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Johnson County Library’s podcast uncovers our collection and reveals the behind the scenes stories at the Library.
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
In this episode of Did you hear?, Dave Carson hosts Scienceteller Brock Hatton and Youth Services Librarian Jayma Zook to share the details about the action-packed and educational adventure, Aliens: Escape from Earth. Then, you’ve probably heard Youth Services Librarian Dennis Ross on KCUR recommending kids books. It turns out he’s not too big of a star for our meager podcast and suggests some great space-themed kids books! Join us as we go deep inside our Summer Reading theme: A Universe of Stories.
CREDITS:
- Announcer: AMY FIELD
- Host: DAVE CARSON
- Co-host: Melissa Horak-Hern
- Written by: DAVE CARSON & AMY FIELD
- Music & Editing: DAVE CARSON
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
K-Pop
In this episode of Did you hear? host Dave Carson welcomes Information Specialist Rachel Novotny and Gregg Winsor for a deep dive into Korean Pop -- or K-Pop. Ever wondered about its history? Have questions about the artists? Curious about how and why this genre has become so popular? Get ready, we’re going inside K-Pop!
CREDITS:
- Announcer: AMY FIELD
- Host: DAVE CARSON
- Co-host: Melissa Horak-Hern
- Written by: DAVE CARSON & AMY FIELD
- Music & Editing: DAVE CARSON
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
In this episode of Did you hear?, host Dave Carson and Librarian Mike Keller give you the inside story on what it was like to visit and work at Johnson County movie theaters back in the day! They also chat about the 4-part jocohistory series about the local chain of Dickinson movie theaters!
Then, our weekly Library Community Calendar highlight: career and finance Librarian Marty Johannes brings Karen Silins of A-Plus Career and Resume by to preview resume and interviewing events!
Plus, Dave tells ya about our bookstores!
CREDITS:
- Announcer: AMY FIELD
- Host: DAVE CARSON
- Co-host: Melissa Horak-Hern
- Written by: DAVE CARSON & AMY FIELD
- Music & Editing: DAVE CARSON
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Drums and Improv, ELL, and Books to Go
In this episode of Did you hear? Jennifer Reeves, Chris Koppenhaver talk Let's Improv! and the West African Talking Drum (:23),
Then, we give you a behind-the-scenes listen! Our English Language Learning (ELL) Conversation Group volunteers share why they spend every weekend helping non-native speakers become proficient at English. (16:25)
Dave also tells you about our 6by6 books to go! (15:52)
CREDITS:
- Announcer: AMY FIELD
- Host: DAVE CARSON
- Co-host: Melissa Horak-Hern
- Written by: DAVE CARSON & AMY FIELD
- Music & Editing: DAVE CARSON
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Monday Jun 10, 2019
In this episode of Did you hear Bryan Voell pops by to discuss music and movies in the park with Dave. Then, Mica Elgin-Vi of Modern Day Fitzgerald joins the conversation. Dave then shares a DYI about books in español.
CREDITS:
- Announcer: AMY FIELD
- Host: DAVE CARSON
- Co-host: Melissa Horak-Hern
- Written by: DAVE CARSON & AMY FIELD
- Music & Editing: DAVE CARSON
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Monday Jun 03, 2019
In this episode of Did you hear, the Nick and Thomas from the MakerSpace introduce the new Maker Passport Program! Then we wish Cedar Roe Library a happy 50th birthday. Plus, Dave explains bookmarkable.
CREDITS:
- Announcer: AMY FIELD
- Host: DAVE CARSON
- Co-host: Melissa Horak-Hern
- Written by: DAVE CARSON & AMY FIELD
- Music & Editing: DAVE CARSON
Sunday May 26, 2019
Sunday May 26, 2019
In this episode of Did you hear?, The Johnson County Library Foundation drops by to promote our Stay Home and Read a Book Ball. Then, Youth Services Librarian Christina Larkins pops by with children’s book illustrator Bob Kolar to talk about his latest book: Hey-Ho to Mars We'll Go! And if that wasn’t enough, Gregg Winsor and Allison Schwartz talk teen fiction for adults!
And, our host Dave Carson celebrates book groups!
CREDITS:
- Announcer: AMY FIELD
- Host: DAVE CARSON
- Co-host: Melissa Horak-Hern
- Written by: DAVE CARSON & AMY FIELD
- Music & Editing: DAVE CARSON
TRANSCRIPT
Monday May 20, 2019
Monday May 20, 2019
In this episode of Did you hear?, Gregg Winsor clears up the conundrum of how mysteries differ from thrillers. But first, Youth Services Librarians Dawna Ofstehage, Michelle Ranney, and Chris Koppenhaver discuss summer reading book clubs.
And, our host Dave Carson salutes bestsellers!
CREDITS:
- Announcer: AMY FIELD
- Host: DAVE CARSON
- Co-host: Melissa Horak-Hern
- Written by: DAVE CARSON & AMY FIELD
- Music & Editing: DAVE CARSON
Monday May 13, 2019
Monday May 13, 2019
In this episode of Did you hear? Gregg Winsor and Matt Crist talk books for busy people. But first, Helen Hokanson presents our writing contest winners. Martha Gershun, Kayla Wiltfong, Tim Tankard, Mary Silwance read their winning entries!
And, our host Dave Carson gives a shout out to our blog!
Martha's winning entry
Kayla's winning entry
Mary's winning entry
Now Presenting events in our calendar.
Find out what Matt Crist and Gregg Winsor recommend in our catalog!
CREDITS:
- Announcer: AMY FIELD
- Host: DAVE CARSON
- Co-host: Melissa Horak-Hern
- Written by: DAVE CARSON & AMY FIELD
- Music & Editing: DAVE CARSON
Monday May 06, 2019
Monday May 06, 2019
We devote this entire podcast episode to preview our summer programs! Customer Experience Communication team members help you navigate the universe of events we're offering! Amy Field, Ben Oglesby, and Christopher Leitch join host Dave Carson explore all things fun!
From Summer Reading, to an astronaut visit, to movies under the stars, to book sales, to a not-to-be-missed party ... see all the details »
CREDITS:
- Announcer: AMY FIELD
- Host: DAVE CARSON
- Co-host: Melissa Horak-Hern
- Written by: DAVE CARSON & AMY FIELD
- Music & Editing: DAVE CARSON
- DAVE CARSON