Between The Stacks

Between the Stacks After Hours features Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. In this episode, join the duo as they do a deep dive "On Love" - a novel by Swiss-born author Alain de Botton. Alain de Botton is a modern-day philosopher that discusses a wide variety of subjects, including the ins and outs of love and the realities of relationships. Accompanying cocktail: the Lady Killer.For more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EvvPZFdjykhttps://onbeing.org/programs/alain-de-botton-the-true-hard-work-of-love-and-relationships/https://www.theschooloflife.com/https://www.alaindebotton.com/Library Linkshttps://www.alcpl.org/Have questions about this episode? Email [email protected] by Pixabay

Library Director Jennifer Baxter talks with historian, Dr. Shari L. Williams. Dr. Williams discusses her research on the role 4-H and Home Demonstration Clubs played in the lives of rural African-American women from the 1920's to the 1960's. Introduced to teach farm women domestic skills and food preservation, these clubs also served as social gathering places where leadership and organizational skills were developed. Spanning several generations up to the turbulent 60's, these clubs fostered community, kinship, and empowered African-American women to seek a larger role in in the pursuit of voting and civil rights. Links:"Come Now, and Let Us Reason Together" - Cooperative Clubs Extension Clubs Empowerment of African-American Farm Women and Girls, 1928 - 1965. A zoom presentation by Dr. Shari L. Williams.https://youtu.be/ZW-blsHh2kI https://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email [email protected] Music from Pixabay

Too much pleasure can cause pain! Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, and retired science teacher, Emily Clem, discuss 2021 best seller Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. Talking points from the book include identifying addictive behaviors, case studies, and a treatment strategy. They cite the book's research on the fine line between pleasure and pain and how to balance the two. Links:https://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email [email protected] Music from Pixabay

Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, talks with Wayne Kuykendall and Donald Davis about the 15th annual Athens Storytelling Festival. They discuss the history of storytelling, how it's different from reading a story, and its importance as a link to connect us to our rural past and to one another. Find out why small towns like Athens make the best venues for storytellers.Links:https://www.alcpl.org/https://www.athensstorytellingfestival.com/https://www.athensstorytellingfestival.com/virtual-tickets Have questions about this episode? Email [email protected] Music from Pixabay

Library Director Jennifer Baxter talks with Sallie Cowart Brock about her newly released book, THEY DARED TO SOAR! Spanning 1938-2000, the book chronicles the history of the award winning Athens High School Golden Eagle Band. They are joined by former Golden Eagle Band Director, Dan Havely, who led the band for 34 years. This small town band represented, not only the high school, but it also became the pride of the entire Athens, Alabama community. Linkshttps://www.alcpl.org/https://theydaredtosoar.wixsite.com/theydaredtosoar/reserve-my-copyHave questions about this episode? Email [email protected] Music by the Athens High School Golden Eagle Band under the Direction of Dan Havely

Library Director Jennifer Baxter has a conversation with Athens Mayor, Ronnie Marks. He talks about the future of Athens, where it’s growing and why it’s important for everyone to get involved in their community. Linkshttps://www.alcpl.org/https://www.visitathensal.com/Have questions about this episode? Email [email protected] Music by Pixabay

If you’re wondering what you missed at the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, this podcast is for you! Between the Stacks goes on the road to bring you a sample of some of the best musicians in the Tennessee Valley, including the grand prize winner! Master of Ceremonies Kasey Harbin talks about the history of the convention and how it has become an Athens, Alabama tradition.Links: https://www.alcpl.org/https://www.tvotfc.org/Have questions about this episode? Email [email protected]

Library Director Jennifer Baxter has a conversation with Dr. Robert Burkhardt, former Athens State University Library Director. Dr. Burkhardt reflects on growing up exploring his local library and how a pivotal encounter in college led him to choose a career in library science. He talks about information and research in the digital age and previews his upcoming book about the history of Athens State University. Library Linkshttps://www.alcpl.org/Have questions about this episode? Email [email protected] Music by Pixabay

Between the Stacks After Hours brings you Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. In this episode, they dive into the works of author Shirley Jackson with accompanying cocktail, the Dirty Shirley.To find the full episode of this podcast visit: Between the Stacks After Hours: Shirley JacksonTo find all the episodes of Between the Stacks visit: https://www.alcpl.org/between-the-stacks/

Leigh Patterson, director of KALB (Keep Athens Limestone Beautiful), talks about the pollinator program teaching children the role pollinators play in our plants and food supply. She also discusses other KALB projects from recycling, litter clean up, and beautification, to the Wacky Quacky Ducky Derby. Bonus: Emily Clem gives a tour of the new Athens-Limestone County Public Library garden!Linkshttps://keepathenslimestonebeautiful.com/https://www.alcpl.org/Music: "Flight of the Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov provided by Pixabay. Have questions about this episode? Email [email protected]

Between the Stacks After Hours brings you Jennifer and Anna as they have conversations about notable authors over a themed cocktail. In this episode, they dive into the works of author Shirley Jackson with accompanying cocktail, the Dirty Shirley.More Infohttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/10/17/the-haunted-mind-of-shirley-jackson/ampLibrary Linkshttps://www.alcpl.org/Have questions about this episode? Email [email protected]

Athens-Limestone County Public Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, talks with Adult Education Coordinator and Curator of the Rosa Parks Museum, Madeleine Burkhardt, about the unsung heroes of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Ms. Burkhardt reflects on this early event in our civil rights history and contrasts it with the current social justice movement. Linkshttps://www.troy.edu/student-life-resources/arts-culture/rosa-parks-museum/index.htmlhttps://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email [email protected]

Athens-Limestone Public Library staff member Kennedy talks about her path in joining the library, interactions with patrons, her favorite reads, and how libraries influence the community as a whole.Linkshttps://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email [email protected]

Library Director, Jennifer Baxter, talks with Steven Bates, founder of Poemspeak – a non-profit organization using poetry to reach people suffering with PTSD or suicidal thoughts. Hear Steven’s personal story as a suicide attempt survivor and how his poetry has touched those living with life-threatening depression. He also reads some of his award- winning poems.https://www.poemspeak.org/https://www.facebook.com/StevenBatesMusings/https://www.crisistextline.org/https://gracefor2brothers.org/https://www.alcpl.org/ On July 16, 2020, the FCC adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, easy-to-remember 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. The rules require phone service providers to direct all 988 calls to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by July 16, 2022. During the transition to 988, Americans who need help should continue to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) and through online chats. Veterans and Service members may reach the Veterans Crisis Line by pressing 1 after dialing, chatting online at www.veteranscrisisline.net, or texting 838255. Have questions about this episode? Email [email protected]

Athens- Limestone County Public Library director, Jennifer Baxter, talks about her experiences as a librarian, the relevance of libraries today, and why she would not want to work anywhere else.Linkshttps://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email [email protected]