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New FYI Podcast episode available! We chat with producers Julius Harper and Nicole Velez about Acoustic Rooster, the vibrant new @PBSKIDS series based on Kwame Alexander’s beloved book. Listen to the episode here: publiclibrariesonline.org/2025/04/new-...

16.04.2025 17:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

“I Wanted A Whole Shakespearean Play Of A Human Body” – Samuel Ashworth On His Boisterous And Adventurous Debut Novel - Public Libraries Online The nontraditional placement of “death” and “life” in the title of The Death and Life of August Sweeney, Samuel Ashworth’s inventive and adventurous debut novel, is intentional. Readers first meet Aug...

In "The Death and Life of August Sweeney," Samuel Ashworth’s inventive debut, a chef’s secrets unravel--post-mortem. Blending culinary and forensic worlds, it's as meticulously crafted as Michelin-starred meal. See the PL Online interview with Ashworth: publiclibrariesonline.org/2025/03/ashw...

31.03.2025 22:16 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Most Borrowed Library Books of 2024 - Public Libraries Online Every year, library systems across the country release lists of the most checked-out books. While the titles vary, patterns emerge. According to a Booklist article published on December 27, 2024, Kris...

What were the most borrowed library books of 2024? Kristin Hannah’s "The Women" topped the charts, while "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" and "Remarkably Bright Creatures" remained reader favorites. See what made the list and find your next great read!

27.02.2025 15:48 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Melissa Mogollon On The Joy Of Writing Angry Teenage Girls - Public Libraries Online When readers first meet Luciana in Melissa Mogollon’s Oye, a natural disaster has upended the high school senior’s life. Hurricane Irma has forced her family to evacuate Miami, and Luciana is stuck in...

Check out our interview with Melissa Mogollon about her novel "Oye," a vibrant family saga that explores resilience, identity, and the raw truths of growing up. She shares her creative journey and more.
#Oye #MelissaMogollon #publiclibrariesonline

06.02.2025 20:13 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

New Podcast Episode – Work It Out Wombats! - Public Libraries Online Join us as we explore the world of children’s educational media with Marisa Wolsky, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producer and Executive Producer for GBH Kids. Marisa shares the magic behind Work It ...

New Episode Alert! Dive into the magic of Work It Out Wombats! with Emmy & Peabody Award-winning producer Marisa Wolsky. 🎬✨ Learn how this PBS KIDS series introduces preschoolers to computational thinking through fun stories, lovable characters, and creative problem-solving!

🎧 Listen below:

22.01.2025 15:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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In the latest FYI Podcast, discover Arlington (VA) Public Library's 'Holiday Gift Nook,' a free, donation-based program that gave 758 attendees over 2,200 gifts in 2023. Learn how this initiative fosters sustainability, supports families, and reshapes holiday giving!

10.01.2025 15:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Linked data offers a new way to structure library catalogs, promising better discovery but sparking debate about readiness and feasibility. Read more at PL Online's latest post: "Transforming Library Catalogs: The Promise and Challenges of Linked Data" publiclibrariesonline.org/2025/01/tran...

09.01.2025 16:49 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Best Practices for Engaging Seniors at the Library - Public Libraries Online Public libraries can be a proponent of healthy aging and have a positive impact on the physical, mental, and social health of the seniors in their communities.

Library programming can enrich the lives of vulnerable populations, especially when it comes to aging well. Read more at the link.

08.01.2025 17:04 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

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