What happens to intellectual freedom when libraries come under attack? What happens to curiosity?

Librarian and director of the Department of Libraries in Arlington, VA, Diane Kresh joins me to explore the long and storied history of bad-ass librarians, book bans and book sanctuaries, the "curiosity paradox" of such bans, what makes libraries a center for community, and how curiosity is like an insatiable puppy.

"The library can be a great refuge, if you will, for people who are questioning." ~ Diane Kresh

Theme music by Sean Balick; "4 Point Path" by The Bulwark, via Blue Dot Sessions.

Ep. #286: Curiosity, Book Bans & Bad-Ass Librarians, with Diane Kresh

After a bit of a hiatus, the Let’s Talk Camden Libraries podcast is back!

Join Abul Kasim and Haleema Ali from Camden Libraries, along with host Barra Fitzgibbon from Bloomsbury Radio, for a brand-new episode packed with exciting updates.

This month, we’re diving into the much-anticipated reopening of Holborn Library after its refurbishment. We’ll be chatting about new community partners moving in — including Shifted ( https://shifted.org.uk/) , who work with children and young people on design and tech projects — as well as the arrival of The Workery ( https://wimbletech.com/work-hub/the-workary-holborn/) and the launch of Holborn’s brand-new gallery space.

We’ll also highlight some fantastic opportunities for local artists to display their work and a new pod space for work which is free to book. Don’t miss it!



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This interview first aired on Monday the 23rd of June, 2025  on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton.

One FM breakfast announcer Plemo interviews Bronwyn Cole from the Goulburn Valley Libraries who gives an update of everything that is happening around GV Libraries.

To find out more about all their events and to book head to https://www.gvlibraries.com.au/events

For more information you can call Goulburn Valley Libraries on 1300 374 765 or go to www.gvlibraries.com.au.

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Bronwyn Cole from Goulburn Valley Libraries

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Luca Rizzo - The Rise of the Immortal Dragon - Dressed

Olmo Chittò - Kashi

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Luca Rizzo - The Rise of the Immortal Dragon - Naked

Paolo Ingraito - Silken Lotus

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A sonic cross-section of the Seattle Central Library by Rem Koolhaas/ OMA. Begin at a lively "community and coffee" gathering on the main floor and ride escalators up to levels experiencing different atmospheres of quietude. Should libraries even be quiet?

Seattle Central Library

Choose to be Curious is a show all about curiosity. We talk about research and theory, but mostly it's conversations about how curiosity shows up in work and life.  

Now syndicated and available via Pacifica RadioNetwork.

Timbre Architecture & Sound works with developers, community stakeholders, business owners, artists, and designers to imagine the future of the built environment. Founded by architect Nicolas Sowers, Timbre is based in Seattle and works along the Pacific coast on a wide range of project types and scales.

One FM Community Radio Station airs a range of programs, including  "Ethnic Programs"  (in languages other than English), specialist interview programs such as "Shepplife" and health programs (So Much More)which are podcast here.  We also podcast a range of local sports programs as part of our Super Saturday Sports Show.  
Goulburn Valley Community Radio Station  Inc. (One FM 98.5) podcast site operates under APRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Rights Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) and ACMA (Australian Communications Media Authority) Licence Number  1385226/1.

The programs are recorded and first aired at One FM 98.5 Community Radio Station in Shepparton (Victoria, AUSTRALIA), and produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation or the National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters' Council.

All intro and outro music for So Much More podcasts are taken from Beneplacito Boogaloo composed by Terry Barbossa and Matt Holland.

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