Taking the Scenic Route

Human Trafficking, Computer Classes, and Pigment of Your Imagination

This episode’s guests: Eryn Borders is the Community Education Specialist with CATE, which stands for the Coalition Against Trafficking and Exploitation. They are located in St. Louis. Eryn will be presenting “Human Trafficking Awareness Prevention” at our Pacific branch on Wednesday, July 16, at 4:00 pm and our St. Clair branch on Tuesday, July 15, at 6:00 pm. Stacy Emerson is the library’s Trainer and Adult Education Instructor. She has worked at the library for 10 and a half years, and her smiling face is one of the first things new employees see when they start their position. Many of our patrons may also recognize her due to the extensive range of computers and technology she offers. Will Stuck will be presenting his “Pigment of Your Imagination” program at our Owensville, New Haven, Warrenton, Union, and St. Clair branches during the second week of July. He describes himself as an “Edu-tainor.,” with shows that are a M.E.S.S., meaning they feature music, education, stories, and science. Visit www.scenicregional.org/events [http://www.scenicregional.org/events] to register for these library programs and others.

Serial Killer Fiction, The Women, and The Borrowed Life

This week's guests: Hermann branch manager Tiffany Richards discusses her review of “The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife” by Anna Johnston. Sullivan branch manager Sydney Lewis discusses her review of “A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage” by Asia Mackay. Sullivan branch adult programmer Genevieve Alexander discusses her review of “The Women,” by Kristin Hannah.

Artificial Intelligence, Walt Disney in Missouri, and Quilts of the Underground Railroad

This episode’s guests are: Jake Little, an Advisor and Career Navigator at East Central College in Union, Missouri, discusses artificial intelligence. He will be presenting “Understanding AI: A Practical Introduction” at our New Haven branch on Thursday, June 26, at 6:00 pm. Dan Viets, an attorney in Columbia, Missouri, and co-author of the book, “Walt Disney’s Missouri: The Roots of a Creative Genius”, discusses Walt Disney’s early life in Missouri. He will be presenting “Walt Disney’s Missouri” at our Union branch on Thursday, June 12, at 6:00 pm. Georgia Payne, a master quilter from Washington state, discusses quilts and the Underground Railroad. She will be presenting “Quilts of the Underground Railroad” virtually at our St. Clair branch on Tuesday, June 17, at 6:00 pm. Visit www.scenicregional.org/events [http://www.scenicregional.org/events] to register for these programs.

Dungeons and Dragons, Junior Chef, and Summer Reading Program

This episode’s guests: Jacob Tate is the presenter for our Union Branch’s Dungeons and Dragons Club, which takes place every first and third Saturday at the Union branch from noon to 3 PM. He is a Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast who has dedicated countless hours to learning the ins and outs of the game, its universe, and the intricacies of Dungeon Mastering. Cheri Kramme is a Nutrition Program Associate at the MU Extension in Franklin County. She will present a Junior Chef program at all nine branches as part of our Summer Reading Programming. She is joining us to discuss the program, her role at the MU Extension, and what the extension offers. Christy Schink, our Associate Director of Youth and Outreach Services Librarian, has been hard at work preparing for our Summer Reading Program, which begins May 31. This year’s theme is “Color Your World.” In this episode, we discuss the importance of the Summer Reading Program, what changes we’ve made this year, and all of the fun programs families can expect this summer. Visit www.scenicregional.org/events [http://www.scenicregional.org/events] to register for these library programs and others.

Franklin County History, Lynchings, and Zithers.

This episode’s guests: Sue Blesi has researched and written about Franklin County history for almost forty years. Her new book is “Hanged by the Neck Until Dead: Lynchings and Hangings in Franklin County, Missouri.” She will give an author talk about the book at our St. Clair branch on Tuesday, May 20, at 6 p.m. Debbie Bandy is a member of the Schwarzer Zither Ensemble. She will perform with the Ensemble at the New Haven branch on Thursday, May 22, at 6:00 PM. Visit www.scenicregional.org/events [http://www.scenicregional.org/events] to register for these library programs and others.