Join Sky and their guests Cailey Hauver and Maurice Boisvert as they chat about ways to get involved at the library!
0:00 Intro
1:06 Media of the Month
3:54 Ask a Librarian
8:25 Life of the Library
Books Mentioned:
Don't Trust Fish - Neil Sharpson and Dan Santat
Intro Song by Philip Zhang
The Shrewsbury Public Library
609 Main Street
Shrewsbury, MA
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27 Feb 2026
February '26 - Languages
Join our host Sky Arsenault and their guests to discuss different ways languages can be learned at the library! First they interview Mark Adler, our movie guy, about the International Film Festival movie that is also the subject of the next film discussion club! Then they interview Holly Penttila, the new Digital Services Librarian, about the two language learning opportunities provided through the library. And finally they'll share about the various community based learning opportunities at the library!
00:00 Introduction
01:21 Media of the Month
22:00 Life of the Library
23:59 Outro
Intro Song by Philip Zhang
The Shrewsbury Public Library
609 Main Street | Shrewsbury, MA
508-841-8609
www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.org
splreference@cwmars.org
25 Nov 2025
November '25 - Fall Updates and the Foundation
Join Sky and their guests Sonja Drotor and Maurice Boisvert as they chat about kids books, space changes, and the library's foundation!
0:00 Intro
1:11 Media of the Month
15:20 Ask a Librarian
20:05 Life of the Library
Authors and Books mentioned:
Jory John - The Bad Egg‚ The Big Cheese‚ Penguin problems
Mo Willems - Pidgeon‚ Knuffle Bunny‚ Nanette's Baguette
Ryan Higgins - Penelope Rex, Mother Bruce
Maddy Mara - Dragon Girls book series
Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey - Bailey School Kids
KA Applegate - Animorphs
Jill Lepore - We the People
Geraldine Brooks
Chris Bohjalian
30 Oct 2025
October '25 - Movies Mostly!
Join Sky in welcoming Mark Adler to talk about the Movie Discussion Club, then Sky talks about how you can watch movies at the library and other cool events that have been going on around here!
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0:21 - Intro
0:54 - Media of the Month
24:36 - Ask a Librarian
27:29 - Life of the Library
30:08 - Outro
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Movies Majorly Mentioned :
Spirited Away
Conclave
Local Hero
Carol
The Wizard of Oz
Home Alone
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Intro Song by Philip Zhang
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The Shrewsbury Public Library
609 Main Street | Shrewsbury, MA
508-841-8609
www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.org
splreference@cwmars.org
16 Sept 2025
September '25 - Libraries in the World Today
1:04 - Media of the Month
12:38 - Ask a Librarian
23:54 - Life of the Library
30:16 - Outro
Book Mentioned:
By Any Other Name - Jodi Picoult
Intro Song by Philip Zhang
The Shrewsbury Public Library
609 Main Street | Shrewsbury, MA
508-841-8609
www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.org
splreference@cwmars.org
21 Aug 2025
August '25 - Games!
Join Sky as they talk all about games with their guests this month!
Intro - 0:21
Media of the Month - 1:31
AAL - 25:48
LOTL - 43:29
Board Games Discussed in Today's Episode:
Flamecraft
Sushi Go
King Domino
Carcassone
Kids of Carcassone
Tsuro - The Way of the Path
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
Role Playing Games Discussed in Today's Episode:
Avatar Legends
Monster of the Week
Shadowdark
Pathfinder
Girl by Moonlight
The Magnus Archives RPG
Events Mentioned
Brunch and Board Games - Last Saturday of the Month
New Games Plus - Second Saturday of the Month
Video Games Mentioned:
Cuphead
Hello Neighbor
Overcooked
Mario Party
Super Smash Bros
Intro Song by Philip Zhang
The Shrewsbury Public Library
609 Main Street | Shrewsbury, MA
508-841-8609
www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.org
splreference@cwmars.org
10 Jul 2025
July '25 - Audio Options
Join our new host Sky Arsenault as we embark on a new format for Beyond Books! They'll talk about the Temeraire Series from Naomi Novik, about the Freegal and Hoopla music services with Digital Services Librarian Hedda Monaghan, and then share fun stories from the library!
0:00 Introduction to the new format
2:10 Media of the Month
His Majesty's Dragon - Naomi Novik
Temeraire Series
Libby (https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby?utm_origin=lightning&utm_page_genre=toast_note&utm_list=meet_libby)
15:00 Ask a Librarian
Digital Media Resources (https://shrewsburypubliclibrary.org/resources/digital-media/)
Freegal Music (https://shrewsbury.freegalmusic.com/)
Hoopla (https://www.hoopladigital.com/)
24:20 Life of the Library
31:09 Outro
Intro Song by Philip Zhang
The Shrewsbury Public Library
609 Main Street | Shrewsbury, MA
508-841-8609
www.shrewsburypubliclibrary.org
splreference@cwmars.org
17 Apr 2025
April '25 - A Conversation with Digital Services Librarian Hedda Monaghan About Makerspaces
Digital Services Librarian Hedda Monaghan discusses makerspaces and their role in libraries, focusing on community engagement and the importance of learning through experimentation in this interview.
4 Oct 2024
Oct. '24 | Chatting with Library Trustee Member Deb Lebeaux
Hosts Mike and Annie Lee interview Library Trustee Deb Lebeaux, who describes the Board's functions and ways to support the library, offering insights into library governance.
1 Sept 2023
September '23 | Chatting with Young Adult Librarian Annie Lee King | Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Host Mike interviews Young Adult Librarian Annie Lee King about the teen services and events at the Shrewsbury Public Library, highlighting resources for young adults.
1 Aug 2023
Aug ‘23 | Mike & Dana Discuss Media Offerings at The Library | Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Host Dana interviews Mike about the Shrewsbury Public Library's diverse media offerings, including movies and streaming services, while emphasizing the value of preserving physical media.
1 Jul 2023
Jul ‘23 | A Talk with SPL Super Fan, Spiro Efstathiou | Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Host Dana interviews Spiro Efstathiou, a library patron, who describes his daily use of the Shrewsbury Public Library's computer and printing technology.
1 Jun 2023
Jun ‘23 | A Talk with Author & Board Game Creator, Carol Baker | Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Host Dana interviews author and board game creator Carol Baker about her book and companion board game on the underground railroad, highlighting local history.
1 May 2023
May ‘23 | On the Road with Outreach Librarian Deb Mayo | Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Outreach Librarian Deb Mayo discusses Shrewsbury Public Library's outreach services and community engagement with host Dana in an interview, highlighting local people and places.
1 Apr 2023
April ‘23 | Let’s Talk Youth Services with Children’s Librarians Sonja Drotar & Roxanne Starkin | Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Children's Librarians Sonja Drotar and Roxanne Starkin discuss youth services at the Shrewsbury Public Library with hosts Mike and Dana in this interview episode.
1 Mar 2023
March '23 | All About Circulation with Melissa Wentworth | Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Melissa Wentworth, Circulation Department Head, discusses the inner workings of library circulation with hosts Mike and Dana in an interview, while also playing a game.
31 Jan 2023
February '23 | Two Truths & a Lie with Library Director Priya Rathnam | Beyond Books: A Shrewsbury Public Library Podcast
Library Director Priya Rathnam discusses her career path and plays "Two Truths and a Lie" with hosts Mike and Dana in this interview episode.
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Spiro Efstathiou
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