Shush! with Debi - Puyallup Library Podcast

Shush! with Debi - Puyallup Library Podcast Episode 24

Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, interviews more of the wonderful staff of the Washington State Library in part two of three special episodes.
The staff of the Washington State Library provide a stunning variety of historical, archival, reference, and public support services. They sort and organize cultural heritage information, provide access to unique and rare documents, and work to make knowledge and learning available to all Washingtonians. The staff members each share a small piece of what they do every day to bring value to everyone.
Plus, stay tuned for two bonus book reviews from Debi's good friend Helena Caughlan following the main interviews.
Visit the fabulous websites mentioned in this episode:
Washington State Library
https://www2.sos.wa.gov/library/
LinkedIn Learning (via our digital resources page)
https://www.cityofpuyallup.org/892/Apps-and-Online-Resources
Washington Digital Newspapers
https://www.washingtondigitalnewspapers.org
For the book titles mentioned in the reviews:
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

Shush! with Debi - Puyallup Library Podcast Episode 23

Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, interviews some of the wonderful staff of the Washington State Library in part one of three special episodes.
The staff of the Washington State Library provide a stunning variety of historical, archival, reference, and public support services. They sort and organize cultural heritage information, provide access to unique and rare documents, and work to make knowledge and learning available to all Washingtonians. The staff members each share a small piece of what they do every day to bring value to everyone.
Visit the fabulous websites mentioned in this episode:
Washington State Library
https://www2.sos.wa.gov/library/
Digital Public Library of America
https://dp.la/
Washington Rural Heritage Archives
https://www.washingtonruralheritage.org/

Shush! with Debi - Puyallup Library Podcast Episode 22

Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, chats with artist and Girl Scout leader Meghan Darby. Meghan is a Puyallup artist who specializes in digital art and is the creator of Puyallup Library's mascot, Otter B. Reading.
Meghan has lifelong ties to scouting and shares stories of running a troop and her own time in the group as a child.
To learn more about the Puyallup Library and its programs, follow on social media:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/puyalluplibrary/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PuyallupLibrary/

Shush! with Debi - Puyallup Library Podcast Episode 21

Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, interviews Dr. Pooja Tandon and Dr. Danette Glassy.
Doctors Tandon and Glassy are pediatricians and proponents of the value of outdoor time in the development and happiness of children and their caregivers. They discuss their book, Digging Into Nature: Outdoor Adventures for Happier and Healthier Kids, which covers the earliest stages of growth often missed by other works. The doctors and Debi share stories of the outdoors and naturing in the Pacific Northwest and talk about nature-centric solutions for busy families.
Visit their website, Project Nature, at this link:
https://www.projectnaturewa.com/
To learn more about their book and the American Academy of Pediatrics, visit this link:
https://tinyurl.com/AAPbooklink

Shush! with Debi - Puyallup Library Podcast Episode 20

Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with retired union rep and history buff William "Bill" Johnston.
Bill recounts fascinating tales of his father's history in World War II, sharing letters written while he was stationed on a minesweeping vessel. He discusses his long ties to the Tacoma and Puyallup areas and his many years spent as a union rep. In his retirement, Bill works as an usher at the State Fair and he recalls colorful anecdotes about people watching.
To learn more about the Washington State Historical Society, mentioned in this podcast, click the link below:
https://www.washingtonhistory.org/

Shush! with Debi - Puyallup Library Podcast Episode 19

Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with retired librarian and teacher Karen Chapman.
Karen shares tales of growing up in the 1930s and 40s, attending a one-room school house, and childhood shenanigans. She fondly remembers the people who inspired her to become both a librarian and a teacher and a career dedicated to schools in the Puyallup area and support of the Puyallup Fair.
Learn more about careers with Puyallup Schools here:
https://www.puyallupsd.org/careers

Shush! with Debi - Puyallup Library Podcast Episode 18

Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with Puyallup School District Social Worker Jane Upshaw.
Jane talks about her family and community ties to the Puyallup area, discusses the virtues of patience and listening, and shares her experiences finding purpose in lifting up others.

Shush! with Debi - Puyallup Library Podcast Episode 17

Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with Honorable Judge Andrea Beall, Presiding Judge for Puyallup Municipal Court.
Judge Beall describes her journey from lawyer to judge and shares stories of family, her time in the Puyallup area, and her favorite book.
After the main interview, stay tuned for a fun chat with Library Assistant Emily, who dishes about her adorable cats and shares several of her favorite reads for fantasy and sci-fi enthusiasts.
Learn more about Puyallup Municipal Court:
https://www.cityofpuyallup.org/558/Court

Shush! with Debi - Puyallup Library Podcast Episode 16

Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with Gordon Chisholm, volunteer for the Heritage Quest Research Library in Puyallup.
Gordon tells stories from his family's military history, discusses the importance of truth, and shares the harrowing trials and tribulations of the Heritage Quest Research Library over the years. Heritage Quest is a genealogical reference center where anyone can search through over 16,000 printed materials, access heritage databases, and receive live assistance from experienced researchers in discovering your own family history. It's conveniently located near downtown Puyallup, in the Wanna Cupcake Bakery plaza, at:
2102 E Main Ave #105, Puyallup, WA 98372
Learn more at: https://www.hqrl.com or by calling (253) 863-1806

Shush! with Debi - Puyallup Library Podcast Episode 15

Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with Michelle Price, former Community Planning Specialist in Emergency Management for the City of Puyallup.
Michelle shares fascinating stories of the experiences that shaped her life, including spending 10 years in India. She draws connections between lessons learned overseas and at home in Puyallup. Michelle's bright outlook and aspirations for the community offer hope for the future.