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Episode 018 - There once was a woman from Orlando...
About this Episode
April is National Poetry Month!
To celebrate, co-hosts Mike and Scottie welcome to the show the City of Orlando's inaugural Poet Laureate, Susan Lilley.
Recent Episodes from Shelf Centered
Episode 23.5 - Creature in the Night with Crystal Sullivan
Orange County Library System Storyteller, Crystal Sullivan, joins the Shelf Centered team to spin a spooky yarn about a ghastly ghoul.
See more of Crystal's work on the library's youtube channel at youtube.com/oclsvideos
Episode 023 - Global Peace Week with Rachel Allen of the Peace and Justice Institute
On this month's episode, we speak to Rachel Allen, Director of the Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College about Global Peace Week (9/27 - 9/30).
We also speak with Erika P., Southwest Branch Circulation Clerk who shares her review of When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole.
www.ocls.info/staffpicks
Episode 022 - Back to School with Jenn Schock
Learn about Orange County Library System's academic resources and educational events with Youth Outreach Coordinator, Jenn Schock.
www.ocls.info/staffpicks
Episode 021 - The UnBEARable Lightness of Reading
On this episode of Orange County Library System's official podcast, Mike and Scottie discuss what they're currently reading, notable new releases and the finalists for the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
Job Openings at OCLS:
Virtual Event: Cuisine Corner Junior Ivan "Me Balls":
https://attend.ocls.info/event/5148552
Virtual Event: Who Did This Poo?
https://attend.ocls.info/event/4910985
Summer Reading Program:
OCLS Goodreads Group:
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/52729-orange-county-library-system-fl
Mike's Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/34209620-mike-donohue
Social Media
OCLS Facebook:
www.facebook.com/oclslib/
OCLS Twitter:
www.twitter.com/oclslibrary
OCLS YouTube:
www.youtube.com/oclsvideos
Episode 020 - Meet the Library's Social Worker
On the occasion of Mental Health Awareness Month (May), Mike and Scottie chat with Andre Morris, Social Worker for OCLS, about the vital service he offers.
Also in this episode, Zach Barnes, from our Southwest Branch, shares a Staff Pick written by comedian Tig Notaro and we give you a heads up on the Pride events your library has planned for June.
Social Worker:
www.ocls.info/socialworker
Pride Events:
www.ocls.info/classes-events/library/Online/hashtag/pride
Books & Beyond:
www.ocls.info/sites/default/files/newsletter/JUNEB%26B21.pdf
Staff Picks:
www.ocls.info/staffpicks
Social Media
OCLS Facebook:
www.facebook.com/oclslib/
OCLS Twitter:
www.twitter.com/oclslibrary
OCLS YouTube:
www.youtube.com/oclsvideos
Ep 019 - The Quick and the Read
Strap on them there spurs, pardner- Mike and Scottie are traveling to the American frontier to explore the literary tradition of Western Fiction.
This episode also features a conversation with staff member Rebecca B. about the upcoming Adult Summer Reading Program, and Diane M. who shares her experience reading a novel from Jeannette Walls.
www.ocls.info/staffpicks
Ep 019 - The Quick and the Read
Strap on them there spurs, pardner- Mike and Scottie are traveling to the American frontier to explore the literary tradition of Western Fiction.
This episode also features a conversation with staff member Rebecca B. about the upcoming Adult Summer Reading Program, and Diane M. who shares her experience reading a novel from Jeannette Walls.
www.ocls.info/staffpicks
Episode 018 - There once was a woman from Orlando...
April is National Poetry Month!
To celebrate, co-hosts Mike and Scottie welcome to the show the City of Orlando's inaugural Poet Laureate, Susan Lilley.
A Conversation with Chris Grabenstein
Chris Grabenstein is the New York Times bestselling author of the Lemoncello Library series. He is also the co-author (with James Patterson) of the #1 Bestsellers I Funny, House of Robots, Treasure Hunters, Jacky Ha-Ha, Word of Mouse, Pottymouth and Stoopid, and many others.
Join us for this brief interview with Chris where we discuss his inspirations, career, and his book Home Sweet Motel, which was selected as this year's title for One Book One Community.