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BFL Podcast
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Brooks Free Library is located in the heart of Harwich, Massachusetts. Join hosts Jamie and Emily on Seasons 1 and 2 as we talk about anything and everything related to Brooks, books, and librarianship. On Season 3, join Assistant Director Emily M on our Know Your Town Series. Each town department was invited to join the podcast for an episode to answer a few questions about their department.
Episodes
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STM 2022: Article 1 Overview with Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dan Pelletier
Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dan Pelletier provides an overview of Article 1 on the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Further questions can be directed to Dan via email at [email protected] or by calling 508-432-0304. STM 2022 Warrant with Recommendations and Motions Maps referfenced...
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Special Town Meeting 2021: Wastewater Articles
Voter Information Committee Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Dan Pelletier- Water/Wastewater Superintendent: [email protected] Special Town Meeting: October 18th @ 6:30 p.m. Harwich Community Center Gym **masks required** STM 2021 Warrant review with Joe...
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Local Olympian Joan Rosazza
Meet Joan Rosazza, local Olympian and subject of the new book One Woman's Olympic Journey by Bill Ryan. Joan and Assistant Library Director Emily discuss how Joan overcame the lack of opportunity for girls to participate in competitive sports and eventually went on to win an Olympic medal at the...
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Know Your Town 2020 Series Wrap-Up
That's all folks! Visit the VIC webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee
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Know Your Town: Channel 18
Channel 18 Station Manager Jamie Goodwin joins me to discuss the pivot to virtual public meetings during the pandemic, as well as the Cable Fund which is the sole funding source for Channel 18. Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Voter Information Committee webpage-...
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Know Your Town: Community Center
In the final episode of the Know Your Town Series, I was joined by Community Center Director Carolyn Carey who provided information on the Community Center and all of the other endeavors overseen by the Community Center Director. Carolyn also brought along a special guest to discuss the...
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Know Your Town- Youth & Family Services
This segment features Harwich Youth Services Director Sheila House who discusses counseling services and resources for the youth and families of Harwich. Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Youth Services Webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/youth-family-services Youth...
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Know Your Town : Conservation
This segment features Conservation Administrator Amy Usowski. Amy provided lots of great info on the role the Conservation Department and the Conservation Commission play in protecting our wetlands and conservation areas as well as our beloved town garden and much, much more. For those interested...
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Know Your Town: Cemetery
This segment features Cemetery Administrator Robbin Kelley who discussed the impacts the July 2020 tornado and the Covid-19 pandemic had on the Cemetery operations. Also discussed were the new Marceline Arboretum and the Cemetery budget. Resources: Town of Harwich Website-...
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Know Your Town: Brooks Free Library
This segment features a special guest host! Brooks Free Library Staff Librarian Jamie Thornton interviews Assistant Library Director Emily Milan. Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Brooks Free Library Website- https://www.brooksfreelibrary.org Voter Information...
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Know Your Town: Council on Aging
Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ COA Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/council-on-aging COA Newsletter: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/council-on-aging/pages/council-on-aging-newsletters COA Board of Directors: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/council-on-aging-board-of-directors Voter...
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Know Your Town: Police
Town of Harwich Website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Police Department Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/police Police Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/harwichpolice/ Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Town of Harwich Civic Ready...
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Know Your Town: Natural Resources
Town of Harwich Website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Natural Resources Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/natural-resources Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee Town of Harwich Civic Ready Alert System: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/subscribe
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Know Your Town: Harbormaster
Town of Harwich Website: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Harbormaster's Webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/harbormaster Voter Information Committee webpage: https://www.harwich-ma.gov/voter-information-committee
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Know Your Town: Water
Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dan Pelletier discusses the impacts of the pandemic on departmental operations as well as the Enterprise Fund and other financial matters. We wrap up with info on how community members can stay informed or be involved by joining the Board of Water/Wastewater...
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Know Your Town: Fire
This episode of the Know Your Town series features Fire Chief Dave Leblanc who joined me to discuss the services and programs provided by Harwich Fire and how Covid impacted operations over the course of the past year. Trust me when I say that everyone thinks they know what the fire department…
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Know Your Town: Finance Department
Guests: Finance Director- Carol Coppolla Town Treasurer/Collector Amy Bullock Assessing Director Donna Molino Resources: Town of Harwich Website- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/ Accounting webpage- https://www.harwich-ma.gov/accounting Harwich Visual Budget- http://harwich.visgov.com/ FY 2020...
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Know Your Town: Town Administration
This segment features Town Administrator Joe Powers and Assistant Town Administrator Meggan Eldredge who joined the podcast to discuss the role of Town Administration and the impacts Covid-19 had on operations over the last year. We also discussed the annual town budget as well as the best ways…
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Know Your Town Series Trailer
Here’s a sneak peek at the new Know Your Town Series!
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Back to School 2020
This year back to school looks a little (read: a lot) different than previous years. This whole pandemic thing has created some confusion and chaos and there are bound to be some bumps in the road. So we're here to help try to smooth the way! Listen in for some great tips about how to stay sane…
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Grab & Go, Holds, & You
Announcing the next phase: Grab & Go! For details, visit our website at brooksfreelibrary.org and look for “How does Grab and Go work?” under Library News.
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hello it’s me
Jamie and Emily cover curbside pick up, book lists for titles from black authors, and where to find Pride titles! To borrow titles from Libby/OverDrive collection "Guides to Antiracism" see: https://clamsnet.overdrive.com/collection/1087111 For Hoopla's collection of books for Pride Month see:...
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Knit Lit
Carla Burke joins the podcast today for a special episode about Knit Lit!
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travel sized
An update from us on the status of things at the library, plus some ideas for different activities to try!
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we forgot it again
Some humor and a quick update about the library! Stay safe all.
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we forgot the intro
Hello and welcome back! Jamie and Emily are talking about some of the virtual programming we’ve got going on right now. Stay safe all!
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the books fell in the sea
Jamie and Emily talk about what librarians do when they’re working from home, and debate the best way to treat a book.
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the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
Jamie and Emily talk about Ancestry, and how you can get access from home with a BPL e-card!
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An update and some programs
Jamie and Emily give a quick update on the state of things at the library and some online programs!
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Librarian pets and working from home
This one came off the cuff! Jamie and Emily talk about their pets, a.k.a. their co-workers as they work from home, and other self-care activities they've been doing. Which is to say they talk about video games-- how they connect us with each other, and how they help us relax.
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And that’s CRAAP
Jamie and Emily take you through the CRAAP test— a librarian tool for evaluating the information you consume. Applicable to any info from any source. Happy listening!
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Quick let's record
We're back! This week is a quick update of some of the things coming your way and random French Bulldog noises! Things mentioned in this episode: Kim's Tofu griffinfrenchie on Instagram
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Happy 2020
Hooray it's Season 2! To kickoff the new year, Jamie & Emily are going through the lists for top 100 books and movies in CLAMS for 2019. Things in this episode: Top 100 Books in CLAMS of 2019 Top 100 Movies in CLAMS of 2019
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Bacon
This week Jamie and Emily are bringing you stories about all the wacky and bizarre things found in books and book drops.
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We love ebooks (Part 2)
Librarians shouting. No, we’re kidding. Well, sort of. Jamie and Emily talk about the #ebooksforall campaign and how it effects both libraries and patrons. For more information about the campaign visit ebooksforall.org.
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We love ebooks (Part 1)
Part one of our discussion on ebooks! This episode Jamie and Emily talk a little bit about what ebooks are, how you can get them, and how the library goes about building its ebook collection. Things from this episode: See our ebook collection - clamsnet.overdrive.com Download the Libby App Hoopla...
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Smallpox on Cape Cod
We're wrapping up our October special with a brief history of Smallpox on Cape Cod. Jamie and Emily cover the epidemics that swept through Chatham and Provincetown in the 1800s, and where to find their smallpox cemeteries today.
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Believe
Ever heard of the Orleans Inn? What about the Gloucester Sea Serpent? No? Well get ready, because on this week's episode Jamie & Emily are covering Cape Cod hauntings and New England cryptids! Here's what we're talking about this time: Cape Cot Hauntings The Barnstable House The Burgess House The...
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It came from the stacks!
Join Jamie, Emily, and guest host Ann on this week's special episode! Ann is here to talk about J and YA horror. Get ready to add a whole slew of new books to your reading list. Mentioned in this episode: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz and illustrated by Stephen Gammell...
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Who You Gonna Call
This week on episode 2 of our Spooktober special Jamie and Emily talk about paranormal programming at the library. We had some interesting encounters last year, and are looking forward to hosting a new investigation team this year! Also, hear some chilling ghost stories from our personal lives....
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Our House in the Middle of the Steet
Jamie and Emily are kicking off the BFL Podcast October Special with a brief history of the library's founding family and the building itself. We're also touching on some ghostly encounters in the stacks shared by other library staff members. The spooky fun will run through the month of October,...
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there was a lot
Jamie and Emily go all over the place in this episode, from childhood scary stories to climate prep week events! ** * Things in this episode: The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz The Mothman Prophecies starring Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Will Patton,...
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Confidential
On this episode of the BFL Podcast, Jamie and Emily discuss the Confidential Corner, book donations, and some upcoming plans! ** * Things in this episode: The Penumbra Podcast by Sophie Kaner & Kevin Vibert Donating books to the library Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine by AudioFile Magazine
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Those take up a ton of time
Jamie and Emily rec some podcasts and do a quick summer wrap up as we get ready to slide into September.. ** * Things in this episode: Doctor Sleep by Stephen King Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King The Penumbra Podcast by Sophie Kaner & Kevin Vibert Whispers of Oxenfurt by Brett Breakfast in Beauclair...
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the hustle is real
Jamie and Emily catch up after the Cape Cod tornado, and cover some books & graphic novels. ** * Books in this episode: Booked : a traveler's guide to literary locations around the world by Richard Kreitner They Called Us Enemy by George Takei The Weatherman by Jody LeHeup and Nathan Fox The Last...
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Oh I've seen that one
Emily and Jamie ramble about books, Boston, and Things. ** * Books in this episode: Booked : a traveler's guide to literary locations around the world by Richard Kreitner The bucket list : places to find peace & quiet by Victoria Ward Cooking with Trade Joe's cookbook: Dinner's Done! by Deana…
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Welcome
Flying by the seat of their pants, Jamie and Emily discuss video games available through the library.
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Formative Books
Join Jamie and Emily for a casual chat about the books that shaped them and some more summer tips!
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You go too fast for me
Jamie and Emily cover Good Omens, books, and some summer tips!
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One Book at a Time
Jamie and Emily talk about some books they’ve read and movies they’ve seen!
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Brooks Free Library is located in the heart of Harwich, Massachusetts. Join hosts Jamie and Emily on Seasons 1 and 2 as we talk about anything and everything related to Brooks, books, and librarianship. On Season 3, join Assistant Director Emily M on our Know Your Town Series. Each town department was invited to join the podcast for an episode to answer a few questions about their department.
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