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The Free Bin
Join the staff of the Toledo Public Library as they dive deep into history, culture, and the arts! That's Toledo, Oregon, USA, by the way--not the bigger one in Ohio or the original one in Spain. But a public library serves everyone, so if you are someone, The Free Bin has something for you. Whether it's cult movies, cultural history, classic stories, games, or (of course) books, you never know what you'll find in here, so reach on in! The Free Bin is a production of the Toledo Public Library…
Episodes
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The Other Side of the Desk
Deb, Denyse and Harrison talk about what it's really like to work at the library. Topics include Lizzo's crystal flute performance; some cranky but…
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Wikipedia with Laurie Bridges
Laurie Bridges from Oregon State University drops by to tell Deb and Harrison all about Wikipedia! Mentioned on this episode: Wikipedia and Academic Libraries…
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Dig, If You Will, The Picture(s)
Denyse and Harrison each bring a hefty stack of graphic nonfiction titles to discuss. Topics include trips to the moon, the challenges of adolescence, the…
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Mendocino Hair Metal Mystery Date
Deb, Denyse and Harrison explore the ever-popular mystery genre(s), from Scooby-Doo to Agatha Christie to neo-noir Batman. Mentioned in this episode: Murder on…
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Back to School 2022
Deb and Harrison discuss the challenges of returning to school for teachers and students. They also discuss technology troubles, Mikhail Gorbachev's death and…
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BFFs (Best Fictional Friends)
Content warning: This episode includes brief mentions of threats of racialized violence depicted in "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry…
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Magic!
Deb and Harrison talk about the concept of magic in fiction and life. Never sniff a necromancer's beard! Note: Harrison was indeed wrong about Nicolas Flamel…
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Got a Lust for Life(long learning)
The gang discusses lifelong learning and personal growth and what it means to them. Topics: Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI), North Korea, wine…
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Until the Book Hits Your Face: Bedtime Reading
Deb and Harrison share their favorite bedtime story choices for good dreams and bad. Stephen King contributes to both categories. Quirky manga, proto-punk…
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Summer Stuff
Deb, Denyse and Harrison discuss summer memories and share some of the books they've been reading. Topics include fireflies, wyverns, aggressive unicorns, the…
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Check One Two!
Deb and Harrison say hello, clarify which Toledo they're in, talk shop, reveal the town's dark secret, and try to give a sense of things to come. Stay tuned!