Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Shrewsbury Public Library
Your source to the events, news, people and an exclusive behind the scenes look at the Shrewsbury Public Library.
Episodes
August '26 - Get Involved at the Library
Join Sky and their guests Cailey Hauver and Maurice Boisvert as they chat about ways to get involved at the library!0:00 Intro1:06 Media of the Month3:54 Ask a Librarian8:25 Life of the LibraryBooks Mentioned:Don't Trust Fish - Neil Sharpson and Dan SantatIntro Song by Philip Zhang The Shrewsbury Public Library609 Main StreetShrewsbury, MA508-841-8609www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.org [email protected]
February '26 - Languages
Join our host Sky Arsenault and their guests to discuss different ways languages can be learned at the library! First they interview Mark Adler, our movie guy, about the International Film Festival movie that is also the subject of the next film discussion club! Then they interview Holly Penttila, the new Digital Services Librarian, about the two language learning opportunities provided through the library. And finally they'll share about the various community based learning opportunities at the library!00:00 Introduction01:21 Media of the Month 22:00 Life of the Library 23:59 Outro Intro Song by Philip Zhang The Shrewsbury Public Library 609 Main Street | Shrewsbury, MA 508-841-8609 www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.org [email protected]
November '25 - Fall Updates and the Foundation
Join Sky and their guests Sonja Drotor and Maurice Boisvert as they chat about kids books, space changes, and the library's foundation!0:00 Intro1:11 Media of the Month15:20 Ask a Librarian20:05 Life of the LibraryAuthors and Books mentioned:Jory John - The Bad Egg‚ The Big Cheese‚ Penguin problemsMo Willems - Pidgeon‚ Knuffle Bunny‚ Nanette's BaguetteRyan Higgins - Penelope Rex, Mother BruceMaddy Mara - Dragon Girls book seriesMarcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey - Bailey School KidsKA Applegate - AnimorphsJill Lepore - We the PeopleGeraldine BrooksChris Bohjalian
October '25 - Movies Mostly!
Join Sky in welcoming Mark Adler to talk about the Movie Discussion Club, then Sky talks about how you can watch movies at the library and other cool events that have been going on around here!-------------------------0:21 - Intro0:54 - Media of the Month24:36 - Ask a Librarian27:29 - Life of the Library30:08 - Outro-------------------------------Movies Majorly Mentioned : Spirited AwayConclaveLocal HeroCarolThe Wizard of OzHome Alone-----------------------------Intro Song by Philip Zhang----------------------------------The Shrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street | Shrewsbury, MA508-841-8609www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.orgsplreference@cwmars.org
September '25 - Libraries in the World Today
1:04 - Media of the Month12:38 - Ask a Librarian23:54 - Life of the Library30:16 - OutroBook Mentioned:By Any Other Name - Jodi PicoultIntro Song by Philip ZhangThe Shrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street | Shrewsbury, MA508-841-8609www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.orgsplreference@cwmars.org
August '25 - Games!
Join Sky as they talk all about games with their guests this month!Intro - 0:21Media of the Month - 1:31AAL - 25:48LOTL - 43:29Board Games Discussed in Today's Episode:FlamecraftSushi GoKing DominoCarcassoneKids of CarcassoneTsuro - The Way of the PathOne Night Ultimate Werewolf Role Playing Games Discussed in Today's Episode:Avatar LegendsMonster of the WeekShadowdarkPathfinderGirl by MoonlightThe Magnus Archives RPGEvents MentionedBrunch and Board Games - Last Saturday of the MonthNew Games Plus - Second Saturday of the MonthVideo Games Mentioned:CupheadHello Neighbor OvercookedMario PartySuper Smash Bros Intro Song by Philip ZhangThe Shrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street | Shrewsbury, MA508-841-8609www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.orgsplreference@cwmars.org
July '25 - Audio Options
Join our new host Sky Arsenault as we embark on a new format for Beyond Books! They'll talk about the Temeraire Series from Naomi Novik, about the Freegal and Hoopla music services with Digital Services Librarian Hedda Monaghan, and then share fun stories from the library!0:00 Introduction to the new format2:10 Media of the MonthHis Majesty's Dragon - Naomi NovikTemeraire SeriesLibby15:00 Ask a LibrarianDigital Media ResourcesFreegal MusicHoopla24:20 Life of the Library31:09 OutroIntro Song by Philip ZhangThe Shrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street | Shrewsbury, MA508-841-8609www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.orgsplreference@cwmars.org
April '25 - A Conversation with Digital Services Librarian Hedda Monaghan About Makerspaces
We're excited to share our episode about our (still relatively) new makerspace through an interview with the Digital Services Librarian Hedda Monaghan!The SPL Learning Lab Makerspace page: https://shrewsburypubliclibrary.org/makerspace/The Shrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street | Shrewsbury, MA508-841-8609www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.orgsplreference@cwmars.orgWe recorded this episode in mid-December, and we're sad to announce that in the interim our host Mike Zeller has moved on to become the director of the Auburn Public Library and we hope he finds great success there!Intro Song by Philip ZhangChapters00:22 - Introduction01:26 - About Hedda05:38 - What is a makerspace?09:39 - Community10:47 - Why makerspaces in libraries?17:28 - Maker culture and Internet information18:15 - Origins of the SPL Learning Lab Makerspace23:00 - Makerspace Tools27:05 - What ages can use which tools?31:06 - The importance of failure in making34:10 - Wrap Up
Oct. '24 | Chatting with Library Trustee Member Deb Lebeaux
Join hosts Mike and Annie Lee for the events, news, people and exclusive behind the scenes look at the Shrewsbury Public Library!We talk with Board of Trustee member and Friend of the Library, Deb Lebeaux about what the Board of Trustees does and how everyone can support them, the Friends, and the Library!Deb's Current Reads:Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - Gail HoneymanHorse - Geraldine BrooksA Gentleman in Moscow - Amor TowlesThe Shrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street | Shrewsbury, MA508-841-8609www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.orgsplreference@cwmars.orgIntro Song by Philip ZhangChapters0:20 - Introductions1:48 - Introducing Deborah Lebeaux3:06 - Tell us about yourself!5:36 - How did you get involved with the Board of Trustees and what does the Board do?18:14 - Interesting things about the Board of Trustees that you may not know!23:06 - What has been the most rewarding part of beng part of the Board of Trustees?29:42 - Friends of the Library too?34:00 - Call to Action35:25 - Upcoming at the Library!
September '23 | Chatting with Young Adult Librarian Annie Lee King | Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Join host Mike for the events, news, people and exclusive behind the scenes look at the Shrewsbury Public Library. In this episode we introduce new co-host and SPL Young Adult Librarian Annie Lee King and take the opportunity to discuss all the various teen services and events taking place at the Shrewsbury Public Library. The Shrewsbury Public Library 609 Main Street | Shrewsbury, MA 508-841-8609 www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.org [email protected] Intro Song by Philip Zhang
Aug ‘23 | Mike & Dana Discuss Media Offerings at The Library | Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Join host Dana for the events, news, people and exclusive behind the scenes look at the Shrewsbury Public Library.Dana and Mike discuss all of the media offerings at the library including movies, video games, music, audio books, streaming services and more. They share their top picks and discuss the importance of preserving physical media. Plus, we dive into some of the big events happening at the library in August '23!The Shrewsbury Public Library609 Mian Street | Shrewsbury, MA508-841-8609www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.orgsplreference@cwmars.orgIntro Song by Philip Zhang
Jul ‘23 | A Talk with SPL Super Fan, Spiro Efstathiou | Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Join host Dana for the events, news, people and exclusive behind the scenes look at the Shrewsbury Public Library.We talk with SPL regular, Spiro Efstathiou, to discuss his life and daily use of the library's computer and printing technology.Plus, we dive into some of the big events happening at the library in July '23!The Shrewsbury Public Library609 Mian Street | Shrewsbury, MA508-841-8609www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.orgsplreference@cwmars.orgIntro Song by Philip Zhang
Jun ‘23 | A Talk with Author & Board Game Creator, Carol Baker | Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Join host Dana for the events, news, people and exclusive behind the scenes look at the Shrewsbury Public Library.We talk with local historian, author and board game creator, Carol Baker, to discuss her book and companion board game about the underground railroad. Plus, we dive into some of the big events happening at the library in June '23!The Shrewsbury Public Library609 Mian Street | Shrewsbury, MA508-841-8609www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.orgsplreference@cwmars.orgIntro Song by Philip Zhang
May ‘23 | On the Road with Outreach Librarian Deb Mayo | Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Join host Dana for the events, news, people and exclusive behind the scenes look at the Shrewsbury Public Library.We go on the road in Shrewsbury to chat with Deb Mayo to talk about Outreach Services, play a fun game of Two Truths and a Lie and visit some amazing people and places in town!Plus, we dive into some of the big events happening at the library in May '23!The Shrewsbury Public Library609 Mian Street | Shrewsbury, MA508-841-8609www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.orgsplreference@cwmars.orgIntro Song by Philip Zhang
April ‘23 | Let’s Talk Youth Services with Children’s Librarians Sonja Drotar & Roxanne Starkin | Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Join hosts Mike and Dana for the events, news, people and exclusive behind the scenes look at the Shrewsbury Public Library.We chat with the Children's Librarians, Sonja Drotar and Roxanne Starkin, to talk about all things Youth Services and play a fun game of Two Truths and a Lie!Plus, we dive into some of the big events happening at the library in April '23!The Shrewsbury Public Library609 Mian Street | Shrewsbury, MA508-841-8609www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.orgsplreference@cwmars.orgIntro Song by Philip Zhang
March '23 | All About Circulation with Melissa Wentworth | Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Join hosts Mike and Dana for the events, news, people and exclusive behind the scenes look at the Shrewsbury Public Library.We chat with the Library's Circulation Department Head, Melissa Wentworth, to talk about all things circulation and play a fun game of Two Truths and a Lie!Plus, we dive into some of the big events happening at the library in March '23!The Shrewsbury Public Library609 Mian Street | Shrewsbury MA508-841-8609www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.orgsplreference@cwmars.orgIntro Song by Philip Zhang
February '23 | Two Truths & a Lie with Library Director Priya Rathnam | Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Join hosts Mike and Dana for the events, news, people and exclusive behind the scenes look at the Shrewsbury Public Library.We chat with Library Director, Priya Rathnam, to talk about her amazing career journey and play a fun game of Two Truths and a Lie!Plus, we dive into some of the big events happening at the library in February '23! The Shrewsbury Public Library609 Mian Street | Shrewsbury MA508-841-8609www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.orgsplreference@cwmars.orgIntro Song by Philip Zhang