Episodes

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! This month Krystal is joined by Heather Doran, the Assistant Manager at the Bookmark Charlottetown. Listen in as they chat about this a number of exciting book related events coming up on PEI! Timestamps for each section: Heather Doran at the Bookmark Charlottetown (0:45) Wrap-Up (32:15) Links for The Bookmark Website: bhttps://bookmarkreads.ca Events Page:...

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! This month Krystal is joined by Cindy Grant from CBC's Books and Backroads. Listen in as they chat about this program that connects with small-town libraries hosting book clubs with local authors. Timestamps for each section: In Conversation with Cindy Grant, CBC Books and Backroads (0:45) Wrap-Up (25:43) Books and Backroads Links cbc.ca/booksandbackroads E...

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! Krystal and Chloe are joined by local author Caitlyn Paxson, to chat about the release of her debut book A Widow's Charm and her journey to getting published. Caitlyn and Chloe also give some book recommendations, complete with spice ratings! Timestamps for each section: In Studio with Caitlyn Paxson & Chloe Colwill (0:40) Wrap-Up (26:53) Caitlyn Paxson's Li...

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! Join Krystal in the library’s podcast studio as she talks to Beth Clinton, the Regional Librarian for the Central Region Libraries, about the 2026 PEI Book Awards. Later she’s joined by Dr. Christine Beck, a clinical psychologist and president of the Psychological Association of PEI, to talk about some upcoming programs for Psychology Month in February and some ...

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! In this special episode, Krystal is joined by Children and Teen Services Librarian, Michaela Krieger, and French Services Coordinator, Lori McAdam, as they share the winning stories from our first annual Scary Story Writing Contest. Chloe Colwill also makes an appearance to share some spooky book recommendations for adults. Timestamps for individual stories: T...

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! In this episode, Krystal chats with Liam Richardson, the new PEI Provincial Archivist, about the Public Archives and Records Office (PARO), and all of the collections and services they offer to the public. PEI Public Library Links -Programs and Events Calendar -Facebook -Instagram Public Archives and Records Office Libraries and Archives website PARO Collect...

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! In this episode, Krystal chats with Abril Guardado, the manager of Community Engagement with the Immigrant and Refugee Services Association of Prince Edward Island (IRSA PEI) about the ways our two organizations collaborate with each other and the DiverseCity Festivals happening across PEI this summer. She's also joined by Chloe Colwill to talk a bit more about ...

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! This episode is all about summer literacy! Krystal chats with Children and Teen Services Librarian, Michaela Krieger, about our upcoming Summer Reading Club program. She's also joined by Amanda Beazley to talk about some of the programs and initiatives offered by the PEI Literacy Alliance. PEI Public Library Links -Programs and Events Calendar -Facebook -Insta...

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! This episode is all about the wonderful French services offered through the PEI Public Library Service. Krystal chats with French Services Coordinator, Lori MacAdam, as well as Branch Technicians Yvonne and Sarah from two of our French library branches. PEI Public Library Links -Programs and Events Calendar -Facebook -Instagram French Library Branches: Bibli...

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! In this episode Krystal is chatting with Dr. Christine Beck from the Psychological Association of PEI to talk about upcoming programs for Psychology Month in February. PEI Public Library Links -Programs and Events Calendar -Facebook -Instagram Psychological Association of PEI Library Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Mental Health Kits Sleep Aids White N...

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript from this episode! In this episode Krystal will be looking at some of the ways art is being displayed and enjoyed at libraries across PEI. Joining Krystal is Eddy Schwartz, a volunteer who organizes the art displays at the Summerside Rotary Library, Beth Clinton from the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, and Ashley McCloskey-Douse from the Stratford Public Library. From solo ...

Have you ever wished you could read your favourite library podcast? Now you can - click here to read the transcript for this episode! In this episode Krystal will be chatting about some of the different types of book clubs that are happening across the island at our libraries and in our communities. Joining Krystal is Emma-Lee Arsenault, who runs a chapter of the global Silent Book Club in Charlottetown, Jessica Doucette from the Tignish Public Library, Chloe Colwill from the Charlottetown Libra...

Krystal and Alicia chat about Library Community Surveys and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, both of which are running until the end of April. We're also joined by 4 amazing library staff members who share book recommendations from their recent reads. PEI Public Library Links -Programs and Events Calendar -Facebook -Twitter -Instagram -Youtube Survey Links Survey Information English Survey French Survey Book Recommendation Links Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homic...

Krystal is joined by Becca Griffin and Molly Leeco from Creative PEI. Listen in as they talk about Art Hive Pop-Ups, the weekly Creative PEI Art Night held at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, and various other resources and programs offered across the Island for both the art community and general public. PEI Public Library Links -Programs and Events Calendar -Facebook -Twitter -Instagram -Youtube Creative PEI Links https://creativepei.ca/ The Climate Artist-In-Residence Program PEI...

Krystal is joined by Michaela Kryger, the relatively new Children & Teen Services Librarian at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. Listen in as they chat about Summer Reading Club wrap up activities and some of the new programs for children and teens happening in Charlottetown this fall. Michaela shares some of her favorite books and they also take some time to talk about the importance of letting kids read what they’re interested in and the value in reading different formats and types of...

Krystal is joined by Caitlyn Paxson with the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation, and Vanessa Bradley, the Community Education & Engagement Manager with PEERS Alliance. Listen in as they chat about a new program happening this summer, the Beaconsfield Book Club: Queer Historical Romance Society. They also talk about the importance of reading diverse books, and recommend some of their favourites. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation Website Facebook B...

April is National Poetry Month and in this episode, Krystal is joined by Julie Bull, an Inuk scholar, poet, and spoken-word artist who lives on the island, and Tanya Davis, a poet, storyteller, musician, and singer-songwriter who recently became the Prince Edward Island Provincial Poet Laureate. Krystal will be chatting with each of them about their work, upcoming events to celebrate National Poetry Month, and some of their favourite poetry recommendations. Links and resources mentioned in this...

Welcome to the February episode of the Stack Attack podcast. In this episode, Krystal is joined by Reequal Smith and Aaron Sardinha from the Black Cultural Society of Prince Edward Island. Reequal and Aaron chat with us about the work the Black Cultural Society does here on the Island, some of the different events and topics coming up for Black History Month, and the importance of keeping those conversations going throughout the rest of the year as well. Please note that this interview segment ...

Welcome to the September episode of the Stack Attack podcast. We’re talking about Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Mi’kmaq History Month, Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, and finally we’ll take a look at some of the upcoming programs happening in library branches across the island. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation -Former Residential School students can call the National Re...

July 16-24th 2022 is Pride Week here on PEI, and on this episode we are shining a spotlight on some programming and resources aimed towards 2SLGBTQIA+ Islanders and their families. Joining us are Vanessa Bradley and Scott Alan from PEERS Alliance, and Lucky Fusca from Pride PEI. Vanessa and Scott will be chatting with Krystal about some of the programs and resources that PEERS Alliance offers; and Lucky joins Alicia to talk about PEI Pride Festival’s return to in-person events, and the importanc...

July 16-24th 2022 is Pride Week here on PEI, and on this episode we are shining a spotlight on some programming and resources aimed towards 2SLGBTQIA+ Islanders and their families. Joining us are Vanessa Bradley and Scott Alan from PEERS Alliance, and Lucky Fusca from Pride PEI. Vanessa and Scott will be chatting with Krystal about some of the programs and resources that PEERS Alliance offers; and Lucky joins Alicia to talk about PEI Pride Festival’s return to in-person events, and the importanc...

July 16-24th 2022 is Pride Week here on PEI, and on this episode we are shining a spotlight on some programming and resources aimed towards 2SLGBTQIA+ Islanders and their families. Joining us are Vanessa Bradley and Scott Alan from PEERS Alliance, and Lucky Fusca from Pride PEI. Vanessa and Scott will be chatting with Krystal about some of the programs and resources that PEERS Alliance offers; and Lucky joins Alicia to talk about PEI Pride Festival’s return to in-person events, and the importanc...

On this episode of Stack Attack, we're talking about Canadian Children's Book Week and the TD Summer Reading Club. Erin Alladin, one of the featured authors of Canadian Children’s Book Week this year, joined us for a chat about her experience with the virtual event and being a writer of children’s non-fiction. You can learn more about her and her projects here. You can also place a hold on her book, Outside, you notice from the PEI Public Library Service, here. Also in this episode we have Ros...

On this episode of Stack Attack, we're talking about Canadian Children's Book Week and the TD Summer Reading Club. Erin Alladin, one of the featured authors of Canadian Children’s Book Week this year, joined us for a chat about her experience with the virtual event and being a writer of children’s non-fiction. You can learn more about her and her projects here. You can also place a hold on her book, Outside, you notice from the PEI Public Library Service, here. Also in this episode we have Ros...