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In this episode, we give you a peek into the work we do in the Central Library’s Reference Department. We also talk about what we’ve been reading.

In this episode, Abby and Abby talked about reading:

• Pax, Journey Home by Sara Pennypacker (and the first in the series, Pax)
• The Joy of Sweat: The Strange Science of Perspiration by Sarah Everts

Next, we’ll hear a chat about what we do, why we do, and what projects we’re excited about.

Follow JMRL’s progress through the tiers of the JMRL COVID-19 Response Plan. 

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• Central
• Crozet
• Gordon Avenue
• Greene County
• Louisa County
• Nelson Memorial
• Northside
• Scottsville

If you have books you’d like to recommend we read and discuss please email us at podcast@jmrl.org.

This podcast is made possible through generous support from the Friends of the Library. If you’d like to learn more or join the friends please head to their website.

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In this episode, we hear a recording of a virtual event called Automated and Connected Vehicles: A Glimpse at the Vehicle of the Future. We also talk about what we’ve been reading.

In this episode, Abby and Abby talked about reading:

• The Mountains Sing by Ngyuễn Phan Qué Mai , who has a new book coming out too named Dust Child (and she also mentioned Pachinko by Min Jin Lee)
• Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu

Next, we’ll hear a recording of a virtual event called Automated and Connected Vehicles: A Glimpse at the Vehicle of the Future. What once seemed like pure science-fiction – the self-driving vehicle – is now on the brink of becoming everyday reality. In this recording, Amanda Hamm, the Connected and Automated Vehicle Program Manager with the Virginia Department of Transportation, and Marty Miller, a Research Associate in Advanced Vehicle Systems and Interfaces at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, talk about the vehicle technology of the future. Where is the technology at? What is the difference between automated and connected vehicles? How in theory does it work and how will this technology affect our lives? Buckle up for a trip to the future!

Follow JMRL’s progress through the tiers of the JMRL COVID-19 Response Plan. 

For branch details:

• Central
• Crozet
• Gordon Avenue
• Greene County
• Louisa County
• Nelson Memorial
• Northside
• Scottsville

If you have books you’d like to recommend we read and discuss please email us at podcast@jmrl.org.

This podcast is made possible through generous support from the Friends of the Library. If you’d like to learn more or join the friends please head to their website. 

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In this episode, we hear a recording of a virtual event called It Has Been a Tough 17 Months: Managing Stress and Mental Health in a Pandemic. We also talk about what we’ve been reading.

In this episode, Abby and Abby talked about reading:

• The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
• The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon

They also talked about JMRL’s What Do I Read Next? service.

Next, we’ll hear a recording of a virtual event called It Has Been a Tough 17 Months: Managing Stress and Mental Health in a Pandemic.

Over the past 17 months, many of us saw our lives turned upside down as we navigated the uncertainties tied to COVID-19, and the many new stresses and responsibilities that followed. Even as things get “back to normal,” it is natural to still feel like you’re on an emotional roller-coaster. In this virtual presentation, Dr. Bethany Teachman, Professor of Psychology at UVA, talks about strategies to support mental health and manage anxiety, sadness, guilt and anger during this stressful time, as well as ways to seek help for yourself or loved ones

Watch the video of this event here, and find recordings of JMRL’s other virtual programs here.

Find out about upcoming virtual and in-person events here.

Follow JMRL’s progress through the tiers of the JMRL COVID-19 Response Plan. 

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• Central
• Crozet
• Gordon Avenue
• Greene County
• Louisa County
• Nelson Memorial
• Northside
• Scottsville

If you have books you’d like to recommend we read and discuss please email us at podcast@jmrl.org.

This podcast is made possible through generous support from the Friends of the Library. If you’d like to learn more or join the friends please head to their website. 

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In this episode, we hear a recording of a virtual event from last month that focused on The History of Anti-Asian Violence in the U.S. We also talk about what we’ve been reading.

In this episode, Abby and Abby talked about reading:

• The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper (also mentioned plans to read This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay)
• Lock In by John Scalzi (with companion novel Head On)

Next, we’ll hear a recording of a virtual event from May called The History of Anti-Asian Violence in the U.S.

The recent wave of anti-Asian hate crimes, coupled with mass shootings in Atlanta and Indianapolis that targeted a large number of Asian victims, have gained attention in the mainstream media, but the coverage also exposed widespread ignorance of the history of Asian Americans’ presence in the U.S., along with the acts of mass violence, harassment and discrimination that they faced. Professor Sylvia Chong, Director of the Asian Pacific American Studies Program at the University of Virginia, joined us to offer a brief history of anti-Asian violence in the U.S., to help us understand our current moment of crisis

Some of the resources Dr. Chong mentioned in her presentation:

• Minor Feelings : An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong
• On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous: a Novel by Ocean Vuong 
• Crying in H Mart : a Memoir by Michelle Zauner
• Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
• Strangers From a Different Shore : A History of Asian Americans by Ronald Takaki (downloadable audiobook)
• Asian Americans (PBS documentary) (DVD)

Items in UVA’s catalog available through ILL

• Asian American Dreams by Helen Zia
• The Karma of Brown Folk by Vijay Prashad
• Who Killed Vincent Chin? (DVD)
• Vincent Who? (DVD)

Japanese Breakfast (band)

Watch the video of this program

Videos of previous JMRL programs

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• Central
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• Louisa County
• Nelson Memorial
• Northside
• Scottsville

COVID-19 Response and Available Online Resources

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This podcast is made possible through generous support from the Friends of the Library. If you’d like to learn more or join the friends please head to their website. 

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In this episode, we hear a preview of this year’s Summer Challenge. We also talk about what we’ve been reading.

In this episode, Abby and Abby talked about reading:

• The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
• You Have a Match by Emma Lord

Next, we chat with JMRL Young Adult Services Manager, Tim Carrier, about summer reading and the 2021 Summer Challenge. 

Tim talked about reading Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

Follow JMRL’s progress through the tiers of the JMRL COVID-19 Response Plan. 

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• Central
• Crozet
• Gordon Avenue
• Greene County
• Louisa County
• Nelson Memorial
• Northside
• Scottsville

COVID-19 Response and Available Online Resources

If you have books you’d like to recommend we read and discuss please email us at podcast@jmrl.org.

This podcast is made possible through generous support from the Friends of the Library. If you’d like to learn more or join the friends please head to their website.

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In this episode, we hear a panel discussion with the cast of Leslie M. Scott-Jones’ radio play Thirty-Seven. We also talk about what we’ve been reading.

Abby and Abby talked about poetry

• Orexia by Lisa Russ Spaar
• Guillotine by Eduardo C. Corral

Next, we hear a recording of a virtual panel discussion with local playwright Leslie M. Scott-Jones and the cast of her recent radio play, Thirty-Seven.

Synopsis of Thirty-Seven

A young Black man wrestles with the decision to get involved in the Movement for Black Lives. Armed with intelligence well beyond his 8th grade education, we follow his journey through the everyday struggle of being Black in america. Seth, played by Jamahl Garrison-Lowe, has been told that his entire existence is inconsequential, and he knows that to be a lie. Now he must decide what to do about it, weighing his physical safety against his emotional and spiritual well being. While he ponders these thoughts, he must also survive long enough to put thought to action.

Cast

• Jamahl Garrison-Lowe as Seth Cornelius Jefferson
• Bibi Mama as Lillian Martin Wood
• J.J. Johnson as Arthur Johnson
• Megan Randall as Caroline Genovese
• Andy Davis as Paul Dorden

Video recording of the panel

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In this episode, 

Abby and Abby talked about reading Jacqueline Woodson’s:

• Brown Girl Dreaming and
• Red at the Bone

We also mentioned several of her other books and recommended further reading.

See jmrl.org/samepage for more information.

Find recordings of past JMRL programs here:

JMRL’s Youtube channel

Follow JMRL’s progress through the tiers of the JMRL COVID-19 Response Plan. 

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• Northside
• Scottsville

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This podcast and the Same Page community read initiative are made possible through generous support from the Friends of the Library. If you’d like to learn more or join the friends please head to their website. 

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In this episode, we’ll hear from Christy Rotman, life skills coach from UVa. She explores the elements of effective goals, and introduces a framework called WOOP — helpful for predicting likely obstacles and crafting plans to overcome them. In just over 30 minutes, you’ll be energized and inspired! 

Abby and Abby talked about reading:

• Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi 
• At Night All Blood is Black by David Diop

Next, we hear the audio from our recent program on goal setting. Thank you Christy for your thoughtfully researched presentation! 

Email us to join JMRL’s new Accountability Club to help you stick to your goals in the new year!

Find recordings of past JMRL programs here:

JMRL’s Youtube channel

Follow JMRL’s progress through the tiers of the JMRL COVID-19 Response Plan. 

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• Central
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• Gordon Avenue
• Greene County
• Louisa County
• Nelson Memorial
• Northside
• Scottsville

COVID-19 Response and Available Online Resources

If you have books you’d like to recommend we read and discuss please email us at podcast@jmrl.org.

This podcast is made possible through generous support from the Friends of the Library. If you’d like to learn more or join the friends please head to their website. 

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In this episode, we’ll hear Abby and Abby interview Clare Ruday from the Blue Ridge Health District. They discuss services, the pandemic, and the health district’s recent name change. 

Abby and Abby talked about reading:

• The Stuff of Stars by Marion Dane Bauer and Piecing me Together by Renee Watson
• Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (with plans to take on Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell this year.)

Next, we hear our recent interview with Clare Ruday from BRHD. Thank you Clare for joining us!

• BRHD website
• Local Health Department locations and hours
• Sign up for the BRHD newsletter
• Clare talks about reading:
  • The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult
  • A Man Called Ove and My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman

Email us to join JMRL’s new Accountability Club to help you stick to your goals in the new year!

Find recordings of past JMRL programs here:

JMRL’s Youtube channel

Follow JMRL’s progress through the tiers of the JMRL COVID-19 Response Plan. 

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• Central
• Crozet
• Gordon Avenue
• Greene County
• Louisa County
• Nelson Memorial
• Northside
• Scottsville

 COVID-19 Response and Available Online Resources

If you have books you’d like to recommend we read and discuss please email us at podcast@jmrl.org.

This podcast is made possible through generous support from the Friends of the Library. If you’d like to learn more or join the friends please head to their website. 

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In this episode, we hear a recording of a presentation on Seasonal Affective Disorder. We also talk about what we’re reading.

Abby and Abby talked about reading:

• The Enchanted Hour by Meghan Cox Gurdon
• The Scapegracers by Hannah Abigail Clarke

Next, we hear a recording of an event that took place earlier this month, Combatting the Winter Blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder. Does the cooler weather bring along depression? What about a post-holiday slump? This presentation offered an overview of Seasonal Affective Disorder, its biological underpinnings, and treatment options. It was led by Cali Caldwell, BSN, RN, who will graduate in May as a Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner. 

Email us to join JMRL’s new Accountability Club to help you stick to your goals in the new year!

Find recordings of past JMRL programs here:

JMRL’s Youtube channel

Follow JMRL’s progress through the tiers of the JMRL COVID-19 Response Plan. 

For branch details:

• Central
• Crozet
• Gordon Avenue
• Greene County
• Louisa County
• Nelson Memorial
• Northside
• Scottsville

COVID-19 Response and Available Online Resources

If you have books you’d like to recommend we read and discuss please email us at podcast@jmrl.org.

This podcast is made possible through generous support from the Friends of the Library. If you’d like to learn more or join the friends please head to their website.