# public libraries (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover public libraries. Page: Feed: --- ## [321: Intellectual Freedom Manual, with Erin Jones](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/08/19/321-intellectual-freedom-manual-with-erin-jones/) _2026-08-19 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Erin Jones, editor of the new 11th edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual from the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, about her winding path from theater studies into librarianship, how she reshaped this edition to be more accessible by writing in plain language, adding personal stories, and diversifying contributor voices, … Continue reading 321:… [Listen](http://ia601002.us.archive.org/31/items/ci-321/CI321.mp3) ## [Episode 102: Drive Your Plow Over The Bones Of The Dead](https://wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca/102) _2026-08-07 · Time to Read · Time to Read: a podcast book club_ Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk. You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We are located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/4a712291/cd8e88f4.mp3) ## [320: Incarnate by Alma Katsu – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/07/30/320-incarnate-by-alma-katsu-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-07-30 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Alma Katsu, author of the new book Incarnate, about her CIA background into early social media research, AI’s threat to creativity and authenticity, the story’s parallels with Picture of Dorian Gray, and the diversity of voices in the current golden age of the horror genre. Then over on the Circ Desk, NoveList … Continue reading 320: Incarnate by Alma Katsu – Summer Reading… [Listen](http://ia600807.us.archive.org/20/items/ci-320/CI320.mp3) ## [319: Unreliable Narrator by Araminta Hall – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/07/22/319-unreliable-narrator-by-araminta-hall-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-07-22 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Araminta Hall, author of Unreliable Narrator, about the literary concept of an “unreliable narrator,” what it means for writers to be “burglars of life,” how teaching writing changes her own writing, what it was like to have a previous novel adapted by Apple TV, and who gets to tell your story. Then … Continue reading 319: Unreliable Narrator by Araminta Hall – Summer Reading… [Listen](http://ia801901.us.archive.org/31/items/ci-319/CI319.mp3) ## [My Orwellian Public Library](https://arlenequaratiello.substack.com/p/my-orwellian-public-library) _2026-07-15 · Arlene Quaratiello · No Shushing Now: Exposing Today's Woke Libraries_ Struggling with Totalitarian Library Trustees ## [318: Summer of Love by Kerri Maher – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/07/14/318-summer-of-love-by-kerri-maher-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-07-14 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Kerri Maher, author of Summer of Love, about why this novel is her most personal, intergenerational trauma, researching California’s wine history, her writing process, and her friendship / collaboration with her audiobook narrator. Then NoveList librarians Monica and Dawn suggest readalikes for Summer of Love from The Circ Desk! Read the transcript! … Continue reading 318: Summer… [Listen](http://ia600508.us.archive.org/15/items/ci-318/CI318.mp3) ## [317: The Man by Laura Sims – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/07/08/317-the-man-by-laura-sims-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-07-08 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Laura Sims, author of The Man, about her path from poet to librarian to novelist, using the real-life photographer Vivian Maier as inspiration, themes of fear and artistic rebellion, and a teaser about her next interstellar book! Then NoveList librarians Jamie and Suzanne suggest readalikes for The Man at The Circ Desk! … Continue reading 317: The Man by Laura Sims – Summer… [Listen](http://ia903106.us.archive.org/16/items/ci-317/CI317.mp3) ## [Episode 101: The Theory of Crows](https://wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca/101) _2026-07-03 · Time to Read · Time to Read: a podcast book club_ Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing The Theory of Crows by David Robertson. You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We are located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/20439e2a/2d28163e.mp3) ## [316: Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home by Zach Weinersmith – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/06/30/316-sawyer-lee-and-the-quest-to-just-stay-home-by-zach-weinersmith-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-06-30 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Zach Weinersmith, creator of the webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal and author of the new book, Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home, about how his background shapes his work, the difficulties of crafting an Edwardian farce for eight year olds, how his daughter’s input affected the book, and how … Continue reading 316: Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home by… [Listen](http://ia600503.us.archive.org/31/items/ci-316/CI316.mp3) ## [315: Three Hitmen and a Baby by Rob Hart – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/06/24/315-three-hitmen-and-a-baby-by-rob-hart-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-06-24 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Rob Hart, author of the new book, Three Hitmen and a Baby, the third book in the Assassins Anonymous series, about how the skills of an assassin do not translate to the skills of a parent, the emotional depth the book explores, fight choreography, found family, and how Rob upended his plans … Continue reading 315: Three Hitmen and a Baby by Rob Hart – Summer Reading Spectacular… [Listen](http://dn721803.ca.archive.org/0/items/ci-315/CI315.mp3) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/U8bi1LHG9Rn8) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [314: Social Animals by Camille Perri – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/06/18/314-social-animals-by-camille-perri-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-06-19 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Camille Perri, author of the new book, Social Animals, about reluctant dog parents, why librarians should star in a reality show, the loneliness epidemic, and how she balances humor, relationship-building, and mystery to craft her new novel. Plus, over at the Circ Desk, NoveList librarians Sydney and Caleigh provide some great readalikes … Continue reading 314: Social Animals by… [Listen](http://ia601903.us.archive.org/0/items/ci-314/CI314.mp3) ## [313: Feast by Catherine Kurtz – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/06/10/313-feast-by-catherine-kurtz-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-06-10 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Steve chats with Catherine Kurtz, author of the new book Feast, about how her painting and food writing skills contributed to her first novel, why food is the perfect vehicle to connect readers, the feeling of hope at the heart of the book, and a few anachronisms she could not help but include in the … Continue reading 313: Feast by Catherine Kurtz – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026 [Listen](http://ia802802.us.archive.org/19/items/ci-313/CI313.mp3) ## [Episode 100: One Hundred Of Your Favourite Books](https://wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca/100) _2026-06-05 · Time to Read · Time to Read: a podcast book club_ Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are celebrating our 100th episode by letting our listeners pick the books. You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We are located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/45ff1a4f/9085b756.mp3) ## [312: Dress Your Baby in Sage and Taupe by Hayley DeRoche – Summer Reading Spectacular 2026](https://circulatingideas.com/2026/06/02/312-dress-your-baby-in-sage-and-taupe-by-hayley-deroche-summer-reading-spectacular-2026/) _2026-06-02 · mail@circulatingideas.com (Steve Thomas) · Circulating Ideas_ Kicking off the 2026 Circulating Ideas Summer Reading Spectacular, Steve chats with humorist and librarian Hayley DeRoche, author of the new book, Dress Your Baby in Sage and Taupe: a Handbook for the Sad Beige Parent, about the “sad beige” parenting aesthetic, how a Werner Herzog joke went viral, the deeper cultural critique of consumerism … Continue reading 312: Dress Your Baby in Sage and Taupe… [Listen](http://ia601900.us.archive.org/5/items/ci-312/CI312.mp3) ## [Library Battles Continue](https://arlenequaratiello.substack.com/p/library-battles-continue) _2026-05-03 · Arlene Quaratiello · No Shushing Now: Exposing Today's Woke Libraries_ News from the New Hampshire Front ## [Episode 099: Dungeon Crawler Carl](https://wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca/99) _2026-05-01 · Time to Read · Time to Read: a podcast book club_ Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We are located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/8e3f50f7/7602e04b.mp3) ## [Episode 098: Walking The Bypass](https://wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca/98) _2026-04-03 · Time to Read · Time to Read: a podcast book club_ Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing Walking the Bypass by Ken Wilson You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We are located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/5b8c1b34/1010c89b.mp3) ## [Episode 097: The Silmarillion](https://wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca/97) _2026-03-06 · Time to Read · Time to Read: a podcast book club_ Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We are located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/f21b8012/c90df22c.mp3) ## [Episode 096: The Postcard](https://wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca/96) _2026-02-06 · Time to Read · Time to Read: a podcast book club_ Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing The Postcard by Anne Berest You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We are located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/5a50fc66/84e6cca4.mp3) ## [Episode 095: Small Ceremonies](https://wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca/95) _2026-01-02 · Time to Read · Time to Read: a podcast book club_ Happy New Year! Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing Small Ceremonies by Kyle Edwards. You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We are located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples,… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/d5dca7d4/0ea5759b.mp3) ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1A0Z1Yh3Utxr) _2026-01-02 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Episode 094: Razorblade Tears](https://wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca/94) _2025-12-05 · Time to Read · Time to Read: a podcast book club_ Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We are located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/d749132b/1f2debed.mp3) ## [Episode 093: Blood Over Bright Haven](https://wpl-podcast.winnipeg.ca/93) _2025-11-07 · Time to Read · Time to Read: a podcast book club_ Welcome Dear Readers. This month we are discussing Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang You are listening to Time to Read, a Winnipeg Public Library podcast book club. We are recording today from the Millennium Library in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We are located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the… [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/111f6593/638c8e42.mp3) ## [Good News/Bad News](https://arlenequaratiello.substack.com/p/good-newsbad-news) _2025-08-08 · Arlene Quaratiello · No Shushing Now: Exposing Today's Woke Libraries_ New Hampshire Library Legislation Update ## [The Sky Is Not Falling!](https://arlenequaratiello.substack.com/p/the-sky-is-not-falling) _2025-04-13 · Arlene Quaratiello · No Shushing Now: Exposing Today's Woke Libraries_ Why the Institute for Museum and Library Services Should Be Defunded ## [New Hampshire Defunds the American Library Association](https://arlenequaratiello.substack.com/p/new-hampshire-defunds-the-american) _2024-12-21 · Arlene Quaratiello · No Shushing Now: Exposing Today's Woke Libraries_ A Very Newsworthy Story