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Jonah Erdman (16) talks with Carter Teed (20) about his experiences with cinematographer Shane Kinsman and how Shane has had a major influence on his life.

Coworkers, John Ramirez (33) and Maira Sanchez (25), have a conversation about sandwiches, their experiences, Hispanic culture, their job at the library, and how their life has been since COVID-19 began.

"Tell people that you love them, and bring a book." Joshua Parker is a Librarian at Harvard University and a substitute Librarian for the Watertown Free Public Library. He talks about the fabric of his Watertown Community and how he...

One Small Step partners Debbie Hoeker (59) and Sarah Maudlin (46) discuss relationships with grandparents, enjoying kids without becoming a parent, and the challenges of finding community after the pandemic.

One Small Step partners Qhianna Herrera (27) and Rich Eckert (56) have a conversation about corporate librarians, the best way to kill a chicken, and how they handle the guns in their lives.

Karla with a K (64) and Lucinda Whitehurst (58) talk in their One Small Step conversation about racism in Virginia, the impact that slavery has had on the U.S. historically, and the COVID-19 vaccine.

One Small Step conversation partners Margarita Zamora Saunders (51) and Eric Reinhardt (63) discuss growing up with parents who struggled with alcoholism, their career paths, and the power of music.

Recording February 13, 2018 – Carol Miles Vincent grew up in St. George, Utah in the 1950s and began using the St. George Library while attending the Vernon Worthen Elementary. The children’s section was in the basement. As an older...

Two friends discussing growing up in Columbus, Georgia around the downtown area.

Recording February 6, 2018 – What began as a supposed patron complaint, ended up being the beginning of a very large project and dream come true. Joel Tucker and Alan Anderson reminisced about the journey of an idea—to the fruition...

Coworkers Bonnie Scherr (60) and Rachael Perez (23) share a conversation about their experiences living in Dalton, Georgia, the books that have impacted them, their work in the library, and the roles they see themselves filling in their community.

Sisters Kathleen Knoth (65) and Kerry Lynn Callegari (67) discuss their careers, the University of New Mexico Taos Library, and their experiences as first-generation college students.

One Small Step conversation partners Kelly Martin (42) and Beth Vise (48) discuss politics, diversity, and their work as educators.

One Small Step conversation partners Carmaine Ternes (62) and Tom Phillips (65) share their political values, such as education and tolerance, as well as their work in their communities.

Recording November 14, 2017 -- Elizabeth Meyers works in the Technical Services at the St. George Library and was instrumental in helping to order books and DVDs for the new Hildale Branch Library, the newest branch in the Washington County...

Recording February 5, 2018 – As a newly elected Washington County Commissioner in 2015, Zachary Renstrom wanted to serve the citizens of Hildale, Utah better. He kicked around a few ideas but the best one was a library. This thought...

Recorded May 8, 2018 -- With a lifetime love of books and learning, Bonnie Blackburn Henrie described her introduction to a library when she attended first grade in the basement of the St. George Library, Bonnie stands in front of...

Spouses, Melissa Nye (36) and Matthew Cosnett (38), share a conversation about their careers and the lessons they have learned from their work.

One Small Step conversation partners Joseph "Joe" Favre (40) and Savannah Ball (36) have a conversation about charged political terms, core beliefs, and the political divide.

David Joy (38) speaks with his friend, mentor, and bonus grandma to his children, Kathy Gambles (75), about their decades of friendship, starting when David was a kindergartener in Kathy's library. They discuss what they've learned from each other, the...

Former librarian and branch manager, Jane Richardson [no age given], shares a conversation with her friends Dr. Claire Davies [no age given] and Patty Dominguez [no age given] about Jane's experiences and perspectives as a librarian. They also talk about...

Recording February 13, 2018 – Husband and wife Kelly James and Patricia Larson have many memories about visiting the St. George Library. They not only grew up in the area, but raised their family here too. The public library was...

Recording August 14, 2018 –After graduating from Southern Utah State College (now S.U.U.), Cedar City resident David Huskinson became the St. George Library audio/visual and periodicals librarian. In 1990 when he was hired, the new library building was nine years...

Heidi Rabinowitz interviews Alba Toscano about AJL.