Welcome to They Might Be Librarians, a podcast of the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library. Learn about the collections, events and people of the Library!
They Might Be Librarians : a podcast of the Plainfield Public Library
Episode 29 "Ghosts"
Lauren and Ashley talk about ghosts!
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Episode 28 "Teen Services"
Lauren and Matthew speak with PGTPL’s new Teen Central manager, Ashley! Learn about the special services offered for our teenage patrons and get great recommendations for upcoming YA books.
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Episode 27 "Plainfield"
The wonderful staff from our Indiana Room – Reann, Jeannie and Sarah – join Lauren to talk about the history of the Plainfield and some special projects they are working on.
Episode 26 "Audiobooks"
Joanna, Lauren, Chole and Maureen talk all about audiobooks – the good, the bad and everything in between.
Episode 25 "Star Wars"
We’re recording on May the Fourth, so naturally we have to talk about Star Wars!
Episode 24 "Re-launch"
We’re back talking with The Laurens and Joanna about their most anticipated book releases of the spring and to catch up with what they are geeking out about now!
Episode 23 "Catching Up"
Listen as The Laurens talk with Maureen and Cassidy about some of their favorite books so far in 2021.
Episode 22 "Writing"
Listen as Lauren M., Joanna and Aubrey discuss writing – their inspiration, the process, getting published and more!
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Episode 21 "RomComs"
Join Lauren W, Reann, Brianna and Evelyn as they discuss some of their favorite Romantic Comedies both on the page and the screen!
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Episode 20 "New Year"
We begin the new year by looking forward to all the great books scheduled for release this year. Join Joanna, Matthew and the Laurens as they share what they’re anticipating in 2021.
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Episode 19 "Year End"
2020 – what a year! As it fades into the rear view window, The Laurens, Joanna and Brianna reflect on the good and the bad of 2020. Join us to hear about some of their favorite library programs, books, TV shows and more!
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Episode 18 "Thanksgiving"
Join Nick, the Laurens as they discuss plans for Thanksgiving, including some of their favorite cookbooks and recipes, as well as several great books centered around family and food.
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Episode 17 "True Crime"
This month, we’re talking about True Crime – those scary stories that interest us because they are not only terrifying but they actually happened! Joanna and Laura share about the wonderful world of True Crime podcasts, Lauren W has some great book recommendations for folks looking for stories a step or two away from True Crime.
Episode 16 "Plainfield History"
We’re back – masked up and socially distanced – to talk about Plainfield history with a couple librarians from our Indiana Room. The Laurens talk about upcoming adult and YA book release, and in the Geeking Out section you might learn a thing or two about ice hockey in Indiana.
Episode 15 "Pandemic"
Listen in to our first post-shutdown podcast. We’ve had some time off, the library building has been renovated, and we have lots to geek out about. Join the Laurens and Matthew in Episode 15!
Episode 14 "March Madness"
Episode 14 is up after a construction-related break! We’re talking about March Madness, and not just the basketball kind! Listen in as Lauren M, Nick, Matthew, and Laura talk about books, events at the library, and what they are geeking out about.
Episode 13 "Wellness"
Episode 13 is all about wellness! Sara, Reann, and the Laurens have lots of suggestions for starting the ’20s on a healthy track.
Episode 12 "Best of 2019"
In our 12th episode, we look back at our favorite programs and events from the past year. Join us on this trip down Memory Lane.
Episode 11 "Norman Mailer"
In our 11th episode, we talk about food, upcoming programs and books for the month of November. Norman Mailer makes an appearance of sorts. Grab an iced tea and have a listen!
Episode 10 "Cryptids"
Join us as we discuss cryptids around the world and a few right here in Indiana. As always, we have lots of great recommendations for your next good book.
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Episode 8 "Space"
Summer Reading is just around the corner. This year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories.” Nick, Kristal, and The Laurens will fill you in on all the great space-related programming coming up plus some great book recommendations if you’re looking for other-worldly adventures.
Episode 7 "Art"
It’s April which means it’s Arts Gala time at the Library!
Episode 6 "Garden"
Spring is getting soooo close – at least we sure hope it is! Join The Laurens, Kaitlin and Sara M as they discuss gardening in life and in print!
Episode 5 "UnValentine"
Roses are red, violets are blue, Episode 5 is about UnValentine’s and doesn’t rhyme.
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Episode 4 "Resolutions"
Episode 4 is all about your New Year’s Resolutions. If one of your resolutions is to read more, The Laurens have got you covered!
Episode 3 "Bookish"
Episode 2 "Tasty"
Episode 2 “Tasty” features lots of food-talk, as well as a some suggested reading from the Laurens.
Episode 1 "Spooky"
In this our pilot episode, we’ll hear a spooky story from Plainfield’s past, learn about the new children’s literacy program 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, and get lots of book recommendations from The Laurens.
