The Shoemaker's Library
“The Shoemaker’s Library” is a library Podcast hosted by teen librarian, Kenneth Roman, which spotlights activities and resources at the library. During each episode there will be book talks about the newest books as well as occasional special guests to share their love of libraries and talk about events they are running in the community. This podcast is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Thank You!
Episodes
30 episodes
The Wizard of Oz Phenomenon
Join me as I share my favorite Wizard of Oz stories!
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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16:45
Halloween Story Telling: Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe
Join us this Halloween, if you dare, for a reading of Edgar Allan Poe's Annabel Lee!
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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2:28
Thoughts on October 2022 movie views of Monster Movies
My quick thoughts on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Bram Stoker's Dracula and The Invisible Man (2020) films.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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4:01
Thoughts on Phantom of the Paradise Library Viewing
In this episode we are discussing the 1974 campy movie Phantom of the Paradise directed by Brian De Palma.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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9:03
What's planned for Fall 2022
I'm back for season 4 of The Shoemaker's Library. In this episode I talk about doing horror movie commentary and what other things can be found at the library this fall.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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3:30
Getting Our Footing
Kenneth Roman and Matt Moon try out some new segments for the podcast. We discuss what we are reading and writing. Plus share some quotes we like keep in mind.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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19:34
Summer Reading, Fear Street, Wicked, and New Co-Host!!!!
I introduce my new co-host Matt Moon and we talk about Summer Reading, R. L. Stine's Fear Street books just turned into Netflix movies, the PBS Wicked in Concert announcement, and more.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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12:02
National Library Week 2021 and GFJ Library Updates
From April 5th to April 9th 2021, as part of National Library Week 2021, the GFJ Library is having a contest on Facebook and Instagram. Just leave a comment on the questions posed on Facebook or Instagram each day and you will be entered into a...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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5:06
Share Your Mobile Beacon Hotspot Story
In this episode we will be taking a look at the library's Mobile Beacon hotspot lending program and interview a few people to hear their thoughts on the program and how it has helped our community. This episode will be entered into the "Share Y...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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7:02
Using the Library to Get into the Holiday Spirit
2020 has made it hard to do our regular holiday things, but let me share some ways the library can help get you back into the holiday spirit!
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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5:00
Staff Interviews on Halloween/ Plus Thoughts on Wicked by Gregory Maguire for 25th Anniversary
Today is Halloween 2020 and to help you celebrate I talk to a few of my co-workers about their memories of Halloween and things they like to do. But first I take a few minutes to share my thoughts on Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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7:29
Halloween: My Favorites in Movies, Books, and Musicals!
Today I am sharing my thoughts on some of my favorite movies, books/stories, and musicals I enjoy during the Halloween season. What are some of your Halloween favorites? Do we share a few? Find out!!!Here is a link to get tickets for th...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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9:15
Dumbledore vs Snape: Who is an Accountable Leader?
In this episode of The Shoemaker's library I have a debate with Seth Jacobus, director of the George F. Johnson Memorial Library, about the public administrator value of accountability using Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape from the Harry Pot...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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8:58
Reading of "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
In honor of the haunting season join me as I read one of Edgar Allan Poe's greatest works, "The Raven"!
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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9:33
This Fall 2020
This fall we have some great digital offerings for teens and children. As well as some new developments we would like to share with our community about opening Saturdays again and being an early voting site.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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6:16
Summer Wrapping/Fall Coming!
That's a wrap for our summer 2020 offerings, but I am teasing some things to look forward to this fall. As well as giving some more library information about our COVID polices and procedures.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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7:12
Fairy Tale Discussion: Cinderella & Fairy Tale Collectors
Today I share updates about the George F. Johnson Memorial library and our summer reading programs for all ages. Then I share my thoughts on the fairy tale Cinderella and the fairy tale collectors who wrote different versions down.Click...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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7:27
Summer 2020 Info and Library Updates
We have made a lot of changes to the library as we get ready to invite the public back. Listen and get the run down on new services and policies we put in place during this difficult time. As well as hear how you can participate in our summer r...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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6:10
Discussion of Love Never Dies
The discussion is based on the free presentation of Love Never Dies, the sequel to Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, on the YouTube Channel "The Show Must Go On" on April 24th.This episode was first recorded on Facebook li...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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14:13
Discussion of The Phantom of the Opera
The discussion is based on the free presentation of The Phantom of the Opera on the YouTube Channel "The Show Must Go On" on April 17th.This episode was first recorded on Facebook live on April 19th.We discuss the show and leave...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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20:54
Harry Potter Book Series Ranking List
Learn my rankings of the seven Harry Potter books. There will be spoilers and remember this is my list. I encourage you to share your own rankings in the comments.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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10:58
GFJ Library update while Quarantined
Wondering what the librarians of the George F. Johnson Memorial Library have been up to since the physical library has been closed due to Quarantine efforts? Well let me tell you. I have lots of good resources to share and plans to keep offerin...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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5:27
Catching Up
In this episode we are catching up after a while of radio silence. I am with a special guest and we talk about how fun summer was and what we plan for the fall!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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10:37