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The Audissey
by Mesa County Libraries
A Podcast created by and about Mesa County Libraries. Local events, library happenings and staff curated topics are discussed!
Episodes
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Episode 21: DOCKED: We Need Your Help
The Audissey is currently docked and needs your help! Co-host Sean and Producer Adam have both moved on from Mesa County Libraries to further their careers and follow their passions. So the captains of the ship have decided this would be a great time to take a little break and to survey our...
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Episode 20: S3 E17: Charles Walker Artist in Residence
We at Mesa County Libraries are excited to have Charles Walker as our 970West Studio Artist in Residence now through Aug 8, 2022. Charles will offer Meet and Greets Starting May 3, 2022 from 2-4 p.m. every Tuesday at the 970West Studio. Meet and Greets are open on a drop-in basis; no reservation...
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Episode 16: S3 E16: The Novel Idea Bookstore | The Friends of the Mesa County Libraries
In this episode of the Audissey we're joined by Friends of the Library member Cheryl, and Mesa County Libraries' Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator Kelsey. We discuss the library's used bookstore, A Novel Idea bookstore, which is run completely by the generous time and efforts of library...
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Episode 15: S3 E15: Drums | Dungeons and Dragons
In this episode of the Audissey we’re joined by local musician and library staff member Kris Petross. Kris shares his passion for drumming and his experiences as a musician from practicing in his youth to being on tour after graduating high school. We also discuss the upcoming Drum Clinic that…
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Episode 19: S3 E13: Jill Burkey Artist in Residence
Jill Burkey is a poet, writer, and editor living on the Western Slope of Colorado. In her poems, which circle around the themes of nature, relationships, history, and spirituality, Jill explores the larger existential questions of humanity, and makes connections between life, the natural world…
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Episode 18: S3 E14: Farewell Emmi
In this episode of The Audissey we say farewell to our lovely co-host, Emmi, as she sets sail on her next adventure as the new Library Marketing & Communications Coordinator for the City of Lafayette, CO. Starting as a Library Page to becoming a Library Assistant for circulation, leaving the...
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Episode 17: Community Conversations: Episode 10
The Forensic Investigation Research Station (FIRS) at Colorado Mesa University is a research, teaching and service center that focuses on forensic taphonomy, law enforcement, and other related fields. Dr. Melissa Connor, Ph.D., the Director of FIRS, was appointed Director in 2012. Coming from...
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Episode 16: Community Conversations: Episode 9
The Retired Senior Volunteers Program or RSVP works in partnership with over 60 local non-profit organizations to fill important volunteer needs by recruiting individuals age 55 and over. We’re joined by Maggie Sanders, the Senior Scholar Project & Office Manager at RSVP, to talk through all of…
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Episode 15: S3 E13: Heartbreak Inn
Library staff members Kelley and Jason join us for a discussion about how they used the 970West Studio to create and produce Heartbreak Inn, a cassette tape with Kelley’s original music. They share their history as musicians, how Heartbreak Inn came to be, their creative process for the tape, and…
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Episode 14: Community Conversations: Episode 8
Colorado Legal Services (CLS) offers legal help for low-income Coloradans seeking assistance with civil legal needs. We’re joined by Andrea Rosenberry, Staff Attorney, to discuss some of the incredible resources CLS offers Mesa County Residents. Thank you, Andrea, for sharing with us how CLS has...
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Episode 13: National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month and former library staff member Candida joins us for a heartfelt discussion about how she was adopted. Candida shares her story and our hosts chat about how Candida embodies what it means to be an incredible mother, and how “family” is the cornerstone of...
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Episode 12: S3 E12: Savannah Ashmore Artist in Residence
Nominated as Most Artistic in ninth grade, Savannah Ashmore’s urge to create was nurtured with bags of markers on long roadtrips. We are delighted to have Savannah as our 970West Studio Artist in Residence now through Dec 20, 2021. Savannah will offer all-ages Meet and Greets from 10 a.m. to 12...
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Episode 11: S3 E11: Adult Learning Center
Head of Adult Learning Emily and Adult Learning Specialist Eusebia sat down with Bethany (Emmi got her wisdom teeth out!) to discuss how the Adult Learning Center provides services to adults at no charge. The Adult Learning Center truly changes lives. Whether a Mesa County Patron is looking to...
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Episode 10: S3 E10: Not Your Mother's Library
Buckle up, Mesa County. You’re about to get hit with a bunch of resources to make life easier. Libraries exist to provide resources and information to our community and in 2021 information is delivered and digested in ways beyond physical books. Libraries have adapted to keep up with how people...
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Episode 11: Community Conversations E7: Food Bank of the Rockies
Sue Ellen Rodwick of the Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies sat down with host Bethany to discuss how the food bank increased food distribution, staffing, partnerships, and adjusted their food model to serve more Mesa County residents since March of 2020.The food bank’s services aren’t…
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S3 E10: Rachel Campbell Osborne Artist in Residence | The Ethics of Art
BONUS episode this month! Our hosts are joined by our newest 970West Studio Artist in Residence, Rachel Campbell Osborne. Her residency runs now through August 30, 2021. Rachel will offer all-ages Meet and Greets 3-5 p.m. each Thursday through Aug. 26 at the 970West Studio, 502 Ouray Ave. (just...
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Community Conversations E6: Colorado West Pride
Bethany and guest co-host Rachel are joined by Jared, board member of Colorado West Pride to discuss the resources and events that Colorado West Pride provides for the Western Slope LGBTQ+ Community. You can find more information about Colorado West Pride, Pridefest (September 7-12, 2021), and...
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Summer Reading 2021
Summer Reading runs June 1 to July 17, 2021, and we have activities and prizes for ALL ages! Cydney and Rose Marie from Youth Services sat down with our hosts to discuss the ways you can earn points, come to in-person and virtual programs, and win prizes! Everyone can track their points using the...
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S3 E 9: Mirrors and Windows Reading Experience
"Stories advance how we think about culture," - Brevin, amazing human (and library staff member!). Mesa County Libraries is launching a new, all-ages diversity reading experience May 1 (this Saturday) via Beanstack! Staff members Brevin, Elizabeth, and Trevor sat down with our hosts to talk about...
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Episode 32: S3 E8: Graphic Novels | Brainfuse HelpNow
Two special guests joined us on this episode of The Audissey! Rachel, Page and Shelver Extraordinaire, is an avid reader AND creator of graphic novels! Rachel shares that there is a graphic novel for everyone. Head of Youth Services Cydney shares the amazing new eResource, Brainfuse HelpNow....
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S3 E7: Artist in Residence Rebecca Woods | Recycled Book Art Show
We're joined this week by Art Librarian Jessica Geddes who shares all the upcoming wonderful art programs and opportunities Mesa County Libraries is offering! The annual Recycled Book Art Show sponsored by Friends of the Mesa County Libraries is open to all Mesa County patrons 16 years of age and...
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S3 E6: MLK Day
We’re back after the holiday break with our new favorite episode. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their...
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Community Conversations E5: NAMI
More than ever, mental health needs all of the support! We sat down with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Western Slope to discuss the amazing FREE resources NAMIws offers our community. Program Director Leslie Kent and Executive Director Kevin Barclay share the history of NAMI…
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Community Conversations E4: The Giving Tree
Prepare to have your hearts warmed! It's the season of giving and Mesa County Libraries and Grand Valley Catholic Outreach have come together for the eleventh consecutive year of community connection. Catholic Outreach Volunteer Coordinator Ellen Riemer and Mesa County Libraries Head of…
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S3 E5: Local Lore
It's the spookiest time of the year and we invited two special guests to discuss double murders, elevator ghosts, supernatural activities, the valley curse, and casket caves! A special thank you to Bob Silbernagel, author and journalist, and librarian Ike for joining us on this creeeEeepy…
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Community Conversations E3: Meals on Wheels Mesa County
Isolation is bad for everyone. Health-wise, isolation is the same as smoking 15 cigarettes every single day. Since March 2020, we’ve all experienced some of the negative effects of isolation. What we don’t realize is that sense of loneliness we’ve felt for a few months is actually many people’s...
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S3 E4: Virtual Comic Con at Home
It's finally here! Virtual Comic Con at Home runs October 1 - October 31, complete with: ►Now - Oct 22 Comic Con Art Show: visit our Central Location to see the art in person, or see our Facebook album) ►Oct 1 - 31 All Ages Graphic Novel Reading Challenge (register now) Prizes include: mystery…
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S3 E3: Banned Books Week 2020
Listener discretion is advised for this episode. Trigger warnings are listed below for each banned book discussed. 1:50 - 9:45 Perks of Being a Wallflower, 13 Reasons Why: Suicide 10:10 - 18:38 The Hate U Give: Death, shooting of a black student by a white policeman 18:45 - 34:40 George:...
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S3 E2: Information and Digital Literacy
Have you ever read an article from The Onion and laughed? Have you then observed a family member share that same article on Facebook, believing it was fact? How do you politely let her know what she's sharing as "truth" is actually satire? Information Literacy and Digital Literacy sound like big,...
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S3 E1: Evan Curtis Artist in Residence | Fall Youth Programming
We're back with Season 3, baby! Evan Curtis, our fall 2020 Artist in Residence, is offering both virtual and in-person programs! Learn how to do stop motion animation, create sound effects, and enjoy a virtual tour of his vintage toy collection. Visit mesacountylibraries.org and check out our…
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Community Conversations E2: Riff for Relief
Bethany is joined this week by TJ Smith and Chandler Smith, founders of Creative’s Landing, to discuss Riff for Relief - a music initiative tied to West Slope Startup Week that highlight the region’s incredible music scene, while raising needed funds for the many artists who have suffered…
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Community Conversations E1: Tremaine Jackson
Welcome to Community Conversations! A series of conversations Mesa County Libraries staff has with passionate and informed community members. On our first ever Community Conversations episode, Bethany and Emmi sat down with the Tremaine Jackson, Head Football Coach at Colorado Mesa University....
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DOCKED E5: Running and Mental Health
Running is fun… right? Library Assistants Amberlee and Rose Marie share with Bethany and Emmi why on earth they enjoy the worst type of exercise of all time. All joking aside, physical fitness is to the body what reading is to the brain. You need to do it for your mental health! Listen in as…
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Summer Reading 2020
Summer Reading is here! We talk to Head of Youth Services, Cydney and Librarians Diana and Ike and learn about all of the fun stuff we have planned for Summer Reading 2020! Teen Services Coordinator Andrea shares about all of awesome events and prizes available for Teens as well! Sign up for…
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DOCKED E4: Armchair Travel Colombia
Elizabeth, our Collections Librarian, is an avid traveler. Enjoy this virtual "Armchair Travel" experience and take a trip to Colombia with Elizabeth, Emmi and Bethany! Want to check out the visual beauty of Columbia? Enjoy this video podcast episode of The Audissey on our YouTube Channel:...
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DOCKED E3: Curbside | Masks | Collage Postcards
First things first, kids: holds are back! Please visit our COVID 19 guide for instructions on how to pick up your holds. https://guides.mesacountylibraries.org/covid19/library Is Bethany's mom a saint? Our sources say yes. Bethany and her mom Tami coordinated an effort to manufacture masks for...
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DOCKED E2: Video Games
What are you doing while you're "docked" at home? Our staff are playing video games! Join Bethany, Emmi, Logan, Cheyanna, and Riley as they share their favorite things about Animal Crossings. Josh shares what he loves the most about Doom! We hope you will remain "docked" in your homes and enjoy…
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DOCKED E1: Library Closure w/ Michelle
The Audissey's voyage was abruptly halted by COVID-19, but that doesn't mean that MCL staff can't find a way to record episodes! Join Bethany, Emmi, and Mesa County Libraries Director Michelle as they discuss how the library is still providing services for patrons and staff during the stay at…
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S2 E5: TJ Smith Artist in Residence | Art at MCL | Bye, Dave!
Meet our Spring 2020 Artist in Residence, TJ Smith. Learn how TJ uses his love for travel and nature as an artistic means of creating multidisciplinary art. | Meet Jessica Geddes, Art Librarian (Yeah. That's her legit title)! Jessica shares all of the sweet things she's doing to promote the arts…
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S2 E4: Words on Wheels | Fruita and Gateway Branches | Video Games
This episode of The Audissey is released during the COVID-19 Coronavirus Statewide Stay-At-Home Order. These segments were pre-recorded before library services were suspended and although all library locations are closed until further notice we hope you'll enjoy learning about our normally...
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S2 E3: TEDxGrandJunction | Census 2020
Our 970West Studio visited TEDxGrandJunction the weekend of March 8, 2020. Check out our interviews with inspirational speakers and enthusiastic attendees alike! The 2020 Census is now live! Colorado will gain $2,300 in federal funding for each individual who completes the census, so visit...
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S2 E2: Veterans Remember
Join Technology Specialists Joe and Sean as they discuss Veterans Remember. Veterans Remember is an ongoing project that seeks to collect and document the memories, thoughts, and experiences of U.S. military veterans who live in Mesa County. The project begins with World War II veterans, and over...
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S2 E1: Fine Free | Strategic Plan
Join our Director Michelle and Associate Director Shana as they discuss two of the most important Mesa County Library updates for 2020 – fine free policy and our new strategic plan!
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S1 E8: Library Fantasy Football League
Members from the library fantasy football league "Lord of Couches" join the podcast to discuss their season and preview the playoffs. Guests include James, Aaron, Ike, and Amberlee!
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S1 E7: 970West Studio | Dolores Cave
Adam is the best thing to happen to the 970West Studio. Change my mind. But for real, learn how to use the 970West Studio for free! Librarian Ike is back and a little toooo secretive about Dolores Cave. Learn more about local archeology findings in the Rashleigh Regional History Room!
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S1 E6: Teen Programs | Kiva Book Club
Love hot tea and good conversation? Join one of our many book clubs! Jennifer and Michelle discuss a recent Kiva Book Club read. Got a teen? Are you a teen? Teen Librarian Sam has all the deets on Teen Services AND his book, Genreflecting.
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S1 E5: Literacy at Mesa County Libraries | Find a New Book with Genreflecting
Head of Literacy Services James talks about all of the totally free and amazing things Literacy and our 115 Literacy Volunteers do at the library! Youth Collections Librarian and Local Author Di shares all of the magic of Kids Book Club, Genreflecting, and how to find your next favorite read.
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S1 E4: Mesa County Ghost Towns | The Oral History Project
Abandoned buildings, mine camps, and towns, oh my! Librarian Ike shares the secret past of Mesa County Ghost Towns. Librarian Noel discusses the re-initiation of the Oral History Project, a partnership with the Museums of Western Colorado, and the rich local history available at Mesa County...
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S1 E3: Live! Comic Con 2019
Members of Team Awesome (Comic Con planning committee) join the live podcast to draft a strike force of superheroes to take down the Joker and his unlikely band of co-conspirators. Which nerd drafted the best team? Who's the biggest suck-up at the library? Listen in and see if you agree with our...
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S1 E2: Discovery Garden | Artist in Residence
Volunteer Coordinator Nikki shares all the growing details of the Discovery Garden! Communications Specialist Emmi encourages Mesa County Artists to apply for the Artist in Residence Program!
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