Between The Stacks Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/between-the-stacks Athens-Limestone Public Library's podcast series highlights conversations with guest speakers that come into the library to talk about cultural, educational, and community programs. Between the Stacks also features discussions of ongoing library programs and special exhibits. © 2026 Athens-Limestone County Public Library 743969c3-cef3-5c22-bb90-b585561e358b yes Between the Stacks After Hours: Shirley Jackson Promo en Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:31:07 -0500 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:32:14 -0500 https://www.alcpl.org/podcasts/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/64Qqi5MKeQLsYTTo_uUwsP8wpUbZiTFGkeywBPdvQ3g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIyMDA0LzE2MjM2/OTk2NjctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Between The Stacks https://www.alcpl.org/podcasts/ episodic Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone Public Library's podcast series highlights conversations with guest speakers that come into the library to talk about cultural, educational, and community programs. Between the Stacks also features discussions of ongoing library programs and special exhibits. Athens-Limestone Public Library's podcast series highlights conversations with guest speakers that come into the library to talk about cultural, educational, and community programs. libraries, librarians, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, community, society, culture Athens-Limestone County Public Library No No Alabama Kidney Foundation & Walk 65 65 Alabama Kidney Foundation & Walk full 75508f4b-541a-4ec3-8b44-db52cf7c1032 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa69d8b7 Nicole Balthazar, Regional Director of the Alabama Kidney Foundation, talks with Eric Phillips, program supervisor at Legacy of Hope (a non-profit organ procurement organization that partners with the DMV). Together they discuss issues facing patients with kidney disease including kidney health, dialysis, living and deceased organ donation, as well as the expense and strain on families. They bust some of the myths surrounding organ donation and stress the need for education. There are over 95,000 people nationwide in need of a kidney, including 1200 in Alabama as of this writing. Nicole and Eric promote an upcoming Kidney Walk on April 18th with proceeds going towards patient services and kidney research. 


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]]> Nicole Balthazar, Regional Director of the Alabama Kidney Foundation, talks with Eric Phillips, program supervisor at Legacy of Hope (a non-profit organ procurement organization that partners with the DMV). Together they discuss issues facing patients with kidney disease including kidney health, dialysis, living and deceased organ donation, as well as the expense and strain on families. They bust some of the myths surrounding organ donation and stress the need for education. There are over 95,000 people nationwide in need of a kidney, including 1200 in Alabama as of this writing. Nicole and Eric promote an upcoming Kidney Walk on April 18th with proceeds going towards patient services and kidney research. 


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]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:31:07 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1442 Nicole Balthazar, Regional Director of the Alabama Kidney Foundation, talks with Eric Phillips, program supervisor at Legacy of Hope (a non-profit organ procurement organization that partners with the DMV). Together they discuss issues facing patients with kidney disease including kidney health, dialysis, living and deceased organ donation, as well as the expense and strain on families. They bust some of the myths surrounding organ donation and stress the need for education. There are over 95,000 people nationwide in need of a kidney, including 1200 in Alabama as of this writing. Nicole and Eric promote an upcoming Kidney Walk on April 18th with proceeds going towards patient services and kidney research. 


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]]> Nicole Balthazar, Eric Phillips, Alabama Kidney Foundation, Legacy of Hope, kidney health, organ donation, low income dialysis, transportation assistance, organ procurement, kidney disease, living donation, deceased donation, kidney transplant, dialysis treatment, community support, kidney walk, organ recovery, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Mental Health Matters: ADHD 64 64 Mental Health Matters: ADHD full 966220fd-7ab0-490f-96b7-b5ef04da9e7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/53e64cfe In a continuation of our MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS series, clinical licensed therapist, Coleman Thompson, weighs in on the topic of ADHD.  He talks about some red flags (difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, restlessness) but stresses it is important to rule out any other underlying causes. He discusses treatment strategies for both children and adults: setting realistic goals, structure, the use of technology, reward systems, and flexibility. He also highlights the strengths of people with ADHD including their creativity and depth of knowledge on topics of interest. Family support plays an important role for people managing ADHD. Resources discussed in the podcast:

The Anxious Generation by Dick Schwartz
Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder by Gabor Mate
ADDitude (digital online magazine)   https://www.attitude.mag.com/
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]]> In a continuation of our MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS series, clinical licensed therapist, Coleman Thompson, weighs in on the topic of ADHD.  He talks about some red flags (difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, restlessness) but stresses it is important to rule out any other underlying causes. He discusses treatment strategies for both children and adults: setting realistic goals, structure, the use of technology, reward systems, and flexibility. He also highlights the strengths of people with ADHD including their creativity and depth of knowledge on topics of interest. Family support plays an important role for people managing ADHD. Resources discussed in the podcast:

The Anxious Generation by Dick Schwartz
Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder by Gabor Mate
ADDitude (digital online magazine)   https://www.attitude.mag.com/
Huberman Lab  (podcast on health issues)   www.hubermanlab.com
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]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:46:57 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1806 In a continuation of our MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS series, clinical licensed therapist, Coleman Thompson, weighs in on the topic of ADHD.  He talks about some red flags (difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, restlessness) but stresses it is important to rule out any other underlying causes. He discusses treatment strategies for both children and adults: setting realistic goals, structure, the use of technology, reward systems, and flexibility. He also highlights the strengths of people with ADHD including their creativity and depth of knowledge on topics of interest. Family support plays an important role for people managing ADHD. Resources discussed in the podcast:

The Anxious Generation by Dick Schwartz
Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder by Gabor Mate
ADDitude (digital online magazine)   https://www.attitude.mag.com/
Huberman Lab  (podcast on health issues)   www.hubermanlab.com
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]]> Coleman Thompson, ADHD, ADD, DSM-5, inattentive, hyperactive, combination, mental health, therapy, school system, stigma, treatment, medication, behavioral therapy, focus, technology, structure, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No From the Archives: THE TRUE STORY OF DORA JONES 63 63 From the Archives: THE TRUE STORY OF DORA JONES full 3861230a-3857-49a1-9849-6ca44e593223 https://share.transistor.fm/s/381e8933 Limestone County Archivist, Allynn Griffin, recounts the true story of Dora Jones - how a woman from Athens, AL brought modern day slavery to a national stage in the twentieth century. Shocking and sad, but also a story of hope, courage, and ultimate triumph over injustice. Listen to this compelling podcast.

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]]> Limestone County Archivist, Allynn Griffin, recounts the true story of Dora Jones - how a woman from Athens, AL brought modern day slavery to a national stage in the twentieth century. Shocking and sad, but also a story of hope, courage, and ultimate triumph over injustice. Listen to this compelling podcast.

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]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:33:43 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 948 Limestone County Archivist, Allynn Griffin, recounts the true story of Dora Jones - how a woman from Athens, AL brought modern day slavery to a national stage in the twentieth century. Shocking and sad, but also a story of hope, courage, and ultimate triumph over injustice. Listen to this compelling podcast.

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]]> Allynn Griffin, Dora Jones, Theodora Jones, Limestone County Archives, Trinity School, missionary work, sexual assault, illegal abortion, psychological manipulation, slavery, slavery charges, FBI investigation, trial, conviction, mental abuse, historical injustice, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Limestone County Archives: Allynn Griffiin 62 62 Limestone County Archives: Allynn Griffiin full de2f3870-c909-431f-b0af-7ad07a09370a https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffc53f9a Limestone County Archivist, Allynn Griffin, has been in his new job for just over a year and has spent that time pouring over records housed in the historic train depot the archives calls home. With a background in the legal field and a strong interest in local history, he helps people find court records, probate records, newspapers, family papers and much more. The archives has been steadily digitizing records and visitors can browse the memorial website for genealogy research. As part of his work, Allynn has researched and written articles about lesser known but significant case histories from Athens, AL and we will feature the story of Dora Jones in a separate podcast....The Limestone County Archives encourages donations of family papers and other documents related to Limestone County for historical preservation.

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]]> Limestone County Archivist, Allynn Griffin, has been in his new job for just over a year and has spent that time pouring over records housed in the historic train depot the archives calls home. With a background in the legal field and a strong interest in local history, he helps people find court records, probate records, newspapers, family papers and much more. The archives has been steadily digitizing records and visitors can browse the memorial website for genealogy research. As part of his work, Allynn has researched and written articles about lesser known but significant case histories from Athens, AL and we will feature the story of Dora Jones in a separate podcast....The Limestone County Archives encourages donations of family papers and other documents related to Limestone County for historical preservation.

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]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:29:02 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1620 Limestone County Archivist, Allynn Griffin, has been in his new job for just over a year and has spent that time pouring over records housed in the historic train depot the archives calls home. With a background in the legal field and a strong interest in local history, he helps people find court records, probate records, newspapers, family papers and much more. The archives has been steadily digitizing records and visitors can browse the memorial website for genealogy research. As part of his work, Allynn has researched and written articles about lesser known but significant case histories from Athens, AL and we will feature the story of Dora Jones in a separate podcast....The Limestone County Archives encourages donations of family papers and other documents related to Limestone County for historical preservation.

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]]> Limestone County Archives, Allynn Griffin, archives resources, online resources, digital records, local history, family research, family papers, court records, probate records, newspaper archives, genealogy, donations, community outreach, Dora Jones story, historical preservation, volunteer opportunities, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Healthy Living: Dr. Angela Seay 61 61 Healthy Living: Dr. Angela Seay full 649283ea-e061-436b-b613-6176e3bf9595 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad9ddfea Dr. Angela Seay, health educator at D3 Health Fitness, talks about the connection between nutrition, exercise, and mental health. Her message: motion is medicine! Her advice is to start small, set realistic goals, and have an accountability partner. She emphasizes the importance of the mind, body, and spirit connection all working together in order to achieve wellness and stresses making one change at a time for 21 days until it becomes a habit. She believes "wonderful incremental changes plus consistency equals grand results!"

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]]> Dr. Angela Seay, health educator at D3 Health Fitness, talks about the connection between nutrition, exercise, and mental health. Her message: motion is medicine! Her advice is to start small, set realistic goals, and have an accountability partner. She emphasizes the importance of the mind, body, and spirit connection all working together in order to achieve wellness and stresses making one change at a time for 21 days until it becomes a habit. She believes "wonderful incremental changes plus consistency equals grand results!"

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]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:30:52 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 690 Dr. Angela Seay, health educator at D3 Health Fitness, talks about the connection between nutrition, exercise, and mental health. Her message: motion is medicine! Her advice is to start small, set realistic goals, and have an accountability partner. She emphasizes the importance of the mind, body, and spirit connection all working together in order to achieve wellness and stresses making one change at a time for 21 days until it becomes a habit. She believes "wonderful incremental changes plus consistency equals grand results!"

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]]> health, wellness, Oak Street Health, D3 Health Fitness, healthy living, exercise, physical activity, mental health, nutritional values, movement is medicine, mind-body-spirit, accountability partner, healthy snacks, Brussels sprouts, incremental changes, smart goals, exercise, holistic wellness, recipes, depression, setting goals, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Mental Health Matters: Anxiety 60 60 Mental Health Matters: Anxiety full 3d552bb5-11e1-4b98-b9bf-462e06d5fc5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/37daa358 ANXIETY is the second topic in our MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS sponsored by A New Leaf Counseling Center. Clinical licensed therapist, Coleman Thompson, explains anxiety may involve physical symptoms like racing heart and persistent negative thoughts, and often co-occurs with depression and stress. He talks about various forms of anxiety, including generalized, social, specific phobias, and panic attacks. Citing different age groups and their specific challenges, Coleman states only about 35 % of those suffering from anxiety seek treatment due to stigma. He talks about various clinical therapies and the importance of family support. 
 
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]]> ANXIETY is the second topic in our MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS sponsored by A New Leaf Counseling Center. Clinical licensed therapist, Coleman Thompson, explains anxiety may involve physical symptoms like racing heart and persistent negative thoughts, and often co-occurs with depression and stress. He talks about various forms of anxiety, including generalized, social, specific phobias, and panic attacks. Citing different age groups and their specific challenges, Coleman states only about 35 % of those suffering from anxiety seek treatment due to stigma. He talks about various clinical therapies and the importance of family support. 
 
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]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:23:39 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1365 ANXIETY is the second topic in our MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS sponsored by A New Leaf Counseling Center. Clinical licensed therapist, Coleman Thompson, explains anxiety may involve physical symptoms like racing heart and persistent negative thoughts, and often co-occurs with depression and stress. He talks about various forms of anxiety, including generalized, social, specific phobias, and panic attacks. Citing different age groups and their specific challenges, Coleman states only about 35 % of those suffering from anxiety seek treatment due to stigma. He talks about various clinical therapies and the importance of family support. 
 
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]]> Anxiety, mental health, Coleman Thompson, A New Leaf Counseling Center, clinical definition, somatic symptoms, depression, phobias, stigma, therapy, treatment, anxiety in teens, anxiety in seniors, medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, social anxiety, coping tools, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Halloween 2025: Amanda Coleman Reads "The Black Ferris" 59 59 Halloween 2025: Amanda Coleman Reads "The Black Ferris" full 292cdc43-a3e0-4fff-a507-8bcae022c59a https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbc38023 Athens-Limestone County Public Library presents our youth librarian, Amanda Coleman, reading the classic scary story from Ray Bradbury: "The Black Ferris." A visit to the carnival will never be the same!  Grab your popcorn and enjoy the ride!

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]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:14:10 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1187 Athens-Limestone County Public Library presents our youth librarian, Amanda Coleman, reading the classic scary story from Ray Bradbury: "The Black Ferris." A visit to the carnival will never be the same!  Grab your popcorn and enjoy the ride!

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]]> Ray Bradbury, Amanda Coleman, scary, stories, spoken stories, spooky stories, Halloween, children's literature, children's books, The Black Ferris, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County No The Wall That Heals___Vietnam Then & Now 58 58 The Wall That Heals___Vietnam Then & Now full 40c082fa-460d-4298-8d2b-273a68adde8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5743ee8 A conversation with Lisa Hoffman, Museum Curator, and Monteia Moore, Campus Events Coordinator, from Athens State University. They discuss two exhibits coming to campus in November - The Wall That Heals and Vietnam Then & Now. The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. that travels around the country honoring our Vietnam veterans. Beginning November 6 with an opening ceremony, visitors can view the Wall twenty four hours a day through November 9. A special candlelight ceremony will be held Friday, November 7. The exhibit includes a mobile education center with displays of the Wall of Faces and items left at the original wall. Additionally, a Vietnam Then & Now art exhibit featuring Vietnam veterans and artists, David Wright and Chuck Creasy, will be on display at the Nazaretian Alumni Welcome Center from October 27 to November 30. Both exhibits aim to honor Vietnam veterans and educate the public.

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]]> A conversation with Lisa Hoffman, Museum Curator, and Monteia Moore, Campus Events Coordinator, from Athens State University. They discuss two exhibits coming to campus in November - The Wall That Heals and Vietnam Then & Now. The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. that travels around the country honoring our Vietnam veterans. Beginning November 6 with an opening ceremony, visitors can view the Wall twenty four hours a day through November 9. A special candlelight ceremony will be held Friday, November 7. The exhibit includes a mobile education center with displays of the Wall of Faces and items left at the original wall. Additionally, a Vietnam Then & Now art exhibit featuring Vietnam veterans and artists, David Wright and Chuck Creasy, will be on display at the Nazaretian Alumni Welcome Center from October 27 to November 30. Both exhibits aim to honor Vietnam veterans and educate the public.

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]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:30:52 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1591 A conversation with Lisa Hoffman, Museum Curator, and Monteia Moore, Campus Events Coordinator, from Athens State University. They discuss two exhibits coming to campus in November - The Wall That Heals and Vietnam Then & Now. The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. that travels around the country honoring our Vietnam veterans. Beginning November 6 with an opening ceremony, visitors can view the Wall twenty four hours a day through November 9. A special candlelight ceremony will be held Friday, November 7. The exhibit includes a mobile education center with displays of the Wall of Faces and items left at the original wall. Additionally, a Vietnam Then & Now art exhibit featuring Vietnam veterans and artists, David Wright and Chuck Creasy, will be on display at the Nazaretian Alumni Welcome Center from October 27 to November 30. Both exhibits aim to honor Vietnam veterans and educate the public.

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]]> Vietnam Veterans Wall, Athens State University, Lisa Hoffman, Montei Moore, The Wall That Heals, Volunteers, Mobile education center, In Memory, Art exhibit, Vietnam Then and Now, David Wright, Chuck Creasey, Educational tour, Community event, Veterans' stories, Healing through art, Museums, Libraries, Exhibits, Displays, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Yoga with Yulia Weston 57 57 Yoga with Yulia Weston full 7bc5208e-f786-43e6-8bd7-be0f8c5fdd9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/54146305 Yulia Weston, a certified yoga instructor, teaches free yoga classes at the Athens-Limestone Public Library on Mondays at 10:45 am and Tuesdays at 7:15 pm. She  explains how yoga is not just a physical practice but also aims to calm the nervous system and reduce stress.Yulia explains her teaching style, which is focused on core stability, strength, and alignment. She addresses yoga etiquette, props, and the importance of listening to one's body. She also touches on the 2021 lifting of the yoga ban in Alabama public schools, highlighting its many benefits as a form of exercise.

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]]> Yulia Weston, a certified yoga instructor, teaches free yoga classes at the Athens-Limestone Public Library on Mondays at 10:45 am and Tuesdays at 7:15 pm. She  explains how yoga is not just a physical practice but also aims to calm the nervous system and reduce stress.Yulia explains her teaching style, which is focused on core stability, strength, and alignment. She addresses yoga etiquette, props, and the importance of listening to one's body. She also touches on the 2021 lifting of the yoga ban in Alabama public schools, highlighting its many benefits as a form of exercise.

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]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:30:03 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1640 Yulia Weston, a certified yoga instructor, teaches free yoga classes at the Athens-Limestone Public Library on Mondays at 10:45 am and Tuesdays at 7:15 pm. She  explains how yoga is not just a physical practice but also aims to calm the nervous system and reduce stress.Yulia explains her teaching style, which is focused on core stability, strength, and alignment. She addresses yoga etiquette, props, and the importance of listening to one's body. She also touches on the 2021 lifting of the yoga ban in Alabama public schools, highlighting its many benefits as a form of exercise.

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]]> yoga classes, Yulia Weston, community health worker, health and nutrition, geriatric health, exercise, stress relief, yoga philosophy, yoga etiquette, yoga benefits, yoga practice, yoga poses, yoga breathing, yoga meditation, yoga instruction, yoga community, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Mental Health Matters: Depression 56 56 Mental Health Matters: Depression full 0af0b087-a328-4b61-b9f9-7bdaf22077c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e36a54b1 MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS is a series of five talks sponsored by A New Leaf Counseling Center. Clinical licensed therapist, Coleman Thompson, talks about depression, its signs and symptoms, and how it differs from sadness. Persistent low mood, low appetite, sleep changes, and negative thoughts for more than 6 months may indicate depression. He notes depression in children and adults may look different and advocates family and cognitive behavioral therapy to learn healthy coping skills. Exercise, positive self-talk, journaling, self awareness and family support are key in overcoming depression.

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]]> MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS is a series of five talks sponsored by A New Leaf Counseling Center. Clinical licensed therapist, Coleman Thompson, talks about depression, its signs and symptoms, and how it differs from sadness. Persistent low mood, low appetite, sleep changes, and negative thoughts for more than 6 months may indicate depression. He notes depression in children and adults may look different and advocates family and cognitive behavioral therapy to learn healthy coping skills. Exercise, positive self-talk, journaling, self awareness and family support are key in overcoming depression.

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]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:25:45 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1570 MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS is a series of five talks sponsored by A New Leaf Counseling Center. Clinical licensed therapist, Coleman Thompson, talks about depression, its signs and symptoms, and how it differs from sadness. Persistent low mood, low appetite, sleep changes, and negative thoughts for more than 6 months may indicate depression. He notes depression in children and adults may look different and advocates family and cognitive behavioral therapy to learn healthy coping skills. Exercise, positive self-talk, journaling, self awareness and family support are key in overcoming depression.

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]]> mental health, depression, Coleman Thompson, A New Leaf Counseling Center, DSM, clinical depression, symptoms, agitation, family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, coping skills, exercise, positive self-talk, EMDR, support groups, resilience, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No A.J. Coleman reads: Happy Hallomentary, Welcome to Life (and the fifth grade) [chapters 1 and 2] 55 55 A.J. Coleman reads: Happy Hallomentary, Welcome to Life (and the fifth grade) [chapters 1 and 2] full 960c2191-0c19-4847-8482-be386f0e93c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0dbcd017 A.J. Coleman reads two chapters from the first book in her Happy Hallomentary series titled Welcome to Life (and the fifth grade). Jacket:
         Meet Frankie Stine. He's a tall, green, one-month old who wears his heart on his sleeve. Starting the fifth grade at
         Happy Hallomentary School...has him pretty nervous. Frankie isn't afraid of the monsters and creatures that he will
         be going to school with, he's just afraid that they will not like him! Join him as he starts his first day of school and learns
         meeting new people isn't so scary!

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         Meet Frankie Stine. He's a tall, green, one-month old who wears his heart on his sleeve. Starting the fifth grade at
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         be going to school with, he's just afraid that they will not like him! Join him as he starts his first day of school and learns
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]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:08:29 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 634 A.J. Coleman reads two chapters from the first book in her Happy Hallomentary series titled Welcome to Life (and the fifth grade). Jacket:
         Meet Frankie Stine. He's a tall, green, one-month old who wears his heart on his sleeve. Starting the fifth grade at
         Happy Hallomentary School...has him pretty nervous. Frankie isn't afraid of the monsters and creatures that he will
         be going to school with, he's just afraid that they will not like him! Join him as he starts his first day of school and learns
         meeting new people isn't so scary!

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]]> A.J. Coleman, Happy Hallomentary book series, authors, fiction, literary, local authors, Alabama authors, creative writing, AI art, RL Stein, character development, school challenges, Halloween creatures, emotional expression, writing process, book series, target audience, illustrations, writing advice, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Author A.J. Coleman 54 54 Author A.J. Coleman full 34fd83cc-a3f6-41af-a24b-45258430b7e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/826ca52e Local author A.J. Coleman debuts the first book in her Happy Hallomentary series titled Welcome to Life (and the fifth grade). The book follows Frankie Stein, a one-month-old green robot who is nervous about entering the fifth grade in a school for Halloween creatures. His classmates include witches, spiders, ghosts, and trolls, and their principal is an extra large pumpkin with creeping vines. In the series, aimed at ages 6-10, Coleman explores the range of emotions and relatable themes many kids experience in starting a new school year. She self-published the books  and also drew the illustrations. Coleman draws inspiration from author R.L. Stine and advises aspiring writers to write every day and avoid reliance on AI. She highlights the value of originality in creative writing and art.


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]]> Local author A.J. Coleman debuts the first book in her Happy Hallomentary series titled Welcome to Life (and the fifth grade). The book follows Frankie Stein, a one-month-old green robot who is nervous about entering the fifth grade in a school for Halloween creatures. His classmates include witches, spiders, ghosts, and trolls, and their principal is an extra large pumpkin with creeping vines. In the series, aimed at ages 6-10, Coleman explores the range of emotions and relatable themes many kids experience in starting a new school year. She self-published the books  and also drew the illustrations. Coleman draws inspiration from author R.L. Stine and advises aspiring writers to write every day and avoid reliance on AI. She highlights the value of originality in creative writing and art.


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]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:39 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1231 Local author A.J. Coleman debuts the first book in her Happy Hallomentary series titled Welcome to Life (and the fifth grade). The book follows Frankie Stein, a one-month-old green robot who is nervous about entering the fifth grade in a school for Halloween creatures. His classmates include witches, spiders, ghosts, and trolls, and their principal is an extra large pumpkin with creeping vines. In the series, aimed at ages 6-10, Coleman explores the range of emotions and relatable themes many kids experience in starting a new school year. She self-published the books  and also drew the illustrations. Coleman draws inspiration from author R.L. Stine and advises aspiring writers to write every day and avoid reliance on AI. She highlights the value of originality in creative writing and art.


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]]> A.J. Coleman, Happy Hallomentary book series, authors, fiction, literary, local authors, Alabama authors, creative writing, AI art, RL Stein, character development, school challenges, Halloween creatures, emotional expression, writing process, book series, target audience, illustrations, writing advice, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Mental Health Awareness 53 53 Mental Health Awareness full 38e42a83-4ce3-4a8c-ada4-790d2045e4dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/df4faead Representatives from mental health support groups talk with library outreach coordinator, Lauren Tubbs, about services available in Limestone County. Alicia Davila from Pearl Behavioral Health Services stresses the need to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Neal Vickers from NAMI highlights the importance of peer support and education. Jeff Hastings from ROSS discusses the correlation between substance use disorders and mental health issues. Mark Prescott from Wings Across Alabama talks about their warm line and educational programs. They all stress the need for community awareness and support, and provide contact information for their organizations to help those in need.

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]]> Representatives from mental health support groups talk with library outreach coordinator, Lauren Tubbs, about services available in Limestone County. Alicia Davila from Pearl Behavioral Health Services stresses the need to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Neal Vickers from NAMI highlights the importance of peer support and education. Jeff Hastings from ROSS discusses the correlation between substance use disorders and mental health issues. Mark Prescott from Wings Across Alabama talks about their warm line and educational programs. They all stress the need for community awareness and support, and provide contact information for their organizations to help those in need.

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]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 09:51:30 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 919 Representatives from mental health support groups talk with library outreach coordinator, Lauren Tubbs, about services available in Limestone County. Alicia Davila from Pearl Behavioral Health Services stresses the need to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Neal Vickers from NAMI highlights the importance of peer support and education. Jeff Hastings from ROSS discusses the correlation between substance use disorders and mental health issues. Mark Prescott from Wings Across Alabama talks about their warm line and educational programs. They all stress the need for community awareness and support, and provide contact information for their organizations to help those in need.

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]]> Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI, ROSS, Wings Across Alabama, Pearl Behavioral Health Services, stigma reduction, substance use disorder, peer support, warm line, Medicaid population, recovery support, mental health education, co-occurring issues, community awareness, advocacy organizations, mental health resources, behavioral health services, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Home, Heart, Heritage: Quilt Project Celebrating Black History 52 52 Home, Heart, Heritage: Quilt Project Celebrating Black History full 890115e8-c795-4aa9-9301-17f66ca33df5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6888ae6  Lisa Hoffman, Museum Curator at Athens State University, talks about the traveling quilt exhibit celebrating Black History on display through March 7.  Originating from Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center in Hendersonville, Tennessee, the exhibit features quilts honoring Black Americans who have made important contributions in literature, science, medicine, technology, and patriotism. She talks about the rich history of quilt making and its importance as both an art form and, historically, a life or death means of survival in the Underground Railroad. Monteia Moore, Campus Events Manager, gives a preview of a special exhibit  - The Wall That Heals -  a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Wall coming to the campus November 6-9, 2025.

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]]>  Lisa Hoffman, Museum Curator at Athens State University, talks about the traveling quilt exhibit celebrating Black History on display through March 7.  Originating from Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center in Hendersonville, Tennessee, the exhibit features quilts honoring Black Americans who have made important contributions in literature, science, medicine, technology, and patriotism. She talks about the rich history of quilt making and its importance as both an art form and, historically, a life or death means of survival in the Underground Railroad. Monteia Moore, Campus Events Manager, gives a preview of a special exhibit  - The Wall That Heals -  a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Wall coming to the campus November 6-9, 2025.

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]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:30:11 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1243  Lisa Hoffman, Museum Curator at Athens State University, talks about the traveling quilt exhibit celebrating Black History on display through March 7.  Originating from Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center in Hendersonville, Tennessee, the exhibit features quilts honoring Black Americans who have made important contributions in literature, science, medicine, technology, and patriotism. She talks about the rich history of quilt making and its importance as both an art form and, historically, a life or death means of survival in the Underground Railroad. Monteia Moore, Campus Events Manager, gives a preview of a special exhibit  - The Wall That Heals -  a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Wall coming to the campus November 6-9, 2025.

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]]> Quilts, Quilting, Lisa Hoffman, Athens State University, Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Monteia Moore, Black History, Black Americans, Gee's Bend, Underground Railroad, Museums, Libraries, Exhibits, Displays, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Brian "Fox" Ellis: 2025 Festival of the Cranes 51 51 Brian "Fox" Ellis: 2025 Festival of the Cranes full 7dca1770-e54a-4433-acd2-3517d5994c48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/edfeb5c4 Brian "Fox" Ellis, author and storyteller, previews his role in the 2025 Festival of Cranes. Portraying John James Audubon, Brian depicts the artist and naturalist who traveled over 30 years to wilderness areas painting and documenting over 400 bird species. The Festival of Cranes is an annual event and celebrates the birds, featuring the sandhill and whooping cranes, that winter at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. Brian is an annual performer at the festival and is an active member of the Illinois Audubon Society. His love of nature is eloquently expressed in his books and poetry.

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]]> Brian "Fox" Ellis, author and storyteller, previews his role in the 2025 Festival of Cranes. Portraying John James Audubon, Brian depicts the artist and naturalist who traveled over 30 years to wilderness areas painting and documenting over 400 bird species. The Festival of Cranes is an annual event and celebrates the birds, featuring the sandhill and whooping cranes, that winter at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. Brian is an annual performer at the festival and is an active member of the Illinois Audubon Society. His love of nature is eloquently expressed in his books and poetry.

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]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:41:09 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1210 Brian "Fox" Ellis, author and storyteller, previews his role in the 2025 Festival of Cranes. Portraying John James Audubon, Brian depicts the artist and naturalist who traveled over 30 years to wilderness areas painting and documenting over 400 bird species. The Festival of Cranes is an annual event and celebrates the birds, featuring the sandhill and whooping cranes, that winter at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. Brian is an annual performer at the festival and is an active member of the Illinois Audubon Society. His love of nature is eloquently expressed in his books and poetry.

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]]> Brian Ellis, Festival of the Cranes, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, John James Audubon, cranes, whooping cranes, sandhill cranes, birds, conservation, wildlife preservation, migration, historians, storytellers, International Crane Foundation, endangered species, Alabama Center for the Arts, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Author Bradley Sides 50 50 Author Bradley Sides full 3f13ca7f-90ba-4234-bb9d-9fa276ed844f https://share.transistor.fm/s/a49f593d Local author and Calhoun Community College English Instructor, Bradley Sides, talks about his writing journey. He began writing in college and published his first story in 2014. After his first book, Those Fantastic Lives, was released in 2021 critics called him "an exciting new voice in fiction." His second book, Crocodile Tears Didn't Cause The Flood, has been described as "a traveling carnival filled with pond monsters, vampire girls, fire breathing children...also a collection of good-hearted people making their way through unstable worlds." A writer in the magical realism genre, Bradley talks about writing and facing rejection as a way to hone and improve literary works. He also lists some of his favorite authors.


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]]> Local author and Calhoun Community College English Instructor, Bradley Sides, talks about his writing journey. He began writing in college and published his first story in 2014. After his first book, Those Fantastic Lives, was released in 2021 critics called him "an exciting new voice in fiction." His second book, Crocodile Tears Didn't Cause The Flood, has been described as "a traveling carnival filled with pond monsters, vampire girls, fire breathing children...also a collection of good-hearted people making their way through unstable worlds." A writer in the magical realism genre, Bradley talks about writing and facing rejection as a way to hone and improve literary works. He also lists some of his favorite authors.


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]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:14:36 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 665 Local author and Calhoun Community College English Instructor, Bradley Sides, talks about his writing journey. He began writing in college and published his first story in 2014. After his first book, Those Fantastic Lives, was released in 2021 critics called him "an exciting new voice in fiction." His second book, Crocodile Tears Didn't Cause The Flood, has been described as "a traveling carnival filled with pond monsters, vampire girls, fire breathing children...also a collection of good-hearted people making their way through unstable worlds." A writer in the magical realism genre, Bradley talks about writing and facing rejection as a way to hone and improve literary works. He also lists some of his favorite authors.


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]]> Bradley Sides, "Those Fantastic Lives," "Crocodile Tears Didn't Cause The Flood," authors, fiction, literary, local authors, magical realism, book publishing, pandemic impact, Calhoun Community College, writing advice, teaching writing, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Halloween 2024: Amanda Coleman Reads Scary Stories! 49 49 Halloween 2024: Amanda Coleman Reads Scary Stories! full 62f18f52-c466-43ba-a4bd-081147b513fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/bac257eb Athens-Limestone County Public Library presents our youth librarian, Amanda Coleman, reading scary stories! Classic tales include Alvin Schwartz's "The Green Ribbon" and Roald Dahl's "The Landlady." Grab your popcorn and prepare for a scare!

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]]> Athens-Limestone County Public Library presents our youth librarian, Amanda Coleman, reading scary stories! Classic tales include Alvin Schwartz's "The Green Ribbon" and Roald Dahl's "The Landlady." Grab your popcorn and prepare for a scare!

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]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:51:38 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1711 Athens-Limestone County Public Library presents our youth librarian, Amanda Coleman, reading scary stories! Classic tales include Alvin Schwartz's "The Green Ribbon" and Roald Dahl's "The Landlady." Grab your popcorn and prepare for a scare!

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]]> Roald Dahl, Alvin Schwartz, Amanda Coleman,scary, story stories, spoken stories, spooky stories, Halloween, children's literature, children's books, The Green Ribbon, The Landlord, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County No Author Heather L. Montgomery 48 48 Author Heather L. Montgomery full 558b0151-209a-4dae-aef2-5823ad166d0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5ffdd72 When Alabama author Heather L. Montgomery isn’t writing children’s books, you might find her hanging out in trees or catching bugs. Her passion for uncovering the mysteries of the natural world have ignited the curiosity of countless numbers of kids. Heavily researched topics from roadkill to mummies to animal poop, she frames many of her books as mysteries challenging readers to investigate both the gross and cool facts of science. Her enthusiasm for her work and has spawned 17 books to date. 

 

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]]> When Alabama author Heather L. Montgomery isn’t writing children’s books, you might find her hanging out in trees or catching bugs. Her passion for uncovering the mysteries of the natural world have ignited the curiosity of countless numbers of kids. Heavily researched topics from roadkill to mummies to animal poop, she frames many of her books as mysteries challenging readers to investigate both the gross and cool facts of science. Her enthusiasm for her work and has spawned 17 books to date. 

 

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]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:01:40 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 883 When Alabama author Heather L. Montgomery isn’t writing children’s books, you might find her hanging out in trees or catching bugs. Her passion for uncovering the mysteries of the natural world have ignited the curiosity of countless numbers of kids. Heavily researched topics from roadkill to mummies to animal poop, she frames many of her books as mysteries challenging readers to investigate both the gross and cool facts of science. Her enthusiasm for her work and has spawned 17 books to date. 

 

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]]> children's books, children's author, Heather L. Mongtomery, science books, children's literature, kidlit, nature, educator, environment, natual world, roadkill, poop, bugs, mummies, bugs, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County No Storytelling Festival '24: Athens-Limestone Library Storytelling Workshop 47 47 Storytelling Festival '24: Athens-Limestone Library Storytelling Workshop full 3649a5e8-767c-4d9d-9696-a447d6ae2759 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f367cf72 The Athens Storytelling Festival, held annually the last weekend in October, hosts master storytellers spinning tales from life, legends, memories, and inspiration. This year the library partnered with the festival and hosted a workshop led by storyteller Carol Cain from La Grange, Georgia for those interested in this unique art form. In this podcast they share their stories - from a runaway circus elephant to an ‘accidental’ hair cutting incident told by our youngest 10-year-old storyteller.


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]]> The Athens Storytelling Festival, held annually the last weekend in October, hosts master storytellers spinning tales from life, legends, memories, and inspiration. This year the library partnered with the festival and hosted a workshop led by storyteller Carol Cain from La Grange, Georgia for those interested in this unique art form. In this podcast they share their stories - from a runaway circus elephant to an ‘accidental’ hair cutting incident told by our youngest 10-year-old storyteller.


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]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:43:19 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1917 The Athens Storytelling Festival, held annually the last weekend in October, hosts master storytellers spinning tales from life, legends, memories, and inspiration. This year the library partnered with the festival and hosted a workshop led by storyteller Carol Cain from La Grange, Georgia for those interested in this unique art form. In this podcast they share their stories - from a runaway circus elephant to an ‘accidental’ hair cutting incident told by our youngest 10-year-old storyteller.


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]]> stories, storytelling festival, festivals, tales, nostalgia, Carol Cain, Ron Oakley, Leah Oakley, Tim Chasteen, Jamie Hall, Andrea Herring, community, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Calhoun Community College: Common Read 2024-2025 46 46 Calhoun Community College: Common Read 2024-2025 full 5b3424a2-0092-4fbf-9d81-f578ec4010bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/95bce21a Calhoun Community College faculty members discuss the Common Read 2024-2025. Dr. Symmetris Gohanna, Bradley Sides, and Brandi Gindhart of the English, Literature, and Composition programs introduce this year's theme on disability awareness. They highlight programs being held throughout the year to bring students and the community together through the experience of reading a common text. The two books selections for the Common Read are Disability Visibility by Alice Wong and The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Kick-off event is Sunday, August 18th at the Orion Amphitheater!

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]]> Calhoun Community College faculty members discuss the Common Read 2024-2025. Dr. Symmetris Gohanna, Bradley Sides, and Brandi Gindhart of the English, Literature, and Composition programs introduce this year's theme on disability awareness. They highlight programs being held throughout the year to bring students and the community together through the experience of reading a common text. The two books selections for the Common Read are Disability Visibility by Alice Wong and The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Kick-off event is Sunday, August 18th at the Orion Amphitheater!

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]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:55:40 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 954 Calhoun Community College faculty members discuss the Common Read 2024-2025. Dr. Symmetris Gohanna, Bradley Sides, and Brandi Gindhart of the English, Literature, and Composition programs introduce this year's theme on disability awareness. They highlight programs being held throughout the year to bring students and the community together through the experience of reading a common text. The two books selections for the Common Read are Disability Visibility by Alice Wong and The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Kick-off event is Sunday, August 18th at the Orion Amphitheater!

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]]> Common Read, reading, Calhoun Community College, disabilities, disability awareness, community, students, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Dr. Kem Roper: Athens State University Writing Center 45 45 Dr. Kem Roper: Athens State University Writing Center full 85395a6b-7c5c-49bd-9924-55718645233c https://share.transistor.fm/s/be85f6c2 Dr. Kem Roper, college professor and Writing Center Director at Athens State University, discusses the upcoming Summer Writing Summit featuring interactive sessions and workshops designed to guide writers of all genres. From resumes and research papers to creative fiction and poetry, the Writing Center at Athens State is a year round resource helping writers sharpen their skills.

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]]> Dr. Kem Roper, college professor and Writing Center Director at Athens State University, discusses the upcoming Summer Writing Summit featuring interactive sessions and workshops designed to guide writers of all genres. From resumes and research papers to creative fiction and poetry, the Writing Center at Athens State is a year round resource helping writers sharpen their skills.

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]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:11:05 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 749 Dr. Kem Roper, college professor and Writing Center Director at Athens State University, discusses the upcoming Summer Writing Summit featuring interactive sessions and workshops designed to guide writers of all genres. From resumes and research papers to creative fiction and poetry, the Writing Center at Athens State is a year round resource helping writers sharpen their skills.

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]]> Athens State University, Dr. Kem Roper, writing, poetry, Ashley M. Jones, creative writing, workshops, writing groups, writing summit, academic writing, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Limestone County Council on Aging 44 44 Limestone County Council on Aging full d8bcbf2b-0291-4df4-8a04-6c6f44e7f404 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b864708 Heidi Stinnett and Madison Herron from the Limestone County Council on Aging discuss programs designed to enhance recreation, socialization, independence, and vitality for older adults. This important resource helps with with transportation, nutrition, and prescriptions, but perhaps most popular are their outings in the community. From picnics and walks in the park to shopping and bingo, there is always something fun planned for seniors.
 
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]]> Heidi Stinnett and Madison Herron from the Limestone County Council on Aging discuss programs designed to enhance recreation, socialization, independence, and vitality for older adults. This important resource helps with with transportation, nutrition, and prescriptions, but perhaps most popular are their outings in the community. From picnics and walks in the park to shopping and bingo, there is always something fun planned for seniors.
 
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]]> Wed, 22 May 2024 15:17:11 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 616 Heidi Stinnett and Madison Herron from the Limestone County Council on Aging discuss programs designed to enhance recreation, socialization, independence, and vitality for older adults. This important resource helps with with transportation, nutrition, and prescriptions, but perhaps most popular are their outings in the community. From picnics and walks in the park to shopping and bingo, there is always something fun planned for seniors.
 
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]]> Limestone County Council on Aging, COA, seniors, senior centers, recreation, bingo, health and wellness, socialization, community, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Cydney Amos Honaker: Women's Resource Center 43 43 Cydney Amos Honaker: Women's Resource Center full 2a2b9921-7720-487d-bbb7-aeb0188c19e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05f28419 Cydney Amos Honaker from the Athens Women's Resource Center talks about their services which include pregnancy testing, prenatal counseling, parenting and birth education, ultrasounds, and more. They rely on community donations to provide a free baby boutique and they welcome volunteers to help run their Community Baby Shower! 

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]]> Cydney Amos Honaker from the Athens Women's Resource Center talks about their services which include pregnancy testing, prenatal counseling, parenting and birth education, ultrasounds, and more. They rely on community donations to provide a free baby boutique and they welcome volunteers to help run their Community Baby Shower! 

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]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:26:52 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 597 Cydney Amos Honaker from the Athens Women's Resource Center talks about their services which include pregnancy testing, prenatal counseling, parenting and birth education, ultrasounds, and more. They rely on community donations to provide a free baby boutique and they welcome volunteers to help run their Community Baby Shower! 

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]]> Athens Women's Resource Center, pregnancy, counseling, parenting, testing, motherood, fatherhood, unplanned pregnancies, birth education, ultrasounds, abortion, volunteers, donations, marriage and family, faith, churches, community, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Lauri King: Medicare Chick 42 42 Lauri King: Medicare Chick full a7d99af6-5423-46ae-8d56-874a76cbf9f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb7f4bfa Medicare Chick, Lauri King, brings clarity to the medicare confusion. From open enrollment to special elections and the latest benefits, Lauri brings her 20 years of expertise to answer questions and sound the alert on potential pitfalls when signing up for Medicare.

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]]> Medicare Chick, Lauri King, brings clarity to the medicare confusion. From open enrollment to special elections and the latest benefits, Lauri brings her 20 years of expertise to answer questions and sound the alert on potential pitfalls when signing up for Medicare.

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]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:02:53 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 615 Medicare Chick, Lauri King, brings clarity to the medicare confusion. From open enrollment to special elections and the latest benefits, Lauri brings her 20 years of expertise to answer questions and sound the alert on potential pitfalls when signing up for Medicare.

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]]> medicare, open enrollment, certified, diabetes, insulin, business, copay, medicare specialist, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Author Yolanda Turner: Morning Glory, a 52-Week Devotional 41 41 Author Yolanda Turner: Morning Glory, a 52-Week Devotional full a3620ea2-4ab5-47d9-870f-35b26459e4b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/09bc506c Yolanda Turner is a domestic violence survivor from an early abusive marriage. She was able to turn her life around after much spiritual reflection and authored the book  Morning Glory  - a 52-week devotional featuring scripture passages with commentary and personal stories of application from Yolanda s own experience with the message. In this inspirational podcast she highlights domestic violence awareness and talks about her books, including a new children's book, My 2 Brothers and Me.

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]]> Yolanda Turner is a domestic violence survivor from an early abusive marriage. She was able to turn her life around after much spiritual reflection and authored the book  Morning Glory  - a 52-week devotional featuring scripture passages with commentary and personal stories of application from Yolanda s own experience with the message. In this inspirational podcast she highlights domestic violence awareness and talks about her books, including a new children's book, My 2 Brothers and Me.

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]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:13:03 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1044 Yolanda Turner is a domestic violence survivor from an early abusive marriage. She was able to turn her life around after much spiritual reflection and authored the book  Morning Glory  - a 52-week devotional featuring scripture passages with commentary and personal stories of application from Yolanda s own experience with the message. In this inspirational podcast she highlights domestic violence awareness and talks about her books, including a new children's book, My 2 Brothers and Me.

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]]> Yolanda Turner, domestic violence, abuse, husband and wife relationships, personal stories, crisis, Christians, religion, faith, devotional, books, authors, Christian authors, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Author Teresa Smyser 40 40 Author Teresa Smyser full d98d9556-b951-443c-9a7d-2767e0cba792 https://share.transistor.fm/s/621e4190 Teresa Smyser, author of Heaven Help Us! and the Warrior Bride series talks about her evolution as a writer. She shares tips on her writing lifestyle and offers advice on self publishing.
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]]> Teresa Smyser, author of Heaven Help Us! and the Warrior Bride series talks about her evolution as a writer. She shares tips on her writing lifestyle and offers advice on self publishing.
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]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:39:16 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 921 Teresa Smyser, author of Heaven Help Us! and the Warrior Bride series talks about her evolution as a writer. She shares tips on her writing lifestyle and offers advice on self publishing.
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]]> Teresa Smyser, books, authors, writers, personal stories, indy authors, independent publishing, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County No Authors A.E. Chewning and James C. Chewning 39 39 Authors A.E. Chewning and James C. Chewning full 0d743a6b-d3dd-40cd-b9a6-4ef20422372e https://share.transistor.fm/s/eca12f3f A conversation with authors A.E. Chewning and James C. Chewning. Living in Athens, A.E. Chewning draws upon the rich history and local folklore to inspire her paranormal novels, including one based on the Athens Houston Memorial Library. James C. Chewning is a motivational speaker and has written Success Defined by Me: A Guide to Developing a Personal Success Plan and how to Implement It. Listen to their conversation about getting started and staying focused on their many writing projects.

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]]> A conversation with authors A.E. Chewning and James C. Chewning. Living in Athens, A.E. Chewning draws upon the rich history and local folklore to inspire her paranormal novels, including one based on the Athens Houston Memorial Library. James C. Chewning is a motivational speaker and has written Success Defined by Me: A Guide to Developing a Personal Success Plan and how to Implement It. Listen to their conversation about getting started and staying focused on their many writing projects.

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]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 09:51:13 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 852 A conversation with authors A.E. Chewning and James C. Chewning. Living in Athens, A.E. Chewning draws upon the rich history and local folklore to inspire her paranormal novels, including one based on the Athens Houston Memorial Library. James C. Chewning is a motivational speaker and has written Success Defined by Me: A Guide to Developing a Personal Success Plan and how to Implement It. Listen to their conversation about getting started and staying focused on their many writing projects.

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]]> authors, novelists, publishers, paranormal, horror, suspense, A.E. Chewning, James C. Chewning, Hidden Curse Trilogy, Devecheaux series, Magnolia series, indy authors, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Athens, Alabama, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Author Dr. Jodi Green 38 38 Author Dr. Jodi Green full 131a782e-620c-4d69-9d7d-39e71714b79f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b1ab60f On a business retreat to the Yucatan, Dr. Jodi Green was detained at a Mexican airport for having a pistol in her luggage, despite following airline protocol for carrying a firearm. What transpired was a 28-day life changing incarceration in a Mexican jail cell. How she navigated the daily harsh reality of prison life, and the mindset it took to cope until her release, became the basis of what she calls The Purple Principles! The Mindset Keys to Focus on Manifesting Freedom and Lavishly Live Life. 

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]]> On a business retreat to the Yucatan, Dr. Jodi Green was detained at a Mexican airport for having a pistol in her luggage, despite following airline protocol for carrying a firearm. What transpired was a 28-day life changing incarceration in a Mexican jail cell. How she navigated the daily harsh reality of prison life, and the mindset it took to cope until her release, became the basis of what she calls The Purple Principles! The Mindset Keys to Focus on Manifesting Freedom and Lavishly Live Life. 

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]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:56:24 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1446 On a business retreat to the Yucatan, Dr. Jodi Green was detained at a Mexican airport for having a pistol in her luggage, despite following airline protocol for carrying a firearm. What transpired was a 28-day life changing incarceration in a Mexican jail cell. How she navigated the daily harsh reality of prison life, and the mindset it took to cope until her release, became the basis of what she calls The Purple Principles! The Mindset Keys to Focus on Manifesting Freedom and Lavishly Live Life. 

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]]> books, authors, personal stories, indy authors, self-help books, mindfulness, prisons, incarceration, Mexico, firearms, airline regulations firearms, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County No AIDB: Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind 37 37 AIDB: Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind full 1960a3f0-e86c-4958-98d2-331a9a4dc5ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9ea105c A conversation with Olivia Wade, Case Manager for AIDB. As a young child growing up with low vision, Olivia talks about how AIDB gave her tools she needed to become an independent adult. Now, working for AIDB, she is able to share both her story and expertise to individuals in the deaf and blind community looking for answers. She talks about the multitude of services offered and also does some myth busting. 

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]]> A conversation with Olivia Wade, Case Manager for AIDB. As a young child growing up with low vision, Olivia talks about how AIDB gave her tools she needed to become an independent adult. Now, working for AIDB, she is able to share both her story and expertise to individuals in the deaf and blind community looking for answers. She talks about the multitude of services offered and also does some myth busting. 

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]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:51:36 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1867 A conversation with Olivia Wade, Case Manager for AIDB. As a young child growing up with low vision, Olivia talks about how AIDB gave her tools she needed to become an independent adult. Now, working for AIDB, she is able to share both her story and expertise to individuals in the deaf and blind community looking for answers. She talks about the multitude of services offered and also does some myth busting. 

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]]> AIDB, Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, blind, vision impaired, low vision, deaf, hearing impaired, disabilities, disability awareness, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Athens, Alabama, Athens-Limestone Public Library No The Books That Made Us: Mrs. Amanda Reads Scary Stories! 36 36 The Books That Made Us: Mrs. Amanda Reads Scary Stories! full 77dae0bd-0762-4e72-a359-b625a946e878 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8bdd20e ALCPL children's librarian, Amanda Coleman, reads select stories from the Alvin Schwartz book series, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Based on American folklore, these tales combine eerie horror, supernatural sightings, and deathly humor guaranteed to make you JUMP!     

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]]> ALCPL children's librarian, Amanda Coleman, reads select stories from the Alvin Schwartz book series, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Based on American folklore, these tales combine eerie horror, supernatural sightings, and deathly humor guaranteed to make you JUMP!     

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]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:50:24 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 740 ALCPL children's librarian, Amanda Coleman, reads select stories from the Alvin Schwartz book series, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Based on American folklore, these tales combine eerie horror, supernatural sightings, and deathly humor guaranteed to make you JUMP!     

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]]> books, stories and storytellers, read aloud stories, Alvin Schwartz, children's books, short stories, urban legends, folklore, authors, scary, scary stories, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County No The Books That Made Us: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 35 35 The Books That Made Us: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark full f50ad0bd-c8fe-4676-a50b-06066cac23d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21ebab3b ALCPL children's librarian, Amanda Coleman, remembers books kids read in childhood that left a lasting impression. In this episode she and guests Josh Smith and Ronnie Ramone dissect the book series, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Derived from urban legends like Resurrection Mary and The Hook, and featuring scary illustrations, these books were a step up in chills and thrills from the Goosebumps series.    

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]]> ALCPL children's librarian, Amanda Coleman, remembers books kids read in childhood that left a lasting impression. In this episode she and guests Josh Smith and Ronnie Ramone dissect the book series, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Derived from urban legends like Resurrection Mary and The Hook, and featuring scary illustrations, these books were a step up in chills and thrills from the Goosebumps series.    

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]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:49:08 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1171 ALCPL children's librarian, Amanda Coleman, remembers books kids read in childhood that left a lasting impression. In this episode she and guests Josh Smith and Ronnie Ramone dissect the book series, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Derived from urban legends like Resurrection Mary and The Hook, and featuring scary illustrations, these books were a step up in chills and thrills from the Goosebumps series.    

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]]> books, literary discussion, Alvin Schwartz, children's books, book covers, short stories, urban legends, folklore, horror, authors, scary, scary stories, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County No Author Alicia Shelley 34 34 Author Alicia Shelley full e1a50ac3-2255-4b2b-9f3a-63c4d48e5445 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cfa7b4d A talk with Alicia Shelley, author of Resigned: How Do You Know When It's Time To Go: Lies, Truth, and the Stigma of Quitting Your Job.  Also known as the Queen of Quit, Alicia's book guides readers through the process of resigning from a bad work situation while keeping your dignity and sanity intact. In this podcast she talks about her journey and life after as an indy author. 

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]]> A talk with Alicia Shelley, author of Resigned: How Do You Know When It's Time To Go: Lies, Truth, and the Stigma of Quitting Your Job.  Also known as the Queen of Quit, Alicia's book guides readers through the process of resigning from a bad work situation while keeping your dignity and sanity intact. In this podcast she talks about her journey and life after as an indy author. 

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]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:30:37 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 900 A talk with Alicia Shelley, author of Resigned: How Do You Know When It's Time To Go: Lies, Truth, and the Stigma of Quitting Your Job.  Also known as the Queen of Quit, Alicia's book guides readers through the process of resigning from a bad work situation while keeping your dignity and sanity intact. In this podcast she talks about her journey and life after as an indy author. 

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]]> Alicia Shelley, Queen of Quit, books, authors, employment, personal stories, indy authors, human resources, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County No Author Georgina Cross 33 33 Author Georgina Cross full a7f19bad-8ab8-4464-a6d8-ede6f4d8db27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ca15a7d Georgina Cross, author of The Niece and Nanny Needed, talks about her latest release - One Night. Goodreads calls it "An electrifying novel... One night. That's all the time a family has to decide what to do with the man they believe murdered their daughter: Do they forgive him, or take justice into their own hands?" Georgina Cross is from Huntsville and the author of five suspense novels, some of them set in North Alabama.

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]]> Georgina Cross, author of The Niece and Nanny Needed, talks about her latest release - One Night. Goodreads calls it "An electrifying novel... One night. That's all the time a family has to decide what to do with the man they believe murdered their daughter: Do they forgive him, or take justice into their own hands?" Georgina Cross is from Huntsville and the author of five suspense novels, some of them set in North Alabama.

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]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:07:14 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 619 Georgina Cross, author of The Niece and Nanny Needed, talks about her latest release - One Night. Goodreads calls it "An electrifying novel... One night. That's all the time a family has to decide what to do with the man they believe murdered their daughter: Do they forgive him, or take justice into their own hands?" Georgina Cross is from Huntsville and the author of five suspense novels, some of them set in North Alabama.

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]]> authors, novelists, suspense novels, thrillers, psychological suspense, Georgina Cross, Huntsville, Alabama, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Athens, Alabama, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Georgina Cross Author Robert Bailey 32 32 Author Robert Bailey full b64a717d-d812-4c83-a0d2-9a6c53cc0952 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95cd4b7d Robert Bailey talks about his latest Jason Rich novel, Rich Water - a legal thriller about the price of redemption for a lawyer who takes a case he can't win in a town he can't forget. A Huntsville native, Bailey is the Wall Street Journal best selling author of the Jason Rich series, the McMurtrie and Drake legal thriller series and the Bocephus Haynes series. In addition to writing, he has worked for the past twenty-two years as a civil defense attorney in Huntsville. He talks about his books and how he manages working in two demanding fields.
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]]> Robert Bailey talks about his latest Jason Rich novel, Rich Water - a legal thriller about the price of redemption for a lawyer who takes a case he can't win in a town he can't forget. A Huntsville native, Bailey is the Wall Street Journal best selling author of the Jason Rich series, the McMurtrie and Drake legal thriller series and the Bocephus Haynes series. In addition to writing, he has worked for the past twenty-two years as a civil defense attorney in Huntsville. He talks about his books and how he manages working in two demanding fields.
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]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:51:21 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1247 Robert Bailey talks about his latest Jason Rich novel, Rich Water - a legal thriller about the price of redemption for a lawyer who takes a case he can't win in a town he can't forget. A Huntsville native, Bailey is the Wall Street Journal best selling author of the Jason Rich series, the McMurtrie and Drake legal thriller series and the Bocephus Haynes series. In addition to writing, he has worked for the past twenty-two years as a civil defense attorney in Huntsville. He talks about his books and how he manages working in two demanding fields.
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]]> authors, novelists, crime novels, legal thrillers, lawyers, Robert Bailey, Jason Rich series, Bocephus Haynes series, McMurtrie and Drake series, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Athens, Alabama, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Author Dawn Hogan: Unbroken Bonds 31 31 Author Dawn Hogan: Unbroken Bonds full 08b8ce0f-0bbb-4243-a016-029f8fb74300 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3edcb967 Author Dawn Hogan's first novel - UNBROKEN BONDS - follows the lives of four fictional friends who meet in a home for unwed mothers in the era of closed adoptions.  From the 1950's - 1970's millions of unwed mothers gave up their babies, the effects of which lingered long after they were released to resume 'normal' lives. For both birth parents and adoptees, searching opens up old wounds as they attempt to recover their loss. Dawn's book came about when a friend asked her to help search for the birth mother who gave her up for adoption.
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]]> Author Dawn Hogan's first novel - UNBROKEN BONDS - follows the lives of four fictional friends who meet in a home for unwed mothers in the era of closed adoptions.  From the 1950's - 1970's millions of unwed mothers gave up their babies, the effects of which lingered long after they were released to resume 'normal' lives. For both birth parents and adoptees, searching opens up old wounds as they attempt to recover their loss. Dawn's book came about when a friend asked her to help search for the birth mother who gave her up for adoption.
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]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:18:56 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 467 Author Dawn Hogan's first novel - UNBROKEN BONDS - follows the lives of four fictional friends who meet in a home for unwed mothers in the era of closed adoptions.  From the 1950's - 1970's millions of unwed mothers gave up their babies, the effects of which lingered long after they were released to resume 'normal' lives. For both birth parents and adoptees, searching opens up old wounds as they attempt to recover their loss. Dawn's book came about when a friend asked her to help search for the birth mother who gave her up for adoption.
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]]> authors, novelists, publishers, indy authors, Dawn Hogan, adoptions, unwed mothers, birthparents, adoptees, illegitimacy, human rights, hospitals-maternity, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Athens, Alabama, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Author Iris Kain: Blood Tribe Trilogy Series 30 30 Author Iris Kain: Blood Tribe Trilogy Series full cd34cf46-0199-48ed-b855-01718207af2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/abc51837 Paranormal suspense author Iris Kain began writing as a military spouse overseas. In this podcast she talks about her vampire Blood Tribe Trilogy series and her latest book, Sour. She also discusses what it's like to be an indy author and self-publisher of her books.
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]]> Paranormal suspense author Iris Kain began writing as a military spouse overseas. In this podcast she talks about her vampire Blood Tribe Trilogy series and her latest book, Sour. She also discusses what it's like to be an indy author and self-publisher of her books.
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]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:12:03 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1171 Paranormal suspense author Iris Kain began writing as a military spouse overseas. In this podcast she talks about her vampire Blood Tribe Trilogy series and her latest book, Sour. She also discusses what it's like to be an indy author and self-publisher of her books.
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]]> authors, novelists, publishers, paranormal, horror, suspense, indy authors, Iris Kain, Blood Tribe Trilogy, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Athens, Alabama, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Author Jennifer Kelly: The Foxes of Belair - Gallant Fox, Omaha and the Quest for the Triple Crown 29 29 Author Jennifer Kelly: The Foxes of Belair - Gallant Fox, Omaha and the Quest for the Triple Crown full 497efda3-33dc-4a63-be44-7b78759165ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/57e57b16 Jennifer Kelly, author of The Foxes of Belair:  Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown, gives us a close-up look at the world of American Thoroughbred horse racing.  Her book recounts one of racing's earliest dynasties - the historic Belair Stud and its quest to breed two Triple Crown winners.  In this podcast she talks about the lure and lore of racing as well as the safety of the sport.

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]]> Jennifer Kelly, author of The Foxes of Belair:  Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown, gives us a close-up look at the world of American Thoroughbred horse racing.  Her book recounts one of racing's earliest dynasties - the historic Belair Stud and its quest to breed two Triple Crown winners.  In this podcast she talks about the lure and lore of racing as well as the safety of the sport.

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]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:49:06 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1058 Jennifer Kelly, author of The Foxes of Belair:  Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown, gives us a close-up look at the world of American Thoroughbred horse racing.  Her book recounts one of racing's earliest dynasties - the historic Belair Stud and its quest to breed two Triple Crown winners.  In this podcast she talks about the lure and lore of racing as well as the safety of the sport.

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]]> horse racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, American Thoroughbreds, thoroughbred breeding, race tracks, jockeys, William Woodward, Jim Fitzsimmons, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Athens, Alabama, Athens-Limestone Public Library No North Alabama Airfest with Adam Fox 28 28 North Alabama Airfest with Adam Fox full bf98cc62-c9c1-4514-85a5-62393df8204a https://share.transistor.fm/s/673c8aee Pryor Field Airport Manager Adam Fox  previews the first-ever North Alabama Airfest, June 10-11. Featuring aerial demonstrations, an aviation STEM lab, and rides in a Huey helicopter, this event is designed to showcase the thriving aviation industry and careers in North Alabama. 

https://www.alcpl.org/
https://flydcu.com/airfest

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]]> Pryor Field Airport Manager Adam Fox  previews the first-ever North Alabama Airfest, June 10-11. Featuring aerial demonstrations, an aviation STEM lab, and rides in a Huey helicopter, this event is designed to showcase the thriving aviation industry and careers in North Alabama. 

https://www.alcpl.org/
https://flydcu.com/airfest

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]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:40:39 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 836 Pryor Field Airport Manager Adam Fox  previews the first-ever North Alabama Airfest, June 10-11. Featuring aerial demonstrations, an aviation STEM lab, and rides in a Huey helicopter, this event is designed to showcase the thriving aviation industry and careers in North Alabama. 

https://www.alcpl.org/
https://flydcu.com/airfest

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]]> aviation, airplanes, airfields, vintage aircraft, air shows, aviation careers, Pryor Field Regional Airport, Pryor Flight Center, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Athens, Alabama, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Author Jim Nesbitt: The Dead Certain Doubt (an Ed Earl Burch novel) 27 27 Author Jim Nesbitt: The Dead Certain Doubt (an Ed Earl Burch novel) full 92f6cc64-c6e4-4e56-9152-90fc7efbb795 https://share.transistor.fm/s/047b6b10 Author Jim Nesbitt has released his latest novel in his Ed Earl Burch series - The Dead Certain Doubt.  The main character is a battered but dogged private investigator on a mercy mission who takes on a violent world of smugglers, cartel killers, crooked lawmen, Bible-thumping hucksters, and an old nemesis who wants to see him dead. Jim talks about honing his writing skills as a journalist where his eye for detail and ear for narrative gave life to his investigative stories.  He describes this series as "hard boiled and Texas tough." Goodreads gives his new book 5 stars!

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]]> Author Jim Nesbitt has released his latest novel in his Ed Earl Burch series - The Dead Certain Doubt.  The main character is a battered but dogged private investigator on a mercy mission who takes on a violent world of smugglers, cartel killers, crooked lawmen, Bible-thumping hucksters, and an old nemesis who wants to see him dead. Jim talks about honing his writing skills as a journalist where his eye for detail and ear for narrative gave life to his investigative stories.  He describes this series as "hard boiled and Texas tough." Goodreads gives his new book 5 stars!

 Library Links
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 Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org
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]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 14:32:58 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1262 Author Jim Nesbitt has released his latest novel in his Ed Earl Burch series - The Dead Certain Doubt.  The main character is a battered but dogged private investigator on a mercy mission who takes on a violent world of smugglers, cartel killers, crooked lawmen, Bible-thumping hucksters, and an old nemesis who wants to see him dead. Jim talks about honing his writing skills as a journalist where his eye for detail and ear for narrative gave life to his investigative stories.  He describes this series as "hard boiled and Texas tough." Goodreads gives his new book 5 stars!

 Library Links
 https://www.alcpl.org/
 
 Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org
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]]> Jim Nesbitt, books, authors, crime fiction, detective and mystery stories, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Booktok No Author Holly Gorman: Musing My Way to Peace While Loving an Addict 26 26 Author Holly Gorman: Musing My Way to Peace While Loving an Addict full 6093c3bd-13ad-4aa4-a20a-ea0651591804 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0042c4cf In her new book, Musing My Way to Peace While Loving an Addict, author Holly Gorman talks about the pain and chaos of loving someone with an addiction. What started as a way to express her overwhelming feelings on paper, Holly's reflections turned into a book of musings that led her from desperation to peace. In this podcast, Holly offers insight and hope to other families facing addiction issues. 

Library Links
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Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org
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]]> In her new book, Musing My Way to Peace While Loving an Addict, author Holly Gorman talks about the pain and chaos of loving someone with an addiction. What started as a way to express her overwhelming feelings on paper, Holly's reflections turned into a book of musings that led her from desperation to peace. In this podcast, Holly offers insight and hope to other families facing addiction issues. 

Library Links
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]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:25:56 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1405 In her new book, Musing My Way to Peace While Loving an Addict, author Holly Gorman talks about the pain and chaos of loving someone with an addiction. What started as a way to express her overwhelming feelings on paper, Holly's reflections turned into a book of musings that led her from desperation to peace. In this podcast, Holly offers insight and hope to other families facing addiction issues. 

Library Links
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Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org
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]]> Holly Gorman, books, authors, addiction, personal stories, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Booktok No Between The Stacks After Hours: Colleen Hoover 25 25 Between The Stacks After Hours: Colleen Hoover full 2383b90f-2bbc-4f8c-8d10-d07b1fa82a35 https://share.transistor.fm/s/042cb08c  Join Jen & Anna and special guest Shelby as they discuss top-selling author Colleen Hoover who recently released her newest title, "It Starts With Us".  Hoover has risen to prolific, record-breaking heights through the utilizing the social media platform, Tik Tok.
 
 For More Information: 
https://www.colleenhoover.com/ 
https://www.npr.org/2022/10/24/1129735256/colleen-hoover-bestselling-author-releases-new-novel-it-starts-with-us 
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/63191/beer-margaritas/ 

 Library Links
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]]>  Join Jen & Anna and special guest Shelby as they discuss top-selling author Colleen Hoover who recently released her newest title, "It Starts With Us".  Hoover has risen to prolific, record-breaking heights through the utilizing the social media platform, Tik Tok.
 
 For More Information: 
https://www.colleenhoover.com/ 
https://www.npr.org/2022/10/24/1129735256/colleen-hoover-bestselling-author-releases-new-novel-it-starts-with-us 
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/63191/beer-margaritas/ 

 Library Links
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 Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org
 Music by Pixabay  

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:07:27 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 2452  Join Jen & Anna and special guest Shelby as they discuss top-selling author Colleen Hoover who recently released her newest title, "It Starts With Us".  Hoover has risen to prolific, record-breaking heights through the utilizing the social media platform, Tik Tok.
 
 For More Information: 
https://www.colleenhoover.com/ 
https://www.npr.org/2022/10/24/1129735256/colleen-hoover-bestselling-author-releases-new-novel-it-starts-with-us 
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/63191/beer-margaritas/ 

 Library Links
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 Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org
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]]> books, literary discussion, authors, Colleen Hoover, cocktails, modern romance, suspense, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Booktok No The Books That Made Us: Goosebumps 24 24 The Books That Made Us: Goosebumps full 9a867c05-8938-4867-87da-7fb508c5ffab https://share.transistor.fm/s/c28e51af A new spin on book talks - ALCPL children's librarian, Amanda Coleman, introduces books that many of us read as kids that left a lasting impression. In this episode, she dives into R.L. Stine's book series, Goosebumps. Stine introduced a generation to a horror genre that was both scary and funny and captivated a 'tween audience with cheesy titles and iconic book covers. Her guests are Josh Smith and Ronnie Ramone.

Library Links
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Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org
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]]> A new spin on book talks - ALCPL children's librarian, Amanda Coleman, introduces books that many of us read as kids that left a lasting impression. In this episode, she dives into R.L. Stine's book series, Goosebumps. Stine introduced a generation to a horror genre that was both scary and funny and captivated a 'tween audience with cheesy titles and iconic book covers. Her guests are Josh Smith and Ronnie Ramone.

Library Links
https://www.alcpl.org/
 
Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org
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]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 13:36:20 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 2048 A new spin on book talks - ALCPL children's librarian, Amanda Coleman, introduces books that many of us read as kids that left a lasting impression. In this episode, she dives into R.L. Stine's book series, Goosebumps. Stine introduced a generation to a horror genre that was both scary and funny and captivated a 'tween audience with cheesy titles and iconic book covers. Her guests are Josh Smith and Ronnie Ramone.

Library Links
https://www.alcpl.org/
 
Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org
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]]> books, literary discussion, humor, children's books, R.L. Stine, Goosebumps books, authors, book covers, scary, scary stories, horror, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County No Between the Stacks After Hours: David Sedaris 23 23 Between the Stacks After Hours: David Sedaris full 4e5b30cd-516c-4eb5-891e-f1aa2c38443a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6366fa94  Join Jen & Anna as they discuss NY Times bestselling author and humorist David Sedaris, famous for writing "The Santaland Diaries".  David is a prolific author, comedian, and radio personality.  This episode features 'The Naughty Elf’ as a nod to David’s career-launching work, “The Santaland Diaries”.
 
 For More Information:
 https://www.davidsedarisbooks.com/
https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/david-sedaris
 https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/david-sedaris

Ingredients to Make the Naughty Elf Cocktail (champagneandcoconuts.com)

  • 2 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1 oz Red Grapefruit Juice
  • 1 oz Sprite
  • 1 oz Pomegranate Liquor
  • 1 oz Orange Liquor – orange curacao works well – but be sure to use the clear kind
  • 1 oz Spiced Rum
  • Optional: Sprinkles for the glass rim
  • Optional: Candy Cane, for garnish


 Library Links
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 Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org
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]]>  Join Jen & Anna as they discuss NY Times bestselling author and humorist David Sedaris, famous for writing "The Santaland Diaries".  David is a prolific author, comedian, and radio personality.  This episode features 'The Naughty Elf’ as a nod to David’s career-launching work, “The Santaland Diaries”.
 
 For More Information:
 https://www.davidsedarisbooks.com/
https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/david-sedaris
 https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/david-sedaris

Ingredients to Make the Naughty Elf Cocktail (champagneandcoconuts.com)

  • 2 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1 oz Red Grapefruit Juice
  • 1 oz Sprite
  • 1 oz Pomegranate Liquor
  • 1 oz Orange Liquor – orange curacao works well – but be sure to use the clear kind
  • 1 oz Spiced Rum
  • Optional: Sprinkles for the glass rim
  • Optional: Candy Cane, for garnish


 Library Links
 https://www.alcpl.org/
 
 Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org
 Music by Pixabay 

]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:51:17 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 2105  Join Jen & Anna as they discuss NY Times bestselling author and humorist David Sedaris, famous for writing "The Santaland Diaries".  David is a prolific author, comedian, and radio personality.  This episode features 'The Naughty Elf’ as a nod to David’s career-launching work, “The Santaland Diaries”.
 
 For More Information:
 https://www.davidsedarisbooks.com/
https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/david-sedaris
 https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/david-sedaris

Ingredients to Make the Naughty Elf Cocktail (champagneandcoconuts.com)

  • 2 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1 oz Red Grapefruit Juice
  • 1 oz Sprite
  • 1 oz Pomegranate Liquor
  • 1 oz Orange Liquor – orange curacao works well – but be sure to use the clear kind
  • 1 oz Spiced Rum
  • Optional: Sprinkles for the glass rim
  • Optional: Candy Cane, for garnish


 Library Links
 https://www.alcpl.org/
 
 Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org
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]]> David Sedaris, SantaLand Diaries, Me Talk Pretty One Day, books, literary discussion, humorists, comedians, authors, cocktails, Amy Sedaris, family life, libraries, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County No Athens Haunt Walks 2022 22 22 Athens Haunt Walks 2022 full 9e3a11b2-89bf-45f2-9116-cec4d1e0f3fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba1fe22b Athens may have more ghost stories per capita than any other town in the South! In this episode, we preview the Athens Alabama Haunt Walk 2022 with special guests Toni Morrison from the Athens Limestone Visitors Center and Shane Black, noted storyteller and author of The Spirits of Athens: Haunting Tales of an Alabama Town. Shane gives a taste of what to expect on a Haunt Walk tour and recounts the chilling tale of the ghost of McCandless Hall at Athens State University.

https://www.visitathensal.com/haunt-walks.html
https://www.facebook.com/AthensLimestoneVisitorsCenter
https://www.alcpl.org/

Shane Black's book is available at the Athens - Limestone County Public Library 

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]]> Athens may have more ghost stories per capita than any other town in the South! In this episode, we preview the Athens Alabama Haunt Walk 2022 with special guests Toni Morrison from the Athens Limestone Visitors Center and Shane Black, noted storyteller and author of The Spirits of Athens: Haunting Tales of an Alabama Town. Shane gives a taste of what to expect on a Haunt Walk tour and recounts the chilling tale of the ghost of McCandless Hall at Athens State University.

https://www.visitathensal.com/haunt-walks.html
https://www.facebook.com/AthensLimestoneVisitorsCenter
https://www.alcpl.org/

Shane Black's book is available at the Athens - Limestone County Public Library 

Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org  
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]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:37:40 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1378 Athens may have more ghost stories per capita than any other town in the South! In this episode, we preview the Athens Alabama Haunt Walk 2022 with special guests Toni Morrison from the Athens Limestone Visitors Center and Shane Black, noted storyteller and author of The Spirits of Athens: Haunting Tales of an Alabama Town. Shane gives a taste of what to expect on a Haunt Walk tour and recounts the chilling tale of the ghost of McCandless Hall at Athens State University.

https://www.visitathensal.com/haunt-walks.html
https://www.facebook.com/AthensLimestoneVisitorsCenter
https://www.alcpl.org/

Shane Black's book is available at the Athens - Limestone County Public Library 

Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org  
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]]> ghost stories, ghosts, hauntings, historic districts, Athens State University, McCandless Hall, folklore, history, oral histories, tales, folk-tales, libraries, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Genealogy: It's A Family Thing! 21 21 Genealogy: It's A Family Thing! full d344011a-0fe6-4bcc-b158-2d99c65ee8c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b1a6bd8 A conversation with two avid genealogists who teach a class here at the Athens - Limestone County Library. Whether you're an old hand or a newbie, Pam Hertenstein and Brenda Calvert have a wealth of information and user-friendly tips that will help you take a deep dive into your family history! They break down the best online resources and explain why your local library and archives may have information you won't get anywhere else!

Ongoing classes are held at the Athens-Limestone Public Library: Call us at 256-232-1233 to reserve your spot. Seating  is limited.  Feel free to bring your own laptop or tablet to use during class. 
 
https://www.alcpl.org/
https://limestonecounty-al.gov/departments/archives/

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]]> A conversation with two avid genealogists who teach a class here at the Athens - Limestone County Library. Whether you're an old hand or a newbie, Pam Hertenstein and Brenda Calvert have a wealth of information and user-friendly tips that will help you take a deep dive into your family history! They break down the best online resources and explain why your local library and archives may have information you won't get anywhere else!

Ongoing classes are held at the Athens-Limestone Public Library: Call us at 256-232-1233 to reserve your spot. Seating  is limited.  Feel free to bring your own laptop or tablet to use during class. 
 
https://www.alcpl.org/
https://limestonecounty-al.gov/departments/archives/

Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org  
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]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2022 14:58:35 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 2473 A conversation with two avid genealogists who teach a class here at the Athens - Limestone County Library. Whether you're an old hand or a newbie, Pam Hertenstein and Brenda Calvert have a wealth of information and user-friendly tips that will help you take a deep dive into your family history! They break down the best online resources and explain why your local library and archives may have information you won't get anywhere else!

Ongoing classes are held at the Athens-Limestone Public Library: Call us at 256-232-1233 to reserve your spot. Seating  is limited.  Feel free to bring your own laptop or tablet to use during class. 
 
https://www.alcpl.org/
https://limestonecounty-al.gov/departments/archives/

Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org  
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]]> genealogy, ancestors, descendants, DNA, family, family tree, family history, Ancestry, National Personnel Records Center, oral histories, pension records, FamilySearch, cemetery records, military records, census records, wills, libraries, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Limestone County Archives No Shaking the Gates of Hell - Pulitzer Prize winning columnist John Archibald 20 20 Shaking the Gates of Hell - Pulitzer Prize winning columnist John Archibald full fb9935ec-7ed6-438d-8add-afef39231e2a https://share.transistor.fm/s/611b68ae A conversation with John Archibald, author of Shaking the Gates of Hell: A Search for Family and Truth in the Wake of the Civil Rights Movement. Growing up the son of minister in 1960's Birmingham, his book explores the culture of silence adopted by the church and other prominent community leaders who chose not to speak out during the turbulent Civil Rights movement. Mr. Archibald also reflects on his many years in journalism tackling tough topics for which he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary, "for lyrical and courageous commentary that is rooted in Alabama but has a national resonance."   

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https://www.alcpl.org/

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]]> A conversation with John Archibald, author of Shaking the Gates of Hell: A Search for Family and Truth in the Wake of the Civil Rights Movement. Growing up the son of minister in 1960's Birmingham, his book explores the culture of silence adopted by the church and other prominent community leaders who chose not to speak out during the turbulent Civil Rights movement. Mr. Archibald also reflects on his many years in journalism tackling tough topics for which he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary, "for lyrical and courageous commentary that is rooted in Alabama but has a national resonance."   

https://www.johnarchibaldink.com
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org  
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]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:05:03 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1894 A conversation with John Archibald, author of Shaking the Gates of Hell: A Search for Family and Truth in the Wake of the Civil Rights Movement. Growing up the son of minister in 1960's Birmingham, his book explores the culture of silence adopted by the church and other prominent community leaders who chose not to speak out during the turbulent Civil Rights movement. Mr. Archibald also reflects on his many years in journalism tackling tough topics for which he was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary, "for lyrical and courageous commentary that is rooted in Alabama but has a national resonance."   

https://www.johnarchibaldink.com
https://www.alcpl.org/

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]]> John Archibald, Civil Rights Movement, 1960's, Birmingham, Alabama, Children's March, Methodists, ministers, race, religion, social commentary, LGBTQ, libraries, journalism, news, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Ashley M. Jones, Alabama Poet Laureate 19 19 Ashley M. Jones, Alabama Poet Laureate full 0a016409-c921-4062-ae2b-f2cc924dd949 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc2ad9b2
As the new voice of Alabama poetry, Ashley M. Jones reads select poems and talks about the inspiration she draws from history, current events, and her personal life.  Ashley reflects on what it means to be the youngest and first person of color appointed Poet Laureate of Alabama. 

https://ashleymjonespoetry.com
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]]>
As the new voice of Alabama poetry, Ashley M. Jones reads select poems and talks about the inspiration she draws from history, current events, and her personal life.  Ashley reflects on what it means to be the youngest and first person of color appointed Poet Laureate of Alabama. 

https://ashleymjonespoetry.com
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]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:16:58 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 2105
As the new voice of Alabama poetry, Ashley M. Jones reads select poems and talks about the inspiration she draws from history, current events, and her personal life.  Ashley reflects on what it means to be the youngest and first person of color appointed Poet Laureate of Alabama. 

https://ashleymjonespoetry.com
Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org
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]]> Ashley M. Jones, poems, poetry, Poet Laureate, African American women, Civil Rights, Harriet Tubman, activism, African Americans, African American families, libraries, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Athens-Limestone Public Library No @ALPoetLaureate Between The Stacks Afterhours: Mark Manson 18 18 Between The Stacks Afterhours: Mark Manson full 063d3c2f-0f71-4377-8225-245c8ed57cc0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/162d9910 Join Jen & Anna as they discuss NY Times bestselling author Mark Manson, famous for writing "life advice that doesn't suck".  Mark originally started a blog on dating advice, and over time, developed his writing style to focus on self-help and hilarious life advice.  This episode features 'Bourbon Punch', a recipe courtesy of local Bourbon aficionado, Chris Paysinger.

For More Information:
https://markmanson.net/ 
https://markmanson.net/books 
https://school.markmanson.net/ 

Library Links
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]]> Join Jen & Anna as they discuss NY Times bestselling author Mark Manson, famous for writing "life advice that doesn't suck".  Mark originally started a blog on dating advice, and over time, developed his writing style to focus on self-help and hilarious life advice.  This episode features 'Bourbon Punch', a recipe courtesy of local Bourbon aficionado, Chris Paysinger.

For More Information:
https://markmanson.net/ 
https://markmanson.net/books 
https://school.markmanson.net/ 

Library Links
https://www.alcpl.org/

Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org
Music by Pixabay 

]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2022 13:03:20 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 2502 Between the Stacks After Hours features Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. Between the Stacks After Hours features Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. Mark Manson, Books, Literary Discussion, Life Advice No Athens Main Street 17 17 Athens Main Street full 3d1cb6b3-30a6-4ba0-8a2c-b2f236ec789c https://share.transistor.fm/s/b29cba27 Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, has a conversation with Tere Richardson, Executive Director of Athens Main Street. They discuss the role Athens Main Street has played in making downtown Athens a one-of-a-kind experience with shops, restaurants, and businesses within walking distance of the historic Athens Square and colorful Merchants Alley.

And now, coming this spring:  Athens Main Street Merchants Alley Happy Hour Music Series.  Taking place every Friday night, April 1 to July 29, 2022, in the newly renovated alleyway on Jefferson Street from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be a new performer every week allowing for a variety of musical acts!

Links:
https://www.alcpl.org/
https://athensmainstreet.org/
https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/
https://athensmainstreet.org/merchants-alley-happy-hour-music-series/
 
Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org
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]]> Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, has a conversation with Tere Richardson, Executive Director of Athens Main Street. They discuss the role Athens Main Street has played in making downtown Athens a one-of-a-kind experience with shops, restaurants, and businesses within walking distance of the historic Athens Square and colorful Merchants Alley.

And now, coming this spring:  Athens Main Street Merchants Alley Happy Hour Music Series.  Taking place every Friday night, April 1 to July 29, 2022, in the newly renovated alleyway on Jefferson Street from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be a new performer every week allowing for a variety of musical acts!

Links:
https://www.alcpl.org/
https://athensmainstreet.org/
https://www.mainstreetalabama.org/
https://athensmainstreet.org/merchants-alley-happy-hour-music-series/
 
Have questions about this episode? Email gotquestions@alcpl.org
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]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:20:21 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1952 Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, has a conversation with Tere Richardson, Executive Director of Athens Main Street. They discuss the role Athens Main Street has played in making downtown Athens a one-of-a-kind experience with shops, restaurants, and businesses within walking distance of the historic Athens Square and colorful Merchants Alley.

And now, coming this spring:  Athens Main Street Merchants Alley Happy Hour Music Series.  Taking place every Friday night, April 1 to July 29, 2022, in the newly renovated alleyway on Jefferson Street from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be a new performer every week allowing for a variety of musical acts!

Links:
https://www.alcpl.org/
https://athensmainstreet.org/
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]]> Athens Main Street, Main Street America, Main Street Alabama, Merchants Alley, downtowns, revitalization, restaurants, shopping, businesses, hospitality, historic, visitors, tourism, communities, culture, jobs, growth, public-private partnerships No Hope and Fear: Modern Myths, Conspiracy Theories and Pseudo-History - a conversation with author Ron Fritze 16 16 Hope and Fear: Modern Myths, Conspiracy Theories and Pseudo-History - a conversation with author Ron Fritze full 95fbc2ec-ad48-4db1-bab2-43730a6f6899 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e11f621 Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, has a conversation with Ron Fritze on his newly released book, Hope and Fear. They discuss conspiracy theories, their origins, and the psychology behind why people believe them. Fritze also discusses why they're more popular than ever due to  technology and the internet.   Catch Fritze discussing his book in person at the Library on April 7, 2022 at 6:00pm.

Library Links
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April 7th Event Link:  https://fb.me/e/b5POPZ7lS 


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]]> Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, has a conversation with Ron Fritze on his newly released book, Hope and Fear. They discuss conspiracy theories, their origins, and the psychology behind why people believe them. Fritze also discusses why they're more popular than ever due to  technology and the internet.   Catch Fritze discussing his book in person at the Library on April 7, 2022 at 6:00pm.

Library Links
https://www.alcpl.org/
http://www.reaktionbooks.co.uk/display.asp?ISB=9781789145397
April 7th Event Link:  https://fb.me/e/b5POPZ7lS 


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]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:28:43 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 2413 Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, has a conversation with Ron Fritze on his newly released book, Hope and Fear. They discuss conspiracy theories, their origins, and the psychology behind why people believe them. Fritze also discusses why they're more popular than ever due to  technology and the internet.   Catch Fritze discussing his book in person at the Library on April 7, 2022 at 6:00pm.

Library Links
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http://www.reaktionbooks.co.uk/display.asp?ISB=9781789145397
April 7th Event Link:  https://fb.me/e/b5POPZ7lS 


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]]> conspiracy theories, pseudo-history, myths, pseudoscience, alternative facts, fringe ideas, Illuminati, cognitive psychology, libraries, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama No Between the Stacks After Hours: Alain de Botton 15 15 Between the Stacks After Hours: Alain de Botton full bde1df1d-deaf-4a93-81bd-83e9f7413973 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86f2c30f Between the Stacks After Hours features Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. In this episode, join the duo as they do a deep dive "On Love" - a novel by Swiss-born author Alain de Botton.  Alain de Botton is a modern-day philosopher that discusses a wide variety of subjects, including the ins and outs of love and the realities of relationships. Accompanying cocktail: the Lady Killer.

For more information: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EvvPZFdjyk
https://onbeing.org/programs/alain-de-botton-the-true-hard-work-of-love-and-relationships/
https://www.theschooloflife.com/
https://www.alaindebotton.com/

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]]> Between the Stacks After Hours features Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. In this episode, join the duo as they do a deep dive "On Love" - a novel by Swiss-born author Alain de Botton.  Alain de Botton is a modern-day philosopher that discusses a wide variety of subjects, including the ins and outs of love and the realities of relationships. Accompanying cocktail: the Lady Killer.

For more information: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EvvPZFdjyk
https://onbeing.org/programs/alain-de-botton-the-true-hard-work-of-love-and-relationships/
https://www.theschooloflife.com/
https://www.alaindebotton.com/

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]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:45:27 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1990 Between the Stacks After Hours features Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. In this episode, join the duo as they do a deep dive "On Love" - a novel by Swiss-born author Alain de Botton.  Alain de Botton is a modern-day philosopher that discusses a wide variety of subjects, including the ins and outs of love and the realities of relationships. Accompanying cocktail: the Lady Killer.

For more information: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EvvPZFdjyk
https://onbeing.org/programs/alain-de-botton-the-true-hard-work-of-love-and-relationships/
https://www.theschooloflife.com/
https://www.alaindebotton.com/

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]]> Alain de Botton, On Love, Essays In Love, cocktails, literature, philosophy, reading, emotional intelligence, Lady Killer, libraries, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County No African-American Farm Women and Girls, 1928-1965 with Dr. Shari L. Williams 14 14 African-American Farm Women and Girls, 1928-1965 with Dr. Shari L. Williams full d9544b51-42f7-4bec-b9f9-92b3256248df https://share.transistor.fm/s/000fe3cd Library Director Jennifer Baxter talks with historian, Dr. Shari L. Williams. Dr. Williams discusses her research on the role 4-H and Home Demonstration Clubs played in the lives of rural African-American women from the 1920's to the 1960's. Introduced to teach farm women domestic skills and food preservation, these clubs also served as social gathering places where leadership and organizational skills were developed. Spanning several generations up to the turbulent 60's, these clubs fostered community, kinship, and empowered African-American women to seek a larger role in in the pursuit of voting and civil rights.

 Links:
"Come Now, and Let Us Reason Together" - Cooperative Clubs Extension Clubs Empowerment of African-American Farm Women and Girls, 1928 - 1965. A zoom presentation by Dr. Shari L. Williams.
https://youtu.be/ZW-blsHh2kI   

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]]> Library Director Jennifer Baxter talks with historian, Dr. Shari L. Williams. Dr. Williams discusses her research on the role 4-H and Home Demonstration Clubs played in the lives of rural African-American women from the 1920's to the 1960's. Introduced to teach farm women domestic skills and food preservation, these clubs also served as social gathering places where leadership and organizational skills were developed. Spanning several generations up to the turbulent 60's, these clubs fostered community, kinship, and empowered African-American women to seek a larger role in in the pursuit of voting and civil rights.

 Links:
"Come Now, and Let Us Reason Together" - Cooperative Clubs Extension Clubs Empowerment of African-American Farm Women and Girls, 1928 - 1965. A zoom presentation by Dr. Shari L. Williams.
https://youtu.be/ZW-blsHh2kI   

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]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:19:11 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1463 Library Director Jennifer Baxter talks with historian, Dr. Shari L. Williams. Dr. Williams discusses her research on the role 4-H and Home Demonstration Clubs played in the lives of rural African-American women from the 1920's to the 1960's. Introduced to teach farm women domestic skills and food preservation, these clubs also served as social gathering places where leadership and organizational skills were developed. Spanning several generations up to the turbulent 60's, these clubs fostered community, kinship, and empowered African-American women to seek a larger role in in the pursuit of voting and civil rights.

 Links:
"Come Now, and Let Us Reason Together" - Cooperative Clubs Extension Clubs Empowerment of African-American Farm Women and Girls, 1928 - 1965. A zoom presentation by Dr. Shari L. Williams.
https://youtu.be/ZW-blsHh2kI   

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]]> African-American women, Black women, Home Demonstration Clubs, 4-H Clubs, farm women, rural, education, communities, black clubs, home economics, Civil Rights, segregation, domestic skills, family life, libraries, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence - Book Talk 13 13 Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence - Book Talk full 59abe9f2-e134-4ed3-b0d2-84328054bb87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57a89700 Too much pleasure can cause pain! Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, and retired science teacher, Emily Clem, discuss 2021 best seller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. Talking points from the book include identifying addictive behaviors, case studies, and a treatment strategy. They cite the book's research on the fine line between pleasure and pain and how to balance the two.

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]]> Too much pleasure can cause pain! Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, and retired science teacher, Emily Clem, discuss 2021 best seller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. Talking points from the book include identifying addictive behaviors, case studies, and a treatment strategy. They cite the book's research on the fine line between pleasure and pain and how to balance the two.

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]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:13:10 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1749 Too much pleasure can cause pain! Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, and retired science teacher, Emily Clem, discuss 2021 best seller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. Talking points from the book include identifying addictive behaviors, case studies, and a treatment strategy. They cite the book's research on the fine line between pleasure and pain and how to balance the two.

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]]> books, addiction, social media, dopamine, technology, behavior, mental health, libraries, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Athens-Limestone Public Library No Athens Storytelling Festival 12 12 Athens Storytelling Festival full 6832e11b-8691-4673-a320-c34897ef35e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c61c0ec Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, talks with Wayne Kuykendall and Donald Davis about the 15th annual Athens Storytelling Festival. They discuss the history of storytelling, how it's different from reading a story, and its importance as a link to connect us to our rural past and to one another. Find out why small towns like Athens make the best venues for storytellers.

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https://www.athensstorytellingfestival.com/
https://www.athensstorytellingfestival.com/virtual-tickets

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]]> Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, talks with Wayne Kuykendall and Donald Davis about the 15th annual Athens Storytelling Festival. They discuss the history of storytelling, how it's different from reading a story, and its importance as a link to connect us to our rural past and to one another. Find out why small towns like Athens make the best venues for storytellers.

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https://www.athensstorytellingfestival.com/
https://www.athensstorytellingfestival.com/virtual-tickets

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]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:40:09 -0600 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1278 Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, talks with Wayne Kuykendall and Donald Davis about the 15th annual Athens Storytelling Festival. They discuss the history of storytelling, how it's different from reading a story, and its importance as a link to connect us to our rural past and to one another. Find out why small towns like Athens make the best venues for storytellers.

Links:
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https://www.athensstorytellingfestival.com/
https://www.athensstorytellingfestival.com/virtual-tickets

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]]> stories, storytelling, Donald Davis, rural, libraries, librarians, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Athens-Limestone Public Library, communities, events No They Dared To Soar! 11 11 They Dared To Soar! full 3b51a990-18de-4292-a0f5-48c91a06fc30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4aea58a4 Library Director Jennifer Baxter talks with Sallie Cowart Brock about her newly released book, THEY DARED TO SOAR!  Spanning 1938-2000, the book chronicles the history of the award winning Athens High School Golden Eagle Band. They are joined by former Golden Eagle Band Director, Dan Havely, who led the band for 34 years. This small town band represented, not only the high school, but it also became the pride of the entire Athens, Alabama community.

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]]> Library Director Jennifer Baxter talks with Sallie Cowart Brock about her newly released book, THEY DARED TO SOAR!  Spanning 1938-2000, the book chronicles the history of the award winning Athens High School Golden Eagle Band. They are joined by former Golden Eagle Band Director, Dan Havely, who led the band for 34 years. This small town band represented, not only the high school, but it also became the pride of the entire Athens, Alabama community.

 Links
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https://theydaredtosoar.wixsite.com/theydaredtosoar/reserve-my-copy

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Music by the Athens High School Golden Eagle Band under the Direction of Dan Havely

]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:46:21 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1430 Library Director Jennifer Baxter talks with Sallie Cowart Brock about her newly released book, THEY DARED TO SOAR!  Spanning 1938-2000, the book chronicles the history of the award winning Athens High School Golden Eagle Band. They are joined by former Golden Eagle Band Director, Dan Havely, who led the band for 34 years. This small town band represented, not only the high school, but it also became the pride of the entire Athens, Alabama community.

 Links
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https://theydaredtosoar.wixsite.com/theydaredtosoar/reserve-my-copy

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Music by the Athens High School Golden Eagle Band under the Direction of Dan Havely

]]> bands, high schools, music, high school bands, Athens High School, libraries, librarians, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Athens-Limestone Public Library, communities, youth No Inside Athens with Mayor Ronnie Marks 10 10 Inside Athens with Mayor Ronnie Marks full 18620696-b082-49ed-8390-45232b35c241 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67f2f3ef Library Director Jennifer Baxter has a conversation with Athens Mayor, Ronnie Marks.  He talks about the future of Athens, where it’s growing and why it’s important for everyone to get involved in their community.

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]]> Library Director Jennifer Baxter has a conversation with Athens Mayor, Ronnie Marks.  He talks about the future of Athens, where it’s growing and why it’s important for everyone to get involved in their community.

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]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:44:02 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1642 Library Director Jennifer Baxter has a conversation with Athens Mayor, Ronnie Marks.  He talks about the future of Athens, where it’s growing and why it’s important for everyone to get involved in their community.

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https://www.visitathensal.com/

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]]> libraries, librarians, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama, cities, towns, government, mayors, communities, civic, youth No Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention 9 9 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention full e69523cc-7d99-45dc-b359-6f9ee2c10daf https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8e22a2c  If you’re wondering what you missed at the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, this podcast is for you! Between the Stacks goes on the road to bring you a sample of some of the best musicians in the Tennessee Valley, including the grand prize winner! Master of Ceremonies Kasey Harbin talks about the history of the convention and how it has become an Athens, Alabama tradition.

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]]>  If you’re wondering what you missed at the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, this podcast is for you! Between the Stacks goes on the road to bring you a sample of some of the best musicians in the Tennessee Valley, including the grand prize winner! Master of Ceremonies Kasey Harbin talks about the history of the convention and how it has become an Athens, Alabama tradition.

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https://www.tvotfc.org/


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]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:57:35 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 461  If you’re wondering what you missed at the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, this podcast is for you! Between the Stacks goes on the road to bring you a sample of some of the best musicians in the Tennessee Valley, including the grand prize winner! Master of Ceremonies Kasey Harbin talks about the history of the convention and how it has become an Athens, Alabama tradition.

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]]> musicians, fiddlers, conventions, festivals, music, events, bluegrass, country, Athens State University, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County, Alabama, libraries No A Conversation with Dr. Robert Burkhardt 7 7 A Conversation with Dr. Robert Burkhardt full 7678ac59-e9ee-40f4-afb9-0c9135fc63fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/362abafe Library Director Jennifer Baxter has a conversation with Dr. Robert Burkhardt, former Athens State University Library Director. Dr. Burkhardt reflects on growing up exploring his local library and how a pivotal encounter in college led him to choose a career in library science.  He talks about information and research in the digital age and previews his upcoming book about the history of Athens State University.

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]]> Library Director Jennifer Baxter has a conversation with Dr. Robert Burkhardt, former Athens State University Library Director. Dr. Burkhardt reflects on growing up exploring his local library and how a pivotal encounter in college led him to choose a career in library science.  He talks about information and research in the digital age and previews his upcoming book about the history of Athens State University.

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]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:01:31 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 2212 Library Director Jennifer Baxter has a conversation with Dr. Robert Burkhardt, former Athens State University Library Director. Dr. Burkhardt reflects on growing up exploring his local library and how a pivotal encounter in college led him to choose a career in library science.  He talks about information and research in the digital age and previews his upcoming book about the history of Athens State University.

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]]> libraries, information, digital literacy, Athens State University, Andrew Carnegie, Huntsville, Athens, Alabama, Limestone No Between the Stacks After Hours: Shirley Jackson Promo Between the Stacks After Hours: Shirley Jackson Promo trailer 1b722316-84e6-4092-9831-4de62e80fedb https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfcc87a9 Between the Stacks After Hours brings you Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. In this episode, they dive into the works of author Shirley Jackson with accompanying cocktail, the Dirty Shirley.

To find the full episode of this podcast visit: Between the Stacks After Hours: Shirley Jackson

To find all the episodes of Between the Stacks visit: https://www.alcpl.org/between-the-stacks/

]]> Between the Stacks After Hours brings you Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. In this episode, they dive into the works of author Shirley Jackson with accompanying cocktail, the Dirty Shirley.

To find the full episode of this podcast visit: Between the Stacks After Hours: Shirley Jackson

To find all the episodes of Between the Stacks visit: https://www.alcpl.org/between-the-stacks/

]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:56:28 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 96 Between the Stacks After Hours brings you Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. In this episode, they dive into the works of author Shirley Jackson with accompanying cocktail, the Dirty Shirley.

To find the full episode of this podcast visit: Between the Stacks After Hours: Shirley Jackson

To find all the episodes of Between the Stacks visit: https://www.alcpl.org/between-the-stacks/

]]> libraries, librarians, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, community, society, culture No Pollinator Day 6 6 Pollinator Day full b5a1dccf-04a8-49c4-afca-6c2ed9a9136f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2e47f19 Leigh Patterson, director of KALB (Keep Athens Limestone Beautiful), talks about the pollinator program teaching children the role pollinators play in our plants and food supply. She also discusses other KALB projects from recycling, litter clean up, and beautification, to the Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby.   Bonus: Emily Clem gives a tour of the new Athens-Limestone County Public Library garden!


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Music:  "Flight of the Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov   provided by Pixabay. 

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]]> Leigh Patterson, director of KALB (Keep Athens Limestone Beautiful), talks about the pollinator program teaching children the role pollinators play in our plants and food supply. She also discusses other KALB projects from recycling, litter clean up, and beautification, to the Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby.   Bonus: Emily Clem gives a tour of the new Athens-Limestone County Public Library garden!


Links
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https://www.alcpl.org/

Music:  "Flight of the Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov   provided by Pixabay. 

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]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:14:22 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1337 Leigh Patterson, director of KALB (Keep Athens Limestone Beautiful), talks about the pollinator program teaching children the role pollinators play in our plants and food supply. She also discusses other KALB projects from recycling, litter clean up, and beautification, to the Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby.   Bonus: Emily Clem gives a tour of the new Athens-Limestone County Public Library garden!


Links
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https://www.alcpl.org/

Music:  "Flight of the Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov   provided by Pixabay. 

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]]> pollinaters, butterflies, bees, gardens, native plants, KALB, recycling, litter, library, athens, alabama, limestone No Between the Stacks After Hours: Shirley Jackson 5 5 Between the Stacks After Hours: Shirley Jackson full 7579720b-4095-44a8-ad84-f4b4dac579b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1277688 Between the Stacks After Hours brings you Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. In this episode, they dive into the works of author Shirley Jackson with accompanying cocktail, the Dirty Shirley.


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]]> Between the Stacks After Hours brings you Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. In this episode, they dive into the works of author Shirley Jackson with accompanying cocktail, the Dirty Shirley.


More Info
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]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:28:50 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 1870 Between the Stacks After Hours brings you Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. In this episode, they dive into the works of author Shirley Jackson with accompanying cocktail, the Dirty Shirley.


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]]> shirley jackson, the lottery, dirty shirley, cocktails, literature, reading, library, athens, limestone county No Montgomery Bus Boycott with Madeleine Burkhardt 4 4 Montgomery Bus Boycott with Madeleine Burkhardt full b7e96501-913d-453b-8e52-c94419c1107f https://share.transistor.fm/s/27757f32 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, talks with Adult Education Coordinator and Curator of the Rosa Parks Museum, Madeleine Burkhardt, about the unsung heroes of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Ms. Burkhardt reflects on this early event in our civil rights history and contrasts it with the current social justice movement.  


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]]> Athens-Limestone County Public Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, talks with Adult Education Coordinator and Curator of the Rosa Parks Museum, Madeleine Burkhardt, about the unsung heroes of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Ms. Burkhardt reflects on this early event in our civil rights history and contrasts it with the current social justice movement.  


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]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:51:26 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 2076 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, talks with Adult Education Coordinator and Curator of the Rosa Parks Museum, Madeleine Burkhardt, about the unsung heroes of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Ms. Burkhardt reflects on this early event in our civil rights history and contrasts it with the current social justice movement.  


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]]> Montgomery, bus boycott, Rosa Parks, civil rights, African Americans, library, Athens, Limestone No Meet Kennedy 3 3 Meet Kennedy full a4ce4372-5679-4396-8ffe-7026fae9b6b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9fc0002 Athens-Limestone Public Library staff member Kennedy talks about her path in joining the library, interactions with patrons, her favorite reads, and how libraries influence the community as a whole.


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]]> Athens-Limestone Public Library staff member Kennedy talks about her path in joining the library, interactions with patrons, her favorite reads, and how libraries influence the community as a whole.


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]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:50:55 -0500 Athens-Limestone County Public Library Athens-Limestone County Public Library 387 Athens-Limestone Public Library staff member Kennedy talks about her path in joining the library, interactions with patrons, her favorite reads, and how libraries influence the community as a whole.


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]]> libraries, librarians, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, community, society, culture No Poemspeak with Steven Bates 2 2 Poemspeak with Steven Bates full 8ba26d2f-f099-4d4b-bccd-66a6466fd730 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c002995 Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, talks with Steven Bates, founder of Poemspeak – a non-profit organization using poetry to reach people suffering with PTSD or suicidal thoughts. Hear Steven’s personal story as a suicide attempt survivor and how his poetry has touched those living with life-threatening depression. He also reads some of his award- winning poems.


https://www.poemspeak.org/
https://www.facebook.com/StevenBatesMusings/
https://www.crisistextline.org/
https://gracefor2brothers.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

 On July 16, 2020, the FCC adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, easy-to-remember 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. The rules require phone service providers to direct all 988 calls to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by July 16, 2022. During the transition to 988, Americans who need help should continue to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) and through online chats. Veterans and Service members may reach the Veterans Crisis Line by pressing 1 after dialing, chatting online at www.veteranscrisisline.net, or texting 838255. 

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]]> Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, talks with Steven Bates, founder of Poemspeak – a non-profit organization using poetry to reach people suffering with PTSD or suicidal thoughts. Hear Steven’s personal story as a suicide attempt survivor and how his poetry has touched those living with life-threatening depression. He also reads some of his award- winning poems.


https://www.poemspeak.org/
https://www.facebook.com/StevenBatesMusings/
https://www.crisistextline.org/
https://gracefor2brothers.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

 On July 16, 2020, the FCC adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, easy-to-remember 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. The rules require phone service providers to direct all 988 calls to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by July 16, 2022. During the transition to 988, Americans who need help should continue to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) and through online chats. Veterans and Service members may reach the Veterans Crisis Line by pressing 1 after dialing, chatting online at www.veteranscrisisline.net, or texting 838255. 

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https://www.poemspeak.org/
https://www.facebook.com/StevenBatesMusings/
https://www.crisistextline.org/
https://gracefor2brothers.org/
https://www.alcpl.org/

 On July 16, 2020, the FCC adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, easy-to-remember 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. The rules require phone service providers to direct all 988 calls to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by July 16, 2022. During the transition to 988, Americans who need help should continue to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) and through online chats. Veterans and Service members may reach the Veterans Crisis Line by pressing 1 after dialing, chatting online at www.veteranscrisisline.net, or texting 838255. 

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]]> poetry, poems, depression, suicide, PTSD, veterans, Veterans Creative Arts Festival, Grace For 2 Brothers Foundation, Athens-Limestone County Public Library, Athens, Alabama, Limestone County No Meet Jennifer Baxter 1 1 Meet Jennifer Baxter full 9f22cc8b-354e-4abf-bed1-767c2439d740 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e98aef87 Athens- Limestone County Public Library director, Jennifer Baxter, talks about her experiences as a librarian, the relevance of libraries today, and why she would not want to work anywhere else.

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