APL Volumes
The podcast for book lovers. Written, recorded, and edited at the Austin Public Library.
Episodes
In this episode about true crime, Genn and their guest, Julie, trade terrifying tales, discuss why true crime books are so popular, and ask the question: when is a pen name not just a pen name?.css-1t8gq41{border:none;background-image:none;background-color:transparent;box-shadow:none;color:#2F3133;cursor:pointer;font-size:inherit;padding:0;-webkit-text-decoration:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;width:-webkit-max-content;width:-moz-max-content;width:max-content;}.css-1t8gq41:hover,.css-1t8gq41:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;}
Discover the real people behind the nostalgia! Genn and their guest, Cristina, explore the lives of Louise Fitzhugh (Harriet the Spy) and Louisa May Alcott (Little Women), considering historical identities of gender and sexuality, the role of b...
In this episode about undercover journeys, Genn and their guest, ThuAnh, dig into the stories of Barbara Ehrenreich getting gouged and Jeff Babauta grabbing gators. What happens when an undercover experiment brings you clarity and compassion fo...
Everything’s bigger in Texas, especially the stories! Genn and their guest, Jenna, break down the works of two Austinites – O. Henry and Ramon Moncivais – and look at how their lives paralleled, diverged from, and reflected Austin’s history, so...
In this episode about banned books, get fired up with Genn and their guest, Dale, as they explore their personal connections to banned books, how books bans are affecting Texans today, and why the dictionary made it onto the banned books list.<...
Join us for the inaugural Greater Austin Book Fest at the Central Library on Saturday, May 11th, from 10 AM - 5PM! Meet the 80+ participating authors, get your books signed, shop with local booksellers, and enjoy a full day of panels, workshops, and programs.
Welcome to Season 3 of APL Volumes! Hosted by ...
In this scrumptious episode, Leticia and her guests, Rachele and Katie, discuss the joy of cooking for friends, failed (and very salty) experiments, and all the delightful food programs – from candy sushi to recipe swaps – at APL...
In this episode about crafts, Leticia and her guests, Jennifer and Claudia, get inspired as they talk about community crafters, niche crafting interests, and how you’re NEVER too old for arts, crafts, and creation.
This episode is for all the green-thumbs (and wannabe greenies)! Leticia and her guests, Kate and Monica, dig into a conversation all about the joys of being a lazy gardener, the APL seed libraries and gardening programs, and some light plant t...
In this episode about board games, Leticia and her guests, Jace and Tina, explore the idea of board games a community-building activity, reveal what the future of games at APL could be, and accept their true alignments.
Welcome to Season 2 of APL Volumes! Hosted by Leticia Leal, a Teen Program Specialist at APL, this is our “everything but the books” season. Leticia and her guests, Frida and Jennifer, kick it off with an episode about zines, talking about unex...
Get ready for SEASON 2 of APL Volumes with your new host, Leticia. This season, we are going beyond books and checking out EVERYTHING ELSE you can find at APL. Stay tuned!
APL Innovate is Austin Public Library’s digital makerspace for collaboration and creation. Located on the 5th floor of the Central Library, we are providing community access to state-of-the-art computer hardware and software to create digital content such as podcasts, videos, 3D renderings, music, and more.
Open to the public on July 5th, 2023!
Learn more at https://library.austintexas.gov/makerspace
APL After Dark is an adults-only (21+) evening in the Austin Central Library that explores a fun theme. Come out for entertainment, games, storytelling, music, drinks & more — inside your favorite library!
On June 30th, explore the outdoors and learn about local wildlife with activities from our local favorites, the Parks and Recreation Department and their rangers. Learn about the conservation, care, and history of Texas bats from...
In this episode about Visceral horror and Tender Is the Flesh by Augustina Bazterrica, Maddy and her guest, Hannah, try not to lose their lunch as they discuss the most stomach-turning moments of the book, their own relationships to gory horror, and what and who they’d most like to see in the upcoming TV adaptation.
You can find a list of books, shows, movies, and other podcasts we mention here.
In this episode about Psychological horror and The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay, Maddy and her guest, Dale, talk about the influence of Shirley Jackson on their lives, what happens when horror isn’t scary, and how many bands you can get kicked out of before you realize you’re the problem.
You can find a list of books, shows, movies, and other podcasts we mention at here.
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In this episode about Paranormal horror and The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones, Maddy and her guest, Mike, discuss SGJ’s evocative writing style, what scenes are burned into their brains, and their vastly different middle school biology class experiences.
You can find a list of books, shows, movies, and other podcasts we mention here.
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In this episode about humor horror and 'John Dies at the End' by Jason Pargin, Maddy and her guest, Bryce, talk about what makes horror so relatable, the interesting choices of the movie adaptation, and why they’ll never look at Ronald McDonald the same way again.
You can find a list of books, shows, movies, and other podcasts we mention here.
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