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Shelf Check is a podcast that combines fun discussions and storytelling to spotlight the interesting authors, literary topics, and community questions. Each episode, less than an hour, of Shelf Check will focus on different themes including holidays and pop culture with recommendations for both fiction and non-fiction.
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Happy 50th Episode! Miranda, Mark, and Tamera are celebrating 50 episodes of Shelf Check! It’s a party with games and silly discussions of books and pop culture.
Miranda, Mark, and Tamera delve into Young Adult fiction, discuss some preconceptions about this type of literature and share some their favorite YA reads, old and new.
Mark, Miranda, and Tamera follow the Yellow Brick Road and explore the many adaptations of The Wizard of Oz and its sequels.
It is Halloween season and Mark, Tamera, and Miranda are here with a new episode. On today's show they discuss what scared them as kids.
Miranda and Tamera explore how surprisingly unique the customs and vocabulary of your corner of the world can be, even across states or countries that have a shared language.
Miranda and Tamera talk super sleuth Sherlock Holmes and try to unravel why the character remains a perennial favorite.
Mark, Miranda, and Tamera share their love and insights into book clubs. All three lead book clubs at the Arlington Public Library and they explore what books surprised them the most as well as offering tips and tricks for a fun and successful book club.
Linda, Gabby, and Kaylynn from our Woodland West branch are talking the books that made them love reading. They also share information about cool stuff available from the library, like the Libby eBooks service and the yearly, All Ages Summer Reading Challenge.
Mark, Miranda, and Tamera jump feet first into nostalgia to explore pop culture and Americana and slowly realize the curiously strong influence of Turner Classic Movies when growing up with cable TV.
Miranda and Nicole indulge in one of their perennial favorites, Cozy Mysteries. From British classics like Miss Marple to the contemporary Queens of Mystery, they’ll teach you how to get addicted to Cozies.
School is out and summer is here! Tamera and Miranda share stories from their childhood summer vacations and recommend a few books to enjoy and/or escape the hot weather.
In this episode Loretta and Marla discuss Asian representation in honor of Asian Pacific American heritage month. They explore some of their favorite books featuring Asian characters and talk about the current issues facing Asian Americans living in the U.S.
Join Librarian Sharon and Program Specialist Tamera as they honestly discuss healthy living and their own personal journeys attempting to achieve it.
8 Strategies for a Healthy Spring
https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/pdf/infographics/healthy-spring-H.pdf
Sharon and Lesley have a discussion on Mental Health. Join us for a conversation where we discuss self-care, helpful books, and ways to combat the stigma. In preparation for May, which is a month dedicated to bringing awareness and combating the negative stigmas surrounding mental health issues we hope that this episode will help spark helpful conversations.
Helpful Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: TX to 741741
The dynamic staff at Woodland West featuring Public Service Coordinator, Renee Bradshaw and Customer Service Assistants Linda Belanger and Gaby Fritz discuss their favorite strong women in fiction, film and real life! They explore character development, favorite authors and amazing stories featuring women as heroes.
Councilperson Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers, District 7, speaks with us about women's history month, some of her favorite books, what inspired her to public service, and leadership.
Councilperson Ruby Faye Woolridge, District 6 at-large, speaks with us about women's history month, some of her favorite books, how her family inspired her to public service, and what it is like being a leader that is a woman of color.
Join us for a wide-ranging discussion on “What makes a book Texan!” Texan authorship? Setting? Certain tropes or themes, such as rugged individualism? With our guest hosts from the Arlington Historical Society, OK Carter and Denise Youngblood, we’ll tackle those questions and more. Like why do movie cowboys often have clean and crisply-pressed shirts?! Covering Larry McMurtry, James Michener, Elmer Kelton, Edna Ferber, Katherine Anne Porter and other favorites!
In this episode Program Specialists Tamera Miller and Lesley Hinojosa tell us all about the Makerspace at the Arlington Public Library. If you are a crafty maker listen in! Tamera and Lesley discuss exciting programs coming up in the spring including Kit week that will take place during spring break as well as two exciting Laser Cutting demonstrations!
In the wake of the brutal Texas Winter Storm of 2021, Librarian Mark suggests some titles that explore survival against the elements, DIY plumbing repair, and preparing for the next crisis.
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