Connections: A Podcast of the James L. Hamner Public Library

If you want book reviews, don't listen here. The mission of the James L. Hamner Public Library is to facilitate connections that provide free learning opportunities. That means almost anything is relevant to the library. In <i>Connections</i>, library workers take advantage of this and talk about whatever interests them. Sometimes, they even talk about the library. Dance, religion, why the library thinks you're a terrible person (spoiler... it doesn't... usually), almost anything is up for grabs.

Jonblazing: Songwriting and Music Production

Jill talks with Jonblazing, a recording artist and music producer, about songwriting and his upcoming album Liminality.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Local History Digital Archives

09-14
44:53

Author Ellen Klages: Because Hopefully, There Is Always Something Else That Happens Next

Author Ellen Klages talks to Jill about Terry Gordon's parenting style in Out of Left Field.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Nature Backpack

07-06
43:39

Last Chapter: As American as Paneer Pie

Jill reads the last chapter of As American as Paneer Pie by Supriya Kelkar. Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Local History Archives

06-30
13:42

Happy Workplaces with Dr. Paul Wyss

Dr. Paul Wyss shares his thoughts about what makes the kind of workplace where people are happy and comfortable.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Nature Backpack

06-15
30:44

Welcome Back, Maple Mehta-Cohen, Chapter 1

Jill reads the first chapter of Welcome Back, Maple Mehta-Cohen by Kate McGovern.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Nature Backpack

06-01
03:37

Last Chapter: Future Perfect

Jill reads the last chapter of Future Perfect by Jen Larsen.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Nature Backpack

05-25
06:05

The History Museum: All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

Kristi Dunn and Kristen Madden from The History Museum in South Bend, IN give an overview of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL).Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Local History ArchivesOther Resources:All-American Girls Professional Baseball LeagueThe History Museum

05-18
54:52

All-American Muslim Girl, Chapter 1

Jill reads chapter 1 of All-American Muslim Girl by Nadine Jolie Courtney.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Access Video on Demand

05-04
22:40

Last Chapter: Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree

Jill reads the last three poems from Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Access Video on Demand

04-27
06:19

Jennifer Francis: Baseball Player

Jennifer Francis talks about her experience as a woman playing baseball.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Access World NewsOther Resources:Baseball for AllWomen's Baseball History with Dr. Leslie Heaphy:Connections Episode #200Eastern Women's Baseball Conference

04-20
22:15

Michael Albert: Modern Pop Artist

Artist Michael Albert talks to Jill about his work, including his library programs.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: LibbyPhoto Credit: Michael Albert

04-13
43:00

The Voting Booth, Chapter 1

Jill reads Chapter 1 of The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Libby

04-06
06:52

Last Chapter: Harbor Me

Jill reads the last chapter of Harbor Me by Jaqueline Woodson.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Black Life in America

03-31
06:19

Women's Baseball History with Dr. Leslie Heaphy

Dr. Heaphy takes 30 minutes to tell Jill 160 years of women's baseball history.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Access Video on DemandOther Resources:Baseball for AllInternational Women's Baseball CenterMeet the Dolly Vardens by Sabrina A. BrinsonNegro Leagues Baseball MuseumOut of Left Field by Ellen KlagesSociety for American Baseball Research

03-23
48:44

The Thing I'm Most Afraid Of, Chapter 1

Jill reads Chapter 1 of The Thing I'm Most Afraid Of by Kirstin Levine.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Access Video on Demand

03-02
10:45

Last Chapter: House Without Walls by Ching Yeung Russell

Jill reads the last chapter of House Without Walls by Ching Yeung Russell.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Access World News

02-23
04:04

Barry Trott: Historical Christmas Music

Jill talks with musician and librarian Barry Trott about Christmas music from the 1600 and 1700s in the United States and Europe.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: World Book OnlineOther Resources: Christmas Storms and Sunshine: Connections Episode #191The Oxford Book of Carols

02-09
45:43

Bump, Chapter 1

Jill reads the prologue and first chapter of Bump by Matt Wallace.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Rosetta Stone for Libraries

02-02
09:15

Last Chapter: Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri

Jill reads the last chapter of Daniel Nayeri's Everything Sad is Untrue.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Rosetta Stone

01-27
07:15

Speechless, Chapter 1

Jill reads the first chapter of Speechless by Adam P. Schmitt.Contact Us: connections@hamnerlibrary.orgFeatured Resource: Access World News

01-05
39:49

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