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This episode Chelsea and Melissa discuss all the spooky events coming up at the library to get you in the spirit of Halloween. They also discussed the following books : The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stocket The Help by Kathryn Stocket His and Hers by Alice Feeney  The Lake of Lost Girls by Katherine Greene

Take a listen as Mrs. Amanda and Ms. Abby talk about all the wonderful things taking place at the Allen County Public Library.  Children's Programs are back!  We also have SO much planned for all ages, especially TEENS in October.  We can't wait to see you! Books Mentioned: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Mat Dinniman Wolf's Belly by John August and Simon Estrada

In this episode of Among the Stacks, Chelsea and Mariah discuss the return of regular library program in September and the library's new Mini Library. They also discuss their recent favorite reads. Books discussed include: - The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez - Apostle's Cove by William Kent Krueger - The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer - The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell

Today, Jamie and Melissa are testing out our new podcasting equipment! Enjoy hearing about their recent book recommendations as well as all the programming that is planned for September. Books Mentioned: Creep by Jennifer Hillier Freak by Jennifer Hillier The Business Trip by Jessica Garcia This Story My Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum The Hired Man by Sandra Dallas The Mountains We Call Home by Kim Michelle Richardson Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind by Ann B. Ross

Chelsea and Amanda discuss library happenings, stats, and the books they are reading. Books Mentioned: Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson Craeft: An Inquiry Into the Origins and True Meaning of Traditional Crafts by Alex Langlands

Mariah and Abby are back to talk about the books they are reading and recommending and library news! Books mentioned: How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days by Jessie Sylva The Art of Mindful Living by Thich Nhat Hanh The Anniversary by Alex Finlay The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer

Take a listen as Jamie and Mariah discuss Summer Reading fun and their most recent reading recommendations! Books mentioned: We Burned so Bright by T.J. Klune The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods How to Survive in the Woods by Kat Rosenfield Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey Heartwood by Amity Gaige The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich  The King's Ransom by Janet Evanovich

In this episode Abby and Melissa discuss our upcoming summer reading program, how to register, and our summer reading kickoff at First Fridays. They are also joined by Danny the Dino as he discusses summer reading and his favorite book Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff.

Jamie and Chelsea discuss library programs, news, touching stories, and the books they have been reading. Books mentioned include: Cold Storage by David Koepp Mary by Nat Cassidy When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy Nestlings by Nat Cassidy Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder The First Time I saw Him by Laura Dave

Abby and Melissa talk about library happenings and books to keep you reading this spring! Books mentioned include: The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale by C.M. Waggoner Aisle Nine by Ian X Cho Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center The Happiness Year: How to Find Joy in Every Season by Tara Ward

Mariah and Amanda discuss programs and what they're reading. A special shout-out to our patrons who are 60 and older.  We have seen you come back to the library and we just want to say that it's good to see each and every one of you!  Imagine That! is catered specifically for this age group and it has been so good to see our older patrons come back in such a positive and creative way. Books Mentioned: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters Dear Debbie by Frieda McFadden Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man by Jesse Sutanto

Abby and Jamie discuss teen programs and what they're reading. Books mentioned include: So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison Play Nice by Rachel Harrison Simply More by Cynthia Erivo

On this episode, Chelsea and Mariah discuss Winter Reading Programs and the following books: The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan Rabbit by Patricia Williams Replaceable You by Mary Roach The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto The Wettest County in the World by Matt Bondurant

With everyone prepping for the predicted ice and snowstorm, Amanda and Shelia talk about books that will take you far away if you're homebound.  Books mentioned include:  Canticle by Janet Rich EdwardsThe Silent Companions by Lara PurcellMy Friends by Fredrik BackmanIn the Time of Five Pumpkins by Alexander McCall SmithChasing the Horizon by Mary ConnealyAnd Shelia shares her appreciation for the opportunity to serve Allen County for the past twenty years. January 30, 2026 is her last day to work at the library. Congratulations to Amanda Woods, who will be the new Allen County Public Library Director on February 1, 2026.

Melissa and Jamie share about the books they've been listening to.   Melissa also mentions the Winter Reading Program, taking place NOW at the Allen County Public Library.  Register today! https://www.allencountylibrary.com/winter_reading/ Books mentioned: The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings series by J.R. TolkienOutlander series by Diana Gabaldon11/22/63 by Stephen KingKing and Maxwell series by David BaldacciThe Teacher by Frieda McFaddenThe Housemaid by Frieda McFaddenThe Housemaid's Secret by Frieda McFaddenFever Beach by Carl HiaasenWhere the Red Fern Grows by Wilson RawlsSchool for Psychics by K.C. ArcherSkipping Christmas by John GrishamPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen