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Homegrown conversations for curious minds. A podcast from the Petersburg Public Library in Petersburg, Alaska.

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August 25, 2021

EPISODE 48: Recommended Reads

August 25, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 48: Recommended Reads

A conversation recorded for KFSK Public Radio August 19, 2021 with Petersburg Public Library Staff members Orin Pierson, Heather Canik-Thomas, Martha Cummins, and Kari Petersen about books they would recommend.

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August 25, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
August 25, 2021

EPISODE 47: Library Staff Recommended Reads

August 25, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 47: Library Staff Recommended Reads

A conversation recorded for KFSK Public Radio August 12, 2021 with Petersburg Public Library Staff members Chris Weiss, Kari Petersen, Beth Loesch, Tara Alcock, and Stevie Schmidt about books they would recommend.

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August 25, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
August 03, 2021

EPISODE 46 | Author Diane Benson

August 03, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 46 | Author Diane Benson

Recorded for KFSK Public Radio Thursday, August 5th, 2021 author Diane Benson reads "The Three Days of Raven" from her book "Spruce Tips in the Fog."



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August 03, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
Tlingit
July 29, 2021

EPISODE 45: Five Finger Lighthouse Society

July 29, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 45: Five Finger Lighthouse Society

A conversation recorded for KFSK July 29, 2021 with Orin Pierson from the Five Finger Lighthouse Society discussing their history, mission, and opportunities available.

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July 29, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
July 22, 2021

EPISODE 44: Summer STREAM 2021

July 22, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 44: Summer STREAM 2021

Conversations recorded for KFSK July 22, 2021 with children participating in the Public Library’s Summer STREAM Reading Challenge.

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July 22, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
Ukulele, Sarah Hanson Hofstetter, Gillian O’Soup, Kid’s Writing, Orin Pierson, Ari Warmack, Charlee Rodriguez, Astrid Rodriguez, Jeanette Ness, Teen Writing, Heidi Brantuas, Hahnah Hofstetter, Samara Olson, Freya Tucker, Gabriele Whitacre, Comic Drawing, Gus Petersen, Joe Hofstetter, Liam Jackson, Westly Durst, Party, Thora Hess, Derek Allison, Julianna Allison
July 15, 2021

EPISODE 43: Author and extreme swimmer Lynne Cox

July 15, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 43:  Author and extreme swimmer Lynne Cox

A conversation recorded for KFSK July 15, 2021 with Lynne Cox author & extreme swimmer talking about her books and swimming the Berring Strait.

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July 15, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
Larry Maine
June 24, 2021

EPISODE 42 | A Tlingit Mentor Shares

June 24, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 42 | A Tlingit Mentor Shares

An excerpt of a Listening Project of Ethelyn Lopez talking about growing up in Kake, meeting her husband Art, starting a family, and creating the Tlingit culture program at the Elementary School.

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June 24, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
Art Lopez
June 09, 2021

EPISODE 41 | Outer Coast School

June 09, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 41 | Outer Coast School

A conversation recorded for KFSK Public Radio Thursday, June 3, 2021 with Isaiah Bowen-Karlyn about his experience at the Outer Coast School in Sitka, AK.

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June 09, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
May 27, 2021

EPISODE 40 | Memorial Day

May 27, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 40 | Memorial Day

In these excerpts from archived Listening Projects Don Nelson, Tora Thynes, and Erling Husvik share their memories of WWII. This was compiled as a Memorial Day Special for KFSK Public Radio.

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May 27, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
USS Hoel, South Pacific Theater, German occupied Norway, German battleship Bismarck
May 21, 2021

EPISODE 39 | Little Norway Festival History

May 21, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 39 | Little Norway Festival History

A conversation recorded in 2012 between Roxy & Heidi Lee about the history and evolution of the Little Norway Festival. This is an edited version of a Listening Project recording for KFSK Public Radio.

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May 21, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
May 21, 2021

EPISODE 38 | Library Happenings: Jordan Lucas Photography Exhibit & Discovery Kits

May 21, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 38 | Library Happenings: Jordan Lucas Photography Exhibit & Discovery Kits

A conversation recorded for KFSK Public Radio with Jordan Lucas discussing her photography currently on display at the Petersburg Public Library. Plus several patron tell us about the library’s new Discovery Kits that they have been enjoying.

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May 21, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
April 29, 2021

EPISODE 37 | College Life

April 29, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 37 | College Life

A conversation recorded for KFSK Public Radio with Maura Sullivan & Gus Petersen about their college experiences during the pandemic.

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April 29, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
April 19, 2021

EPISODE 36 | The Market

April 19, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 36 | The Market

A conversation recorded for KFSK Public Radio Thursday April 22, 2021, with Marja Smets and Orin Pierson about what The Market has planned for this season and how you can join the fun.

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April 19, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
April 13, 2021

EPISODE 35 | Work Life in Petersburg through the years

April 13, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 35 | Work Life in Petersburg through the years

Excerpts compiled from Petersburg Public Library’s Listening Project for KFSK Public Radio. This collection includes Gerald Lind, Paul Bowen, Jane Smith & Gina Esposito, Steve Berry, Sally Riemer, Patty Simpson & Irene Roundtree discussing experiences working in and around Petersburg through the years.

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April 13, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
April 07, 2021

EPISODE 34 | National Library Week!

April 07, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 34 | National Library Week!

A conversation recorded for KFSK Public Radio Thursday, April 8th, 2021 with Friends of Petersburg's Libraries Sue Paulsen & Cathy Cronlund, discussing the history of Petersburg Libraries.

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April 07, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
April 06, 2021

EPISODE 33 | The Science of Music

April 06, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 33 | The Science of Music

A conversation recorded for KFSK Public Radio with local musician and songwriter Alec McMurren about the science of music.

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April 06, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
March 18, 2021

EPISODE 32 | Neva Christensen Tells Susan Christensen About Her Life in Petersburg

March 18, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 32 | Neva Christensen Tells Susan Christensen About Her Life in Petersburg

A Listening Project interview from 2010 between Neva and Susan Christensen compiled for broadcast on KFSK Public Radio. A fun and informative conversation about Neva's life in Petersburg.

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March 18, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
March 09, 2021

EPISODE 31 | FisherPoets Gathering with Alec McMurren

March 09, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 31 | FisherPoets Gathering with Alec McMurren

A conversation recorded for KFSK Public Radio with local musician and songwriter Alec McMurren about the annual FisherPoets Gathering in Astoria, Oregon. Alec performs several of his own songs created for FisherPoets over the years plus a song written by Dave Berg from Astoria and a poem by Patrick Dixon.

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March 09, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
February 18, 2021

EPISODE 31 | Amy Hallingstad: local civil rights pioneer

February 18, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 31 | Amy Hallingstad: local civil rights pioneer

Excerpts from Listening Project: The Legacy of Amy Hallingstad. In the recording, Jonas Hallingstad speaks with Colyn Lyons, Skip Hallingstad, Brenda Louise, and Jessica Ieremia about Amy's legacy.

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February 18, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
February 10, 2021

EPISODE 30 | Home Restoration on Sing Lee Alley

February 10, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library
EPISODE 30 | Home Restoration on Sing Lee Alley

A conversation recorded for KFSK Public Radio Thursday, February 11, 2021, with Harvey Gilliland about restoring the once condemned house on Sing Lee Alley into the beautiful home it is today.

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February 10, 2021/ Petersburg Public Library/
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