In this episode, Stephanie, Michelle, and Brittany interview Chad Dyson, Davenport Parks and Recreation Director, and Becca Niles, Community Outreach and Experience Manager, as well as local writer and St. Ambrose staff member, Caitlin Moran. They also chat with Kathryn, our Special Collections supervisor, and discuss what they've been reading this month! Some helpful links from our discussion: Summer Reading Program – Turn up the volume on your summer with the Library’s Summer Reading Program: Find Your Voice! Everyone is invited to be get creative, try new things, and find beauty... Read More

On this episode, Stephanie, Michelle, and Brittany discuss new summer fiction picks, all the new horror we have on our shelves, our new foreign language product, Mango, and more! Some helpful links from our discussion: Simply Held – Choose any author, celebrity pick, fiction pick, and/or nonfiction pick and our selection experts will put the latest title on hold for you automatically. Select as many as you want!Summer Reading Program – Turn up the volume on your summer with the Library’s Summer Reading Program: Find Your Voice! Everyone is invited to be get creative, try new things,... Read More

On this episode, Brittany, Michelle, and Stephanie discuss Pride Month reading recommendations, our Summer Reading Program, and interview a very special guest – American Library Association president, Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo Lozada! Some helpful links from our discussion: Summer Reading Program – Turn up the volume on your summer with the Library’s Summer Reading Program: Find Your Voice! Everyone is invited to be get creative, try new things, and find beauty in diversity with the Library this summer. Read books, attend a program, or complete any of the fun activities from... Read More

On this episode, Brittany, Michelle, and Stephanie meet with a local author, a new employee, discuss a local crime, and so much more! We hope that you enjoy! Other Episodes May 1, 2024 27. Free Comic Book Day, AAPI Heritage Month, and Your Library In this month's episode, Stephanie, Michelle, and Brittany prepare listeners for Asian... Read More

 On this episode, the Librarians celebrate Women’s History Month, welcome a local author, and so much more!   Here are some helpful links from our discussion!    Library Catalog – to place holds on all of the books discussed today! Meeting Rooms – need a place to study or hold a meeting? We have you covered!Newsletters– stay up to date on all of the happenings in the Library! Calendar of Events – learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up in the Library! See you next time and thanks for listening!  ... Read More

On this episode, Brittany, Michelle, and Stephanie celebrate a new year, and have added some new recurring segments: Social Worker Chat, and News from Special Collections! Additionally, in this episode, they discuss our Annual Report, Setting Reading Goals, and of course, talking about books that they have read since you last tuned in! Helpful LinksLiteracy Collection Recommends New CatalogFine FreeAnnual ReportFRIENDSSC BlogUpper Mississippi Valley Digital Image Archive ArchivesSpace Event Calendar Other Episodes ... Read More

In this month's episode, Brittany, Michelle, and Stephanie talk about must have winter reading gifts, favorite children's books, what they read since the last recording and so much more! Important Links: LibbyUpcoming ProgramsWinter Reading Challenge– Found on the Beanstack AppFamily Search Other Episodes May 1, 2024 27. Free Comic Book Day, AAPI Heritage... Read More

On this month's episode, the Librarians discuss books that they have reread, childhood favorites, some amazing services, books that they read since you last listened and so much more! Helpful Links: Simply HeldNative American Heritage Reading ChallengeStudio 321ProgramsDavenport Votes Other Episodes May 1, 2024 27. Free Comic Book Day, AAPI Heritage Month, and Your... Read More

On this month’s episode, the Librarians talk about favorite romance reads, welcome their new Director on the pod, talking favorite titles with strong themes of friendship, introducing fun programs for the whole family in honor of Family fun month, and will end this episode doing what they do best, talk about books that they love!   Important links from the episode: Community Experience Passes  QC Beats QC Beats in the Streets Fairmount Block Party TumbleBooks Place a hold on books discussed in this episode Brainfuse  Summer Reading Program Other Episodes ... Read More

In this episode, listeners will learn about our Summer Reading Program, programming, digital resources, and add to their TBR with recommendations from Library Staff! Helpful Links:Summer ReadingMovies at FairmountKarpeles ProgramUpper Mississippi Valley Digital Image ArchiveMorningstar Investment Research CenterNoveListResume Maker Pro Web To Learn More and/or place a hold on the books discussed today please visit the followingE-Books & E-AudioRivershare OverdrivePrintOnline Catalog Other Episodes ... Read More