Multnomah County Library Podcasts

The Brown Bag Lunch and Learn series is co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. Learn how to turn your skills and interests into a meaningful and rewarding career. Recorded live at Central Library: February 6, 2020

Speakers: Josh Cocker and Shalene Joseph, Indigenous 20-something project In this event offered as part of Everybody Reads 2020, Josh and Shalene speak about their experiences as trainers for the Indigenous 20-something Project, a project of the Native Wellness Institute. They speak about the historical trauma experienced by Indigenous people, and how they navigate colonial structures to empower young Native people. Listeners will gain cultural awareness of local, Native communities. Recorded Live at Central Library: January 15, 2020

Speaker: Tsipora Dimant Emotional intelligence (EQ) grows as we develop the ability and skills to recognize, understand and use emotions successfully when managing day-to-day interactions with others. Develop the four basic core competencies of Emotional Intelligence which are self-awareness, self-management, social-awareness, and relationship management. Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: October 24, 2019

Speaker: Tasha Harmon Change your relationship with your inner critic by learning tools for moving through the paralysis of fear and self judgment into action. Support the life you want in the arenas of work/vocation, family, creativity, wellness and more. Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: October 17, 2019

Speaker: Berry Kruijning Are you going through a major life transition (career change, divorce, new relationship, empty nest) and feeling lost? Gain awareness about the core path to follow to life's new destination and learn to face change with ease and confidence. Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: October 10, 2019

Presenter: Dr. Andy Swanson Discover how what you eat affects the brain. Learn natural strategies that support the health of the nervous system, enhance neurological performance and prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, MS and other conditions. Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library on October 3, 2019

Speaker: Judith Sugg This is the second session in a four-week series co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. This program offers experiences of mindfulness and an explanation of why it can truly shift our life and work. It is a key ingredient in managing stress and conflict both in our personal lives and professional settings. Recorded live at Central Library: January 24, 2019.

Speaker: Jennifer Anderson This is the first session in a four-week series co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. Learn how to turn your skills and interests into a meaningful and rewarding career. Recorded live at Central Library: January 17, 2019.

Speaker: Philip Mandel This is the fourth session in a four-week series co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. Learn skills that will help you sail through the holidays almost stress-free. Philip Mandel has taught several stress-management workshops for PCC over the past several years. He notes that the holidays provide a great time to get together with family and friends, but they can also be stressful. Recorded Live at Central Library: October 25, 2018

Speaker: Brenda Buratti This is the third session in a four-week series co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. Brenda Buratti helps you identify your priorities as well as time-wasters, and gives you strategies to make the most of your valuable time. Recorded live at Central Library: October 18, 2018.  

Speaker: Tsipora Dimant This is the second session in a four-week series co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. Discover the roots of conflict and the mediation skills needed to find effective solutions. Learn how to have discussions that are balanced, direct, and fair. Ms. Dimant authors a monthly column for the Oregonian newspaper on Mediation and Conflict Resolution. She is in the process of writing a chapter on Mediation for the Oregon Bar Association. Recorded Live at Central Library: October 11, 2018

Speaker: Tasha Harmon This is the first session in a four-week series co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. Discover tools for getting out of stuck spots, making decisions you'll feel good about and creating the forward motion you need to make changes happen. These techniques are applicable on a personal level and in organizations. Recorded live at Central Library: October 04, 2018,

Portland Opera's Manager of Education and Outreach, Alexis Hamilton, delivers a spellbinding presentation on Rossini's opera "La Cenerentola" (Cinderella). She is joined by Portland Opera's new rehearsal pianist, Joel Ayau, and additionally the singing talents of mezzo-soprano Kate Farrar, tenor Alasdair Kent and baritone Ryan Thorn. Description of the opera from the Portland Opera website, "A storybook tale that is sure to charm audience members who are young, and young at heart, this new production of Rossini's classic opera will glitter as brightly as Cinderella's royal ball gown." Recorded Live at Central Library: July 8, 2018.

Portland opera previews their production of Charles Gounod's opera "Faust" with the sets designed by John Frame. This 50-minute program is hosted by Chorus Master & Assistant Conductor Nicholas Fox with musical highlights by singers Thomas Cilluffo, Kate Farrar and Shi Li. Description the opera from the Portland Opera website, "Lyricism and legend converge in Gounod's unforgettable masterpiece. When the devil appears and offers Faust a second chance at youth in exchange for his soul, he makes the pact, and then uses his newfound powers to seduce the youthful and innocent Marguerite—with tragic consequences." Recorded Live at Central Library: June 3, 2018  

Join us for a special preview of Portland Opera's upcoming production of Verdi's Rigoletto. This 50-minute program is hosted by Chorus Master & Assistant Conductor Nicholas Fox with musical highlights performed by Thomas Cilluffo, Helen Huang, Shi Li and Kate Farrar. Recorded Live at Central Library: April 29, 2018 For more information, visit Portland Opera.

Speaker: Tracee Wells-Bryant Branding is not just for organizations and products anymore!  Explore how to authentically foster what people associate with you when they hear your name. Boost your self-confidence and networking power.  Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: April 19, 2018

Speaker: Lisa Regan Vienop Wish you could break up with stress? Instead, learn new ways to appreciate the challenges and opportunities that stress can bring to your life. Relaxation and coping skills will be discussed and demonstrated. Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: April 12, 2018

Speaker: Jennifer Anderson Inspired to find a new professional direction, but worried about the possible negative effects of making a big change? Learn how to overcome the top seven challenges every re-careerist faces. Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: February 8, 2018

Speaker: Steven Fullmer For many people, it's not fame or fortune that they seek but knowing they're significant and have contributed to the world in some meaningful way that matters. They become paralyzed by the thought: "If I only knew how." In this session, we explore how to move forward. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: February 1, 2018

Speaker: Michele Mather No need to quit your day job to have a passion project on the side. Want to tap your creativity, create more connection, or identify a volunteer gig? Kickstart the process with Michele Mather, CPC, and walk away with an outline to guide you. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: January 25, 2018

Speaker: Berry Kruijning Are you going through a major life transition (career change, divorce, new relationship, empty nest) and feeling lost? Gain awareness about the core path to follow to life's new destination and learn to face change with ease and confidence.  Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: January 18, 2018

Join us for a special preview of Portland Opera's upcoming production of Cosi Fan Tutte. The preview is hosted by Chorus Master and Assistant Conductor Nicholas Fox with musical highlights performed by singers Antonia Tamer, Kate Farrar, Aaron Short and Ryan Thorn --in a total of seven arias from the opera. For more information, visit Portland Opera. Recorded Live at Central Library: July 9, 2017  

Speaker: Paul Iarrobino Discover the power of storytelling in your communication and how to deliver your business and personal messages in a more compelling way. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: May 11, 2017

Speaker: Judith Sugg This program offers experiences of mindfulness and an explanation of why it can truly shift our life and work. It is a key ingredient in managing stress and conflict both in our personal lives and professional settings.  What do we mean by mindfulness? What are the benefits to bringing this awareness into our lives? Both traditional approaches to mindfulness and the research developed in the last 30 years will be incorporated into this program. The program is a combination of experiential exercises, presentation, and discussion. Judith Sugg has practiced and taught mindful techniques for 30 years. She is a business consultant and licensed counselor. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: May 4, 2017

Join us for a special preview of Portland Opera's upcoming production of Puccini's La Bohème. The preview is hosted by Chorus Master and Assistant Conductor Nicholas Fox with musical highlights performed by Portland Opera's Resident Artists. For more information, visit Portland Opera. Recorded Live at Central Library: April 30, 2017

Speaker: Jennifer Anderson Learn ways to create a thriving career that's personally meaningful, financially rewarding, and rooted in your deep interests and passions.   Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: April 27, 2017

Speaker: Tasha Harmon Creativity is never more important than when you're searching for an answer. See how you can tap into your most creative self when tackling any problem. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: February 2, 2017

Speaker: Steven Fulmer Steven Fulmer brings leadership to life with a dynamic 3D model that allows you to be an effective leader of yourself and others. His road map will guide you forward, focused and engaged, ready to turn impossible into possible.   Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: January 26, 2017

Speaker: Philip Mandel The holidays provide a great time to get together with family and friends, but they can also be stressful. Learn six stress-busting skills that will help you sail through the holidays almost stress free! Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: October 27, 2016  

Speaker: Brenda Burattti Are you overwhelmed with job and family demands in an increasingly stressful world? Ms. Buratti will help you to identify your priorities as well as time-wasters. Walk away with strategies to make the most of your valuable time. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: October 20, 2016

Speaker: Michele Mather No need to quit your day job to have a Passion Project on the side. Want to tap your creativity, create more connection or identify a volunteer gig? Kickstart the process with Michele Mather and walk away with an outline to guide you. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: October 13, 2016

Why are so many diverse books banned? Every year the library celebrates Banned Books Week and the freedom to read. Banned Books Week is an opportunity to call attention to the books most frequently targeted for censorship. Increasingly, books by diverse authors or about diverse communities wind up on the list of most challenged titles. Comic book authors Jonathan Hill (Americus), Anina Bennett (Boilerplate), and Tristan Tarwater (The Marauders' Island) will discuss this trend and express a vision for how greater inclusion means a stronger future for intellectual freedom. This panel discussion is presented and moderated by Charles Brownstein of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation. Recorded Live at Central Library: September 26, 2016

Speaker: Dr. Cohen Tal A healthier brain leads to a happier person. We will discuss the latest research on supplements, food, and lifestyle to improve the function of your brain. After this lecture, you will know how to boost your memory, your ability to relax, to concentrate and to be happy.   Recorded Live at Central Library: September 7, 2016

Speaker: Dr. Andy Swanson Discover how what you eat affects the brain. Learn natural strategies that support the health of the nervous system, enhance neurological performance and prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, MS and other conditions. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: April 28, 2016

Speaker: Richard Stephens How are drones currently being used in the private and public sectors? What are the federal, state and local regulations regarding safety, privacy and property rights? What will be the future of this transforming technology? Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: April 21, 2016

A Celebration of National Poetry Month with five remarkable local poets! Carl Adamshick, author of Saint Friend Emily Kendal Frey, author of Sorrow Arrow Endi Bogue Hartigan, author of Pool: 5 Choruses Jessica Johnson, author of In Absolutes We Seek Each Other and Dao Strom, author of We Were Meant To Be A Gentle People Each poet reads from their recent work. Poetry is alive and well! Recorded Live at Central Library: April 30, 2016

Speaker: Vivian Fiallo Interested in finding out about your personality type? If so, please join Vivian Fiallo for a seminar where we look into a variety of personality types. Discover how to type others as well as the best ways to communicate with them. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: April 14, 2016  

Speaker: Elizabeth Hayes Seventy percent of the best jobs are obtained through networking! It is who you know that gets you through the door. Get tips and tools to develop the resources to move you forward in your job search. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded live at Central Library: Recorded Live at  Central Library:February 4, 2016

Speaker: Steven Fulmer If you are one of those people that knows deep inside that you are so much bigger, so much stronger, so much more than you are currently being and you are longing to call that version of yourself forward, then this hour is exactly for you.  Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: January 28, 2016

Speaker: Sam Imperati Making correct decisions is essential to individual and group success. Decision making is the art and science of removing uncertainty in what to do or believe. Optimum resolution requires courage, creativity, objectivity and good judgment. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded live at Central Library: January 21, 2016

Speaker: Tasha Harmon Self-judgment can paralyze you and keep you from stepping into the person you want to be. Befriend your inner critic so that you can move through fear into action. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded live at Central Library: January 14, 2016

Speaker: Jennifer Anderson Learn ways to create a thriving career that's personally meaningful, financially rewarding, and rooted in your deep interests and passions. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded live at Central Library: October 22, 2015

Speaker: Philip Mandel The Holidays provide a great time to get together with family and friends, but they can also be stressful. Learn six stress-busting skills that will help you sail through the Holidays almost stress-free! Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: October 15, 2015 

Speaker: Christopher D Sheesley   It only takes a millisecond to anger in tense communication situations. Learn how to apply the brakes on defensiveness while accelerating collaboration and problem solving. Gain a powerful and simple tool to help fix nearly any conflict. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded Live at Central Library: October 8, 2015 

Authors/Speakers: Stacey Lee, Isabel Quintero, Tess Sharpe, and Swati Avasthi A recent analysis of the top 100 banned books from 2000-2009 revealed that most challenged books involved characters and issues reflecting narratives outside of the dominant culture. However, books that reflect diverse narratives represent only a tiny fraction of published books. Are certain stories censored even before they are published, or not published at all? What does diversity mean in literature? Why should you read “diverse books"? Join authors Stacey Lee, Isabel Quintero, Tess Sharpe, and Swati Avasthi, for an exciting panel discussion on the importance of diverse narratives, their current books, and more. Presented by Multnomah County Library Intellectual Freedom Committee for MCL Banned Books Week. Recorded Live at Central Library: October 3, 2015

Speakers: Michael Wieber & Tim Cook  Learn the basics of how to install a seismic retrofit, whether it's something you think you'd like to do yourself, or you just want to understand the basic principles. Topics covered will include the goal of a seismic retrofit, basic load calculations, earthquake insurance, what features to avoid in your next home purchase, permits, assessing foundation quality, tools and hardware. Recorded Live at Central Library: August 22, 2015

Speaker: Dr. Andy Swanson   Discover how what you eat affects the brain. Learn natural strategies that support the health of the nervous system, enhance neurological performance and prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, MS and other conditions  Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.   Recorded Live at Central Library: April 30, 2015

Speaker: Judith Sugg This program offers experiences of mindfulness and an explanation of why it can truly shift our life and work. It is a key ingredient in managing stress and conflict both in our personal lives and professional settings.  What do we mean by mindfulness? What are the benefits to bringing this awareness into our lives? Both traditional approaches to mindfulness and the research developed in the last 30 years will be incorporated into this program. The program is a combination of experiential exercises, presentation, and discussion. Judith Sugg has practiced and taught mindful techniques for 30 years. She is a business consultant and licensed counselor. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.  

Speaker: Tsipora Dimant Emotional intelligence (EQ) grows as we develop the ability and skills to recognize, understand and use emotions successfully when managing day-to-day interactions with others. Develop the four basic core competencies of Emotional Intelligence which are self-awareness, self-management, social-awareness, and relationship management.  Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.   Recorded Live at Central Library: April 9, 2015

Celebrate Women’s History Month with prose writers and poets whose new work fills the Winter 2015 issue of VoiceCatcher: a journal of women’s voices & visions. The featured readers include Cathy Cain, Jennifer Kemnitz, Margie Lee, Gypsy Martin, Elizabeth Moscoso, Meghana Mysore, and Jennifer Pratt-Walter. VoiceCatcher is a nonprofit community that connects, inspires and empowers women writers and artists in greater Portland/Vancouver. Recorded Live at Central Library: March 28, 2015