Sounds from the Shelves
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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Episodes
Saturday Aug 13, 2022
Saturday Aug 13, 2022
Love cooking? Whether you’re a great cook or not so much, join us as we talk about all things cookbooks! Our guest is Kami Anzures, who runs Cookbook Club for Millcreek Library.0:00-1:00: Intro1:00-5:45: What is a cookbook club? How does it work?5:45-7:50 : How did Covid change cookbook club?7:50-8:32: How can someone join the cookbook club?8:32-11:15: What are some interesting recipes you’ve tried from the club?11:15-12:40: Favorite cookbooks12:40-14:30 : Favorite recipes14:30-23:18: Interesting cookbooks, recipes, and foods23:18-23:35: Next cookbook for the club23:35-25:40: Tips for starting your own cookbook club25:40-27:18: International foods27:18-28:25: Outro28:25-28:49: Bonus: Ode to Potatoes
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
Saturday Jul 16, 2022
What do library workers do all day? Spoiler alert: It’s not reading books! Listen in as we sit down with Brooke Young from The City Library and explore the joys and challenges of working in a public library.
0:00-1:20: Introduction1:20-4:10: The City Library and The County Library4:10-7:10: What do library workers do?7:10-12:45: Different jobs in the library12:45-17:30: Surprising aspects of the job17:30-21:30 : Memorable library stories21:30-28:00: What changes do we want to see in the profession?28:00-28:54: Outro
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
It’s Juneteenth! Listen in to hear our special guest, Wynter Storm, talk about the history of Juneteenth and what it means for the Black community, plus the amazing work that UBLAC does for our local community.
Learn more about UBLAC on their website.
0:00-3:15: Introduction and welcome Wynter!3:15-5:15: Factual History of Juneteenth5:15-9:05: Wynter: What Juneteeth means to me 9:05-15:45: UBLAC: providing a place for Black artists in Utah15:45-21:15 : Opportunities for young artists21:20-26:38: Sharing of poem: Revolutionary Dream26:38-29:45: How can non-black community support the Black community and UBLAC?29:45-36:00: Juneteenth and Pride Month together36:03-38:30: Juneteenth events38:30-40:22: Next episode teaser and outro
Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
It's almost summer! Listen in as we chat with our special guest, Nyssa, about all things Summer Reading.
We did find the study that we talk about in the episode. You can find it here. Timestamps:0:00-3:10 – Intro: special guest Nyssa Fleig3:10-4:20 - Behind the scenes of Summer Reading4:20-5:40 – Summer Reading themes5:40-9:25 - How does Summer Reading work?9:25-11:45 - Summer Reading Kickoffs11:45-12:25 – Awesome summer library programs12:25-19:00 -Favorite Summer Reading memories19:00-24:00 - UEPC (University of Utah) study on Summer Reading24:00 – 25:20 - Outro
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Sarah, Lee, and Mieke talk about the things they’ve been reading and watching lately, as well as their favorite books and movies.
Please send us feedback or questions at shelvespodcast@slcolibrary.org. Thanks for listening!
00:00-01:00 Intro
01:00-9:25 What Lee has been watching - Supernatural
9:25-12:30 What Sarah has been watching and reading – Russian Doll, Rutherford Falls, Our Flag Means Death, and No Gods, No Monsters by Cadwell Turnbull
12:30-21:00 What Mieke has been watching – Bridgerton, West Side Story
21:00-26:08 Mieke’s Favorites – Book: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas, Movie: Singing in the Rain
26:08-27:28 Sarah’s Favorites – Book: A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket, Movies: Muppet Movie, Phantom of the Paradise
27:28-30:40 Lee’s Favorites – Book: Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander, Movies: Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings
30:40-33:36 The Grammy’s – Note: The instrument we didn’t know the name of in the episode is the bandura, which is a Ukrainian folk instrument
33:36-34:20 Outro
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
It’s our very first episode! Get to know your hosts Sarah, Lee, and Mieke as they take you behind the scenes at the library.
0:00 – 1:00 – Introduction1:00 – 5:00 – How did you get into librarianship?5:00 – 8:00 – If you could choose anyone, who would you sit down and have coffee with?8:00 – 12:20 – What’s your sign? What’s your personality like?12:20 – 14:40 – What got you through the pandemic?14:40 – 17:45 – What’s your favorite childhood memory?17:45 – 23:30 – What was your dream job as a kid?23:30 – 28:00 – What is something no one would guess about you from looking at you?28:00 – 30:00 – Why did you want to start this podcast?