This episode’s guests:

Jacob Tate is the presenter for our Union Branch’s Dungeons and Dragons Club, which takes place every first and third Saturday at the Union branch from noon to 3 PM. He is a Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast who has dedicated countless hours to learning the ins and outs of the game, its universe, and the intricacies of Dungeon Mastering.

Cheri Kramme is a Nutrition Program Associate at the MU Extension in Franklin County. She will present a Junior Chef program at all nine branches as part of our Summer Reading Programming. She is joining us to discuss the program, her role at the MU Extension, and what the extension offers.

Christy Schink, our Associate Director of Youth and Outreach Services Librarian, has been hard at work preparing for our Summer Reading Program, which begins May 31. This year’s theme is “Color Your World.” In this episode, we discuss the importance of the Summer Reading Program, what changes we’ve made this year, and all of the fun programs families can expect this summer.

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

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.

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

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.