Episode 26: Travel Tales - Part One of a Special Series on Traveling the World and Close to Home Debi hosts the first of three special travel-themed episodes. In this episode, Travel Tales, seasoned library staff travels share some of their favorite and funniest stories from their trips. There may even be a celebrity sighting! Puyallup Public Libra…

Episode 25: Washington State Library Part 3 - Sara White and Tien Triggs Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, interviews Sara White, Youth Services Consultant, and Tien Triggs, School and Digital Support Librarian, both from the Washington State Library, in part three of three special episodes. Sara White and Tien Triggs work toget…

Episode 24: Washington State Library Part 2 Plus Special Guest Helena Caughlan Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, interviews more of the wonderful staff of the Washington State Library in part two of three special episodes. The staff of the Washington State Library provide a stunning variety of historical, archival, reference, an…

Episode 23: Washington State Library Part 1 Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, interviews some of the wonderful staff of the Washington State Library in part one of three special episodes. The staff of the Washington State Library provide a stunning variety of historical, archival, reference, and public support services. They sor…

Episode 22: Artist and Girl Scout Leader Meghan Darby Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, chats with artist and Girl Scout leader Meghan Darby. Meghan is a Puyallup artist who specializes in digital art and is the creator of Puyallup Library's mascot, Otter B. Reading. Meghan has lifelong ties to scouting and shares stories of run…

Episode 21: Pediatricians Dr. Pooja Tandon and Dr. Danette Glassy Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, interviews Dr. Pooja Tandon and Dr. Danette Glassy. Doctors Tandon and Glassy are pediatricians and proponents of the value of outdoor time in the development and happiness of children and their caregivers. They discuss their book…

Episode 20: Retired Union Rep and History Buff William "Bill" Johnston Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with retired union rep and history buff William "Bill" Johnston. Bill recounts fascinating tales of his father's history in World War II, sharing letters written while he was stationed on a minesweeping vessel. He disc…

Episode 19: Retired Librarian and Teach Karen Chapman Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with retired librarian and teacher Karen Chapman. Karen shares tales of growing up in the 1930s and 40s, attending a one-room school house, and childhood shenanigans. She fondly remembers the people who inspired her to become both a li…

Episode 18: Puyallup School District Social Worker Jane Upshaw Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with Puyallup School District Social Worker Jane Upshaw. Jane talks about her family and community ties to the Puyallup area, discusses the virtues of patience and listening, and shares her experiences finding purpose in lifti…

Episode 17: Honorable Judge Andrea Beall, Puyallup Municipal Court Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with Honorable Judge Andrea Beall, Presiding Judge for Puyallup Municipal Court. Judge Beall describes her journey from lawyer to judge and shares stories of family, her time in the Puyallup area, and her favorite book. Af…

Episode 16: Heritage Quest Library Volunteer Gordon Chisholm Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with Gordon Chisholm, volunteer for the Heritage Quest Research Library in Puyallup. Gordon tells stories from his family's military history, discusses the importance of truth, and shares the harrowing trials and tribulations of…

Episode 15: Puyallup Community Planning Specialist Michelle Price Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with Michelle Price, former Community Planning Specialist in Emergency Management for the City of Puyallup. Michelle shares fascinating stories of the experiences that shaped her life, including spending 10 years in India. …

Episode 14: Friends of the Puyallup Public Library President Kathy Warren Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks Kathy Warren, the President of the Friends of the Puyallup Public Library. Kathy shares tales of her family's long history in Puyallup, both in the valley and on the hill, and reminisces about time spent in Anchorag…

Episode 13: Seattle Fashion Designer Dan McLean Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with fashion designer Dan McLean, who has a fashion show coming up on July 20, 2024. Dan McLean is at the forefront of sustainable fashion in Seattle. Since graduating from Seattle Central College’s apparel design program in 2019, Dan has go…

Episode 12: Puyallup Library Services Manager Aleya Stone Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, presents a special summer episode speaking with Library Services Manager Aleya Stone. Aleya recommends and reviews several books for adults to provide reading inspiration for our Summer Reading Program. Adults who read this summer can win…

Episode 11: Author and Historian Candace Wellman Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with author and historian Candance Wellman. Ms. Wellman discusses her books on the contributions of intermarried native women to Pacific Northwest history and social development. She sheds light on little-known stories of notable women, bac…

Episode 10: Puyallup Community Volunteer Karl Lewis Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with Karl Lewis, longtime Puyallup resident, retired attorney, and avid community volunteer. Mr. Lewis discusses his memories of over 40 years living in Puyallup as well as his current efforts to better the community. Karl volunteers at …

Episode 9: Kassel Motorsports Owner Karl Helbich Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with Karl Helbich, Puyallup-born entrepreneur and owner of Kassel Motorsports. Mr. Helbich discusses his roots in the local community, friendships, maintaining a thriving European auto repair service, and his scholarship program for young a…

Episode 8: Executive Director of Young Black & Brilliant Vanessa Nelson Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, speaks with Vanessa Nelson, the founder and executive director of Young Black & Brilliant. Established in January 2021, Young Black and Brilliant (YB&B) is committed to fostering a sense of community among today's youth. Our…

Episode 7: Puyallup Library Systems & Information Technology Librarian Paul Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, sits down with the Paul, the library's Systems & Information Technology Librarian, to talk about life, travel, and philosophies of public service.By Puyallup Public Library

Episode 6: Musical Jam Session and a Visit with Whatcom County Library System's Stories! Podcast Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, hosts a jam session to highlight the library's new musical instrument collection. She also sits down as a guest on the Whatcom County Library System's Library Stories! podcast. Then, stay tuned all t…

Episode 5, Part 2: City of Puyallup Police Officer David Beerbower Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, interviews David Beerbower, a City of Puyallup police officer and library enthusiast. He discusses community-oriented policing, career challenges, and books he enjoys. Debi also shares one of her favorite quotes from a library pa…

Episode 5, Part 1: City of Puyallup Police Officer David Beerbower Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, interviews David Beerbower, a City of Puyallup police officer and library enthusiast. He discusses community-oriented policing, career challenges, and books he enjoys. This is part one of a two-part interview.…

Episode 4: Seattle Philanthropist and Adventurer Greg Snead Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, interviews Greg Snead, Seattle-area philanthropist and adventurer. He discusses climbing the Space Needle for charity and shares recommendations for two of his favorite books, Rowing Into the Son by Jordan Hanssen and The Immortalists b…

Episode 3: Children's Librarian and Professional Storyteller Bonnie Anderson Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, interviews Bonnie Anderson, our Children's Librarian and professional storyteller. She also speaks with our Librarian, Paul, who has a recommendation for a fantasy adventure book series.…

Episode 2: Interim Library Director Nicole Erickson Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, interviews Nicole Erickson, Interim Library Director. She also speaks with our Library Assistant Sarah, who has a wonderful recommendation for a manga book.By Puyallup Public Library

Episode 1: Puyallup City Manager Steve Kirkelie Puyallup Public Library's Outreach Coordinator, Debi, interviews City Manager Steve Kirkelie. She also talks with our resident manga-phile, Rita, who has great recommendations for graphic novels.By Puyallup Public Library