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Top Shelf with Russell Library
On Top Shelf, you’ll hear about compelling reads from the people who know books best, librarians! Our bookish staff will share titles that connect to a unique theme each episode. This show will also share the many services offered here at Russell Library. Not local? No worries! Our staff will inspire you to connect with a public library in your own community.
Podcasting since 2021 • 70 episodes
Top Shelf with Russell Library
Latest Episodes
Unreliable Narrators | Christy, Kim, Shannon, & Briana
Diving into a novel usually involves a level of trust. We assume that the characters on the page are telling the truth, or at the very least, we trust that the narrator will inform us when someone is spinning a web of lies. But what happens whe...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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27:21
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Summerween | Christy, Kim, Stephanie, & Kate
The Russell Library is full of Halloween loving librarians, so we jumped on the chance to celebrate early! If you, too, enjoy the spooky season, you'll love our Summerween conversation. The term “Summerween” comes from the animated mystery TV s...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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31:11
Beach Reads | Stephanie, Briana, Cate, & Shannon
What makes a perfect beach read? Is it the same for everyone or is there room for interpretation? Merriam Webster defines a beach read as, a usually light work of escapist fiction (such as a thriller or romance). While this may be true...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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31:21
Free People Read Freely | Briana, Christy, Kim, & Stephanie
Welcome to Episode 1 of Top Shelf with Russell Library! This show is brought to you by the same team behind Middletown Strong: Looking up With Russell Library. After four wonderful community-focused seasons of Middletown Strong, the team has ch...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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30:42
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz | Christy & Briana
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are delighted to share this exciting conversation with you. Christy and Briana sit down with a very special woman in our community, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz! In this chat, you'll learn about the many ro...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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49:33