KPL Podcast
The Kirkwood Public Library Podcast highlights programs and events that are happening at the library every month from meditation workshop, tech programs, to book clubs.
Episodes
Welcome back. It's the library episode, Ryan and Jigisha interview MLA president Cindy Dudenhoffer. She discusses the importance of libraries in our communities and how libraries are adaptable and evolve to continue to provide access to resources. For the virtual conference visit www.molib.org Next we interview bestselling author Fiona Davis about her new book, The Lions of 5th Ave. A historical fiction and mystery set in the Ne...
It's time for another exciting adventure of the KPL Podcast. This week we speak with author and podcaster Clint McElroy of the Adventure Zone. We discuss his most recent title Adventure Zone Vol 3: Petals to the Metal. Jigisha and Ryan also provide fantasy them...
Welcome to another episode of the KPL podcast. Ryan and Jigisha will also provide their #ownvoices recommendations this week. The Library has a great collection of ownvoices titles. This week we speak to One Author One Kirkwood Lisa See. She'll discuss her most recent book, Island of S...
In this week's episode Ryan and Jigisha talk about historical fiction novels. They have some great recommendations for you if you love that genre of books. They also interview bestselling author Kim Michele Richardson on her latest book, Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. This book is Inspired ...
Welcome back to another episode of the KPL Podcast. This week we have special guest Mary Kay Andrews telling us her latest book titled, "Hello Summer", Ryan and Jigisha give their recommendations for for summer beach reads. Links to movies and books mentioned in the podcast.
Hello Summer by Mary Kay Andrews
June is Pride month and 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Pride Month Celebrations. This week we have Steven Brawley founder of the St Louis LGBTQ History project and author of "Gay and Lesbian St. Louis". He discusses some of his recommendations for Pride month. Our other special guest is Eric Cervini the author of "The Deviant's War, The Homosexual vs The United States of America". Please have a listen to...
Hello again. This week we have local mystery writer Lynn Cahoon as our special guest. She will be discussing her newest book from her Tourist Trap Mystery Series: Murder in Waiting. The book will release June 30th. She also writes the Farm to Fork Mystery Series, The Cat Latimer Mystery Series, and the Kitchen Witch Mystery Series. You will not run out of books from this author. Please visit her ...
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Ryan and Jigisha have another episode for you. This week we discuss, programming, the dial-a-story, and curbside services. Don't forget summer reading is going strong, so log those page reads into your account and earn some prizes. Lastly, in this week's recommendation section you'll learn about some titles regarding #blacklivesmatter. If you want to know more about the current events that happening right now then ch...
Welcome to another episode of the KPL Podcast. Curbside pick has started for the KPL library, be sure to listen to learn more about this new service the library is offering. Our library Director Christa van Herreweghe discusses curbside pickup. This week for recommendations we are discusses book and/or movies that had a impact or made us think about things differently. Ryan, Jigisha, and Christa will discuss...
The KPL library has a great episode for you this week. Ryan and Jigisha interview bestselling author Erik Larson about his new book The Splendid and the Vile. The book is about Winston Churchill's first year as Prime Minister of England during World War II. Erik has some wonderful stories about Churchill and he talks about how he came to write the book and his process for choosing a topic. Please have a listen to ...
Hello again, In this week's episode Ryan and Jigisha discuss upcoming virtual programs, more new services, and their thoughts on movie adaptations of books. Enjoy and don't forget Summer Reading just started and you can signup at the Kirkwood Library webpage.
It's the start of summer reading on May 16. We'll tell you how to sign up for summer reading for both you and your kids. The library is offering a new service called remote IT for patrons that need remote tech help. In addition, Ryan and Jigisha tell you about some of the books coming out this summer that they are looking forward to reading. Throughout the podcast, there is a narration of The Million Dollar Bond R...
Ryan and Jigisha are back with another weekly episode. This week they discuss Creativebug, a subscription service provided by the library for patrons. If you're a creative person that likes to make things then check out CreativeBug at www.kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org. Programming is back, it's happening virtually. Visit our website and click on calendar of events. You'll be able to see what's available an...
We're back with another great episode. May 4- May 10 2020 is children's book week. We interview local children's book author Amy Sklansky about her new book "These Little Piggies go to the Beach" and Amy reads two her poems titled: "Sweet Hearts" and "My Pet Poem". We discuss the various social media programming from the youth department and lastly Ryan and Jigisha discuss some of their favorite children's bo...
Hi Everyone, We're back with another episode of the KPL podcast. This week we bring you a previously recorded interview with colleague Dan Sullivan and music recommendations that we have on our playlist. Have a listen and learn something new about artists and/or music genres you may not know.
This week's episode is about wellness for you during the quarantine. We have two interviews, one with colleague Laurel Hayes. She talks about meditation and it's benefits. Laurel has a daily meditation open to everyone. We also speak to Theresa Ebling about staying healthy. She provided us with a list of useful resources that are listed below. Lastly, Ryan and Jigisha talk about other podcasts th...
Hello, We're back with another episode of the KPL podcast. In this episode we suggest websites that will keep you informed of the COVID19 virus and also information about the City of Kirkwood. The library wants to know what you are doing during the quarantine and what your fellow Kirkwood residents are doing. The library created an archive that you can submit documents, pictures, audio files and video files....
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