A news and trivia podcast for book nerds and library lovers. Join hosts Kelly & Shayne as they talk about what they’re reading, what’s happening in the library, and tons of trivia. There will be plenty of games and quizzes to test your knowledge, but also so we can stump our fellow library staff! We post new episodes every other Wednesday, so jump into all sorts of topics with us!
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Join us today to talk about one of today's most consumed resources-- coffee and the caffeine therein! Learn about how we discovered it, how it works, and why it doesn't work for everyone!
Have a happy Thanksgiving and don't forget to join us for a new episode about etymology in two weeks!
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Today, we talk about Dewey Decimal Number 595, which covers arthropods-- bugs, scorpions, spiders, crabs, lobsters, and more! Listen for some kinda creepy facts about creepy crawlies, which we hate, and plenty of laughs about things we just didn't know.
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
We're diving into the world of plants once again in this episode, this time with guest circulation clerk, Rachel! We'll discuss plants, botany, and you'll learn some things about plants that we didn't know either! Then, the return of our quiz segment will have your brain buzzing!
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Join us this episode to learn about Dewey Decimal number 737-- Numistmatics and Sigilography. That's money and seals for archival purposes. We'll talk about real world money, fictional money, and those fancy rings you press into wax to seal a letter.
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Explore Dewey Decimal number 794 with us as we talk about some nerdy stuff-- video games, board games, and Dungeons and Dragons! Learn about eSports, facts about board games, and everyone's favorite tabletop roleplaying game.
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
We use language every day, but do you know these facts about something we use so often? Come learn about punctuation, American Sign Language, and more! Then, take a quiz about words we've borrowed from other languages!
Check out our website, jmclibrary.org, for Big Read events, ASL classes, online learning, and much more!
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Do you remember the turn of the century? It was a hectic time, full of tech scares and new possibilities! We talk about our memories and what actually happened with our Teen Librarian, Chrystal. Come reminisce in the fear of technology shutting down with us!
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
We have a great time discussing the good ol' 90s with a special guest, our Children's Librarian Jennifer! Talk about 90s toys, slang, and plenty of other memories, then take a quiz about 90s movie quotes!
Want to come to Books of Madison County, have a great dinner, and listen to a fantastic author speak? Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/bomc2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
You know about the Great Pyramid at Giza and The Colosseum, but what do you know about the Hanging Gardens of Babylon or the Taj Mahal? Find out on this episode about two different sets of Seven Wonders!
Want to come to Books of Madison County, have a great dinner, and listen to a fantastic author speak? Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/bomc2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Join us for a bit of a different episode this week as we talk about National Parks, Yosemite, and some legends and fables related to them! Lots of info on the beautiful National Parks Service and tales from your hosts, with a personal twist!
Note: We were hard-pressed for recording space this week, so we know our audio quality is a bit worse than normal. We will be back to usual next time! Thanks for being patient and sticking with us!