APL Volumes

The podcast for book lovers. Written, recorded, and edited at the Austin Public Library.

EPISODE 6: Perps on the Page 07/02/2024

EPISODE 6: Perps on the Page In this episode about true crime, Genn and their guest, Julie, trade terrifying tales, discuss why true crime books are so popular, and ask the question: when is a pen name not just a pen name? Follow the Austin Public Library on , and find a branch near you at . Thank you for supporting your local public library! Theme: True Crime Guest: Julie Brown (AOQ, Library Branch Manager) Authors/books: So Brilliantly Clever by Peter Graham (about author Ann Perry); The Babysitter by Liza Rodman /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/31041443

EPISODE 5: Louise & Louisa 06/18/2024

EPISODE 5: Louise & Louisa Discover the real people behind the nostalgia! Genn and their guest, Cristina, explore the lives of Louise Fitzhugh (Harriet the Spy) and Louisa May Alcott (Little Women), considering historical identities of gender and sexuality, the role of books as mirrors, and how society views books about unconventional children. Follow the Austin Public Library on , and find a branch near you at . Thank you for supporting your local public library! Theme: Children’s Authors Guest: Cristina Casas (ACE, Adult Services Librarian) Authors: Louisa May Alcott (Little Women); Louise Fitzhugh (Harriet the Spy) /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/31041203

EPISODE 4: Authors on the DL 06/04/2024

EPISODE 4: Authors on the DL In this episode about undercover journeys, Genn and their guest, ThuAnh, dig into the stories of Barbara Ehrenreich getting gouged and Jeff Babauta grabbing gators. What happens when an undercover experiment brings you clarity and compassion for ways of life you’d never overlapped with before? Follow the Austin Public Library on , and find a branch near you at . Thank you for supporting your local public library! Theme: Undercover Guest: ThuAnh Nguyen (Gift Shop, Library Retail Manager) Books: Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich; Gator Country by Rebecca Renner /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/31040888

EPISODE 3: Keep Austin History Weird 05/21/2024

EPISODE 3: Keep Austin History Weird Everything’s bigger in Texas, especially the stories! Genn and their guest, Jenna, break down the works of two Austinites – O. Henry and Ramon Moncivais – and look at how their lives paralleled, diverged from, and reflected Austin’s history, society, and culture. Follow the Austin Public Library on , and find a branch near you at . Thank you for supporting your local public library! Theme: Austin History Guest: Jenna Cooper (AHC, Library Manager) Authors/books: O. Henry (general); Beneath the Shadow of the Capitol by Ramon Moncivais /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/31040758

EPISODE 2: Readers Resist 05/07/2024

EPISODE 2: Readers Resist In this episode about banned books, get fired up with Genn and their guest, Dale, as they explore their personal connections to banned books, how books bans are affecting Texans today, and why the dictionary made it onto the banned books list. Follow the Austin Public Library on , and find a branch near you at library.austintexas.gov. Thank you for supporting your local public library! Theme: Banned Books Guest: Dale Bridges (ACE, Library Associate) Books/authors: A wide variety of unusual banned books /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/30977308

Greater Austin Book Fest on Saturday, 5/11 04/30/2024

Greater Austin Book Fest on Saturday, 5/11 Join us for the inaugural Greater Austin Book Fest at the Central Library on Saturday, May 11th, from 10 AM - 5PM! Meet the 80+ participating authors, get your books signed, shop with local booksellers, and enjoy a full day of panels, workshops, and programs. /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/30958938

EPISODE 1: Long Island Tea 04/23/2024

EPISODE 1: Long Island Tea Welcome to Season 3 of APL Volumes! Hosted by Genn Mehalik, avid reader and admin senior in APL’s Customer Access division, this is our Book Banter season. Genn and their guest, Jana, kick it off with an episode about celebrity memoirs, talking about why memoirs are a status symbol for stars, how memoirs can be used to tell larger stories, and which Jersey Shore memoir could bring Jana around. Guest: Jana White (Pleasant Hill Branch, Library Assistant) Books: Dear Girls by Ali Wong, Leslie F*cking Jones by Leslie Jones /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/30832393

EPISODE 6: MADE YOU COOK 12/06/2023

EPISODE 6: MADE YOU COOK In this scrumptious episode, Leticia and her guests, Rachele and Katie, discuss the joy of cooking for friends, failed (and very salty) experiments, and all the delightful food programs – from candy sushi to recipe swaps – at APL. Follow the Austin Public Library on , and find a branch near you at . Thank you for supporting your local public library! /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/28872873

EPISODE 5: CRAFT LIFE 11/22/2023

EPISODE 5: CRAFT LIFE In this episode about crafts, Leticia and her guests, Jennifer and Claudia, get inspired as they talk about community crafters, niche crafting interests, and how you’re NEVER too old for arts, crafts, and creation. Follow the Austin Public Library on , and find a branch near you at . Thank you for supporting your local public library! DON'T MISS THE HOLIDAY CRAFT CRAWL at the CENTRAL LIBRARY on 12/1. /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/28677198

EPISODE 4: VINYL VIBES 11/08/2023

EPISODE 4: VINYL VIBES In this rockin’ and rollin’ episode, Leticia and her guests, Anthony and Patrick, discuss the music scene in Austin and at APL, the future of music production, and how Kenny Loggins truly is one of the best singers of our time. Follow the Austin Public Library on , and find a branch near you at Thank you for supporting your local public library! /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/28413698

EPISODE 3: SEED BETWEEN THE LINES 10/25/2023

EPISODE 3: SEED BETWEEN THE LINES This episode is for all the green-thumbs (and wannabe greenies)! Leticia and her guests, Kate and Monica, dig into a conversation all about the joys of being a lazy gardener, the APL seed libraries and gardening programs, and some light plant theft. Got seeds or need seeds? Come to the SEED SWAP at APL Central Library on Saturday, October 28 from 11 AM - 1 PM. Go to for more info. Follow the Austin Public Library on , and find a branch near you at . Thank you for supporting your local public library! /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/28281602

EPISODE 2: WHAT'S IN A GAME? 10/11/2023

EPISODE 2: WHAT'S IN A GAME? In this episode about board games, Leticia and her guests, Jace and Tina, explore the idea of board games a community-building activity, reveal what the future of games at APL could be, and accept their true alignments. WANT TO PLAY A GAME IN PERSON? We've got a bunch of board game events coming soon to an APL location near you. Check out the schedule here: Follow the Austin Public Library on , and find a branch near you at . Thank you for supporting your local public library! /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/28187609

EPISODE 1: ZINE SCENE 09/27/2023

EPISODE 1: ZINE SCENE Welcome to Season 2 of APL Volumes! Hosted by Leticia Leal, a Teen Program Specialist at APL, this is our “everything but the books” season. Leticia and her guests, Frida and Jennifer, kick it off with an episode about zines, talking about unexpected collaborations, why zines defy definition, and how the Austin History Center is looking to zines as a unique way to preserve and record the past. Follow the Austin Public Library on , and find a branch near you at . Thank you for supporting your local public library! /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/27982902

APL Volumes returns on September 27th! 09/01/2023

APL Volumes returns on September 27th! Get ready for SEASON 2 of APL Volumes with your new host, Leticia. This season, we are going beyond books and checking out EVERYTHING ELSE you can find at APL. Stay tuned! /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/27897090

APL Innovate opens to the public on July 5th 06/26/2023

APL Innovate opens to the public on July 5th APL Innovate is Austin Public Library’s digital makerspace for collaboration and creation. Located on the 5th floor of the Central Library, we are providing community access to state-of-the-art computer hardware and software to create digital content such as podcasts, videos, 3D renderings, music, and more. Open to the public on July 5th, 2023! Learn more at /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/27281466

APL After Dark on June 30th 06/05/2023

APL After Dark on June 30th APL After Dark is an adults-only (21+) evening in the Austin Central Library that explores a fun theme. Come out for entertainment, games, storytelling, music, drinks & more — inside your favorite library! On June 30th, explore the outdoors and learn about local wildlife with activities from our local favorites, the Parks and Recreation Department and their rangers. Learn about the conservation, care, and history of Texas bats from Austin Bat Refuge, who will bring in live bats for attendees to meet. Create campfire songs with South Austin Ukulele and their incredible instructors. Enjoy crafts, games, light snacks, and cocktails! Get your tickets now at /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/26942619

EPISODE 7: TENDER IS THE FLESH 05/29/2023

EPISODE 7: TENDER IS THE FLESH In this episode about Visceral horror and Tender Is the Flesh by Augustina Bazterrica, Maddy and her guest, Hannah, try not to lose their lunch as they discuss the most stomach-turning moments of the book, their own relationships to gory horror, and what and who they’d most like to see in the upcoming TV adaptation. Follow the Austin Public Library on , and find a branch near you at . Thank you for supporting your local public library! /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/26858091

EPISODE 6: THE PALLBEARERS CLUB 05/15/2023

EPISODE 6: THE PALLBEARERS CLUB In this episode about Psychological horror and The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay, Maddy and her guest, Dale, talk about the influence of Shirley Jackson on their lives, what happens when horror isn’t scary, and how many bands you can get kicked out of before you realize you’re the problem. You can find a list of books, shows, movies, and other podcasts we mention at . Follow the Austin Public Library on , and find a branch near you at . Thank you for supporting your local public library! /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/26746977

EPISODE 5: THE ONLY GOOD INDIANS 05/01/2023

EPISODE 5: THE ONLY GOOD INDIANS In this episode about Paranormal horror and The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones, Maddy and her guest, Mike, discuss SGJ’s evocative writing style, what scenes are burned into their brains, and their vastly different middle school biology class experiences. You can find a list of books, shows, movies, and other podcasts we mention . Follow the Austin Public Library on , and find a branch near you at . Thank you for supporting your local public library! /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/26533800

EPISODE 4: JOHN DIES AT THE END 04/17/2023

EPISODE 4: JOHN DIES AT THE END In this episode about humor horror and 'John Dies at the End' by Jason Pargin, Maddy and her guest, Bryce, talk about what makes horror so relatable, the interesting choices of the movie adaptation, and why they’ll never look at Ronald McDonald the same way again. You can find a list of books, shows, movies, and other podcasts we mention . Follow the Austin Public Library on , and find a branch near you at . Thank you for supporting your local public library! /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/26458917

EPISODE 3: THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER + WHAT MOVES THE DEAD 04/03/2023

EPISODE 3: THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER + WHAT MOVES THE DEAD This episode is all about Gothic horror and the books “The Fall of the House of Usher” by Edgar Allan Poe and What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher. Join Maddy and her guests, Kelly and Kathleen, as they discuss the mysterious powers of mushrooms, their ideal retelling of “Usher”, and why Gothic is obviously the best horror subgenre. You can find a list of books, shows, movies, and other podcasts we mention . Follow the Austin Public Library on , and find a branch near you at . Thank you for supporting your local public library! /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/26299311

EPISODE 2: THE BALLAD OF BLACK TOM 03/20/2023

EPISODE 2: THE BALLAD OF BLACK TOM In this episode about Cosmic horror and The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle, Maddy and her guest, Genn, explore the power of reclaiming stories, the human and eldritch monsters in Ballad, and H.P. Lovecraft’s long-enduring legacy. You can find a list of books, shows, movies, and other podcasts we mention Follow the Austin Public Library on and , and find a branch near you at library.austintexas.gov. Thank you for supporting your local public library! /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/26159202

EPISODE 1: THE SHINING 03/06/2023

EPISODE 1: THE SHINING Welcome to APL Volumes! The first season of this new podcast from the Austin Public Library is a deep-dive genre study into Horror. In this episode, APL librarian Maddy and her guests, Jesus and Nancie, talk about the history of horror and its subgenres; Stephen King’s role as the modern, well, king of horror; how The Shining shaped their relationships to horror media – and of course, whether the movie or the book is better. You can find a list of books, shows, movies, and other podcasts we mention at Follow the Austin Public Library on and , and find a branch near you at library.austintexas.gov. Thank you for supporting your local public library! /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/26086134

APL Volumes is coming soon... 02/23/2023

APL Volumes is coming soon... In a new season of APL Volumes, we dig up the history of the horror genre! Join host and APL Librarian, Maddy Newquist, as she breaks apart the ingredients of a truly frightening tale, and discusses books (and movies) like The Shining, Tender is the Flesh, John Dies at the End, and more with fellow horror fans. Episodes will be available starting in March, 2023. /episode/index/show/8352489a-1913-42cf-8c9b-6c6a223e5a3f/id/26029107

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