Stack Attack Podcast
The PEI Public Library Service's podcast on books, culture and everything related to the world of libraries.
Episodes
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In this episode, Krystal chats with Abril Guardado, the manager of Community Engagement with the Immigrant and Refugee Services Association of Prince Edward Island (IRSA PEI) about the ways our two organizations collaborate with each other and the DiverseCity Festivals happening across PEI this summe...
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This episode is all about summer literacy! Krystal chats with Children and Teen Services Librarian, Michaela Krieger, about our upcoming Summer Reading Club program. She's also joined by Amanda Beazley to talk about some of the programs and initiatives offered by the PEI Literacy Alliance.
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This episode is all about the wonderful French services offered through the PEI Public Library Service. Krystal chats with French Services Coordinator, Lori MacAdam, as well as Branch Technicians Yvonne and Sarah from two of our French library branches.
PEI Public Library Links
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In this episode Krystal is chatting with Dr. Christine Beck from the Psychological Association of PEI to talk about upcoming programs for Psychology Month in February.
PEI Public Library Links
Psychological Association of PEI
Library Resources Ment...
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In this episode Krystal will be looking at some of the ways art is being displayed and enjoyed at libraries across PEI. Joining Krystal is Eddy Schwartz, a volunteer who organizes the art displays at the Summerside Rotary Library, Beth Clinton from the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, and Ashle...
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In this episode Krystal will be chatting about some of the different types of book clubs that are happening across the island at our libraries and in our communities. Joining Krystal is Emma-Lee Arsenault, who runs a chapter of the global Silent Book Club in Charlottetown, Jessica Doucette from the T...
Krystal and Alicia chat about Library Community Surveys and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, both of which are running until the end of April. We're also joined by 4 amazing library staff members who share book recommendations from their recent reads.
PEI Public Library Links
Survey Links
Book Recommendati...
Krystal is joined by Becca Griffin and Molly Leeco from Creative PEI. Listen in as they talk about Art Hive Pop-Ups, the weekly Creative PEI Art Night held at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, and various other resources and programs offered across the Island for both the art community and general public.
PEI Public Library Links
Creative PEI Links
Krystal is joined by Michaela Kryger, the relatively new Children & Teen Services Librarian at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. Listen in as they chat about Summer Reading Club wrap up activities and some of the new programs for children and teens happening in Charlottetown this fall. Michaela shares some of her favorite books and they also take some time to talk about the importance of letting kids read what they’re ...
Krystal is joined by Caitlyn Paxson with the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, and Vanessa Bradley, the Community Education & Engagement Manager with PEERS Alliance. Listen in as they chat about a new program happening this summer, the Beaconsfield Book Club: Queer Historical Romance Society. They also talk about the importance of reading diverse books, and recommend some of their favourites.
Links and resources mentioned in t...
April is National Poetry Month and in this episode, Krystal is joined by Julie Bull, an Inuk scholar, poet, and spoken-word artist who lives on the island, and Tanya Davis, a poet, storyteller, musician, and singer-songwriter who recently became the Prince Edward Island Provincial Poet Laureate. Krystal will be chatting with each of them about their work, upcoming events to celebrate National Poetry Month, and some of their favouri...
Welcome to the February episode of the Stack Attack podcast. In this episode, Krystal is joined by Reequal Smith and Aaron Sardinha from the Black Cultural Society of Prince Edward Island. Reequal and Aaron chat with us about the work the Black Cultural Society does here on the Island, some of the different events and topics coming up for Black History Month, and the importance of keeping those conversations going throughout the re...
September - Orange Shirt Day, Mi'kmaq History Month, Learning Disabilities Awareness Month and More!
Welcome to the September episode of the Stack Attack podcast. We’re talking about Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Mi’kmaq History Month, Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, and finally we’ll take a look at some of the upcoming programs happening in library branches across the island.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
July 16-24th 2022 is Pride Week here on PEI, and on this episode we are shining a spotlight on some programming and resources aimed towards 2SLGBTQIA+ Islanders and their families. Joining us are Vanessa Bradley and Scott Alan from PEERS Alliance, and Lucky Fusca from Pride PEI. Vanessa and Scott will be chatting with Krystal about some of the programs and resources that PEERS Alliance offers; and Lucky joins Alicia to talk about P...
On this episode of Stack Attack, we're talking about Canadian Children's Book Week and the TD Summer Reading Club.
Erin Alladin, one of the featured authors of Canadian Children’s Book Week this year, joined us for a chat about her experience with the virtual event and being a writer of children’s non-fiction. You can learn more about her and her projects here. You can also place a hold on her book, Outside, you notice from the PEI...
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March is Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month and we met up with Laurie Loane, Executive Director for Agriculture in the Classroom-PEI, and Roseanne Gauthier, Children & Teen Librarian at Confederation Center Public Library to talk about ways in which we celebrate CALM across the Island, in our schools, and in our libraries.
For more informatio...
Welcome to another episode of Stack Attack - the PEI Public Library Service's podcast!
In this episode, we have assembled a number of our library staff from across the Province to provide some recommended titles for you to read during this Holiday season. Join our Book Panel and find your next perfect holiday read!
Special thanks to Krystal Dionne for interviewing this episode's speakers.
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:
Sue Gardner – Branch Tech...
Welcome to another episode of Stack Attack - the PEI Public Library Service's podcast. In this episode, we will be celebrating the Halloween season! Join us as we talk to some special guests from across the Island who share with us their experiences and knowledge of the supernatural.
Special thanks to Krystal Dionne for interviewing this episode's speakers.
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Benton Hartley: Storyteller in Residence at the Kings Playhous...
Welcome to another episode of Stack Attack - the PEI Public Library Service's podcast. In this episode, we are hosting our first Stack Attach Book Panel.
With June being National Indigenous History and the current discovery of unmarked graves on former residential school sites across the County, Canadians are searching for opportunities to re-educate themselves – to learn about the history of residential schools and how to become...
Welcome to another episode of Stack Attack - the PEI Public Library Service's podcast.
In this episode, we will be celebrating the 51st anniversary of Earth Day - a time to raise awareness regarding climate change, global warming and the preservation of the environment. Join us as we talk to several local environmental champions and learn how you can reduce your carbon footprint in your household and local community.
Special tha...
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