Beyond the Stacks by Milton Public Library

Apr 26 2022 11 ep. 33 mins 56
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Milton Public Library's podcast series, Beyond the Stacks, goes behind the scenes of your local library to bring you community-led content that matters, programming that surprises you, and buzz-worthy topics that entertain you.

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Ep. 11 Beyond the Stacks with Maddie Schizas

Apr 26 2022 43 mins  
In this episode of Beyond the Stacks, Mark Williams, Chief Librarian at MPL, is joined by guest co-host Adam van Koeverden, Former Olympian, Local MP, and newly appointed MPL Community Ambassador. Together they interview Maddie Schizas, 2022 Figure Skating Olympian and MPL Community Ambassador. In this special interview, Maddie shares her recent experience competing at the 2022 Bei

Ep. 10 Beyond the Stacks with Pflag Halton

Nov 30 2021 44 mins  
In this episode of Beyond the Stacks, we are joined by Taylor and Whitney, coordinators of Pflag Halton and Mark Williams, Chief Librarian at MPL. With more people in the Milton and Halton community identifying as part of the LGBTQ2S+ community, members need inclusive spaces to be themselves that create a large sense of belonging and reduce stigmas. In this episode, listeners will

Ep. 9 Beyond the Stacks with Chris Freeland and Jennie Halperin

Oct 19 2021 38 mins  
In this episode of Beyond the Stacks, we are joined by Chris Freeland, Director of Open Libraries at Internet Archive, Jennie Halperin, Executive Director of Library Futures and Mark Williams, Chief Librarian at MPL to discuss our newest partnership with the Internet Archive.  With the rise in popularity of digital resources, Milton Public Library often grappled with how to de

Ep. 8 Beyond the Stacks with Amy Leask

Apr 30 2021 33 mins  
In this episode of Beyond the Stacks, we are joined by Amy Leask, a writer, educator, and interactive media producer. Amy is the founder of Milton’s own Red T Media and co-founder of Enable Education. In this episode, we discuss what it means to dream and think BIG! This is the third episode in our miniseries on leadership, answering questions developed by MPL’s Teen Advisory G

Ep. 7 Beyond the Stacks with Adejisola Atiba and Kim Jenkinson

Mar 18 2021 37 mins  
In this episode, we are joined by Adejisola Atiba, founder and president of the African Caribbean Council of Halton and Manager, Financial Planning Associates, Greater Toronto Region with RBC and Kim Jenkinson, Executive Director of HMC Connections. Meet your Miltonians as we discuss what it means to be a creative, goal-setting, successful leader. Hosted by Emily Thompson, Communit

Ep. 6 Beyond the Stacks with Hassaan Basit and Adam van Koeverden

Feb 25 2021 33 mins  
In this episode, our hosts, Lisa and Emily, sit down with Hassaan Basit, President and CEO, Conservation Halton, and Adam van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Youth, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage (Sport). They join us today to talk all things leadership, and to answer q

Ep. 5 Beyond the Stacks with JR Marr

Jan 14 2021 24 mins  
In this episode, our hosts, Lisa and Emily, sit down with local artist, JR Marr. Their recent mural at 16 Hugh Street in Milton explores identity, humanity in relation to LGBTQ2S+ communities, and represents an incredible piece of public art celebrating diversity in Milton. JR joins us to day to discuss their inspiration, creative process, and the importance of community art. Hoste

Ep. 4 Beyond the Stacks with Vikki Pike

Nov 09 2020 27 mins  
In this episode, our host, Lisa, sits down with an amazing youth from our community, Vikki Pike. Vikki is a grade 12 student here in Milton, and community advocate for people with learning disabilities. Today she’s visiting MPL to discuss her experiences in learning to read at 16, her advocacy work, and her love of new experiences. Hosted by Lisa Portelli,  Teen Services Lib

Ep. 3 Beyond the Stacks with the Teen Advisory Group

Mar 04 2020 35 mins  
In this episode, our hosts, Lisa and Mary, sit down with two amazing youth from our community, Tithi and Aditi. As members of MPL's Teen Advisory Group, they practice advocacy for their teen communities and help guide our staff to ensure we support our youth to the best of our ability. Today they're visiting MPL to discuss the unique experiences of growing up as a teen today, how t

Ep. 2 Beyond the Stacks with Chief Librarian Mark Williams

Feb 12 2020 30 mins  
The Milton Public Library's brand new podcast series, Beyond the Stacks, goes behind the scenes of your local library to bring you community-led content that matters, programming that surprises you, and buzz-worthy topics that entertain you. In this episode, our hosts, Ashley and Mary, sit down with CEO and Chief Librarian Mark Williams. Mark has 20 years' experience from public li