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I interviewed my grandpa to know more about his teenage years. I learned how it was when it was his age.

This was an internal reflection piece, for audiences to think about the words of Brother David Steindl-Rast on the opportunity of living every moment gratefully.

Interviewing my Aunt

Talking about Peace Software

I’m here asking my mom some questions. She thought they had to be answered very philosophically. She is the femal Plato of her generation.

Sharon Ford talks about the library, storytimes, borough hall and library renovations, memorable library events & more.

One Small Step conversation partners Shay [No name given] (43) and Kristin Turney Jones (45) discuss how Kristin's daughter is the most influential person in her life, Shay's role as healer in the military and how religion played a role...

A freewheeling interaction between dad and son about life, work and the world we live in.

Yolanda Lakes (50) sits down with her father, Raymond "Ray" Lakes (72), to ask about his upbringing in Columbus, GA and the world events, as well as personal experiences, that have shaped his current worldview.

Sherwood Regional Library customer, Loretta, discusses kindness from strangers. This conversation was a part of the “All Together Now: Share Your Stories” program for the Fairfax County Public Library’s 2023 Summer Reading Adventure for adults. You can learn more about...

Gordon Powell talks about growing up and how racism affected his community in the 1940s. In addition, he speaks on racism in today's world and how we can help diminish it.

Etta Gold interviews her AJL BFF Heidi Rabinowitz.

Coworkers Silvia Bunn (67) and Deborah Clark (60) gather to honor and appreciate Deborah's years of service at the Mildred L. Terry Public Library, the first public library for African Americans in Columbus, GA. Deborah reminisces about coming to the...

I was informed of the 80s political landscape. I found out about a gray area that is not talked about a lot

Richard Nawrocki (83) and his wife, Kathleen Nawrocki (79), share a conversation about their childhood, courtship, marriage, and family life.

Daily life has been changed, everyone’s experience is different. It’s very important to appreciate all that’s around you.

Keith Jemison (64) shares a conversation with his dear friend Maybelle Wallace (92) about the history of Black Wall Street, including the Tulsa Massacre, as well as the continued importance of the Greenwood community and the power of love to...

Devi Turner shares her story of discovery the Library as a young girl.

A day in the life of Diana Fischer-Reddick who is my lovely mother! We talked about childhood, struggles, views on society, and family.

Catherine "Cathy" Manning (76) speaks with her friend Pat Gottschalk (83) about learning how to be peace activists as seniors, and their hopes and disappointments in family relationships.

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...

Janice Thom (63) tells Reese Rathjen about growing up in a family who was committed to civil rights, working on the New York pride parade, and the work Janice did around HIV advocacy.

Janet Bilskey and her Vietnam Anti-War Walkout and Protest Experience

Devi Turner shares her story of discovery and exploration at the Library as a young girl. Recorded at Storyfort 2018.

Acquisitions Librarian Jenny Carr interviews Administrative Librarian Rebecca Light about working during the Covid 19 Pandemic.