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Lexivore Podcast Episode 16 – Where The Crawdads Sing

In this episode 16 of Lexivore Renee and Megha come back to the library and back to detailed book discussions with Delia Owen’s widely acclaimed novel, Where the Crawdads Sing. Our discussion includes our own reactions to the book, some of the author’s backgrounds and how that might influence our reading, and even some of the things we wish were addressed in the work.

Additionally, we chat a bit about current events, especially our library’s reopening and how that looks, as well as what we have been doing and reading, as well as a brief teaser for our next episode.

We honestly enjoyed making this podcast a lot and hope you enjoy listening to it just as much. You can listen to it Here!

 

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Lexivore Podcast Episode 15 – Interlude for Current Events

In episode 15 of Lexivore Megha and Renee take a detour from our regular book discussions to chat about current events, how the library is continuing services during these times, how we personally are doing (and what we are doing nowadays as well).

We also have some suggestions for our listeners with books to read, mental health resources to look over, in honor of mental health month, and some ideas for projects that might help pass the time while we all are spending so much time at home.

We had a lot of fun making this podcast, it was helpful to talk some of these things through so we hope you will find it useful to hear as well – though please forgive us if the sound wavers in a few places, we were dealing with unfamiliar recording technology.

We hope you enjoy our podcast!  You can listen to it Here!

 

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Lexivore Podcast, Episode 14 – Movies and Book Adaptions

Episode 14 has Renee and Megha joined by a guest, Sheli Pratt-McHugh from Scranton university, to talk about movies and book adaptations. We touch on some interesting books and their movie adaptions, with Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the TV show Schitt’s Creek, to Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women and Greta Gerwin’s adaptation, The Witcher tv series, Atonement by Ian McEwan, and Little Fires Everywhere by Celest Ng. and a few more. We also briefly talk about the movies, and the book pairings, we mentioned in our teaser – Marvel MCU, Harry Potter, and Star Wars.

We had a great episode and hope you enjoy it to! You can listen to it here!

 

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Lexivore Podcast Episode 13 Graphic Novels

The thirteenth episode of Lexivore, the first of season 3, has Renee and Megha starting the year with an episode about Graphic Novels!  We discuss the nonfiction graphic novel The Photographer: Into War-Torn Afghanistan With Doctors Without Borders by Lefevre, Guibert, and Lemercier, and touch on several other graphic novels, mentioning some for children, young adults, and adults, including both fiction and nonfiction.  We also talk about about graphic novels in general – starting with some of the reasons graphic novels should be considered real reading, who might like them (mostly, anyone) and some of the benefits that come from including graphic novels in collections in libraries and schools, in summer reading recommendations and book discussions, and on one’s own to-read lists.

We hope you enjoy our podcast!  You can listen to it here!

Transcript is Available Here!

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Lexivore Podcast Episode 11 Children’s Literature

In Episode 11 of Lexivore, Renee and Megha are joined by two guests, local authors – Becky Loescher who writes children’s picture books and poetry, and Cindy Noonan who writes historical fiction for children. We discuss writing, publishing, and the writer’s group they are both members of, and then a few of their works – Cindy Noonan’s book Dark Enough to See the Stars and a poem by Becky Loescher called To Be or Not To Be, which is about writing, grammar rules, and writing mentors, and we also talk some about children’s literature.  We also include a brief mention of the topics for next episode, which will include a holiday gift giving guide and some recommendations for interesting eclectic nonfiction.

We hope you enjoy our podcast!  You can listen to it here!

 

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Coming soon to Tutor.com

Some new and exciting services are coming to tutor.com! You can already receive tutoring 24/7 in over 40 subjects including math, science, social studies, and English plus SAT prep. Additional services will include Drop-Off Math 24/7, ASVAB practice, multiple ACT practice tests, and Princeton Review practice tests for GRE, GMAT, MCAT, and LSAT. Tutor.com is a valuable service for elementary school students to job searchers and it’s all free with your library card! Go to lclshome.org>Find>explore eResources and get started today!

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Clarks Summit Patriot Mile

In partnership with the National Running Center, The Abington Community Library invites you to join us at the Patriot Mile on Saturday May 25 at 10 AM. This one mile run will take you through the streets of Clarks Summit, beginning and ending at the National Running Center.  Not feeling competitive? No worries…you can walk this race instead! So bring your friends and family to this exciting inaugural event and get in the spirit of the holiday weekend! Registration forms are available at the library and at the National Running Center. Questions? Click HERE for more information.

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Insulin Support Group Meeting cancelled

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The Insulin Support Group meeting  scheduled for Thursday April 18 at 6:00 is CANCELLED.

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Lexivore Podcast, Episode 8: Social Justice

This is the 8th episode of Lexivore, and Renee and Megha join with a guest, Elizabeth Davis from Albright Library, to discuss the social justice book clubs both libraries hold, as well as touching on some different social justice topics. There is also, as usual, a bit about library events, books we’ve recently read, and a teaser for our next episode – which focuses right back in on local authors, local color, local happenings.

 

We hope you enjoy our podcast!  You can listen to it Here!

 

Transcript is available Here!

 

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“Our Town” The Abingtons Notecards

 

 

 

 

The Abington  Professional Business Association is pleased to offer a collection of 12 notecards featuring the artwork of Shirley Wagner Eagen. These beautifully painted cards highlight 12 landmarks in the Abingtons. Each set of 12 is only $15, payable by cash or check (made out to APBA). They make a great gift or are perfect for using as thank you cards (also perfect for completing an activity on your Winter Challenge sheets!). Pick your cards up today at the Abington Community Library.