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Behind the Books is a bi-weekly podcast, including interviews with an author - many found on New York Times Best Sellers lists - and an MCLS library staff member.
Mercer County Library System hosts Behind the Books, a arts show with 147 episodes published.
Bob and Anna welcome Kelsey Cummins, Youth Services Librarian at the West Windsor Branch of the Mercer County Library System. Kelsey talks about her role at the library and how library staff work to meet the educational
Bob and Anna chat with Ellen Madigan, Adult Services Librarian at the West Windsor Branch of the Mercer County Library System, about her role and the programs and services she helps bring to the community. They also spea
Bob and Anna catch up with Michelle Cromwell to discuss her transition from Youth Services Librarian to Branch Manager at the Robbinsville Branch, and how her experiences working with young patrons continue to shape her
Bob and Anna catch up with Kathleen Nash, Adult Services Librarian at the Hopewell Branch. They also speak with author Aimee Pokwatka about her recent novel, Accumulation, discussing the inspiration behind the book and i
Behind the Books continues the celebration of National Library Week! Bob and Anna talk with patrons and staff about where they find joy at the library, catch up with local Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding, and in "60 Second
Bob and Anna sit down with Dana Benner, Marketing Librarian for the Mercer County Library System and Adult Services Librarian at the Hopewell Branch. Dana shares how she brings her own interests and enthusiasm into her w
Anna and Bob speak with Amanda DeCillis, part-time Youth Services staff member at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, about her work with young readers. They also talk with scriptwriter Shawn Hainsworth, founder of SHP Com
Bob and Anna catch up with Janine Hoekstra about her current role as Assistant Administrative Analyst in Library Administration. Author Kimberly Behre Kenna also joins us to discuss her Brave Girl collection, including t
Anna and Bob talk with Emma Reyes of the Adult Services Department at the West Windsor Branch about her pathway to librarianship and how she's bringing the community together through tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs).
It's Library Lovers Month! Anna and Bob hit the floor to ask patrons what they love most about the library, then sit down with USA Today bestselling author Annelise Ryan to discuss Monster in the Moonlight, the latest in
Bob and Anna catch up with Bekka Trapp from Adult Services at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch to talk about her work at the library and her plans to expand multi-generational programming. The episode also features an in
Bob and Anna catch up with Shanna Caines from Adult Services at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, discussing her work at the library and the impact of Adult Services in the community. The episode then features an intervi
Bob and Anna catch up with MCLS staff member Pam Murphy from the Acquisitions and Cataloging Department, then sit down with author Tomika Reid to chat about her writing journey and her newest book, The Girl in the Cave.
Bob and Anna catch up with Grace Mandato at the Robbinsville Branch before sitting down with bestselling young adult author Samantha Markum. The conversation includes a sneak peek at Markum's upcoming novel, The Roommate
Bob and Anna catch up with Jen Crabtree at the West Windsor Branch and meet up with author Margery Cuyler, who has written more than 60 children's books, including her latest, Stompie the Zombie. She shares her insights
Bob and Anna catch up with Jamie Clay at the Robbinsville Branch. New York Times bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst chats with Anna and Bob about cozy fantasies, including her most recent release, The Enchanted Greenhou
Bob and Anna catch up with Caitlin Decker in the Acquisitions and Cataloging Department. Tim Brown discusses his journalism background and how it contributes to his book endeavors, including his most recent release, The
Bob and Anna debut a new segment, "Catch Up with MCLS" toperiodically revisit past guests from the MCLS staff. This episode they touch base with Youth Services Coordinator, Christine Crawford. Jayci Lee discusses her lat
Anna and Bob close out their fifth Behind the Books year with two author interviews! First, they chat with bestselling author, Carrie Turansky, a local creator of inspirational historical and contemporary novels and nove
Joe Jenkins, Head of Circulation at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch, shares with us all the magic that happens at the Circulation Desk. Auralee Wallace discusses her latest book, The Late-Night Witches. Shannon Tuorto's
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