This episode’s guests:

Sue Blesi has researched and written about Franklin County history for almost forty years. Her new book is “Hanged by the Neck Until Dead: Lynchings and Hangings in Franklin County, Missouri.” She will give an author talk about the book at our St. Clair branch on Tuesday, May 20, at 6 p.m.

Debbie Bandy is a member of the Schwarzer Zither Ensemble. She will perform with the Ensemble at the New Haven branch on Thursday, May 22, at 6:00 PM.

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This episode’s guests:

Bryan Haynes is an internationally recognized artist who operates a studio and gallery in Washington, Missouri. Currently, he is exhibiting his work in the “Missouri Masters” exhibit at the Gallery at the Library in Hermann, which runs until May 23. He will also be doing an artist talk at the Hermann branch on Thursday, May 1, from 6 PM to 7 PM. His website is www.artbybryanhaynes.com.

Jessica Conlin is the owner of Little Lost Kitchen in Warrenton, Missouri. She will be presenting “Rolling Raviolis: A Homemade Pasta Workshop” at the Wright City branch on Monday, May 12, at 6:00 PM. Her website is www.littlelostkitchen.com.

Kelly Tecklenburg is with SOS Senior Services and a member of the Washington Odd Fellows. She will be presenting a program called “Swedish Death Cleaning” on Wednesday, May 21, at 6:00 PM at the Warrenton branch.

Visit www.scenicregional.org/events to register for these library programs and others.

This episode's guests include:

Genevieve Alexander, Sullvan Branch Adult Programmer, and Tiffany Richards, Hermann Branch Manager, discussing their book reviews for the Missourian. Genevieve reviewed “The Pumpkin Spice Café,” by Laurie Gilmore, and Tiffany reviewed “Listen for the Lie,” by Amy Tintera.

Helen Burch, director of the Legacy Dance Club, in Cuba, Missouri. She will be presenting “Learn to Dance the 1920s Way” at our branches throughout April for our community read programming. The programs will be at the Sullivan branch on Thursday, April 17, at 6:00 PM; the Hermann branch on Tuesday, April 22, at 6:00 PM; and the Owensville branch on Thursday, April 24, at 6:00 PM. Visit www.scenicregional.org/events to register.

Alesia Cullen, St. Clair Branch Manager. She will be discussing the branch's community garden. Anyone interested in checking out a bed at the St. Clair branch can call Alesia at 636-629-2546. If you’re interested in a bed at the new Owensville branches community garden, call Erica Mosley at 573-299-0006. The community garden agreement can be found at www.scenicregional.org/gardenagreement.