Ashley interviews Brianna DeNamur all about Australia in conjunction with the release of our new Travel with MPL kits! In this episode, Brianna shares her experiences in Australia as an exchange student. Our Travel with MPL Australia travel kit is now available for checkout! Find all of the Travel with MPL kits on our website here: www.als.lib.wi.us/MPL/travel-with-mpl-kits Funded in part by a grant from Wisconsin Humanities, with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Stat...
Apr 04, 2022•31 min
Welcome to Sports Shorts, a segment of the library's podcast in which Ashlee interviews local student athletes. In this episode, Bethany talks about her involvement in golf.
Mar 14, 2022•5 min
Ashlee interviews Ashley in conjunction with the release of our new Travel with MPL kits! In this episode Ashley shares her experiences in Peru and a little bit about the Peru travel kit now available for checkout from MPL. Find the video of the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53X4Xaud8gU Find our video highlighting our Travel with MPL Peru kit with this link: https://youtu.be/l7XryxAWlyE Find all of the Travel with MPL kits on our website here: www.als.lib.wi.us/MPL/travel-with-...
Mar 11, 2022•21 min
Welcome to Sports Shorts, a segment of the library's podcast in which Ashlee interviews local student athletes. In this episode, Ella talks about her involvement in tennis.
Mar 08, 2022•9 min
Welcome to Sports Shorts, a segment of the library's podcast in which Ashlee interviews local student athletes. In this episode, Amaya talks about her involvement in softball, with some bonus talk about archery.
Feb 28, 2022•8 min
Welcome to Sports Shorts, a segment of the library's podcast in which Ashlee interviews local student athletes. In this episode, Henry talks about his involvement in swim.
Feb 28, 2022•8 min
In this episode of the library's podcast, Ashlee sits down with Anna McCallum, a student at UW-Whitewater who will be doing a practicum here at the library for the next few months.
Feb 03, 2022•12 min
In this episode of the library's podcast, Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme share some statistics and photos from 2021 and talk about some of the library's accomplishments. Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/qCY0LWQJPv4 Take our Annual Survey and let us know how you used the library in 2021: https://forms.gle/k6raV1Hpvp3Ap7sK9 Watch staff get color bombed for our library card sign-up challenge: https://youtu.be/FIbFI9JPHLg
Jan 07, 2022•32 min
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashley and Jayme sit down and talk about the books they read in 2021. Check out the library's 2022 Reading Challenge: https://www.als.lib.wi.us/MPL/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2022-Reading-Challenge-1.pdf
Dec 21, 2021•17 min
In this episode of the library's podcast, Ashlee and Jayme talk about the various kit collections available, how they came about, and what they would like to see in the future. Kits discussed: 1. Mini Makers 2. Emmy's EarlyLit Kits 3. Sitter Sacks 4. Healing Library 5. Remember When 6. Mindfullness Kits To see more about the kits, head to the library's website at www.miltonpubliclibrary.org.
Nov 11, 2021•21 min
In this episode of Hashtag, Teens @ the Library, TAB members Henry and Kayli talk with teens from the Colonie Library in Loudonville, New York. A huge thank you to Elissa and her teens India, Hailey, Grace, and Grace, for taking the time to talk with us! Sounds like you're doing amazing things for your library. Colonie Library website: https://www.colonielibrary.org/
Aug 27, 2021•49 min
Ashlee and Jayme sat down for another random podcast to wrap up the summer learning program, talk about some of the upcoming fall programs, and answer a couple "Would You Rather" questions. Take a listen!
Aug 23, 2021•21 min
In this episode of the library's podcast, Check Out MPL, Jillian talks about the basics of succulent care. Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/8zw6MvnyUzo
Jul 15, 2021•24 min
In this first episode of a new segment titled, "Hashtag, Teens @ the Library," members of the library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) talk with teens from Marvin Memorial Library in Shelby, Ohio. Take a look at all the great things their Teen Advisory Council (TAC) group is doing, including their own podcast: https://marvinlibrary.org/programs/teens/
Jun 28, 2021•46 min
In this special episode of the library's podcast, Check Out MPL, Ashlee talks with Hannah Hathaway from the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin (HSSW). Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/NjPjY2ET0TA Check out all the great things HSSW is doing: https://petsgohome.org/ Follow the library! #CheckOutMPL Facebook: Milton Public Library-Wisconsin Twitter @MPL_WI Instagram: mplteens and mplwisconsin Pinterest: Milton Public Library www.miltonpubliclibrary.org
Jun 24, 2021•23 min
In this episode of the library's podcast, Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme talk about the 2021 Summer Learning Program and take a quiz to see what unique animal they are. Take the quiz and let us know your animal personality: https://www.buzzfeed.com/nationalwildlifefederation/the-ultimate-personality-test-to-reveal-what-unique-animal Find all our summer programs here: https://www.als.lib.wi.us/MPL/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PROGRAM-GUIDE-Summer-2021.pdf Links to the summer videos: Children and t...
May 27, 2021•25 min
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme give a little update on what's happening around the library. We're open to the public again and planning some fun programs!
Mar 12, 2021•15 min
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee talks with former Teen Advisory Board members, Marilla Smith and Erin Swope, about their college experiences so far. They talk about why those choose they college they're at, adjustments due to the pandemic, and how college differs from high school.
Feb 15, 2021•44 min
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme play Never Have I Ever, book edition. It's a fun conversation!
Jan 14, 2021•21 min
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme give a short library update, talk about the library's new Goodreads account, talk about their 2020 reads, and introduces a new program the library is launching in 2021. Want to try the 2021 MPL Reading Challenge?! https://www.als.lib.wi.us/MPL/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/milton-public-library.pdf #CheckOutMPL
Dec 17, 2020•27 min
Ashlee and Jayme sit down for a random chat to check in and talk about what has been happening at the library!
Nov 06, 2020•22 min
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme talk about some changes at the library, new employees, and upcoming programs. They also do a fun game of song vs. book and quiz each other on whether a line came from a song or book.
Sep 24, 2020•24 min
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee talks with local artist Heather Hansen, who has created an amazing monarch mosaic for the library's Story Gardens. She talks about how she got into ceramics/pottery and the process of creating "Tattered Wings." For more information about the library's Story Gardens project, please visit: https://www.als.lib.wi.us/MPL/story-gardens/
Aug 25, 2020•22 min
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee talks with Teen Advisory Board President, Lily. Lily talks about her involvement in the library and her plans for college.
Aug 07, 2020•20 min
In today's episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee talks with Milton resident and author Rebecca Kordatzky, who has just published her book, Loving Him More through Darkest Valleys: Sisters Challenge Cancer in Two-Part Harmony.
Jul 22, 2020•23 min
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme talk about different elements of a book and decide which is their favorite. Follow the library! Facebook: Milton Public Library-Wisconsin Instagram: mplteens and mplwisconsin TikTok: mpl_librarian www.miltonpubliclibrary.org
Jul 17, 2020•37 min
In today's episode, Jayme and Ashlee talk about changes in the library services and the upcoming Summer Learning Program. Information about current services and what programs we're offering can be found at the library's website, www.miltonpubliclibrary.org.
Jun 11, 2020•26 min
In this episode of Check Out MPL, Ashlee and Jayme sort various fictional characters into houses. Which house would you like to live in?!
May 07, 2020•23 min
The library is closed due to the #SaferAtHome order and COVID-19. But the staff of Milton Public Library is still working hard! Listen to Ashlee and Jayme as they talk about what they're doing at home and in the library. Please note, this is the first time we used Skype for the podcast and you may notice a difference in the audio. Hopefully next time we'll have it figured out!
Apr 15, 2020•21 min
Library Madness, Part 2 by Check Out MPL
Mar 23, 2020•20 min
