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Ever wondered what the B-side of library life is about? Well, here’s a hint… it’s not just books. Come join Mieke, Leonides, and Sarah from the Salt Lake County Library as they flip that record and discuss the less known sights and sounds of the library world. With special guest appearances dropping in to chat about music, writing, community, gaming, and yes, even books.
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Signup to Generate a PitchEver wondered what the B-side of library life is about? Well, here’s a hint… it’s not just books. Come join Mieke, Leonides, and Sarah from the Salt Lake County Library as they flip that record and discuss the less known sights and sounds of the library world.
Sounds from the Shelves is hosted by Salt Lake County Library. The show has published 57 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Murder Mystery Planning" (22 October 2026, 59 minutes), "The Library Board" (22 September 2026, 35 minutes), and "Video Games and the Library" (17 July 2026, 47 minutes).
Sounds from the Shelves publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 57 episodes.
Booking probability for Sounds from the Shelves is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sounds from the Shelves requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sounds from the Shelves's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Sounds from the Shelves are Libraries, Archives & Web Portals. Sounds from the Shelves has an education audience.
Salt Lake County Library hosts Sounds from the Shelves, an education podcast with 57 episodes published.
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Episode #57
Join our hosts as they chat with Cara Shaw, who helps plan the Adult Murder Mystery events at the library. Learn all about how the story is created, and how the event happens. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Book...
Episode #56
In this episode we chat with one of our library board member, Steve Sokol, about the work the library board does for the library system. 0:00 Intro 0:45 Reader's Advisory - America's 250 8:00 Steve 11:00 What is the...
Episode #54
Join our hosts as they talk about their own personal history with video games, and about gaming in the library in honor of National Video Game Day. 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Reader's Advisory 05:44 - Video Game History...
Episode #53
Join our hosts as we talk about Summer Reading and the fun kick off parties we have each year. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:07 – Book Recommendations from Arianne 07:44 – Guest Introductions – Nyssa and Heide 08:30 –...
Episode #52
Join us as we talk to Leslie Schow, the manager of the Daybreak branch, all about her branch and the fun things they do. Staff recommendations: (HO) F King The Long Walk Stephen King (HO) F Ward The Last House on...
Episode #51
Join our hosts and our special guests, Sarah and Ellen, as we talk about the programs the library provides for adults with mental disabilities. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Readers Advisory 05:52 - All Abilities...
Episode #50
Our hosts chat with Jennifer and Melody from the Patron Advocacy Workgroup. Learn all about what the workgroup does, and how we are trying to support our patrons in their interactions with the library. Timestamps: 00:00...
Episode #49
Join our hosts as they talk about Public Domain Day, what it is about, and what materials have joined the public domain this year. Learn More about Public Domain and Copyright: Learn more about Public Domain Day and...
Episode #48
Learn more about the West Jordan library with Vern Waters and Jennifer Flake. 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Reader's Advisory 05:41 - Vern Waters and Jennifer Flake 06:58 - When was West Jordan Library built? 08:17 - West...
Episode #47
Join our hosts as they discuss various myths about librarians, including the fact that they are tattooed, pierced, and color their hair. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro/Reader's Advisory 04:06 - Librarian Stereotypes 21:48...
Episode #46
Join us as we talk to Gentry and Jenn from the Salt Lake County Jail Library about the jail library, and what it is like working there. Book Recommendations from Vern: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson Orange Is the New...
Episode #45
Join Mieke, Leonides, and Sarah as we talk about haunted libraries, and other ghost stories from around the state. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Reader's Advisory 02:50 - Staff Ghost Stories 08:31 - Other Library...
Episode #43
Join our hosts as they talk about their love of potatoes in a bonus episode for National Potato Month.
Episode #44
Join us as we talk to Raquel Ruiz, a librarian at our Kearns branch, and Marcella and Mario from Mentas Activas, as we talk about Hispanic Heritage month and some of the contributions of the Hispanic community to our...
Episode #42
Join us as we talk to Tayler Allen, the assistant manager of the Viridian Event Center, about the Viridian and the events that happen there. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Tayler Allen, Viridian Assistant Manager...
Episode #41
Listen to our hosts discuss the books, TV shows, movies and hobbies they are currently obsessed with. Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Books: Throne of Glass 01:21 - Books: Harriet Tubman Live in Concert 02:25...
Episode #40
Join us as we discuss music in the library with Tim Hinkle, Vern Waters, and Dave "Gruber" Allen. Reader's advisory mentions: Kid's Guide to Learning the Ukelele by Emily Arrow Kid's Ukulele Songbook by Emily Arrow...
Episode #39
Join us as we talk to Stephanie Bertin and Christa Warren from our Collection and Resource Services department. Learn about how we order new materials, and the process they go through to be ready for you to check out...
Episode #38
Join us as we talk with Lyndi Buehler, our system database expert, to learn about the many databases the library has to offer. 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Home by Isabelle Simler 01:55 - Kareem Between by Shifa Saltagi Safadi...
Episode #37
Ever wondered what goes into the process of building new library buildings? Join us as we talk to Jennifer Fay, Associate Director for Public Services, about the life of a library building and the process for building...
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