• Ep. 58: Hot Takes from WCLS Staff
    Nov 24 2025

    As the winter weather approaches, we thought we would ask our coworkers for their hot takes on what is great about the library. We asked, "What is one thing you wish EVERYONE knew about the library?" We did not know what the responses would be and I feel like we just scratched the surface of recommendations by these knowledgeable insiders. Listen for the tips and stay for the heartwarming stories.

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    21 mins
  • Ep. 57 Jason LaClair and Marty Jimmy
    Oct 13 2025

    WCLS Nooksack Cultural Liaison Marty Jimmy and Coast Salish artist/muralist Jason LaClair sit down for a conversation about indigenous art, friendship and growing up, traditions and cultural legacies, and much more at the Deming Library where Jason created and installed a mural of Salmon Woman and a Spindle Whorl on the library wall.

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    49 mins
  • Ep. 56: Thank You Whatcom County Voters!
    Sep 8 2025

    Thank You, Whatcom County Voters!

    On Tuesday, August 5, Whatcom County voters approved a levy lid lift for the Whatcom County Library System. This allows us to continue to provide great service and offerings to county residents. In this special episode we talk with WCLS Trustee Matthew Santos, Executive Director Christine Perkins, Deputy Director Michael Cox, Facilities Manager Ryan Cullup, Collection Services Manager Lisa Gresham, ILS Administrator Carmi Parker and Youth Services Manager Thom Barthelmess — along with a whole lot of grateful staff members — about what this means to the library system and the communities we serve.

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    55 mins
  • Ep 55: Rod Lofdahl and Christine Perkins
    Jun 6 2025

    In this episode we have a conversation with WCLS board chair Rod Lofdahl and executive director Christine Perkins. We touch on all sorts of topics. Stay tuned to the end for an unexpected lesson on viking history!

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    49 mins
  • Ep. 54 Intellectual Freedom Award Winners
    Apr 11 2025

    A conversation with Mary Kinser, Jonathan Jakobitz, Emma Radosevich and Hana Boxberger, Washington Library Association's 2025 Candace Morgan Intellectual Freedom Award Winners for their work in developing a Right to Read training for WCLS staff.

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    34 mins
  • Ep. 53 Erica Bauermeister & Claire McElroy-Whatcom READS Wrap up
    Mar 24 2025

    Our interview with No Two Persons author, Erica Bauermeister and a Whatcom READS wrap up with WCLS Adult Programing Coordinator, Claire McElroy.

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    38 mins
  • Ep. 52: Whatcom READS: Claire McElroy & Wes Weddell
    Feb 10 2025

    Claire McElroy and Wes Weddell tell us about a new addition to the Whatcom READS author visit: MUSIC inspired by the book, performed by local musicians and organized by the Bushwick Book Club of Seattle!

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    26 mins
  • Ep 51: Janie Chang and Kim Morris at Open Book
    Oct 22 2024

    Author Janie Chang and artist Kim Morris talk about their work and their love of libraries. Kim's cardboard sculpture of a dragon named Lloyd will be at our Open Book festival on Sunday, November 3, from noon to 5:00 p.m. along with Janie Chang who will be speaking about her books and inspiration. Find out about Open Book at wcls.org/openbook.

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    1 hr and 5 mins