"A Rose for Emily"

Mon, 05/10/2021 - 12:00 "A Rose for Emily" Just Listen Podcast Although short in physical stature, William Faulkner is considered a giant in American Literature, having won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1949 and being acclaimed as one of America’s premier…

"An Episode of War"

Thu, 05/20/2021 - 12:00 "An Episode of War" Just Listen Podcast Stephen Crane’s famous story, “An Episode of War,” is set during the Civil War. Leaving the field, silently and mournfully, a lieutenant leaves the field to seek medical attention and begins a dark…

"The Monkey's Paw"

Sun, 05/30/2021 - 12:00 "The Monkey's Paw" All Things Eerie The Monkey’s Paw” is a classic “three wishes” story that doubles as a horror story and a cautionary tale, reminding us that unintended consequences often accompany the best intentions. This widely…

Jane Austen Expanded Universe

Jane Austen Expanded Universe April 19, 2026 Jane Austen's fandom exploded in popularity after the 1995 Pride and Prejudice, but it has existed…

"The Tapestried Chamber"

Sun, 06/20/2021 - 12:00 "The Tapestried Chamber" Just Listen Podcast Sir Walter Scott is probably best remembered as the author of IVANHOE, a medieval novel that helped solidify him as the originator of what came to be known as historical fiction. Like many…

"The Other Woman"

Mon, 06/28/2021 - 12:00 "The Other Woman" Just Listen Podcast Sherwood Anderson was a very introspective and subjective writer whose work was often loaded with personal experience. As you listen to the following story, keep in mind that Anderson married four times…

Fantastic Fantasy

Fantastic Fantasy April 23, 2026 Fantasy is not a genre that I seek out. I would say it is the brussel sprouts of my book collection. I like brussel sprouts (no, really I do), but I don’t want to eat them every day. Just like…

Poetry Panoply I

Fri, 04/23/2021 - 12:00 Poetry Panoply I Just Listen Podcast This and the following two podcasts – Poetry Panoply I, II, and III – celebrate the work of the Romantic Poets from “across the pond” in England.  Our selections focus on poems popularly…

On the Telly: Inside No. 9

On the Telly: Inside No. 9 April 24, 2026  Anthology shows have a long history on television, and some of the very best examples - The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, etc. - manage to leave lasting cultural…

Green Thumb Not Required

Green Thumb Not Required April 23, 2026 At the Seed Exchange, gardeners of all stripes are welcome Library Associate Ember shows the wide variety of seeds available through the…

Poetry Panoply II

Fri, 05/07/2021 - 12:00 Poetry Panoply II Just Listen Podcast We continue today with part two of our Romantic poetry adventure with Poetry Panoply II, which contains the following poems: “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard” by Thomas Grey “Ode on Melancholy”…

Chillin' with Vanilla: Andrew Palmer

Chillin' with Vanilla: Andrew Palmer May 4, 2026 I, a young ice bear, have been on an amazing adventure to learn more about the library,…

One For Your Watchlist: Working Girl

One For Your Watchlist: Working Girl May 10, 2026  Taking the concept of "fake it till you make it" to late 80's Wall Street rom-com territory, director Mike Nichols elevates Kevin Wade's script with good photography,…

Poetry Panoply III

Sun, 05/16/2021 - 12:00 Poetry Panoply III Just Listen Podcast We complete our examination of English Romantic poetry with the special addition here of Lycidas, by John Milton. Although written before the Romantic period in English literature, its…

Metro's Business Assistance Office with Jeremy Frye and Sierra Washington

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 12:00 Metro's Business Assistance Office with Jeremy Frye and Sierra Washington Business as Usual Welcome back to Business as Usual, NPL’s podcast featuring business resources around the community. In this episode, we’ll be joined by Jeremy…