Jennifer Booth and the Salem Public Library

An interview with Jennifer Booth, a long time patron of the Salem Public Library and Debbie Martinelli a current employee

Barbara Yonker & Angela Vaughn

Barbara Yonker & Angela Vaughn discuss library memories, the importance of reading, and the value of a good community public library!

Katie and Kim Talk Libraries

Based in Los Angeles, two old friends talk about their memories of their hometown libraries, what they like about current day libraries, and discuss the future function of libraries.

The Story of Hilmar de Moraes Part 2

Hear the story of Hilmar de Moraes, from childhood stories to achieving his job. Listen to his viewpoints and his wisdom. Pay close attention to his knowledge on the society and how to self-educate. Escute a história de Hilmar de...

Melody Schmid & Angela Vaughn

Melody Schmid & Angela Vaughn, co-workers at Salem Public Library, talk about growing up using the library and how libraries are an important part of a community.

Ruth Barlow believes the new Hildale Library encourages a sense of community

Recording November 18, 2017--As a resident of Colorado City, Arizona, Ruth Barlow was one of the first patrons to apply for a library card at the Hildale Library Branch’s on its opening day. Libraries were important to her while growing...

Libby Tronnes on Special Collections

Conversation between Libby Tronnes and Brad Brown about special collections in the Cullom Davis Library at Bradley, University, and information about sports, mascots, games, play, and the history of fun.

Tara Holl & Angela Vaughn

Angela Vaughn (31) and co-worker Tara Holl (31) interview at Salem Public Library on 11/21/2022. We talk about all things library, future of the library, and what makes this place so great!

Goldie Burrier and Debbie Martinelli

An interview with Goldie Burrier (Salem resident and business woman) and Debbie Martinelli (Salem Public Library)

Dave and Roselyn Stephens

Debbie Martinelli (Current library employee) speaks with Dave and Roselyn Stephens (Past director of The Salem Public Library and current patrons)

How childhood has changed our parents

My mom grew up rough so how she grew has changed how she views the world and how she takes on working in the public

Hazel Hamlin

Hazel Hamlin (83), one of our very first home delivery patrons talks with Debbie Martinelli (58), Salem Public library outreach

Wendy Cornelisen

After a life changing moment, Wendy Cornelisen decided to switch professions and become a librarian. In less than 7 years, Wendy went from being a student in graduate school to becoming the Assistant State Librarian for the state of Georgia....

Lynne Peterson & Angela Vaughn

Lynn Peterson of Salem, OH & Angela Vaughn, adult programming manager at Salem Public Library, talk together about how libraries positively impact our lives.

Branch Manager Amanda Reeve celebrates first anniversary of the Hildale Library

Recording November 18, 2017 – This date of Amanda Reeve’s interview was an open house with activities, catered food and even a cake to celebrate the first year of operation of the Hildale Library, which is part of the Washington...

The library provided a comforting place to Maureen Booth when her family relocated to St. George, Utah

Recording February 27, 2018 – When the Haslam Family moved to St. George, Utah in the summer for her father’s work, Maureen Haslam Booth was homesick for her friends and grandparents. St. George didn’t even have television, she said. It...