Hear book talks, conversations, special presentations, stories about the happenings in the library, the Labs, and Washington, DC, and much more! This show is recorded from the Labs Recording Studio at the historic, modernized, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington, D.C. This podcast was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Remember September: Hispanic Heritage and Concopia
We’re coming into September in full swing!
Christopher Stevenson and Get Lit ask the recently reopened Petworth Library Manager Alberto Jacome, Children’s Librarian Yuri Casas, and Library Associate Katherine Tirado for their staff picks in celebration of Hispanic heritage month.
Donna Arrendell brings us Stacks in the City for September 2026. From massive outdoor music festivals to literary deep dives, the library is serves as the cultural heart of the city this month.
DCPL Civic Engagement Coordinator Diana Veiga chats with Meaghan O'Connor, DCPL's Director of Service Design & Engagement, about the upcoming Concopian Chamber of Wonders Exhibit that will open at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on September 9 and runs until October 22.
1 Aug 2026
Back to School: Vision, Books, and Model Schools
In this episode, we’re getting ready to go Back to School!
In our newest segment, Stacks in the City, Donna Arrendell sits down with Damian Carroll and Ramiro Hernandez from Vision to Learn, an organization that provides free eye exams and glasses to students in grades four through twelve.
In our Get Lit segment, host Christopher Stevenson chats with Elaine Pelton, Assistant Manager at the Northeast Library and a children’s literacy expert. She shares her top reading recommendations for kids and their families.
And finally, in All Things Local, Olubunmi Bakare speaks with Dr. Amber N. Wiley about her book Model Schools in the Model City: Race, Planning, and Education in the Nation’s Capital, which explores the history and evolution of education in Washington, DC, and how architecture and urban planning have been used in efforts to fight racism.
1 Jul 2026
America at 250: District Vibes & The Flag Was Still There
In this episode celebrating 250 years of America, we explore how the nation’s identity has been shaped locally and nationally. First, Olubunmi Bakare talks with Monica Miller about the DC Public Library’s new exhibition, “District Vibes: American Pride – How DC Changed American Culture.” Then, Chris Stevenson interviews David McKean and Todd Bennett about their book “The Flag Was Still There,” examining how the U.S. has lived up to its founding ideals across five major anniversaries.
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