Small Town Stories

Your small town librarians catch up over summer break. Landon is home after his first year of attending ECU on campus and has had an adventurous summer and had much to share. We also discussed what has been happening with the library and the town of Princeton. Our conversation took many rabbit trails, big chunks of those random topics are cut and paste at the end of this episode. Remember to keep up with Princeton Public Library, and read the PALPOD blog, by visiting our website.princetonlibrarync.com

Barbara Presnell, author of Otherwise, I'm Fine, visited Princeton Public Library during her book release tour. She agreed to an interview for Small Town Stories. If you are interested in writing, particularly memoir writing, this episode will interest you. For links and more information visit the blog at princetonlibrarync.com

Librarians Aimee and Hilda sit down with local Masons and to learn the history of our local Lodge. Read more on the library website.

The Boy Scouts has a long history in our small town, have a listen as we interview Chad Talton, current leader of our Cub Scouts Pack 23.Read more on the Small Town Stories blog.https://princetonlibrarync.com/

Librarians Aimee and Hilda were finally able to sit down with another long time downtown business, the owner of Princeton's own beloved dance studio, Tippy Toes! Read the blog post for more on our website: PrincetonLibraryNC Email us at: [email protected] Tippy Toes

Do you know that Princeton has a Senior Center? Hear all about it in this episode's interview with Princeton resident Shahara Wilson, the center's new nutrition coordinator. Read the blog post and follow links on the Princeton Public Library website.

This interview was recorded to introduce a new event at the library- Pen & Ink Princeton. Also to get to know Princeton long time resident Brittany Atkinson. Read more on the blog post... https://princetonlibrarync.com/

Cindy Brookshire is a friend and supporter of the Princeton Community. She is a wealth of information, resources, and encouragement for those pursuing a literary life. Your librarians have dubbed her a "Literary Activist". In our conversation we discuss upcoming events at the library, so listen today! Be sure to read the blog post on this interview, there are multiple links and information based on our conversation. Find the blog on Princeton Library Website. princetonlibrarync.com We will have Cindy back on the podcast in a few months to talk about community building.

Want to hear more about Princeton Schools, Princeton History, and Cub Scouts? Also to get to know another of your Princeton neighbors? Then listen in as we interview Rhonda McIntosh. Go to https://princetonlibrarync.com/ for the PALPOD blog. Apologies for the sound in this episode, we are not studio recording specialists only small town librarians doing our best to bring community together and provide information. We are learning as we go. We hope you can still enjoy the conversation.

What a joy to interview and get to know our new principal at Princeton Elementary School. In this episode you will hear a lot about the classroom and the community. Read more on the blog: https://princetonlibrarync.com/

PHS has a new Librarian! Many students and staff have spread appreciation and recognition of the effort Ann Tart has made in her new role. They told how she has transformed the library to a welcoming and serving place, and how she has become an important supportive part of Princeton Middle High School. This interview shares many examples of how Librarian Life is much more than circulating books! We hope you enjoy getting to know another person in our small town community. Visit the Blog: https://princetonlibrarync.com/?page_id=8&kubio-preview=saved&kubio-random=cac0H53En-XHS9yHN6dD

At long last we were able to coordinate a time in our busy librarian-life schedules to sit down and have a get to know you conversation with our fellow librarian, Audra Morrison. Visit our Library Website to read the PALPOD blog for more information on this, and all other, Small Town Stories episode... https://princetonlibrarync.com/?kubio-preview=saved&kubio-random=cac0H53En-XHS9yHN6dD

Virginia Lee, Centenarian We knew without a doubt that we wanted to invite the Lee family for a podcast interview, to honor and to celebrate their mother, Princeton's own centenarian, Ms Virginia Lee. 100 years of living well and loving well. That is what Ms Virginia Lee has accomplished! After reaching out to Virginia's daughters, they graciously invited guest host Hope Dougherty, and Librarian Hilda for a visit. This podcast episode has a slightly different format than our previous episodes. We recorded a casual visit with varying conversation instead of an interview. There is no audio introduction. There are clips of conversation pieced together. We had a very delightful visit! Listening will be second best to being in Ms Virginia's company. Her joy is evident and contagious! We hope you enjoy this episode, while getting to know one more of your long time neighbors and more of Princeton history. Here is the link to the Library Blog. https://princetonlibrarync.com/?p=1116

Librarian Landon is ECU bound! This interview is a hodgepodge of conversation between Landon, Aimee, and Hilda. We hope you enjoy listening while getting to know Landon more. He will be with us through July, make sure you stop by to say hello at the Library! Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Great Gatsby Annihilation The Lord of the Rings Frankenstein Dracula As You Wish Out of Africa The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano The Princess Bride Movie Links: 1917 The Princess Bride

Listen as we chat with Mr. Carlyle Woodard about the history of Woodard Drugstore, and his life in Princeton. Links: Tarheel Traveler https://www.wral.com/video/news/local/video/15161862/ Catfish Hunter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish_Hunter Lion's Club Vision Screeening https://www.johnstonnc.com/health/content.cfm?pageid=surf930#:~:text=The%20Johnston%20County%20Health%20Department,February%207%2C%202024 Books: Civil War Narrative, Shelby Foote https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/44234 Pillar of Iron https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59099.A_Pillar_of_Iron Dear and Glorious Physician https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59097.Dear_and_Glorious_Physician Great Lion of God https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/369077.Great_Lion_of_God

Librarians Aimee and Landon sit down with Vicky and Don Rains, two storied members of the Princeton community. Discussing their lives and relationships with Princeton, Don's term as the mayor of our town, and their continued efforts serving Princeton and its people. Johnston County Heritage Center https://www.johnstonnc.com/heritage2/index.cfm Don's Book Recommendation: Law of Success https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/105232.Law_of_Success Vicky's Book Recommendation: Power of Positive Thinking https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1134122.The_Power_of_Positive_Thinking

Jimmy Woodall was born and raised in Princeton. In this interview he tells of growing near downtown, his college years and intense career in law, and his retirement occupation which is living on a boat year round. Books and authors mentioned in this episode: Bitter Blood https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/805787.Bitter_Blood Robinson Crusoe https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2932.Robinson_Crusoe Patrick O'Brian https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5600.Patrick_O_Brian Gulag Archipelago https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/70561.The_Gulag_Archipelago_1918_1956 Leo Tolstoy https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/128382.Leo_Tolstoy Moby Dick https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/153747.Moby_Dick_or_The_Whale The Old Man and the Sea https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2165.The_Old_Man_and_the_Sea Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22551730-dead-wake The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61714633-the-wager Two Years Before the Mast: A Sailor's Life at Sea https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/335397.Two_Years_Before_the_Mast Jimmy mentions his Aunt Carol. Carol Barber was interviewed on Small Town Stories for episode 6. Sadly, she crossed the bar April 7th, 2024, and we collectively mourn the loss of our dear friend and neighbor. Thank you, Jimmy, for sharing with us some of your own memories of Carol.

Librarians Aimee and Hilda interview Dwayne Batten, long time pastor of Princeton Baptist Church, before his retirement and relocation. Books mentioned in this episode: A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/125677267-a-shepherd-looks-at-psalm-23 The Grace Awakening https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7584.The_Grace_Awakening

Librarians Landon and Hilda interview Willow, Aimee's daughter, about her reading life. This is an episode for young people, upper elementary and middle school, and their parents or grandparents. We discussed graphic novels, book illustrations, school and home reading, and even sidetracked into anime. We hope you enjoy listening! If you are or know a young reader from Princeton who would like to join us and talk about books, email the library! Apologies for delayed publishing this week.

Your small town librarians sit down to chat with lifelong Princeton, NC resident Duane Haddock, and enjoy a very lively conversation. We also learn how to properly set a table! Table Setting: Formal https://www.pinterest.com/pin/15692298694859212/feedback/?invite_code=3e1834ab7ccb40499b321cb654389445&sender_id=15692436110051318 Less Formal https://www.pinterest.com/pin/15692298694860706/feedback/?invite_code=aecaa227ed7d4cf1aa212015a8528b39&sender_id=15692436110051318 Books Mentioned: Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/246361.Dolly Irish Encounter https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54388473-irish-encounter

Librarians Aimee, Hilda, and Landon sit down with the local chicken keeper Brandee Smith. Learning all about buying, raising, and loving chickens. If you want to know more about our Library, check out our new website! If you would like to contact us to suggest someone to have on the show, be sure to email us at: [email protected] Hazelnut's Hatchery https://www.facebook.com/hazelnutshatchery/ Nahunta Feed Supply https://www.facebook.com/p/Nahunta-Feed-Supply-100064435219679/ How to Speak Chicken Book https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/35498710

EPISODE 8 In this episode, we interview Vicky Edwards, daughter of Edna Smith. Vicky is a long time Princeton resident, and Edna Smith was a founding mother of Princeton Public Library. We hope you enjoy our conversation! Let us know of a long time resident you would like to hear interviewed. Email the library at [email protected] Your librarians have been working hard to update our website and it will soon we fully functional and a place for you to go for all library information, and community information. Princeton Library NC

Librarians Aimee, Hilda, and Landon sit down to discuss town and library related history with Princeton Town clerk April Williamson. Delving into the founding of the Princeton Public Library, local organizations, and learning more about the story of our growing community. April Williamson is the town clerk and recordkeeper for Princeton, as well as being a long-time resident and member of the community. If you would like to contact us to suggest someone to have on the show, be sure to email us at: [email protected] Princeton Women's Improvement Club: https://www.facebook.com/thePWCinPtown/

Librarians Aimee and Hilda sit down to chat with long time resident, Carol Barber. Carol is one of our town's octogenarians and can remember places in Johnston County, including Princeton, from as far back as the 1940's. We will have her back as a guest soon to discuss her very interesting and unexpected reading life. We hope you enjoy this conversation. If you are, or know, another Princeton resident in their 80's and would like to share or hear their memories please let us know! Email the Library at [email protected] or talk to one of your small town librarians in person at the library or when you pass us by out and about in town.

Librarian Hilda and PALS president Hope Toler Dougherty sit down with Community Builder Cindi Pate. Cindi is the Hostess and coordinator of Community Coffee at Miltown Java in downtown Princeton, which happens every Thursday afternoon at 2:00pm and is open to anyone who is a resident, neighbor, or friend of the Princeton Community. Cindi invites you, our local listener, to Gather around the Table. In this interview we hear a little of Cindi's personal story and her vision for building community. She shares much encouragement for any who are looking to connect with others in community, and several great book recommendations. Books mentioned in this episode: Find Your People https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58735075-find-your-people Life in Community https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24693597-life-in-community Kick Fear int he Face https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60661885-kick-fear-in-the-face The Miracle Mentality https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54287722-the-miracle-mentality I Dream Big https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75388399-i-dream-big Your Purpose is Calling https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59608834-your-purpose-is-calling Lioness Arising https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8179773-lioness-arising The Five Love Languages https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/567795.The_Five_Love_Languages

Librarians Aimee, Hilda, and Landon once again sit down with local author and friend Hope Dougherty. This time with the ambition to learn more about the history of the Princeton Public Library. Authors Mentioned: Janette Oke https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4049.Janette_Oke Zane Gray https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18134.Zane_Grey?from_search=true&from_srp=true The Literary Life Podcast https://www.theliterary.life/ If you are a friend or resident of Princeton NC and have a recommendation for a guest for us to interview, email the library at:

Librarian hosts Aimee and Hilda sit down to interview the owners of Miltown Java, our own downtown coffee shop. Miltown Java is a hub of our community, it is a place to gather and connect, and to get to know your neighbors. They are supporters of our small Town Library and we are thankful for their friendship. We hope to join them in supporting neighbors by becoming the hub of information for our community. This podcast is one of the many ways we are striving towards that goal. Events mentioned in this episode: PAR (Princeton Area Runners) Every Tuesday at 6:30 PM Ohana Nutrition Club ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ohananutrition.nc.princeton/⁠ Resources mentioned in this episode: Honduras Coffee Company https://www.facebook.com/HondurasCoffee/ Books mentioned in this episode: The Dream Giver https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3635.The_Dream_Giver Born to Run https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6289283-born-to-run

Librarians Aimee, Landon, and Hilda interview our favorite local author, and friend, Hope Toler Dougherty. We learn about her writing journey, discuss the creative writing process, and celebrate the release of her newest book! Forever Free is the fourth and last book in Hope's Forever Series, and was #1 Best Seller in the Christian Contemporary Romance category on Amazon. Woooo hoo! Congratulations! Forever Free ⁠https://a.co/d/fML8VwQ⁠ The library will be hosting a book signing event on Leap Day, 2024. Visit Hope's website here to learn more her writing adventure: https://hopetolerdougherty.com/a-new-book-a-bestseller/ Here is the link to the Writer's Resources on Hope's website: https://hopetolerdougherty.com/resources/ Triangle East Writers https://www.triangleeastwriters.com/ More books mentioned on this episode: Jane Eyre https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10210.Jane_Eyre To Kill a Mockingbird https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2657.To_Kill_a_Mockingbird Hilda would like to add to a statement: When saying 'it's not a masterpiece' she was thinking of a classic book that would be turned into a Masterpiece Theater Production! Authors mentioned in this episode: Stephen Lawhead https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/28083.Stephen_R_Lawhead?from_search=true&from_srp=true Karen Kingsbury https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3159984.Karen_Kingsbury Stephen King https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3389.Stephen_King?from_search=true&from_srp=true Leon Moriarty https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/26570382.Leon_Moriarty If you are a friend or resident of Princeton NC and have a recommendation for a guest for us to interview, email the library at: [email protected]

Princeton Public Library's Aimee, Hilda, and Landon sit down again for a bookish discussion. On the previous episode, our first attempt at recording, we had a lot of background noise. We moved into the main library to try a new recording location and continued answering Aimee's questions about our reading life. In the future, we hope to have "The Reading Life Of...." episodes where we interview our neighbors about their favorite books, childhood reading, current reading, and best book recommendations. This episode is sort of a practice run for those future episodes, and for us to get more comfortable talking to a microphone. Books mentioned in this episode: Mistmantle Chronicles https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/119146.Urchin_of_the_Riding_Stars The Giver https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3636.The_Giver Crispin: The Cross of Lead https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/353342.The_Cross_of_Lead Anne of Green Gables https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8127.Anne_of_Green_Gables The Vandals of Treason House https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12193159-the-vandals-of-treason-house Surprise Island https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65895797-suprise-island If You Give a Mouse a Cookie https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/767680.If_You_Give_a_Mouse_a_Cookie Awake and Away https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18072183-awake-and-away?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=d2pdqO9hcT&rank=1 The Kingfisher Visual Factfinder https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/7505614 Authors mentioned in this episode https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1194868.Meindert_DeJong

Aimee, Hilda, and Landon begin their podcasting journey! By brainstorming and discussing ideas for future podcasts, as well as delving into their mutual love of books. This podcast was created as a way to celebrate our community and get to know one another. In our recording you will hear a few members of our community who were in fellowship, gathering next door in our community center. How fitting that our background noise in our very first episode was the community we hope to serve! Email: [email protected] Books Mentioned: The Color of Magic https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34497.The_Color_of_Magic The Wee Free Men https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34494.The_Wee_Free_Men?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_12 The Lord of the Rings https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33.The_Lord_of_the_Rings?ref=nav_sb_ss_3_16 The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6609748-the-mysterious-howling?ref=nav_sb_ss_4_4