Shelf Centered

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

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.

Learn about Orange County Library System's academic resources and educational events with Youth Outreach Coordinator, Jenn Schock.

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:

www.ocls.info/jobs

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:

https://www.ocls.info/srpkids

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

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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:
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Social Media

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OCLS YouTube:
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Beverly Jenkins, superstar author of historical and contemporary romance, joins the Shelf Centered team for a discussion of her career, inspirations and prolific body of work.

Hear more from Beverly Jenkins at Orange County Library System's African American Read-In, taking place live on the library's Facebook and Youtube pages on Sunday, February 28 at 2 p.m.

With Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden joining Orange County Library System for the annual African American Read-In, what better time to learn more about the United State's oldest federal cultural institution?

Dewey decimate your 2021 reading goals with tips from Shelf Centered co-hosts Scottie and Mike.

This episode also features a brief discussion with local artist Dawn Schreiner about Orange County Library System's International Year of Peace and Trust initiative, and Kelley M. from our Southwest Branch joins us for the Staff Picks segment.

It's the last episode of 2020, and we've got two great guests: Design and Development Assistant Manager at Orange County Library System, Cassie Shivers, and Alvin Irby, educator, comedian, author, and founder of Barbershop Books.

We hope you enjoyed the show this year, and we look forward to bringing you more Orange County Library System updates and engaging conversations in 2021!

Alafaya Branch Library Assistant Manager Carey Major joins the show to discuss Orange County Library System's upcoming Random Fandom Week (Sunday, December 6 - Saturday, December 12).

Dr. Gary D. Rhodes, Associate Professor of Film and Mass Media at UCF, and author of several books on early American horror films, joins the Shelf Centered team to discuss the history of horror in popular culture.

For almost 30 years, R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series has captured the imagination and fears of young readers across the world.

But with more than 400 million copies sold in over 30 languages, how is possible that Marketing Specialist Scottie Campbell has never read a single book in the series?

We try to get to the bottom of this mystery, among others, during this special Goosebumps-centric bonus episode of Shelf Centered.

Author Jenny Torres Sanchez joins the show for a conversation about her latest book, We Are Not From Here, a ripped-from-the-headlines novel of desperation, escape, and survival across the U.S.-Mexico border.

August is Read-A-Romance Month and we're celebrating by taking an in-depth look at this distinct literary genre.

We're also joined by OCLS staff member, Caitlin H. for this month's Staff Picks segment.

Kelly Link, author of the collections Stranger Things Happen, Magic for Beginners, Pretty Monsters, and the 2016 Pulitzer Prize Finalist, Get In Trouble, will be giving a virtual keynote for Orange County Library System's Naitonal Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read event series on Sunday, August 23.

We sat down this acclaimed author for a discussion on her illustrious career.

For more information about the NEA Big Read program, or to register for Kelly Link's keynote, visit www.ocls.info/bigread.