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Russell Library presents stories of Middletown community members, exciting library happenings, and book recommendations hand-picked by our wonderful librarians. Middletown Strong: Looking up with Russell Library is full of love and community spirit.
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Are you a fan of the weird and wonderful? If so, you're in for a treat! In today's episode, Briana and Christy sit down with Patrick Scalisi and Valerie Ruby-Omen, author and illustrator of Connecticut Cryptids: A Field Guide to the Weird and Wonderful Creatures of the Nutmeg State. They'll help us define cryptids and cryptozoology and introduce us to cryptids in our local area, such as the Shad Spirit and the Connecticut River Serpent. We'll learn all about the inspiration behind this wonder...
Join Cate Tsahalis and Shannon Barillari as they interview our very own Mary Dattilo about the new and improved Secrets of Russell Library! This season, actors will entertain the audience with historical stories told by an eclectic cast of library characters. Shannon returns with Kim Spachman for "Turn That Shhh Up!" where they discuss library card signup month and the goings on here at Russell this September. Lastly, Stephanie Rush, Kate McCarthy-Bond, and Christy Billings give theatrical bo...
If you're a book lover and an Instagram user, you may already be familiar with the world of Bookstagram. If this is a new term for you, you definitely won't want to miss today's conversation. Librarians Christy, Briana, and Stephanie share their experiences as Bookstagram content creators and consumers. They'll discuss a variety of social media platforms and online book reviewing spaces. This conversation will even explore proper etiquette when reviewing books. Remember authors are people too...
Join Briana & Christy as they interview Friends of the Russell Library, Sandy Becker and Mary Keating. Learn all about the big upcoming Booksale on June 14-15. Sandy and Mary will discuss what it takes to become a Friend of the Library and why you should consider joining the team. If you're looking for a way to build community surrounded by thousands of books, this might be the volunteer opportunity for you! Stay tuned after the interview for important Russell Library announcements ...
Join Christy, Stephanie, Kate and Briana as they talk about upcoming summer reading and their reading recommendations to get you started. Summer Reading Kick-off is Saturday, June 15th for All AGES! Sign up in person or online at www.russelllibrary.org. Choose your tracker and complete library prompts to earn tickets for a drawing with fantastic prizes. Join us for the Summer of 2024 at Russell Library!Book RecommendationsThe Other Americans a Novel by Laila Lalami Six Walks: In the Footsteps...
Join Stephanie, Christy, and Kate as they interview the newest member of the podcast team, Dillon (me the editor) about all things Manga. As well as some important announcements and upcoming events from Shannon and Kim in TTSU followed by more book recommendations from Stephanie, Christy, and Kate in Shelf Life. Book RecommendationsHeartstopper by Alice OsemanLore Olympus (Vol 1) by Rachel SmytheLaura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko TamakiPersepolis by Marjane SatrapiFun Home b...
When it comes to romance, readers have historically landed squarely on one side of the fence... love em' or hate em'. As the genre evolves, however, we're starting to see a new wave of romance fans. In today's episode, Stephanie, Christy, and Briana strive to deconstruct the contemporary romance genre. They'll explore a variety of tropes; such as, second chance romance, enemies to lovers, grumpy sunshine, forced proximity, slow burn, and friends to lovers, just to name a few. They'll also cov...
Do you identify as an Oscar buff? Are you fascinated by the history and lore surrounding this annual cinematic event? If so, this episode is for you! Kate, Kim, and Christy sit down with special guest, Jeremy Bond, to chat about all things related to the world-renowned Academy Awards. Pull up a comfy chair, grab some popcorn, and get inspired to celebrate the best pictures of 2024!This podcast uses music by Ashutosh, under a creative commons license:Time by ASHUTOSH | https://soundcloud.com/g...
The winter solstice is upon us! Too many of us enter the darker months with a feeling of dread, but what if it didn't have to be this way? The solstice is a time to embrace the return of the light and rejoice in the gifts that the colder months have to offer. In this conversation, Kate will share a little history surrounding the winter solstice. Shannon will offer ideas for solstice celebration and Cate will share positive winter practices inspired by the Nordic and Scandinavian culture. Enjo...
We are thrilled to bring this episode to our listeners on the last day of Indigenous People's Heritage Month! The Russell Library recently had the pleasure of partnering with Kyle O'Neil and her father and Wangunk Elder, Gary O'Neil, to showcase Kyle's 20 year retrospective journey as an artist. This conversation includes a retelling of Briana and Christy's experience hosting this beautiful event, along with sound bites of conversation from Gary and Kyle taken during a guided tour of the coll...
Do urban legends intrigue you? Does local folklore spark your imagination? If so, you won't want to miss our second spooky episode of the season! Librarians, Shannon, Briana, and Christy sit down with our Assistant Director of Public Services, Mary, to share CT urban legends. Where did these stories start? What was their intended purpose? Is there truth behind the myth?... You decide... And stayed tuned for a behind-the-scenes unexplained event that happened after the recording of this conver...
Spooky Season is almost here and the Russell Library Podcast Team couldn't be happier about it! In preparation for our Secrets of Russell Library Tours, Kim and Briana interviewed Ursula Wiebusch and Melissa Whited from the Eastern CT Paranormal Society. Ursula supports ECPS as an investigator/photographer and Melissa serves as an investigator and Karuna Reiki® II Practitioner. This conversation explores their journeys to ECPS, common misconceptions about the work they do, and spirited experi...
Most of us have had the experience of curling up with a cup of tea and a good book, but have you ever tried pairing that book with a bowl of ice cream? If not, we highly recommend it! The podcast team took this episode on the road and visited AL's Ice Cream Shoppe located at 696 Main Street. We combined AL's exciting array of flavors with summer book recommendations. The results were a little sweet, a little salty, and entirely delicious! We hope you're inspired to cool off this summer with y...
Welcome to Middletown Strong's first ever in-the-field interview! As Middletown Pride partners, we wanted to share the experience of being at this joyful live event. You'll feel like you're standing beside us on Main Street as you listen to Shannon and Christy talk banned books with Olivia Scully and Mary Richardson. Olivia is the Help Desk Coordinator for Bibliomation Inc. and Co-chair of the CT Library Association's Legislative Committee. Mary is the Teen Services Librarian at Simsbury Publ...
Middletown Juneteenth 2023 is right around the corner! Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. In today's episode, Ayanna and Christy chat with Andre Keitt, renowned storyteller, who will be performing at this year's Juneteenth celebration. We will also share excerpts from a previous interview with Erica Hunter, founder of the Middletown Ujima Alliance and coordinator of the Middletown Juneteenth celebration and Li...
Middletown Pride 2023 is almost here! On today's episode, Ayanna & Christy will be interviewing this year's Middletown Pride Grand Marshalls, Derek Cartagena and Karleigh Webb. They generously share a bit about their personal journeys, along with the many hats they wear within the Pride community. This interview reminds us that we always have something to learn from one another, as long as we're willing to create the space for conversation. We'll see you on June 3rd! https://middlet...
Countless people around the world are living with chronic illness and chronic pain. Unfortunately, many of these individuals jump from doctor to doctor and still fail to find relief within the mainstream medical system. Our guest today, Erik Harris, found himself in this very position. When he finally exhausted all of his options within the conventional medicine system, he started exploring the realm of traditional healing practices. This personal journey ultimately set Erik on the path...
Welcome to Season 3 of Middletown Strong: Looking Up with Russell Library! We are thrilled to kick off our new season during Women's History Month. Our guest today, Marcelina Ortiz, is an inspiration to anyone who has ever been told they couldn't do something. In 1977, Marcelina made the decision to train as a welder as a means of supporting her four young children. She never anticipated it taking 7 years to land a job in her chosen field. Marcelina's story reminds us that determination and p...
As we close out Season 2 of our podcast, it seems fitting to talk about how endings, endings of all sizes, shape the human experience. Our guest today, Marcella Trowbridge, speaks about the most significant ending of all... the end of life. She shares openly with Christy and Stephanie about her role as an end-of-life doula, also known as a death doula. While it's natural to fear our mortality, Marcella encourages us to think about our impermanence with intentionality, compassion, and an...
Over the past several years, the word "hygge" (pronounced "hoo-gah") has made it's way into the American lexicon. If you're new to the term, we invite you to get cozy with this Danish word meaning, a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being. As we journey through the long, dark days of winter, hygge can help us embrace the simple pleasures that we may have overlooked. Christy, Stephanie, Kate, and Cate share their experiences of hy...
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