The Library Variety Show

Alex & Deb talk to Chad from Studio 304 about services for makers and the makerspace, Studio 304, at the library. Also: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Deb's garden wall, and more!

Alex & Deb talk with Lisa, the library's Director of Development about the upcoming Flashback Book Fair. A 21+ 90's-themed event (May 12th at 5:30 pm) that benefits the Summer Reading Club.

Alex & Deb look forward to the summer and discuss all of their favorite things to do during the warm months. Also: Succession, camping, & more!

Alex & Deb talk to the library's Chief Financial Officer Onjanette Dancler about where library money comes from. Also: Reading on vacation, Sherman Hemsley, and more!

Alex & Deb are once again joined by the library's very own Kris Springer and Brain Lair Books' Kathy Burnette to talk about read-alikes for the 2023 One Book, One Michiana selection, Flamer by Mike Curato.

Alex & Deb discuss read-alikes for the St. Joe County Library's One Book, One Michiana selection, Flamer by Mike Curato with the library's own Kris Springer and Kathy Burnette, owner of Brain Lair Books.

Alex & Deb talk with Reader's Services Librarian Matthew about BookCon, the ultimate event for book lovers!  BookCon will take place Saturday March 25th, 2023 at the St. Joe County Public Library Community Learning Center.

Alex & Deb talk to Shannan Miller about writing and writing groups at the St. Joe County Public Library and in South Bend. 

Alex & Deb talk to Michael Butler-Harley about his work with 100 Black Men of South Bend and other work he does in the community. 

Alex & Deb talk to Taylor Martin from the St. Joseph County Health Department about the importance of Community Health Workers and community health. 

Alex and Deb celebrate Valentine's Day by talking to library staff members Taylor and Madison about romance novels of all sorts.

Alex and Deb welcome Stephanie Murphy, Executive Director of the St. Joseph County Public Library. They talk about...you guessed it, libraries. Also: Library memories, favorite books, and more!

Is science dead? Quite the contrary. Science is alive and well at St. Joe County's "Science Alive"! Alex and Deb sit down with Grace to discuss "Science Alive" 2023. Also: Velma, Prince Harry, and more!

Alex & Deb talk to Matt Wynn, a friend and co-worker who helped them figure out the whole "podcast thing". Also: Non-Hallmark Hallmarky Hanukkah Movies, Spring Awakening, The Glass Onion, and more!

Alex & Deb catch up after the holidays and look forward to 2023 at the library. Also: Resolutions, Trixie Motel, and More!

We’re taking a break for the holidays, so we thought we’d share some of our favorite episodes with you! Catch new episodes of The Library Variety Show in 2023. Keep an eye on St. Joe County Public Library’s social media pages for more information. Questions or comments? Email us: podcast@sjcpl.org (This is our longest episode, but also one people have really loved. Enjoy!) Released On A Technicality In this Super-Sized episode, Alex and Deb talk with Myles from Technical Services at the library, about what he does. They also chat about films that have shaped them. Also: Auntie Mame, kids at the drive-in, and chains for reading glasses.

We’re taking a break for the holidays, so we thought we’d share some of our favorite episodes with you! Catch new episodes of The Library Variety Show in 2023. Keep an eye on St. Joe County Public Library’s social media pages for more information. Questions or comments? Email us: podcast@sjcpl.org (The audio quality on this one isn’t as great as we’d like it to be, but we still love the episode. Enjoy!) Take A Picture Book, It'll Last Longer Alex and Deb delve into the world of children's librarians when they talk with Jill Williams, the head of Youth Services about picture books and the goings ons in the Youth Services department. Also: Riverdale, Moulin Rouge!, and more!

In their last new episode of 2022, Alex & Deb chat with the one and only, Mrs. Claus. Also: Desperate Housewives, Mrs. Claus' Favorites, and more!

Alex and Deb chat with former South Bend Mayor, Roger Parent, about his latest book, Getting Things Done: Stories of Leadership from the Mayor’s Office to the School Board, the Peace Corps and Beyond.

Kathy Burnette from Brain Lair Books and the library's very own Kris Springer join Alex and Deb to discuss their favorite reads of 2022 and what they're looking forward to reading in 2023.