Episode Transcript
[00:00:17] Speaker A: Greetings readers. Welcome to the first June edition of Library News. This month we discuss summer programming, all Iowa Reads programs and more.
Another youth summer reading program is upon us and we are very excited. This year's theme is Power Game on for summer reading programs will be conducted virtually on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 1:45pm Join Denise Bean, our Youth Librarian for Arts on Mondays, interactive games and mystery adventures on Wednesdays and STEM Fridays. Ages 0 to 18 are welcome. For more information, go to IowaLibrary blog.
[00:00:53] Speaker B: The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled will also be hosting an eight week career exploration experience for teens 14 years and older this summer. There will be wonderful special guest speakers throughout the summer introducing different careers. The Library is excited to spend this time with this great group of people.
[00:01:13] Speaker C: The Library is proud to announce that there is a finalist from Iowa competing in the Braille Challenge Finals.
Aria M is a finalist in the Apprentice Group. She has been invited to compete at the National Finals later this month at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Congratulations to Aria.
[00:01:32] Speaker A: Now for the top 10 nonfiction books downloaded from Bard the Bathroom Thinker 5000 Facts from the Smartest Brand in the World DB125600 by Kyle Brock American MENSA presents the brilliant bathroom reader, the ultimate book of 5,000 facts, curated by the world's smartest brand.
Perfect to expand any curious mind. Whether gearing up for a big trivia night or simply wanting to give your brain something interesting to think about, this big book of 5,000 facts from the smartest brand in the world fits the bill.
These facts will make you think. They'll make you wonder. You may even want to research more about some of these topics.
Most of all, you'll have a ton of fun learning about everything from Thomas Edison's attempts at mind reading to Dr. Lucy King's beehive fences that scare elephants, from destroying farms connecting a Blind Life DB 127356 by Joshua Alexander Mayel and Wendell Jamison When Joshua Meyel was four years old, he answered his front door and a mentally disturbed neighbor poured a cup of acid over his head, horrifically burning him and blinding him for life. It was a tragedy that could have destroyed him. But instead, Maelle, naturally curious and a born engineer, not only recovered but flourished, finding increasingly inventive ways not only to help himself thrive in a world built for the sighted, but to help others do the same.
In connecting dots, a reference to Braille and a metaphor for Maille's explorations and discoveries, readers are treated to a memoir that is as illuminating as it is entertaining and ultimately, as triumphant as they come.
In 2022, Maill fulfilled a nearly lifelong dream when he won a MacArthur genius grant.
Melania DB125049 by Melania Trump in her memoir, Melania reflects on her Slovenian childhood, the pivotal moments that led her to the world of high fashion in Europe and New York, and the serendipitous meeting with Donald Trump, a chance encounter that forever changed the course of her life.
Melania opens up about their courtship, life in the spotlight and experiencing the joy of motherhood. She shares behind the scenes stories from her time in the White House, shedding light on her advocacy work and the causes close to her heart.
[00:03:56] Speaker B: The Price of Valor the Life of Audie Murphy, America's most Decorated Hero of World War II DB127905 by David A. Smith in the first biography covering his entire life, including his severe PTSD and his tragic death at the age of 45, the unusual story of Audie Murphy, the most decorated hero of World War II, is brought to life for a new generation.
Take me An Autobiography, DB 125046 by John Denver and Arthur Tobier John Denver chronicles the experiences that shaped his life while unraveling the rich inner journey of a shy Midwestern boy whose uneasy partnership with fame has been one of the defining forces for his first 50 years.
Levi's eyes A son's deadly secret and a father's cruel betrayal DB 125876 by Aphrodite Jones Levi's eyes delves into the unspeakable murders of Christina and Levi Carlson, as told by the killer himself.
It's a must read for true crime addicts who dare to go deep into a killer's mind.
In it, readers will learn how the murders of Christina Carlson and her son Levi Carlson, committed 17 years apart, are intricately connected.
There's a hidden thread here, one that has not yet been revealed to the public. Showing that Levi kept dark secrets, this book exposes both sides of the twisted marriage between Carl and Cindy Carlson as readers are taken through increasing levels of horror, step by step, into the depravity inside the killer's head.
The Prayer Book of the Bible DB 128211 by Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Walter Brueggemann Jesus died with a psalm on his lip. For millennia, humans have been shaped by the Psalms, and before the Nazis banned him from publishing, German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer published this book on the Psalms. What comfort is found in the Psalter? What praise and and what challenge? What threat in Psalms, the Prayer Book of the Bible. Discover the richness this book of Scripture held for Bonhoeffer and learn to pray Psalms along with Christ.
First published in 1940, this classic reveals how the Psalms are essential to life of the believer and offers Bonhoeffer's reflections on psalms of thanksgiving, suffering, guilt, praise and lament.
Now with an introduction by Walter Bruegerman, the excerpts from the Psalms, Bonhoeffer's timeless work offers contemporary audiences ancient wisdom and resources for the living of these days.
[00:06:55] Speaker C: I want you to be happy Finding Peace and Abundance in everyday life DB 127633 by Pope Francis Pope Francis shares wisdom and encouragement to help readers seek God's will and his best. The short, accessible chapters distill his message into bite sized readings that can be read all at once or in daily segments. This collection of inspiring pieces reminds readers that God cares and wants us to live well and love well. God wants us to be happy Blind Sight come and see DBC 32134 by Jane L. Tolino Blind since birth, Jane Tolino describes living with blindness in an often short sighted world. She expounds on spiritual, physical, mental, emotional and social challenges of living blind the Lost Book of Herbal Remedies the Healing Power of Plant Medicine DBC 28607 by Nicole Appleyan and Claude Davis the Lost Book of Herbal Remedies goes against the grain of mainstream medicine and avoids just treating symptoms. Instead, it targets the underlying condition causing them while relying on your body's natural ability to repair itself. It also has a medicinal herbal reference guide so it's easy to look up in affliction or disease and see which herbs to use as well as a detailed appendix to easily find an herb or illness. You'll find out how to make powerful pain killing extract using a common backyard weed.
[00:08:37] Speaker A: This month the State Library of Iowa is holding virtual Author visits with three authors of the All Iowa Read Selections for 2025. These are free and open to the public but registration is required.
First up is Tim Johnston on Tuesday, June 17th at 6:30pm he is the author of the adult selection Distant Sons.
Next is Christina Wyman, author of the kids selection Jawbreaker. She will give her Talk on Wednesday, June 18th at 1pm and last but not least is Byron Graves on Wednesday, June 25th at 3pm he is the author of the Teen Selection for 2025. All sessions will be held via Zoom and each author will be joined by a moderator to discuss their books, creative process and hear questions from attendees.
Attendees will have the option to submit a question ahead of time when registering or may include a question in the chat during the event.
To register for these events, go to the State Library of Iowa website at www.statelibraryofioa.gov.
[00:09:38] Speaker B: The library had a great time at the Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market last month. Thanks to all those who stopped by to say hello. It was a great morning of spreading awareness about our library, Braille literacy and more.
The Library's very own Leland Smith will be the keynote speaker at the NETC National Extension Technology Community Conference early this month. Leland will be sharing his experiences with accessibility both in the physical and digital worlds.
[00:10:09] Speaker C: The National Library Services Program Patron Corner will be held Monday, June 9 at 6pm via Zoom.
Patron Corner is a quarterly program held by the National Library Services Patron Engagement Section.
Please contact the library for more information or the login information.
This month's Many Faces Aboard will be held Thursday, June 12th at 6pm via Zoom. Please contact the library for the link or call in information or go to.
[00:10:40] Speaker A: IowaLibrary Blog Smart speaking to the smart speaker a new limited series program from the National Library Service will be held Thursday, June 19th at 6pm A brief presentation will begin the session. Presenters will spend the remainder of the time answering questions about the presentation that all may eread. The monthly NLS program that focuses on the NLS Braille Ereader will be held Tuesday, June 24th at 6pm via Zoom.
Contact the library if you need assistance getting registered for any of the NLS events.
Please don't hesitate to contact the library with any questions or comments at 515-281-1323 or by email at librarylind state ia us.
The library is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm Happy Reading.
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