Taking the Scenic Route

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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.

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

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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...

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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 Owensvill...

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Dr. Kenneth Johnson, a career educator and retired professor in the School of Education at Lindenwood University, will be discussing the history of dance halls in Gasconade and Franklin Counties. He is the author of the 2015 book, “Moonlight Serenade to City Lights,” which is a pictorial history about the bands and musicians who played in dance halls around Missouri. He will present “Moonlight Serenade: Dance Hall Musicians in Missouri” on Thursday, April 3, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the New Haven branch, and Thursday, April 10, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Wright City branch. Vi...

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Jami Livingston, Adult Services Librarian at Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library in Jefferson City, discusses services available for the visually impaired. If you have questions about Wolfner Library, visit https://www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner, email wofner@sos.mo.gov, or call (800) 392-2614.

Kasey Wright, Scenic Regional Library’s Adult Outreach Coordinator, discusses the outreach services she provides to senior citizen centers, nursing homes, and assisted living centers.

Elizabeth Eikmann, Assistant Director of Curricular Innovation and a lecturer in American Culture Studies at Washington University, discusses her experience in S...

The guest for this special episode is Missouri author, Michelle Collins Anderson. Her historical novel, "The Flower Sisters," is Scenic Regional Library's 2025 Community Read book selection.

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Amy England with Mystic Sands Bellydance Fusion will talk about belly dancing and her upcoming program, Exploring Belly Dance Fusion, at the Sullivan Branch on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:00 PM. Register by visiting www.scenicregional.org/events

Dan Burkhardt, author of “Trails Across Missouri: the Katy and Rock Island,” will discuss the Katy and Rock Island Trails and his upcoming program, Trails Across Missouri, at our Warrenton branch on Tuesday, March 25, at 5:30 PM. Register by visiting www.scenicregional.org/events

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Jan Jacobi, author of “Young Lincoln” (2018), “Lincoln in Springfield” (2021), and “Lincoln and Douglas” (2025). He will be promoting "Lincoln and Douglas" at St. Louis County Library’s Grant’s View Branch on Thursday, February 20, at 6:00 PM.

Shea Voss, Youth Programmer at the Union Branch, reviewed “Curious Tides” by Pascale Lacelle for the Missourian. Leah Matlock, Library Assistant at the Union Branch, reviewed “Girl from the Hidden Forest” by Hannah Linder for the Missourian.

Suzanne Corbett, author of “The Gilded Table: Recipes and Table Traditions from the Campbell House” (2015) and “A Culinary History of Missouri...

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Lynnette Watts, President of the Scenic Regional Arts Council, and Tiffany Richards, manager of the library's Hermann branch. Find out more about the Gallery at the Library at www.scenicregional.org/gallery/ or on social media at www.facebook.com/GalleryAtTheLibrary.

Paul Schroeder, the library's Collection Development Manager, and Alesia Cullen, the library's St. Clair branch manager. Craft & Hobby can be found beginning on February 1 at www.scenicregional.org/databases/#diy

Genevieve Alexander, adult programmer at the library's Sullivan branch, and Casie Busch, children's programmer at the library's...

Guests on this episode include:

Lynnette Watts, President of the Scenic Regional Arts Council, and Tiffany Davis, manager of the library's Hermann branch. Find out more about the Gallery at the Library at www.scenicregional.org/gallery/ or on social media at www.facebook.com/GalleryAtTheLibrary.

Paul Schroeder, the library's Collection Development Manager, and Alesia Cullen, the library's St. Clair branch manager. Craft & Hobby can be found beginning on February 1 at www.scenicregional.org/databases/#diy

Genevieve Alexander, adult programmer at the library's Sullivan branch, and Casie Busch, children's programmer at the library's...

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Walter Conner joins us to discuss his "Making Maple Syrup" program scheduled at the Union branch on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. The program will be held at Mr. Conner's farm in Lonedell. Register at:

https://scenicregional.librarycalendar.com/event/making-maple-syrup-17902

Associate Director Christy Schink joins us to discuss the library's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. For more information about the program and to register, visit:

https://scenicregional.org/kids/1000-books-before-kindergarten/

St. Louis Master Gardener John Hensley joins us to discuss his program "Fifty Plants...