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On this episode of the Pint & Click Podcast, Dave, Tony, Joel and Jami (who we're welcoming back to the podcast for the first time in a year!) discuss the latest Marvel character to hit the big screen, Black Panther. First, they discuss this year's blockbuster film adaptation, directed by Ryan Coogler, and then they talk about Black Panther & the Crew: We Are the Streets, a graphic novel collecting Ta-Nehisi Coates' entries to the comic book series. Have a listen below:

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There is something tremendously spirit-lifting about gardening. The accomplishment that comes with planting flowers, fruits, and veggies and watching them become bounteous is a one-of-a-kind feeling.

However, last year seemed to be a challenge for many of us that call gardening a hobby.

This year, I have been doing a bit of research so that I can nip those problems in the bud! (See what I did there?)

Continue Reading "How Will My Garden Grow (this year)?" →

Local resident and library staffer John Lavalie, and five of his friends, have just published a book called RED WHITE and WHO: the Story of Doctor Who in America.

I interviewed John about his book and his fascination with Doctor Who and Whovian fandom.

My first question was, “Why are you a fan of the British show Doctor Who?”

Continue Reading "Doctor Who! Doctor Who???" →

During the week of April 16th, our library consortium of 24 area libraries (CCS) will be transitioning to a new online catalog.

This means a new look - and some new bells and whistles - that will make the catalog easier to search and use. Get more information about the new catalog changeover.

You are going to love:

• The new responsive design will make it easy to use the catalog on any device: phone, tablet or computer.
• A new mobile app! If you use the DPPL app now, our plan is to keep the current app available to you for a short period after the transition. We are also planning the release of a new app, called DPPL Mobile, to follow shortly after the April 17th date.
• Choose an easy to remember username (optional)
• Easily update your notification preferences, including email, text, or automated calls.
• Access all the same materials from any of the consortium's libraries, with the option to change your preferred pickup location.

Continue Reading "We’re Getting a New Look - and a New Catalog!" →

There was a time (not long ago) when I never listened to audiobooks.

Audiobooks made me think of CDs...disks that could get lost or scratched, that needed a portable player, or even worse required a car.

Nope, nope, nope.

Continue Reading "Audiobooks, Take Me Away." →