Summer Reading Roundup

Finding Creativity

In this episode, Marie and Katherine explore books that inspire creativity and help readers thoughtfully curate their homes, workspaces, and everyday lives. From color and pattern to texture and design, they share titles that celebrate personal style and creative living.

Summer Reading Program Kickoff

In this episode, Marie and Katherine discuss the Rochester Public Library’s Summer Reading Program and share details about the activities, prizes, and opportunities available for children, teens, and adults.

How the New Catalog Helps You Discover More

In this episode, Katherine welcomes guest host Jody Walker from Technical Services to discuss his role at the Rochester Public Library and some of the initiatives he’s been working on, including a new catalog system that offers readers a variety of features and personalized suggestions to help maximize their library card.

YA Author Fair

Recently, the Teen Room at the Rochester Public Library hosted a YA Author Fair featuring local authors Terry Farrish, Ron Kaiser, J.R. Rainville, and Adi Rule. Organized by Teen Librarian Amy Lemelin, the participating authors discussed the stories behind their books, shared creative insights, and answered questions from the audience.

Exploring Iconic Movie Scores

In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk about the power of movie scores and the composers who bring unforgettable stories to life. Along the way, they highlight memorable films like Stand by Me, Jaws, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, The Princess Bride, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and many more. Whether you’re a film buff or just love a great film score, this conversation hits all the right notes.