In this episode of Pages & Partners, we shine the spotlighton another incredible staff member! Join host Gabby Sandefer as she talks with Dottie Kreps, Community Engagement Specialist at Muncie Public Libraries, abouther role in connecting the library with the community, securing the Big Read grant, and creating engaging programs that bring people together.

In this episode, host Gabby Sandefer, Great AchieversSupervisor, sits down with Shanna Hurd, Youth Services Supervisor at Maring-Hunt Library, and Heather Troupe, Ready Readers Specialist, to talk about children’s literacy. Discover practical tips for building strong reading habits and learn the five key steps to supporting literacy development at home.

In this episode, host Gabby Sandefer, Great Achievers Supervisor, sits down with Carly Acree-King, Executive Director of MadJax Maker Force, to explore the mission behind MadJax and the creative work happening there. They discuss MadJax’s collaboration with the library for the Big Read and their excitement for future partnerships. Tune in to learn more about how MadJax supports makers, innovation, and community in Muncie!

Did you know you can check out board games from the library? In this episode, host Gabby Sandefer, Great Achievers Supervisor, chats with Kelly Batchelor, Maring-Hunt Library Manager, about the library’s board game collection, International Games Month, and the history behind this global celebration of play!

We’re kicking off a new series on Pages & Partners: Staff Spotlight! Join host Gabby Sandefer as she sits down with Stuart Cotton, the Digital Mentor at Centennial Library. Hear how Stuart connects tech, learning, and creativity with the community.

Here is the video Stuart mentions in the podcast: James T. Whitley - "Back Among the Living" Official Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f0GWPDVznE&list=RD1f0GWPDVznE&start_radio=1

In this episode of Pages and Partners, host Gabby Sandefer chats with two special guests from Ball State University's Bracken Library: Amy Petts, Associate Dean for Strategic Engagement and Learning, and Melissa Gentry, Supervisor of the Paul W. Stout Map Collection.

Bracken Library is turning 50 this year, and there's a lot to celebrate! Tune in as we explore some of the library’s history, memorable moments, and how it continues to serve the Ball State and Muncie communities. It’s a fun and thoughtful look back at five decades of learning, growth, and connection.

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In this episode of Pages & Partners, host Gabby Sandefer, Great Achievers Supervisor at Muncie Public Library, talks with author Keith Roysdon about his new book “That October,” a coming-of-age story set in the mid-1980s in a small Indiana town. Listen in as they discuss how he writes and researches his stories and learn about his award-winning career at the Muncie Star Press.

Ever thought about joining a book club but not sure where tostart? You're in the right place! In Part 2 of our two-part podcast series, Gabby chats with MPL's book club leaders Donna Catron - Reading Circle, Joe Nelson - Off the Shelf, and Laura Geesy - Books on Tap as they share what their clubs are reading, how they’re run, and how you can join thefun.