Episodes

Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Theresa Morrison pops in to tell us about Summer Reading programs, we interview Alexa Andrews about one of the libraries she manages and celebrate her MLIS degree, and we wrap up with a conversation with Christine Perkins, WCLS Executive Director who shares her backstory. Also some book recommendations.

Friday Jul 02, 2021
Episode 4: Rika Lee Vanderhorst & Debby Farmer
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Rika has worked for WCLS for 30 years, 24 of them on the Bookmobile. Debby has been the Blaine Library Manager for 18 years. Both speak enthusiastically about libraries and patrons and much more. Find out about our new bookmobile's name and what it means. Take a tour of the small (5400 square feet) but fully stocked library up in Blaine by the Sea. Learn just how much the job of librarian has changed since both of these women started their careers.

Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
In episode 3, we meet Liz Andre the Manager of the South Whatcom Library in Sudden Valley. Liz takes us on a tour of the deceptively large library in the woods and we learn what she has in common with Charles Darwin.
We also meet Emily Fullner, the President of the Friends of the Everson Library and one of the driving forces behind the new Friends Online Bookstore (wcls.org/friendsbooks)

Monday May 31, 2021
Episode 2: Summer Reading is Here!
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
In this episode, Youth Services Manager Thom Barthelmess and Children's Services Coordinator Tammy LaPlante get excited about Summer Reading activities. We learn about all the activities planned and we learn about how, whether you're a kid or adult, Summer Reading belongs to you!
We also meet and welcome our new Branch Manager for the North Fork Library, Katrina Buckman.

Sunday May 16, 2021
Introducing Our New Podcast: Library Stories
Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
In Episode 1, you'll meet your host Neil McKay and his boss Mary Vermillion as they talk about what's in store for listeners. It's a fun and freewheeling 20 minute teaser involving ducklings, the history of beer, how we talk at cocktail parties, and our literary ice cream truck.
Visit our Library Stories Podcast webpage for notes, pictures and videos to enhance your podcast experience.