In this leisurely, summertime episode, we finally introduce you to the whole Info Services team! Listen in for talk about relaxing in the heat - and not research, for once!Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library

015: How to be an Advocate!

Jul 25th, 2022 1h 8m

We're joined by Pantaleon Florez III, of Maseualkualli Farms, a no-till, no fossil fuel farm in Lawrence to talk about his Food as a Public Work project and how to advocate for the things you care about.Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peache

014: It's the How-To Festival!

Jun 19th, 2022 29m 50s

Join us for the fifth year of the spectacular How-To Festival! We get into the festival's history and inspiration, this year's presenters, and more in this little episode. And if you're arriving to this episode late... join us for How-To 2023!

013: Protecting Each Other

May 31st, 2022 53m 42s

It's Mental Health Awareness Month, so we’re joined by very special guest... Meg Hasselman, Program Coordinator and all-around great advocate from Kansas Suicide Prevention HQ (KSPHQ)!Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Pub

012: The Isopodcast

May 10th, 2022 1h 9m

We’re joined by Gabby of the Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center, who dug around the closet at their office and found some artifacts: newspaper clippings, curriculum guides, untitled VHS tapes, and lots more… Listen in for a chat about bugs and t

011: For the Prairie

Mar 21st, 2022 58m 54s

It’s our very first outside guest, Courtney Masterson!! Listen in for the scoop on native plants’ role in our environment, happenings around town, and lots of local resources.Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Libra

010: Sorry, this is about Taxes

Feb 21st, 2022 41m 37s

It’s that time of year again: tax season! Find out which forms the library stocks, which organizations offer tax help in town, and what we CAN and CANNOT do as librarians – not tax professionals – in this episode, which is much more interesting

009: One Librarian’s Nightmare is Another’s Paradise…

Jan 24th, 2022 1h 7m

Wondering what to read next? Wondering HOW TO CHOOSE what to read next? Tune into this episode for some good old-fashioned book talk. We're joined by the Queen of All Books Ever (and Readers’ Services Coordinator), Polli! (And if you like this

008: Testing... testing...

Jan 5th, 2022 41m 2s

Join Ruby and Hazlett in a discussion of the library’s learning resources: most importantly at this time of year, Learning Express Library! Whether you’re in need of exam prep, switching careers, or learning how to use a computer, the library h

007: How to Research Your House Pt. 2

Nov 15th, 2021 55m 28s

Gear up for part TWO of researching historical properties! In this episode, we talk to our boss - Melissa Fisher Isaacs, Information Services Coordinator at the library, truly a wealth of information - about the resources and librarian tricks i

006: We Are Not Elections Officials!

Oct 6th, 2021 42m 32s

Ruby and Hazlett talk elections info ahead of our local November election. Don’t forget to register! And don’t confuse the library with an elections office! BEFORE YOU GET ANY FURTHER -- you have until TUESDAY!! October 12th! to register to v

005: How to Research Your House Pt. 1

Sep 27th, 2021 58m 24s

Learn about the resources we use to uncover the history of houses around Lawrence in this episode, featuring special guest Frankie! Putting together a narrative about your house based on available historical records can be a powerful way to pee

004: The Community's Living Room

Aug 11th, 2021 1h 1m

In this episode, we chat with Erin, our amazing, special Community Resources Specialist, about urgent community resource questions we receive at the desk and the relationship between social work and librarianship. Local emergency shelter resour

003: Your Hometown Librarians

Aug 10th, 2021 1h

In this episode, Hazlett and Ruby talk Lawrence history! We discuss where in the library you can find books about Lawrence, what our local history room has to offer, what it means to be a hometown librarian, and why Lawrence past is also Lawren

002: How to Argue About Info (Don't)

Aug 10th, 2021 48m 49s

In this episode, Hazlett and Ruby are joined by Theresa, another member of the Ask Desk team, in a discussion about misinformation, reputable sources, and trying not to let fights over information fracture relationships with loved ones. It gets

001: Say No to Microfilm

Aug 10th, 2021 36m 21s

Welcome to Oranges & Peaches! In our very first episode, hosts Hazlett and Ruby introduce the show (and explain why the heck we called a library podcast Oranges & Peaches!) and dig into one of our favorite library resources - digital newspaper

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