At the Library

Episode 2: How Do We Get New Species? How Do We Lose Species? How do new species emerge, and why do others disappear? In this episode, Dr. Lee Dugatkin dives into the fascinating processes of speciation and extinction. Learn how evolutionary forces drive the creation of new life forms and the unfortunate loss of species. A deep dive into the mechanisms that define biodiversity on Earth. Don't miss the next episode! Visit us at https://www.lfpl.org [https://www.lfpl.org] for more information. #Speciation #Extinction #Biodiversity #EvolutionaryBiology #ScienceLectures #DrLeeDugatkin

Episode 1: Overview & Natural Selection in Operation In this first episode of our four-week lecture series, Dr. Lee Dugatkin introduces the basics of evolution, focusing on the core concept of natural selection. Discover how this powerful force shapes life on Earth, from molecular biology to complex ecosystems. Gain a clear understanding of how evolutionary biology serves as the foundation of all biological sciences. This is part of the MyLibraryU series. Visit us at https://www.lfpl.org [https://www.lfpl.org] for more information. #NaturalSelection #Evolution #Biology101 #DrLeeDugatkin #ScienceExplained #FreeEducation

Missed the chance to meet Margaret Peterson Haddix in person? No worries! Tune in to hear her engaging discussion at the Louisville Free Public Library. In this special event, hosted in partnership with Carmichael's Kids Bookstore, Haddix—famed author of Shadow Children and The Missing series—talks about her latest book, The Stolen Key, the thrilling conclusion to her Mysteries of Trash and Treasure series. Whether you're a fan of her books or love middle-grade mysteries, don't miss this fascinating conversation with a literary icon! 📚🎤 #MargaretPetersonHaddix #TheStolenKey #MysteriesOfTrashAndTreasure #AuthorTalk #ShadowChildren #TheMissing #ChildrensBooks #BookLovers #AudioRecording #LFPL #CarmichaelsKids 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more content! Visit us at https://www.lfpl.org Recorded on 09/12/24

Stephen Foster’s 1852 ballad, "My Old Kentucky Home," evokes nostalgia for a peaceful and nurturing home, but for many women in the Gilded Age—especially African American women in Kentucky—home was often a place of violence and oppression. In this compelling episode, PhD candidate Charlene Fletcher takes us deep into her research on Home Ain’t Always Where the Heart Is: Women, Confinement, and Domestic Violence in the Gilded Age Bluegrass. She shares the untold stories of two African American women from Lexington, Kentucky—Fannie Keys Harvey and Lila B. White—who were imprisoned at the Frankfort Penitentiary after fighting back against years of family abuse. Learn how systemic racism, gender inequality, and domestic violence shaped the harsh realities of life in the 19th century. Fletcher’s insights offer a powerful look into the intersection of race, gender, and resistance, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in women's rights, African American history, and the hidden struggles of the Gilded Age. Visit us at https://www.lfpl.org [https://www.lfpl.org] Recorded 2-20-2020

Discover the pivotal role of Daniel Coit Gilman, the first president of Johns Hopkins University, in shaping the modern American research university. In this exclusive podcast episode, LFPL and the Filson Historical Society welcome Dr. Michael T. Benson, president of Coastal Carolina University and former president of EKU, for an insightful discussion on his book Daniel Coit Gilman and the Birth of the American Research University. Recorded live at the Main Library, this conversation explores Gilman’s groundbreaking innovations—from graduate fellowships to research funding and scholarly journals—that transformed U.S. higher education. Learn how his legacy influenced key educational figures like Louisville’s Abraham Flexner and Dr. Hugh Toland, founder of the UC San Francisco medical school. Whether you're interested in higher education, university history, or educational reform, this episode offers rich historical insights still relevant today. Listen now to explore how Daniel Coit Gilman’s vision revolutionized universities. https://www.lfpl.org Recorded August 27, 2027