:37 Interview with Molly Reinero
- 13:51 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:16 Interview with Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky
- 30:27 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Find more information about 3B: Brae's Brown Bags at https://braesbrownbags.org/
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
"Row, Row, Row Your Boat" and "Peace Round" contributed by Jen Crabtree and Molly Reinero.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
No Looking Back - Interview with Catriona McPherson
Bob and Anna interview James Dunham from Circulation at the Ewing branch, as well as award winning author, Catriona McPherson, about her upcoming release, Hop Scot, which is the sixth installment of her Last Ditch Mysteries series.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:37 Interview with James Dunham
- 13:51 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:16 Interview with Catriona McPherson
- 30:27 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Catriona McPherson and her work at http://catrionamcpherson.com/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
The Past in the Present - Interview with Karma Brown
In two separate interviews, Bob and Anna talk with USA Today bestselling author, Kerri Maher about her recent release, All You Have to Do Is Call, as well as award-winning journalist and best selling author, Karma Brown, about her latest book, What Wild Women Do.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:32 Interview with Kerri Maher
- 17:56 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 20:43 Interview with Karma Brown
- 32:09 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Kerri Maher and her work at https://www.kerrimaher.com/.
Additional information Karma Brown's work is located at https://linktr.ee/karmabrown.com.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Opening and closing music provided by AlexGrohl from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by PaulYudin from Pixabay.
Playing Up Experience - Interview with Charise Harper
Bob and Anna interview Michael Kerr from Adult Services at the West Windsor Branch, and Charise Harper, the award-winning author and illustrator of numerous children's books and series.
- Intro and Welcome
- 4:05 Interview with Michael Kerr
- 12:03 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:41 Interview with Charise Harper
- 27:46 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Charise Harper and her work at https://www.chariseharper.com/.
Access our hoopla, Libby (via eLibraryNJ), and Kanopy from our Virtual Branch at https://mcl.org/branches/virtual/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Empathy for the World Around Us - Interview with Ed Yong
Bob and Anna talk with Hickory Corner staff member, Chip McAuley, who is a member of the NJLA Intellectual Freedom Subcommittee, as well as Pulitzer prize-winning science writer, Ed Yong, about his book, An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us.
- Intro and Welcome
- 5:21 Interview with Chip McAuley
- 12:20 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:26 Interview with Ed Yong
- 35:19 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Ed Yong and his work at https://edyong.me/.
Access our the MCLS Virtual Branch at https://mcl.org/branches/virtual/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the NJLA Intellectual Freedom Subcommittee is available at https://njlamembers.org/intellectualfreedom.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Experience in Action - Interview with Saadia Faruqi
Bob and Anna interview Brielle Papaccio from Youth Services at the West Windsor Branch, and Saadia Faruqi, author of the popular "Yasmin" series, about her debut middle grade graphic novel, Saving Sunshine.
- Intro and Welcome
- 1:35 Interview with Brielle Papaccio
- 13:31 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:15 Interview with Saadia Faruqi
- 29:57 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Saadia Faruqi and her work at https://saadiafaruqi.com/.
Access our the MCLS Virtual Branch at https://mcl.org/branches/virtual/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Making Connections - Interview with Robert Kuriloff
Bob and Anna interview Diana Chico from the Circulation Department at the Hightstown Memorial Library Branch, and author Roberta S. Kuriloff about her recent memoir, Framing a Life: Building the Space to be Me.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:27 Interview with Diana Chico
- 13:06 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:04 Interview with Robert Kuriloff
- 28:26 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Roberta S. Kuriloff and her work at https://www.robertakuriloff.com/.
Additional information about 9/11 Day of Service opportunities at MCLS is available at https://mcl.org/9-11-day-of-service/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Street Rats and Wombats - Interview with Abi Cushman
Bob and Anna interview Lydia Weltmann from the Administration Office at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, and author-illustrator, Abi Cushman.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:58 Interview with Lydia Weltmann
- 11:08 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 14:56 Interview with Abi Cushman
- 29:17 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Abi Cushmanand her work at https://www.abicushman.com/.
Lydia Weltmann's authoring activity can be found at
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Additional information about the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
New Beginnings - Interview with Shari Lapena
Bob and Anna interview MCLS Library Commissioner, Dennis Waters, as well as the internationally bestselling author, Shari Lapena.
- Intro and Welcome
- 4:48 Interview with Dennis Waters
- 18:40 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 21:26 Interview with Shari Lapena
- 33:49 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Shari Lapena and her work at https://www.sharilapena.com/.
Additional information about the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
The MCLS Event Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Celebrate Yourself - Interview with Steven Rowley
Bob and Anna interview Dana Chin from Hickory Corner's Circulation Department, as well as bestselling author, Steven Rowley.
- Intro and Welcome
- 4:26 Interview with Dana Chin
- 16:02 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 20:28 Interview with Steven Rowley
- 35:43 Summary and Closing
- Show Notes:
You can learn more about Steven Rowley and his work at https://www.stevenrowley.com/.
Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
A Touch of Rom-com - Interview with Pernille Hughes
Bob and Anna interview Jill Long from the Acquisitions and Cataloging Department, as well as romantic comedy author, Pernille Hughes.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:39 Interview with Jill Long
- 15:01 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 18:54 Interview with Pernille Hughes
- 32:57 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Pernille Hughes and her work at https://pernillehughes.com/.
Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Al Capone Does My Website - Interview with Gennifer Choldenko
Bob and Anna interview Kim Livingston, Website Administrator from the MCLS IT Department, as well as Newbery Honor winning author, Gennifer Choldenko.
- Intro and Welcome
- 5:32 Interview with Kim Livingston
- 17:41 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 22:11 Interview with Gennifer Choldenko
- 36:03 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
You can learn more about Gennifer Choldenko and her work at https://www.choldenko.com/.
More information about the 2023 MCLS Reading Challenge is available at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the upcoming 2023 Summer Reading Program, including the 2023 Passport of Fun, is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Taking Pride in Their Work - Interview with Sidney Karger
Bob and Anna interview Irene Szymelewicz, Administrative Assistant at the Lawrence Headquarters Administration Office, as well as debut author, Sidney Karger.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:49 Interview with Irene Szymelewicz
- 10:35 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 14:26 Interview with Sidney Karger
- 25:08 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Follow Sidney Karger on Twitter @SidKarger and Instagram @sidkny.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the upcoming Summer Reading Program is available at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program/.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Perfect Landing - Interview with Ore Agbaje-Williams
Bob and Anna interview Pamela Price, Director of Library Services at Mercer County Community College, as well as debut author, Ore Agbaje-Williams.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:31 Interview with Pamela Price
- 15:45 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 19:24 Interview with Ore Agbaje-Williams
- 31.26 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Ore Agbaje-Williams is available at\ https://www.oreawilliams.com/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Breaking Stereotypes - Interview with Kelly Bennett
Bob and Anna interview Pamela Murphy from Youth Services at the Lawrence Headquarters branch, as well as children's author, Kelly Bennett.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:56 Interview with Pamela Murphy
- 13:52 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 19:41 Interview with Kelly Bennett
- 34:38 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Kelly Bennett is available at https://www.kellybennett.com/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
A listing of Jewish American Heritage Month programs is available at
A listing of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month programs is available at https://mcl.org/aa-and-nhpi-heritage-month/
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Shiny Happy People - Interview with Lisa Scottoline
Bob and Anna interview Kathy Merzena from the Circulation at the Hopewell branch, as well as #1 best-selling, award-winning author, Lisa Scottoline.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:56 Interview with Kathy Merzena
- 13:52 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 19:41 Interview with Lisa Scottoline
- 34:38 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Lisa Scottoline is available at https://www.scottoline.com/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
More information about the 2023 MCLS Reading Challenge is available at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
A listing of Jewish American Heritage Month programs is available at
A listing of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month programs is available at
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
The Power of Poetry & Forgiveness - Interview with Alex Mar
Bob and Anna interview Sharon Wang, Reference Librarian at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as discuss with writer, Alex Mar, her new release, Seventy Times Seven.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:03 Interview with Sharon Wang
- 12:12 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:10 Interview with Alex Mar
- 30:09 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Alex Mar is available at https://alex-mar.com/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Register for the Poetry Circle & Local Poets Poetry Reading via https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MCL&curID=634253
A listing of all MCLS poetry events taking place for all ages during National Poetry Month can be found at https://mcl.org/call-for-poems/.
Poets interested in submitting poetry, for the A Poetry Happening Event: Mercer Poets Read on Tuesday, April 25, 7:00pm, should email a poem, citing the author, to hcprogs@mcl.org by Friday, April 21.
Anna's fatayer recipe via the MCLS YouTube Channel -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ64gZvZx0A
Anna's tabouli recipe via the MCLS YouTube Channel -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMKudERbzwE
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Fantastic Journeys - Interview with Tanaz Bhathena
Bob and Anna interview Robert Bee, Branch Manager at the West Windsor Branch, as well as Tanaz Bhathena, award winning YA author.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:36 Interview with Robert Bee
- 13:25 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:21 Interview with Tanaz Bhathena
- 32:28 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Tanaz Bhathena is available at https://tanazbhathena.com/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
New releases by past guests:
Sarah Penner, The London Séance Society
Maddie Frost, Wombats! Go Camping
The TrashedArt Contest Reception is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 6:30pm at the Lawrence Branch. Please register to attend. [link to https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MCL&curID=634193]
Additional information about the 2023 TrashedArt Contest is available on the MCLS website. [link to https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/]
Poets interested in submitting poetry, for the A Poetry Happening Event: Mercer Poets Read on Tuesday, April 25, 7:00pm, should email a poem, citing the author, to hcprogs@mcl.org by Friday, April 14.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
"Who Knew?" Moments - Interview with Leah Henderson
Bob and Anna interview Kim Luke, Reference Librarian at the Hightstown Memorial Library Branch, as well as Leah Henderson, an author for young readers of all ages. Henderson's books have been named a Children’s Africana Book Awards Notable and a Bank Street Best Book.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:16 Interview with Kim Luke
- 11:01 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:38 Interview with Leah Henderson
- 30:51 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Leah Henderson is available at http://www.leahhendersonbooks.com/.
A listing of 2023 Women's History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/womens-history-month/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Other Duties as Assigned - Interview with Amanda Flower
Bob and Anna interview David Rosario, Senior Circulation Assistant at the Hickory Corner Branch, as well as Amanda Flower, a USA Today bestselling American writer of mystery novels.
- Intro and Welcome
- 5:08 Interview with David Rosario
- 15:11 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 18:28 Interview with Amanda Flower
- 32:01 Summary and Closing
- Show Notes:
Additional information about Amanda Flower is available at http://www.amandaflower.com/.
More information about the 2023 MCLS Reading Challenge is available at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
A listing of 2023 Women's History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/womens-history-month/.
Details about the 2023 TrashedArt Contest is at https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Referencing the Madness - Interview with Dana O'Neil
Bob and Anna interview Dennis Beebe, reference librarian at the West Windsor Branch, as well as Dana O'Neil, senior writer for The Athletic and author of The Big East: Inside the Most Entertaining and Influential League in College Basketball History.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:36 Interview with Dennis Beebe
- 11:55 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:20 Interview with Dana O'Neil
- 30:48 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Dana O'Neil is available at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2216301/dana-oneil/.
A listing of 2023 Black History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/black-history-month-2023/.
Details about the 2023 TrashedArt Contest is at https://mcl.org/events/trashedart/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Fortuitous Encounters (and a LOT of Hard Work) - Interview with Chris Grabenstein
Bob and Anna interview Laura Nawrocik, Head of the MCLS Information Technology Department, as well as multiple award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling author of fast-paced, fun and funny page-turners for kids, Chris Grabenstein.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:13 Interview with Laura Nawrocik
- 11:54 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:40 Interview with Chris Grabenstein
- 33:11 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Chris Grabenstein is available at https://chrisgrabenstein.com/.
A listing of 2023 Black History Month events at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/black-history-month-2023/.
Details about the 2023 Reading Challenge is at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
New Beginnings - Interview with Iris Yamashita
Mercer County Library System staff members celebrate with memories and well-wishes for reference librarian, Ann Kerr, as she heads into retirement after almost 48 years of working at MCLS. Bob and Anna interview debut author and award-winning screenwriter, Iris Yamashita.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:32 Ann Kerr Tributes
- 10:03 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 14:21 Interview with Iris Yamashita
- 26:20 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Additional information about Iris Yamashita is available at https://www.irisyamashita.com/.
Ann Kerr's December 2020 interview with Behind the Books can be accessed via https://anchor.fm/mclsnj/episodes/Trying-Something-New--Interview-with-Theanne-Griffith-en95i3/a-a40safs
Details about the 2023 Reading Challenge is at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
When Opportunity Knocks - Interview with Katie Tallo
Bob and Anna interview Shannon Tuorto, Part-time Library Assistant at the Hopewell Branch, as well as mystery thriller author and award-winning screenwriter and director, Katie Tallo.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2.:52 Interview with Shannon Tuorto
- 13:03 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:44 Interview with Katie Tallo
- 31:49 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Visit Katie Tallo's website at https://katietallo.com/.
Information about the Winter Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/.
Details about the 2023 Reading Challenge is at https://mcl.org/events/2023-reading-challenge/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Follow the Clues - Interview with Margaret Peterson Haddix
Bob and Anna interview Bekka Trapp, Youth Services Library Associate from the Twin Rivers Branch, as well as New York Times best-selling, middle grade author, Margaret Peterson Haddix.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2.:47 Interview with Bekka Trapp
- 13:24 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:52 Interview with Margaret Peterson Haddix
- 31:33 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Visit Margaret Peterson Haddix's website at https://haddixbooks.com/.
Information about the Winter Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes - Interview with Bethany Turner
Bob and Anna interview Liz Celentano, Circulation staff member from the Ewing Branch, as well as award-winning, romance-comedy author, Bethany Turner.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2.:38 Interview with Liz Celentano
- 11:15 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:10 Interview with Bethany Turner
- 30:39 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Visit Bethany Turner's website at http://seebethanywrite.com/.
Information about the Winter Reading Program can be found at https://mcl.org/events/winter-reading-program/.
The MCLS Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Listing of winter holiday-related programs (for all ages) taking palace in December 2022 is located at https://mcl.org/holiday-cheer/.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Expect the Unexpected - Interview with Jeffery Deaver
Bob and Anna interview Katie Barany, MCLS Social Work Intern from Rutgers University School of Social Work, as well as international number-one bestselling author for thrillers, Jeffrey Deaver.
- Intro and Welcome
- 3:25 Interview with Katie Barany
- 13:45 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:45 Interview with Jeffery Deaver
- 32:11 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Visit Jeffrey Deaver's website at https://www.jefferydeaver.com/.
Information about the Social Work Intern placed at MCLS can be found at https://mcl.org/services/social-work/.
Additional information about MCLS automatic renewals is located a https://mcl.org/services/automatic-renewals/.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy (via Delish) -- https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50251/vegetable-gravy-recipe/
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Let Your Inner Artist Out - Interview with Kevin Chapman
Bob and Anna interview Julia Cuddahy from Adult Services at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, as well as award-winning an Amazon #1 selling independent author, Kevin G. Chapman.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:42 Interview with Julia Cuddahy
- 12:41 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:09 Interview with Kevin Chapman
- 29:18 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
Visit Kevin Chapman's website at https://kevingchapman.com/
TrashedArt Contest 2022 Gallery is located at https://youtu.be/fbh7jQeu8Qw
TrashedArt Contest 2021 Gallery is located at https://youtu.be/nijhtNB6bGA
TrashedArt Contest 2020 Gallery is located at https://youtu.be/Mptm_koqbuY
Library Drawing Party Playlist is located at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB9yQ_aN-V2a-Pextm6yNiXG5XTSWmo__
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
All in the Family - Interview with Veera Hiranandani
Bob and Anna interview Tanusree Ganguly from the Circulation Team at the Robbinsville Branch, as well as, Veera Hiranandani, award-winning author of several middle-grade books, including The Night Diary, and her most recent release, How to Find What You're Not Looking For.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:31 Interview with Tanusree Ganguly
- 12:07 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:46 Interview with Veera Hiranandani
- 28:40 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
View Veera Hiranandani's website at https://www.veerahiranandani.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by QubeSounds from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
Wake Me Up before You GoGo - Interview with Kamila Shamsie
Bob and Anna interview Lisa Auger from the MCLS Acquisitions and Cataloging Department, as well as award-wining writer and novelist Kamila Shamsie.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:59 Interview with Lisa Auger
- 12:25 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:32 Interview with Kamila Shamsie
- 28:48 Summary and Closing
Show Notes:
View Kamila Shamsie's Goodreads profile at https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/168076.Kamila_Shamsie
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Mission Possible - Interview with Deanna Raybourn
Bob and Anna interview Shilpa Shanbhag from the Reference Team at MCLS Hickory Corner, as well as The New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist Deanna Raybourn.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:36 Interview with Shilpa Shanbhag
- 13:31 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:44 Interview with Deanna Raybourn
- 25:39 Summary and Closing
Pictures of the Community Loom at the Hickory Corner Branch can be seen at:
- https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce4kV6csL1l/
- https://www.instagram.com/p/CgcgMeKNs57/
- https://www.instagram.com/p/ChDgJo9L2B8/
You can learn more about Deanna Raybourn and her work at https://www.deannaraybourn.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the 2022 Amateur Photo Contest can be found at https://mcl.org/events/amateur-photo-contest
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Milestone Moments - Interview with Abdulrazak Gurnah
Bob and Anna interview Joanna Potts from MCLS Instructional Technology, as well as Abdulrazak Gurnah, the 2021 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:14 Interview with Joanna Potts
- 12:58 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:53 Interview with Abdulrazak Gurnah
- 30:08 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Abdulrazak Gurnah at https://www.britannica.com/biography/Abdulrazak-Gurnah
Explore MCLS computer instruction classes and Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate opportunities at https://mcl.org/services/computer-instruction
Apply for an MCLS library card at your local branch, or you can apply online via https://mcl.org/catalog/library-card-application
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Check out the MCLS Banned Books Week spotlight at https://mcl.org/banned-books-week-2022 [not published until actual BBW]
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Smooth Transitions - Interview with Renee Kurilla
Bob and Anna interview Emily Frey, Hightstown Memorial Library's Branch Manger, as well as author and illustrator, Renee Kurilla.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:15 Interview with Emily Frey
- 12:01 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 14:56 Interview with Renee Kurilla
- 29:58 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Renee Kurilla at https://kurillastration.com/
Apply for an MCLS Library card at your local branch, or you can apply online via https://mcl.org/catalog/library-card-application
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Graphically Speaking - Interview with Aron Nels Steinke
Bob and Anna interview Anna Korn from the Circulation Team at our West Windsor Branch, as well as well as graphic novelist and cartoonist, Aron Nels Steinke, of the early reader graphic novel series, Mr. Wolf's Class.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:34 Interview with Anna Korn
- 12:56 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:49 Interview with Aron Nels Steinke
- 31:37 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Aron Nels Steinke at https://www.mrwolfsclass.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the 2022 Amateur Photography Contest is located at https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program
Access Creativebug via https://mcl.org/links/lifelong-learning/creativebug
Access Headspace via https://mcl.org/links/lifelong-learning/headspace
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
The Work Is Worth It - Interview with Synithia Williams
Bob and Anna interview Marygrace Billek, Director of Human Services for Mercer County, as well as well as Synithia Williams, contemporary romance author.
- Intro and Welcome
- 1:43 Interview with Marygrace Billek
- 16:56 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 20:39 Interview with Synithia Williams
- 32:51 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Synithia Williams at http://www.synithiawilliams.com/.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
Additional information about the 2022 Amateur Photography Contest is located at , https://mcl.org/events/amateur-photo-contest
Access Creativebug via https://mcl.org/links/lifelong-learning/creativebug
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Encounters with a Variety of Branches and Worlds - Interview with Elise Kova
Bob and Anna interview their colleague from the Hopewell Branch, Pete Ronaghan, as well as best selling fantasy romance author, Elise Kova.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:50 Interview with Pete Ronaghan
- 12:16 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 15:56 Interview with Elise Kova
- 28:44 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Elise Kova at https://elisekova.com/.
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
2022 Summer Reading Program, June 21 through August 6, https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program.
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
On the Road - Interview with Ben McGrath
Bob and Anna share their experience doing the run, as well as interviews with Building Maintenance Worker, Rob Henderson, and staff writer at The New Yorker, Ben McGrath, about his recently released biography about Dick Conant, Riverman: An American Odyssey.
- Intro and Welcome
- 4:51 Interview with Rob Henderson
- 13:49 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 16:40 Interview with Ben McGrath
- 33:00 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about Ben McGrath at https://www.benmcgrath.com/
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
2022 Summer Reading Program, June 21 through August 6, https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Warriors Among Us - Interview with R. S. Mellette
Bob and Anna interview Gina Bartolino from the library's Administration office, as well as R.S. Mellette, author of the Billy Bobble middle-grade science fiction novels and the new YA science fiction novel Kiya and the Morian Treasure.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:06 Interview with Gina Bartolino
- 13:05 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:23 Interview with R. S. Mellette
- 31:13 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about the R. S. Mellette at https://rsmellette.com/
Kiya and the Morian Treasure -- via Podcast release -- https://open.spotify.com/show/5CXikN3KlymY8ivrz1O5JY?si=4f7aaa5675fb40e7
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
2022 Summer Reading Program, June 21 through August 6, https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.
Serendipitous Relationships - Interview with H. H. Leonards
Bob and Anna interview Alyssa Anderson from the Hollowbrook Branch, as well as H. H. Leonards, author of the book, Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus: Life, Lessons, and Leadership, coming out June 19, 2022.
- Intro and Welcome
- 2:01 Interview with Alyssa Anderson
- 12:44 Programs and Services @ MCLS
- 17:39 Interview with H. H. Leonards
- 31:46 Summary and Closing
You can learn more about the O Street Mansion at https://www.omansion.com/ and H. H. Leonards via https://www.omansion.com/h-bio
MCLS' Events Calendar is located at www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MCL/EKP.cfm.
2022 Summer Reading Program, June 21 through August 6, https://mcl.org/events/summer-reading-program
Introduction and closing music provided by Skilsel from Pixabay; music between segments is provided by ZakharValaha from Pixabay.