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KPL PodcastKPL Podcast October 2023 Week 1 KPL 200th Episode with Special Guest Ryan DrinkardIt is hard to believe but we have 200 episodes of the KPL Podcast. This week Ryan and Jigisha talk about a few of the memorable guests that we interviewed in the last few years. Links for the episodes are included.1. Erik Larson, Splendid and the Vile 2. Clint McElroy, Petals to the Metal3. Nalini Singh, Archangel's Light4. Elliot Kalan, Sharko and Hippo5. Richard Osman, The Bullet that Missed6. Amanda Tyler, Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life's Work Fighting for a More Perfect Union.Honorable Mentions7. Becky Chambers, The Galaxy a...2023-10-0629 min
KPL PodcastA new home for the KPL PodcastThe KPL Podcast has a new home please visit us at www.kplpodcast.buzzsprout or various podcast directories like iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify, and many more. 2021-07-2901 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast August 2020 Week with Special Guest Kevin Kwan and Jay AshcroftThe KPL Podcast has a brand new home! Find brand new episodes weekly at https://kplpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ or wherever you get your podcast! This episode of the KPL Podcast takes a look at two of our favorite topics. Books and Lifelong Learning. So we are joined by "Crazy Rich Asians" author, Kevin Kwan to discuss his latest novel "Sex and Vanity. " Then stick around for the next offering in our ongoing civics segment as we discuss elections with Missouri Secretary of State, Jay Ashcroft. Enjoy this episode that is equal parts entertaining...2021-07-2950 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast August 2020 Week 1 with Special Guest Laurell K. HamiltonWelcome to the paranormal romance themed episode of the KPL Podcast! This week we are joined by national bestselling and local author Laurell K. Hamilton, we will be discussing the newest title in the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series, Sucker Punch! Jigisha and Ryan will also recommend some of their favorite supernatural romance titles and discuss future programming. This episode of the KPL Podcast is one to sink your fangs into!Recommendations:1. Pitbull by Bronwen Dickey2. Pack of Two by Caroline Knapp3. Disc World by Terry Prachett4. Mercy Thompson...2020-08-067h 23KPL PodcastKPL Podcast July 2020 Week 5 Special Guest Fiona Davis and Cindy DudenhofferWelcome back. It's the library episode, Ryan and Jigisha interview MLA president Cindy Dudenhoffer. She discusses the importance of libraries in our communities and how libraries are adaptable and evolve to continue to provide access to resources. For the virtual conference visit www.molib.org Next we interview bestselling author Fiona Davis about her new book, The Lions of 5th Ave. A historical fiction and mystery set in the New York Public Library. Please visit her website to learn about the launch event mentioned in the podcast, www.fionadavis.net. Lastly go on short world tour of libraries around the w...2020-07-303h 10KPL PodcastKPL Podcast July 2020 Week 4 with Special Guest Clint McElroyIt's time for another exciting adventure of the KPL Podcast. This week we speak with author and podcaster Clint McElroy of the Adventure Zone. We discuss his most recent title Adventure Zone Vol 3: Petals to the Metal. Jigisha and Ryan also provide fantasy themed recommendations, upcoming program information, and much more. Even everyone's favorite cleric Merle Highchurch makes a visit. This laughter filled episode is ready for you to enjoy! Website: www.themcelroy.family Books mentioned in the podcast:The Witchwood CrownMagic for Liars...2020-07-232h 53KPL PodcastKPL Podcast July 2020 Week 3 with Special Guest Lisa SeeWelcome to another episode of the KPL podcast. Ryan and Jigisha will also provide their #ownvoices recommendations this week. The Library has a great collection of ownvoices titles. This week we speak to One Author One Kirkwood Lisa See. She'll discuss her most recent book, Island of Sea Women". Please listen and learn more about the amazing female divers of the Island of Jeju. Please visit her website: www.lisasee.com , Instagram: lisasee_writer, Facebook: lisaseebooksRecommendations1. Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri2. The Marriage...2020-07-177h 00KPL PodcastKPL Podcast July 2020 Week 2 Special Guest Kim Michele RichardsonIn this week's episode Ryan and Jigisha talk about historical fiction novels. They have some great recommendations for you if you love that genre of books. They also interview bestselling author Kim Michele Richardson on her latest book, Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. This book is Inspired by the true blue-skinned people of Kentucky and the brave and dedicated Kentucky Pack Horse library service of the 1930s. A timeless story about courage, grit, and the power of books. Please visit Kim Michele Richardson's website to learn more. Recommendations:...2020-07-0910h 24KPL PodcastKPL Podcast July 2020 Week Special Guest Mary Kay AndrewsWelcome back to another episode of the KPL Podcast. This week we have special guest Mary Kay Andrews telling us her latest book titled, "Hello Summer", Ryan and Jigisha give their recommendations for for summer beach reads. Links to movies and books mentioned in the podcast. Hello Summer by Mary Kay AndrewsGhost World The Engineer's Wife by Tracy Enerson WoodOne Perfect Summer by Brenda Novak2020-07-0211h 38KPL PodcastKPL Podcast June 2020 Week 4 Pride Month with Special Guests Steven Brawley and Eric CerviniJune is Pride month and 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Pride Month Celebrations. This week we have Steven Brawley founder of the St Louis LGBTQ History project and author of "Gay and Lesbian St. Louis". He discusses some of his recommendations for Pride month. Our other special guest is Eric Cervini the author of "The Deviant's War, The Homosexual vs The United States of America". Please have a listen to two great authors.LGBTQIA+ authors, writers, journalists, playwrights, and poets who have called St. Louis homeOn the Outside A Story...2020-06-261h 32KPL PodcastKPL Podcast June 2020 Week 3 Special Guest Lynn CahoonHello again. This week we have local mystery writer Lynn Cahoon as our special guest. She will be discussing her newest book from her Tourist Trap Mystery Series: Murder in Waiting. The book will release June 30th. She also writes the Farm to Fork Mystery Series, The Cat Latimer Mystery Series, and the Kitchen Witch Mystery Series. You will not run out of books from this author. Please visit her website at https://www.lynncahoon.com/ Also the Missouri Arts Council has virtual events starting this week from Shakespeare...2020-06-187h 31KPL PodcastKPL Podcast June 2020 week 2 Black Lives MatterHi Everyone,Ryan and Jigisha have another episode for you. This week we discuss, programming, the dial-a-story, and curbside services. Don't forget summer reading is going strong, so log those page reads into your account and earn some prizes. Lastly, in this week's recommendation section you'll learn about some titles regarding #blacklivesmatter. If you want to know more about the current events that happening right now then check out some of the recommendations. 2020-06-116h 12KPL PodcastKPL Podcast June 2020 week 1 Curbside beginsWelcome to another episode of the KPL Podcast. Curbside pick has started for the KPL library, be sure to listen to learn more about this new service the library is offering. Our library Director Christa van Herreweghe discusses curbside pickup. This week for recommendations we are discusses book and/or movies that had a impact or made us think about things differently. Ryan, Jigisha, and Christa will discuss books and movies that impacted them.2020-06-054h 43KPL PodcastKPL Podcast May 2020 Week 5 Special Guest Erik LarsonThe KPL library has a great episode for you this week. Ryan and Jigisha interview bestselling author Erik Larson about his new book The Splendid and the Vile. The book is about Winston Churchill's first year as Prime Minister of England during World War II. Erik has some wonderful stories about Churchill and he talks about how he came to write the book and his process for choosing a topic. Please have a listen to this wonderful author. 2020-05-2823 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast May 2020 Week 4Hello again, In this week's episode Ryan and Jigisha discuss upcoming virtual programs, more new services, and their thoughts on movie adaptations of books. Enjoy and don't forget Summer Reading just started and you can signup at the Kirkwood Library webpage. 2020-05-2123 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast May 2020 Week 3It's the start of summer reading on May 16. We'll tell you how to sign up for summer reading for both you and your kids. The library is offering a new service called remote IT for patrons that need remote tech help. In addition, Ryan and Jigisha tell you about some of the books coming out this summer that they are looking forward to reading. Throughout the podcast, there is a narration of The Million Dollar Bond Robbery by Agatha Christie. 2020-05-1437 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast May 2020 Week 2Ryan and Jigisha are back with another weekly episode. This week they discuss Creativebug, a subscription service provided by the library for patrons. If you're a creative person that likes to make things then check out CreativeBug at www.kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org. Programming is back, it's happening virtually. Visit our website and click on calendar of events. You'll be able to see what's available and register for the program you wish to attend virtually. Lastly, Ryan and Jigisha talk about International Nurses Day (May 12) and Star Wars day (May 4th) and give books and...2020-05-0716 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast May 2020 week 1We're back with another great episode. May 4- May 10 2020 is children's book week. We interview local children's book author Amy Sklansky about her new book "These Little Piggies go to the Beach" and Amy reads two her poems titled: "Sweet Hearts" and "My Pet Poem". We discuss the various social media programming from the youth department and lastly Ryan and Jigisha discuss some of their favorite children's books. 2020-04-3036 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast April 2020 Week 4Hi Everyone, We're back with another episode of the KPL podcast. This week we bring you a previously recorded interview with colleague Dan Sullivan and music recommendations that we have on our playlist. Have a listen and learn something new about artists and/or music genres you may not know. 2020-04-2428 minKPL PodcastKPl Podcast April 2020 week 3This week's episode is about wellness for you during the quarantine. We have two interviews, one with colleague Laurel Hayes. She talks about meditation and it's benefits. Laurel has a daily meditation open to everyone. We also speak to Theresa Ebling about staying healthy. She provided us with a list of useful resources that are listed below. Lastly, Ryan and Jigisha talk about other podcasts that they listen to and that their coworkers recommend. 2020-04-1636 minKPL PodcastKPl Podcast April 2020 week 2 Hello, We're back with another episode of the KPL podcast. In this episode we suggest websites that will keep you informed of the COVID19 virus and also information about the City of Kirkwood. The library wants to know what you are doing during the quarantine and what your fellow Kirkwood residents are doing. The library created an archive that you can submit documents, pictures, audio files and video files. Here is the website for submission: https://kirkwood.librariesshare.com/kirkwoodarchives/ . Please share and let us know what you are doing.2020-04-0920 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast - April 2020It's April, that means it's National Poetry Month. In this episode we interview authors Alison C. Rollins about her new poetry book Library of Small Catastrophes. She's a St. Louis native and a fellow librarian. We also interview mystery writer and St Louis native Elaine Viets about her new book, A Star is Dead. It is book 4 of the Death Investigator Series. In addition, Ryan and I discuss our favorite non-fiction books. It's a packed episode, please have a listen. 2020-04-0146 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast March 2020 Supplemental 2Hello, We have another supplemental episode of the KPL podcast. Please join librarians Jigisha and Ryan while they discuss informational resources for COVID19 pandemic, various databases available to through the KPL website. We'll explain our fun new feature Dial-a-story and a PSA on scams that may be happening during the lockdown. Lastly, we have some movie recommendations for you.2020-03-2620 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast March 2020 SupplementalWe have a quick episode for you to highlights CDC guidelines regarding the COVID19 virus. We have suggestions for keeping busy and entertained for you and for kids. 2020-03-2012 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast March 2020Get your ears ready for KPL's best episode yet! We are joined by Gabby Rivera, author of "Juliet Takes a Breath" and Marvel Comic's America, for a lively discussion! Want more special guests? Well how about the library's new Director, Christa Van Herrewegh? Of course reviews, programming, services, and more can be found peppered in. Let us know what you think. Happy Listening! 2020-03-0159 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast February 2020Time for another episode of the KPL podcast. This month we have our usual programs, services, and recommendations. We also interview Nancy Price of League of Women Voters regarding the 2020 Census. Please listen and let us know what you think.2020-02-0139 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast January 2020It's year two of the KPL podcast. Ryan and Jigisha highlight January events as well as a bookclubs and services offered by the library. They also discuss favorite books, movies, and shows of 2019 and what they are excited to read and see in 2020. Listen for a fun episode and let them know what your favorites were for 20192020-01-0139 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast December 2019We another wonderful episode for you this month. We interview Mike Holley of the Kirkwood Historical Society and he has some great stories about Kirkwood during the 1940's. We also have some great programs for you this month and our recommendations to get you in the holiday mood. 2019-12-033h 04KPL PodcastKPL Podcast November 2019It's November and it's National Native American Heritage Month and National Game and Puzzle Month. We have some great recommendations for you this month and Kirkwood Public Library has some great programs for you as well. 2019-11-035h 11KPL PodcastKPL Podcast October 2019This month we have a great episode for you. We got the usual discussion of programs, services, and bookclubs. In addition we interview local author and historian Steven Brawley. Courtney Flesch is back to do a deep dive into all things Halloween. 2019-10-019h 49KPL PodcastKPL Podcast- September 2019Time for a new KPL podcast episode. In this month's podcast, Ryan and Jigisha discuss the new programs and events for September. We interview Shannon McLean, our resident dungeon master. We talk about roll playing games that Shannon runs for our teens. Ryan and I discuss National Hispanic Heritage month and recommend some great books, movies, and shows for you to try out. We end with a Pablo Neruda poem, Oda a los Calcetines.2019-09-0310h 28KPL PodcastKPL Podcast August 2019The August 2019 podcast for the Kirkwood Public Library features programs, services, and of course. our book and movie recommendations. We interview Courtney Flesch, our Director of Customer Service, who has some fun stories about the library. Have your ever wondered what the strangest thing was left in the library dropbox or what people use as book marks? Listen and find out. 2019-07-3131 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast July 2019It that time again. The July KPL podcast brings you all the amazing programming that Kirkwood library for adults and youth. This month we have a great interview with Dan Sullivan about his work with the library and about his music. He recorded in the intro and outro of this podcast for us. As always we have some fun recommendations for you.2019-07-0331 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast June 2019Hello Kirkwood,It's already June. Learn about all the wonderful program and events planned for the month of June. Learn about the Annual Cars and Guitar festival happening right here in Kirkwood. Ryan and Jigisha will be discussing their favorite books and movies regarding Father's day and Pride Month2019-06-0330 minKPL PodcastKPL Podcast - May 2019Hello Kirkwood,Summer Reading is upon us. Learn about all the wonderful program and events planned for summer reading kickoff. Listen to Donna Poe talk about Mayfest and of course Ryan and Jigisha discuss their picks favorite Mom characters in books and movies. 2019-05-018h 09KPL PodcastKPL Podcast - April 2019We're back with another episode. This month we discuss events, programs, interview Angela Myers of We Bold Souls to discuss mindfulness, and give you a poetry reading. Enjoy and let you know what you think.2019-04-0212h 28KPL PodcastKPL Podcast - March 2019Join us for another episode of the KPL podcast where we cover March Programming, author talks, and book clubs. We give you a behind the scenes look at library operations, special services offered by the library, and we talk about our favorite female protagonists in books and movies. 2019-03-0112h 41KPL PodcastKPL Podcast -February 2019The month of February is upon us and romance is in the air. Learn more about the events and programs Kirkwood Public Library has for you in Feb 2019 and some our favorite romantic books and movies. 2019-01-311h 30KPL PodcastKPL Podcast- January 2019Kirkwood Public Library presents its first podcast. Learn about the programs and events happening at the Kirkwood Public Library. We have meditation workshops, Resume and job search workshops, Mediterranean cooking, book clubs, and more!2018-12-2622 min