RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_a3e6572b-5089-49af-8a09-11426374fde9 -- Rendered At Thu, 28 May 2026 01:15:29 +0000 Palmer Library Adventures https://redcircle.com/shows/palmer-library-adventures en-US All rights reserved. History of the Library at Palmer, Alaska Adventure Steve Adventures at the Palmer Library Palmer Library turns 80 in 2026 and we want to record stories about the library in Palmer, Alaska. This podcast series takes us on a journey – from colonists collecting books to store at the United Protestant Manse to a room in the Mat-Maid building to some garages and even to the famous chicken coop! Along the way, we will meet different Library People: librarians, patrons, researchers, authors, and others to help us learn about the history of the Palmer Library and so much more. Each episode will bring a mix of voices and stories about the library from the past and current times. There may be some tours of other libraries and even updates about building a new library in Palmer, Alaska. We are planning on an audio podcast that would be listed with al the regular podcasts sites, but also envision trying to doing a video version on youtube. The video part would be to allow for photos or video clips that would be of interest to go with the podcast. a3e6572b-5089-49af-8a09-11426374fde9 Adventures at the Palmer Library

Palmer Library turns 80 in 2026 and we want to record stories about the library in Palmer, Alaska. This podcast series takes us on a journey – from colonists collecting books to store at the United Protestant Manse to a room in the Mat-Maid building to some garages and even to the famous chicken coop! Along the way, we will meet different Library People: librarians, patrons, researchers, authors, and others to help us learn about the history of the Palmer Library and so much more.

Each episode will bring a mix of voices and stories about the library from the past and current times. There may be some tours of other libraries and even updates about building a new library in Palmer, Alaska.

We are planning on an audio podcast that would be listed with al the regular podcasts sites, but also envision trying to doing a video version on youtube. The video part would be to allow for photos or video clips that would be of interest to go with the podcast.

]]> episodic no Adventure Steve info@libraryadventures.net no full Episode 3 of Palmer Library Adventures: Part 2 of the Chicken Coop Library Episode 3 of Palmer Library Adventures: Part 2 of the Chicken Coop Library 3 1 Adventure Steve Episode 3 begins with Mardeen, the current president of the Friends of the Palmer Library, and she tells us of some of the fundraising that's been happening in the last month or so, especially about Palmer's Dash to Gold, or From Love to Luck, a community fun run that happened on St. Patrick's Day that was very well attended and many people participating in.

We've also got Bethany, a library specialist, telling us about the elementary school kids' mid -week meetup that she does and helps coordinate on Thursdays from 3 to 5.

Once again, we've also got Seinna, the library activities coordinator, and she's outlining the library's regular programs.

And director of the library, Joy, talks about the Quiet Company Book Club and also tells us how the library now has its own Facebook page for the Palmer Public Library.

And then we've got part two of Joanne continuing to tell us of her memories of doodles and the chicken coop library from back in the 60s, I believe, and 70s.

We also return for Part 2 of our Interview with Jo Ann Utt! She shares more of her memories of the Palmer Library as a child. That library was in a modified Red Chicken Coop and the Librarian' name was "Doodles". 

This episode is hosted by Adventure Steve from Adventure Podcasts.

]]> <p>Episode 3 begins with Mardeen, the current president of the Friends of the Palmer Library, and she tells us of some of the fundraising that&#39;s been happening in the last month or so, especially about Palmer&#39;s Dash to Gold, or From Love to Luck, a community fun run that happened on St. Patrick&#39;s Day that was very well attended and many people participating in.</p><p>We&#39;ve also got Bethany, a library specialist, telling us about the elementary school kids&#39; mid -week meetup that she does and helps coordinate on Thursdays from 3 to 5.</p><p>Once again, we&#39;ve also got Seinna, the library activities coordinator, and she&#39;s outlining the library&#39;s regular programs.</p><p>And director of the library, Joy, talks about the Quiet Company Book Club and also tells us how the library now has its own Facebook page for the Palmer Public Library.</p><p>And then we&#39;ve got part two of Joanne continuing to tell us of her memories of doodles and the chicken coop library from back in the 60s, I believe, and 70s.</p><p>We also return for Part 2 of our Interview with Jo Ann Utt! She shares more of her memories of the Palmer Library as a child. That library was in a modified Red Chicken Coop and the Librarian&#39; name was &#34;Doodles&#34;. </p><p>This episode is hosted by Adventure Steve from Adventure Podcasts.</p> c0707fa5-93aa-4b67-9b9a-1a9943062b47 http://libraryadventures.net/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:51:00 +0000 2788 no full Episode 2 of Palmer Library Adventures: The Chicken Coop Library Episode 2 of Palmer Library Adventures: The Chicken Coop Library 2 1 Adventure Steve Current Library Events and remembering the Chicken Coop Library Episode 2 of Palmer Library Adventures, features Part one of our Interview with Jo Ann Utt! She shares her memories of the Palmer Library as a child. That library was in a modified Red Chicken Coop and the Librarian' name was "Doodles". 


This episode also features Friends President Mardene Collins, Library Director Joy Bailey, and Seinna Bell, the Library Services Coordinator. Friends President Mardene Collins tells us of Friends Fundraising and Program Events not to mention the importance of donuts and books. Library Director Joy Bailey tells of monthly Books Sales and the Library Building Fund setup by the City of Palmer. Seinna Bell is the Library Services Coordinator and describes the Idita-Read program this month and shows the Library's 3D printer. This episode is hosted by Adventure Steve from Adventure Podcasts.


]]> <p>Episode 2 of Palmer Library Adventures, features Part one of our Interview with Jo Ann Utt! She shares her memories of the Palmer Library as a child. That library was in a modified Red Chicken Coop and the Librarian&#39; name was &#34;Doodles&#34;. </p><p><br></p><p>This episode also features Friends President Mardene Collins, Library Director Joy Bailey, and Seinna Bell, the Library Services Coordinator. Friends President Mardene Collins tells us of Friends Fundraising and Program Events not to mention the importance of donuts and books. Library Director Joy Bailey tells of monthly Books Sales and the Library Building Fund setup by the City of Palmer. Seinna Bell is the Library Services Coordinator and describes the Idita-Read program this month and shows the Library&#39;s 3D printer. This episode is hosted by Adventure Steve from Adventure Podcasts.</p><p><br></p> d4ba5c08-ccba-44c0-8283-92f0df69798a http://libraryadventures.net Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:32:18 +0000 1950 no full Episode 1 Palmer Library Adventures Episode 1 Palmer Library Adventures Adventure Steve Episode 1 Palmer Library Adventures: Friends Fundraising and Current Activities at the library this Spring (2024).

This episode of Palmer Library Adventures is hosted by Prudence McKenney, Heidi Deadmond and Mayor Steve Carrington.

]]> <p>Episode 1 Palmer Library Adventures: Friends Fundraising and Current Activities at the library this Spring (2024).</p><p>This episode of Palmer Library Adventures is hosted by Prudence McKenney, Heidi Deadmond and Mayor Steve Carrington.</p> 0b1c93b7-7ec3-4932-a15e-70de6b049469 http://libraryadventures.net/ Sun, 07 Apr 2024 05:44:58 +0000 677 no