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Shelf Centered says goodbye to co-host, Scottie Campbell. Also featuring a conversation with Robin Ulery, who won Audubon's Amateur 2021 National Audubon Society Amateur Photography Award and his currently exhibiting her work at the Winter Garden Branch.   Links to content mentioned:   Scottie's Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8272151-scottie   Robin Ulery Photography: https://robinulery.smugmug.com/   Albertson Anniversary: https://www.ocls.info/albertsonanniversary   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

Orange County Library System Storyteller, Crystal Sullivan, joins the Shelf Centered team to spin a spooky yarn about a ghastly ghoul. See more of Crystal's work on the library's youtube channel at youtube.com/oclsvideos

On this month's episode, we speak to Rachel Allen, Director of the Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College about Global Peace Week (9/27 - 9/30). We also speak with Erika P., Southwest Branch Circulation Clerk who shares her review of When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole.   Links to content mentioned:   The Peace and Justice Institute: https://valenciacollege.edu/students/peace-justice-institute/   Global Peace Week Events: https://www.ocls.info/classes-events   School Partnership Program www.ocls.info/schools   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

Learn about Orange County Library System's academic resources and educational events with Youth Outreach Coordinator, Jenn Schock. Links to content mentioned:   Job Openings at OCLS: www.ocls.info/jobs   School Partnership Program www.ocls.info/schools   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

On this episode of Orange County Library System's official podcast, Mike and Scottie discuss what they're currently reading, notable new releases and the finalists for the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Job Openings at OCLS: www.ocls.info/jobs Virtual Event: Cuisine Corner Junior Ivan "Me Balls": https://attend.ocls.info/event/5148552 Virtual Event: Who Did This Poo? https://attend.ocls.info/event/4910985 Summer Reading Program: https://www.ocls.info/srpkids OCLS Goodreads Group: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/52729-orange-county-library-system-fl Mike's Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/34209620-mike-donohue Social Media OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/ OCLS Twitter: www.twitter.com/oclslibrary OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

On the occasion of Mental Health Awareness Month (May), Mike and Scottie chat with Andre Morris, Social Worker for OCLS, about the vital service he offers. Also in this episode, Zach Barnes, from our Southwest Branch, shares a Staff Pick written by comedian Tig Notaro and we give you a heads up on the Pride events your library has planned for June. Social Worker: www.ocls.info/socialworker Pride Events: www.ocls.info/classes-events/library/Online/hashtag/pride Books & Beyond: www.ocls.info/sites/default/files/newsletter/JUNEB%26B21.pdf Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks Social Media OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/ OCLS Twitter: www.twitter.com/oclslibrary OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos

Strap on them there spurs, pardner- Mike and Scottie are traveling to the American frontier to explore the literary tradition of Western Fiction. This episode also features a conversation with staff member Rebecca B. about the upcoming Adult Summer Reading Program, and Diane M. who shares her experience reading a novel from Jeannette Walls. Links to content mentioned:   Orange County Vaccine Information: www.ocfl.net/vaccine   Dime Novel Archive https://dimenovels.lib.niu.edu/   Adult Summer Reading Program https://www.ocls.info/asr   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos        

April is National Poetry Month! To celebrate, co-hosts Mike and Scottie welcome to the show the City of Orlando's inaugural Poet Laureate, Susan Lilley. Links to content mentioned:     Orange County Vaccine Information: www.ocfl.net/vaccine   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks Susan Lilley: https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Mayor-City-Council/Buddy-Dyer/City-of-Orlando-Poet-Laureate   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos    

Chris Grabenstein is the New York Times bestselling author of the Lemoncello Library series. He is also the co-author (with James Patterson) of the #1 Bestsellers I Funny, House of Robots, Treasure Hunters, Jacky Ha-Ha, Word of Mouse, Pottymouth and Stoopid, and many others. Join us for this brief interview with Chris where we discuss his inspirations, career, and his book Home Sweet Motel, which was selected as this year's title for One Book One Community.

Beverly Jenkins, superstar author of historical and contemporary romance, joins the Shelf Centered team for a discussion of her career, inspirations and prolific body of work. Hear more from Beverly Jenkins at Orange County Library System's African American Read-In, taking place live on the library's Facebook and Youtube pages on Sunday, February 28 at 2 p.m.

With Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden joining Orange County Library System for the annual African American Read-In, what better time to learn more about the United State's oldest federal cultural institution? Links to content mentioned: African American Read-In https://www.ocls.info/african-american-read Library of Congress   https://www.loc.gov/   NEA Big Read: Lab Girl https://www.ocls.info/nea-big-read-lab-girl Virtual Event: Business Resources for Entrepreneurs   https://www.ocls.info/classes-events?search_api_views_fulltext=business%20resources&sort_by=timestamp   Virtual Event: Self-A-Steam https://www.ocls.info/classes-events?search_api_views_fulltext=self-a-steam&sort_by=timestamp   Virtual Event: SHEroes! https://www.thehistorycenter.org/events/   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos    

Dewey decimate your 2021 reading goals with tips from Shelf Centered co-hosts Scottie and Mike. This episode also features a brief discussion with local artist Dawn Schreiner about Orange County Library System's International Year of Peace and Trust initiative, and Kelley M. from our Southwest Branch joins us for the Staff Picks segment. Links to content mentioned: Virtual Event: Valentine Escape Game https://attend.ocls.info/event/4775320 Virtual Event: Calligraphy Projects for Valentine's Day   https://attend.ocls.info/event/4740082   Virtual Event: African-American Read-In https://ocls.info/readin DIY Film Festival: Valentine's Day https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=MTM138386&p=12   Get it Together! https://iii.ocls.info/record=b2222233~S1   Staff Picks: www.ocls.info/staffpicks   Social Media:   OCLS Facebook: www.facebook.com/oclslib/   OCLS Twitter: twitter.com/oclslibrary   OCLS YouTube: www.youtube.com/oclsvideos