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 Feb 21, 2024
Ep.22: Video Games
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Join us in this episode for a laser-focused discussion about video games. We discuss our first video game experiences, some video game lore, and a quiz about the gaming industry!
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Ep.21: Making and Manufacturing
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Join us this episode as we talk about Dewey Decimal number 670, Manufacturing Technology. We discuss e-textiles, how things are made, and various facts about the manufacturing industry! We also have guest Kasie, our MakerSpace Manager, to talk with us about how you can use the library to make things of all kinds!
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Ep.20: Science and Experiments
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Join us today to talk about busting myths of science and how some science experiments actually work! And if you're feeling really motivated, check out any book in Dewey Decimal number 507. Then take our quiz about general science and see what you know!
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Ep.19: The Mandela Effect
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Join us this episode as we test our memory and how well we remember basic things about media. Did Nelson Mandela die in prison in the '80s, or did he pass away in 2013? Did the movie Shazaam even exist? Is it Berenstein or Berenstain? Answer these questions and more in this episode of Facts from the Stacks!
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Ep.18: Etymology and English Words
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Join us this episode to learn about the origin of some English words and phrases! Do you know why we call them "hot dogs"? What about Winston Churchill and his famously eccentric wordsmithing? We talk about popular words that fade from existence and then take a quiz on some Gen Z phrases.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Ep.17: Coffee and Caffeine
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
Ep.16: Bugs and Other Arthropods
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
Ep.15: Botany and Plants (Pt.II)
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
Ep.14: Money and Seals
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
Ep.13: Games and Geekiness
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.