Take a listen as Jamie and Mariah discuss Summer Reading fun and their most recent reading recommendations!

Books mentioned:

We Burned so Bright by T.J. Klune

The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

How to Survive in the Woods by Kat Rosenfield

Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey

Heartwood by Amity Gaige

The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich

The King's Ransom by Janet Evanovich

In this episode Abby and Melissa discuss our upcoming summer reading program, how to register, and our summer reading kickoff at First Fridays. They are also joined by Danny the Dino as he discusses summer reading and his favorite book Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff.

Jamie and Chelsea discuss library programs, news, touching stories, and the books they have been reading.

Books mentioned include:

Cold Storage by David Koepp

Mary by Nat Cassidy

When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy

Nestlings by Nat Cassidy

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The First Time I saw Him by Laura Dave

Abby and Melissa talk about library happenings and books to keep you reading this spring!

Books mentioned include:

The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale by C.M. Waggoner

Aisle Nine by Ian X Cho

Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center

Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center

The Happiness Year: How to Find Joy in Every Season by Tara Ward

Mariah and Amanda discuss programs and what they're reading.

A special shout-out to our patrons who are 60 and older. We have seen you come back to the library and we just want to say that it's good to see each and every one of you! Imagine That! is catered specifically for this age group and it has been so good to see our older patrons come back in such a positive and creative way.

Books Mentioned:

The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Dear Debbie by Frieda McFadden

Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man by Jesse Sutanto

Abby and Jamie discuss teen programs and what they're reading.

Books mentioned include:

So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison

Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison

Play Nice by Rachel Harrison

Simply More by Cynthia Erivo

On this episode, Chelsea and Mariah discuss Winter Reading Programs and the following books:

The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan

Rabbit by Patricia Williams

Replaceable You by Mary Roach

The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto

The Wettest County in the World by Matt Bondurant

With everyone prepping for the predicted ice and snowstorm, Amanda and Shelia talk about books that will take you far away if you're homebound.

Books mentioned include:

• Canticle by Janet Rich Edwards
• The Silent Companions by Lara Purcell
• My Friends by Fredrik Backman
• In the Time of Five Pumpkins by Alexander McCall Smith
• Chasing the Horizon by Mary Connealy

And Shelia shares her appreciation for the opportunity to serve Allen County for the past twenty years. January 30, 2026 is her last day to work at the library. Congratulations to Amanda Woods, who will be the new Allen County Public Library Director on February 1, 2026.