Papercut: Nyack Library Podcast

Papercut: Nyack Library Podcast

Tune into Nyack Library’s podcast Papercut. Every themed episode, we’ll get together to discuss our favorite books, movies, and television; welcome special guests from within and without the library world to add a story or two; and let everyone know about upcoming Nyack Library programs and news.

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October 13, 2020 26 secs

Are you a fan of spooky tales and things that go bump in the night? Check out our brand new podcast: Papercut: The Nyack Library Podcast. It will premiere its first episode on Monday, October 19th. Join us as we discuss our favorite scary movies, books, and tv shows, learn about local Halloween happenings, and find out a little more about some of the ghosts that may haunt the Library. 

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In our very first episode, we discuss Halloween! Or more specifically, anything “spooky." Join hosts, Rosemary Farrell, Georgia Grandstaff, and Tracy Dunstan as we talk our favorite “scary” books, movies, and tv shows. You'll also hear from our very special guest, Aldona Pilmanis as she talks about some of the ghosts who may haunt the Library. 

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This episode will be all about Young Adult books! Are you a little less Y and a bit more A, a teen looking to cross over into adult books or somewhere in between? Join us as we discuss our favorite crossover YA books!  YA novels are considered crossover when the publisher is hoping to reach not only teenage readers but adult readers as well.  Check out our second episode of Papercut: The Nyack Library Podcast. It will premiere its ...

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November 23, 2020 45 mins

Join hosts, Rosemary Farrell, Georgia Grandstaff, Tracy Dunstan, and guest Morgan Strand as we discuss YA crossover books! 

 

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Want to find out where to get the books we mention in the episode? Visited our curated book list here: https://www.nyacklibrary.org/curated-book-lists

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Are you a diehard book fan? Do you love when they take your favorite books and turn them into movies? Or Do you dread it? Tune in to episode three of Papercut - the Nyack Library podcast on December 21st where we discuss book to movie adaptations.

Take it from the Librarians - we know which ones are worthwhile!

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December 21, 2020 52 mins

Join hosts, Rosemary Farrell, Georgia Grandstaff, Tracy Dunstan, and guest Pernel Wilfred as we discuss book to movie adaptations! 

 

Want to find out where to get the books we mention in the episode? Visited our curated book list here: https://www.nyacklibrary.org/curated-book-lists

 

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All rise for the 4th episode of the Nyack Library’s podcast Papercut, available on January 25. We’re joined by attorney Kim Garrison to talk about how lawyers and the criminal justice system are portrayed in books and movies. Kim also answers some of our questions about the Supreme Court, giving you a taste of the program she’ll present for the Library via zoom on April 10 at 2pm.

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Join hosts, Rosemary Farrell, Georgia Grandstaff, Tracy Dunstan, and guest Kim Garrison as we discuss the Supreme Court, law and lawyers! 

 

Want to find out where to get the books we mention in the episode? Visited our curated book list here: https://www.nyacklibrary.org/curated-book-lists

 

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Join us for the 5th episode of the Nyack Library’s podcast, Papercut, available February 22nd. In this episode, we delve into the life of graphic novels and their stories with the help of our first patron guest, the fabulous, Dan White! Dan is an artist who lives in Nyack with his wife Dena and his son Ben. He paints and draws and keeps terrible hours. NEVER call after 11 pm; Texting OK.

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February 22, 2021 63 mins

Join hosts, Rosemary Farrell, Georgia Grandstaff, Tracy Dunstan, and patron guest Dan White as we discuss art and graphic novels! 

 

Want to find out where to get the books we mention in the episode? Visited our curated book list here: https://www.nyacklibrary.org/curated-book-lists

 

Interested in learning more about Dan's art?

Instagram: @Dan_White_draws_and_sings

That's all the art...on Instagram!

@why_I_dont_go_out_anymore

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Love a good mystery or police procedural? Tune into the 6th episode of the Nyack Library’s podcast Papercut, available Monday, March 22. We’re celebrating Women’s History Month with special guest Paula Sabul of the Nyack Library Circulation department--discussing the history of fictional female sleuths from the 19th century through present-day best sellers, films, and television series.

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Join hosts, Rosemary Farrell, Georgia Grandstaff, Tracy Dunstan, and guest Paula Sabul as we discuss women detectives in fiction! 

Want to find out where to get the books we mention in our episodes? Visited our curated book list here: https://www.nyacklibrary.org/curated-book-lists

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This April it's all about gardens, Nyack Seed Exchange, and everything in between. It's a guest take over as Rosemary and Tracy are joined by Laurie Needell and Belinda Cash as they tell us all there is to know about the world of gardens. This episode will premiere on April 26th with a sneak peek on April 22nd - Earth Day.

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April 22, 2021 10 mins

It's a special sneak peek for Earth Day! Check out the first 10 minutes of our gardens and gardening episode with special guests Belinda Cash and Laurie Needell of the Nyack Seed Exchange.

Find out more about the Nyack Seed Exchange: https://www.nyacklibrary.org/nyack-seed-exchange.html

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Join hosts, Rosemary Farrell, Tracy Dunstan, and guests Belinda Cash and Laurie Needell as we discuss gardens and gardening! 

Want to find out where to get the books we mention in our episodes? 

 https://www.nyacklibrary.org/curated-book-lists

Nyack Seed Exchange: https://www.nyacklibrary.org/nyack-seed-exchange.html

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the Nyack Library creates and presents our Schubert Award-winning Black American Culture and Arts series, originally inspired by and focused on the life and legacy of Dr. Toni Morrison. This series continues in 2021, with the Black Family as its theme, and includes our upcoming four programs devoted to Juneteenth, now an official New York state holiday. We also touch upon the challenges of librar...

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May 24, 2021 44 mins

Join hosts, Rosemary Farrell, Georgia Grandstaff, and Tracy Dunstan as we share behind-the-scenes info on what BACAS is and how the Library has coped during the pandemic.

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Join us on June 21st as we celebrate PRIDE month. 

 

Stonewall Book Award Winner!

A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed poet and performer Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, and Kacen Callender.

Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. All his life, he’s navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican—but never quite feeling Gree...

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Happy Pride. It's our penultimate episode of season 1! Join hosts, Rosemary Farrell, Georgia Grandstaff, and Tracy Dunstan, and returning guest, Morgan Strand as we discuss The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta.

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Join us for Episode 10 on July 26th when we premiere our final episode of season 1. In conjunction with this year's summer reading we will be sharing library tales! We'll be back with season 2 in October.

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