Iowa photographer and artist Barry Phipps joins us on the podcast today. Barry recently published a collection of photos called From Gravity to What Cheer: Iowa Photographs. The book has several striking photos of sites across Iowa, with a focus on color and architecture. Several of those photos are currently on display at the Central Library Art Gallery through January 23.
During the podcast, Barry talks about moving to Iowa City in 2012, how the photos developed from a personal project of curiosity to the published book, and his past life as a DJ and as a part of a 90s rock band that played at Lollapalooza and appeared on MTV.
Music credits: "Young, Tough and Terrible" by The Losers / CC BY-NC
It's time to talk about our favorite books of 2018. Steph, Gen, and Becky are all on the podcast today to talk about their favorite adult, young adult, and children's books of the year, respectively.
You can find a list of the books they discuss, as well as other books they enjoyed this year, at The DMPL Blog - dmpl.org/blog.
Music credits: "Young, Tough and Terrible" by The Losers / CC BY-NC
Pulitzer Prize winning writer Art Cullen joins us on the podcast. Cullen, editor of The Storm Lake Times, won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize in Editorial Writing. His work detailed the role deceptive agricultural corporations played in a lawsuit between three rural Iowa counties and Des Moines Water Works regarding water pollution.
In the wake of that award, Cullen was approached by a handful of publishers about writing a book. He wrote Storm Lake: A Chronicle of Change, Resilience, and Hope from a Heartland Newspaper, a book about both his life and the life of a community in northwest Iowa that has been challenged by changes in the meat-packing industry and shaped by diversity.
In the podcast, Cullen talks about practicing journalism in a small community, the positive impact The Storm Lake Times has had on the town's large immigrant population, and more.
Dani Lin joins us on the DMPL Podcast! She has two programs at the library this month:
1) Stress Free, Nourishing Meals: Tuesday, July 17, 6:00 PM, North Side Library
2) Superhero Foods!: Monday, July 30, 6:00 PM, East Side Library
Music credits: "Young, Tough and Terrible" by The Losers / CC BY-NC
AViD author Russell Shorto joins special guest host Laura Rowley on the newest episode of the DMPL Podcast! Shorto wrote Revolution Song, which is a narrative history of the American Revolution. Shorto shares with Rowley why he settled on the six real-life characters that he chose to tell the story of the Revolution. He also shares a little bit about his next project, which is the story of the mafia - and also a family story.
Shorto will be at the Central Library as part of the 2018 AViD series on Thursday, June 14, at 7:00 PM.
AViD author Lea Berman joins special guest host Laura Rowley on the newest episode of the DMPL Podcast! She co-wrote Treating People Well with Jeremy Bernard. Both served as White House Social Secretaries - Berman under President George W. Bush and Bernard under President Barack Obama. During the interview, she talks about why she sees civility and manners as something that needs to be discussed in the current day and age. She also shares a couple of stories from her time at the White House.
Berman and Jeremy Bernard will be at the Central Library as part of the 2018 AViD series on Tuesday, May 15, at 7:00 PM.
Music credits: "Young, Tough and Terrible" by The Losers / CC BY-NC
On the latest episode of the DMPL Podcast, Aaron talks with Becky and Jen about the first ever MyDMPL Con. Learn how you can create a wand in Diagon Alley, plant a Baby Groot, take part in a costume contest for prizes, and more! Becky and Jen talk about the schedule at this family-friendly event and what they're most excited about. MyDMPL Con takes place on Sunday, May 6, from 1:00-5:00 PM at the Central Library.
Music credits: "Young, Tough and Terrible" by The Losers / CC BY-NC
AViD author Stephanie Powell Watts joins us on the podcast! Guest host Laura Rowley talks with Watts about her career, her writing process, and how her original idea for No One is Coming to Save Us morphed into something completely different. Don’t forget, she’ll be at Des Moines University on Thursday, May 3, at 7:00 PM!
Amor Towles is coming to Des Moines for AViD! He speaks with guest host Laura Rowley about his newest book, A Gentleman in Moscow. They also chat about his writing process, life in New York City, and what his idea of perfect happiness is. Mark your calendars for Monday, April 23, at 7:00 PM for Amor’s visit – and don’t forget it’s at Roosevelt High School!
Music credits: "Young, Tough and Terrible" by The Losers / CC BY-NC
AViD author John Lescroart joins us on the podcast! He chats with special guest host Laura Rowley about his unique path to becoming a best-selling author and what motivates him. Lescroart will be at the Central Library on Tuesday, April 10, at 7:00 PM. Learn more about AViD!
Music credits: "Young, Tough and Terrible" by The Losers / CC BY-NC
Children’s author and illustrator David LaRochelle comes on the podcast! He’ll be at the Franklin Avenue Library on Monday, April 16, at 5:30 PM. LaRochelle talks about his love for children’s books, how he writes them, and why being a picture book author is like being a director.
Music credits: "Young, Tough and Terrible" by The Losers / CC BY-NC
Our newest Podcast Picks podcast has Jen and Carrie in the studio! They’re talking about mysteries with a romantic twist to them. Check it out!
The series Jen and Carrie discussed are:
‘Veronica Speedwell,’ by Deanna Raybourn
‘Jackson Brodie,’ by Kate Atkinson
‘Kincaid & Jones,’ by Deborah Crombie
‘42nd Street Library,’ by Con Lehane
‘Magic Men Mysteries,’ by Elly Griffiths
Music credits: "Young, Tough and Terrible" by The Losers / CC BY-NC
Forest Avenue Children’s Librarian Erica Eis talks about her favorite picture books with winter themes! She also talks about the importance of storytime, finding books your child is interested in, and ways to encourage them to continue reading, no matter their skill level.
Music credits: "Young, Tough and Terrible" by The Losers / CC BY-NC