Stacks and Stories

Treasures of the Collections

Join MLC's Tracy and Alex as they discuss some of their favorite things in MLC's collections. We take a look at Elvis, a murder scandal, medicine to cure you of worms, and a few more fun things hiding out in MLC's building!

Books for a Good Cry!

Get that tissue box ready!  Pod Squad members Tracy Carr and Shellie Zeigler will give you some of their favorite tear-provoking reads.  

Lewis Nordan

Join Pod Squad members Tracy Carr and Louisa Whitfield-Smith as they discuss their love and admiration of Mississippi author Lewis Nordan, aka "Buddy", and how much the Mississippi Delta influenced the acclaimed author. Also, hear the Pod Squad members discuss the details of a new program by the Mississippi Library Commission called "Briefly Noted". Visit http://msreads.lib.ms.us/brieflynoted for more details about "Briefly Noted".

Book Recommendations

Pod Squad members Tracy Carr and Shellie Zeigler give you some really great book recommendations!  Be sure to check these out...literally!  

Books That Make Us Laugh

Join Pod Squad members Shellie Zeigler and Tracy Carr as they talk about books they have read over the years that have made them laugh! Check this one out....you'll be in stitches!    

Advocating for Libraries

On this episode, Pod Squad member Susan Liles is joined by two library system directors; Tonya Johnson, with Madison County Library System and Mara Polk with Central Mississippi Regional Library System. They both have served as Legislative Chair of the Mississippi Library Association and they talk with Susan about how important it is for supporters to share their stories of the value of libraries.  They also share some tips on how to be the most effective.

The Joy of Book Clubs

Book clubs can be a fun way to share the love of reading, and can bring about lively discussions and delicious snacks!  Pod Squad members Tracy Carr and Shellie Ziegler talk about their participation in book clubs and what's on their group's reading lists.  

Mississippi Gulf Coast Libraries - Part Two

Join Pod Squad member, Susan Liles, as she talks with two library directors from the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  This is the second segment featuring the state's coastal libraries. Lori Barnes, Executive Director of the Jackson George Regional Library System shares information about her system, including how many branches she has, how long they've been around, and some of the things that are going on. Susan also talks with Denise Saucier, Director of the Long Beach Library about a great event she recently hosted and the things she offers the residents of this small Mississippi coastal town.

Mississippi’s Zine Queen

MLC Pod Squad member, Lacy Ellinwood, talks with Mississippi's very own "Zine Queen" on this episode of Stacks and Stories.   Lacy learns all the scoop about the zine culture from Lucy Isadora, Mississippi's "Zine Queen," including what it means and how it got started.   Barnard Zine Library:  https://zines.barnard.edu/ Goner Records: https://www.goner-records.com/mainpage.php  Facebook Group, Zines A Go Go: https://www.facebook.com/groups/zinesagogo/about/

Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Libraries - Part One

There are four library systems along the coastline of Mississippi collectively managing almost 25 library branches. They serve a very diverse population of residents who, despite the constant threat of damaging storms, wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Learn how these libraries were affected by the storm, and how they continued to serve their residents in the aftermath.  Mississippi's coastal dwellers are resilient and dedicated to the area they call home.