What’s Up at Wando is a monthly podcast where library workers with the Charleston County Public Library offer a peek behind the scenes of programs, services, and other fun things happening at the Wando Mount Pleasant branch. 

In this episode, Adult Services librarian Debbie Clark introduces the long-running program Wando METinee, which shows recordings of the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD broadcasts. She also chats with Children’s Services Specialist Gabi Gause about Music and Movement, a monthly children’s program designed to “shake the sillies out” with song and dance.  

The "What Should I Read?" segment highlights two books in the CCPL catalog related to the topics discussed in the show: “Grand opera : the story of the Met” by Charles Affron and Mirella Jona Affron, and “Listen : on music, sound and us” by Michel Faber. Listen now on SoundCloud. 

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Episode 1: Music and Movement and METinee, Oh My!

What’s Up at Wando is a monthly podcast where library workers with the Charleston County Public Library offer a peek behind the scenes of programs, services, and other fun things happening at the Wando Mount Pleasant branch.
In this episode, Adult Services librarian Debbie Clark introduces two CCPL resources perfect for exploring and celebrating the Black experience even beyond Black History Month. She also chats with Teen Services librarian Conner Caraman and Children’s Services manager Coco Casey about Inbetweeners, a monthly middle-grade book and activity club for grades 4-6. 
The What Should I Read? Segment highlights two books in the CCPL catalog related to the topics discussed in the show: “Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky” by Kwame Mbalia, and “Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People” by Imani Perry. Listen now on SoundCloud.
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Episode 2: Spotlight on Inbetweeners and Black History

What’s Up at Wando is a monthly podcast where library workers with the Charleston County Public Library offer a peek behind the scenes of programs, services, and other fun things happening at the Wando Mount Pleasant branch. 

In this episode, Adult Services librarian Debbie Clark turns the spotlight on a big program for our library: WandoCon! She talks with Haley Ballenger, the mastermind behind the event, about why host a con in our library, the preparation that went into it, and what she hopes people get out of our own mini-convention. But first, she highlights the Makerspace, a Wando resource that could help you finalize your wardrobe for your next con or other costumed event. If you’re ready to get started in the makerspace, email WandoMakerManager@ccpl.org to set up an appointment, and check out this link to our website for more information: https://www.ccpl.org/makerspace/wando

The What Should I Read? segment highlights two books in the CCPL catalog related to the topics discussed in the show. Books featured in this episode: "The Big Book of Makerspace Projects: Inspiring Makers to Experiment, Create, and Learn" by Colleen and Aaron Graves, and "The Memory Librarian" by Janelle Monáe. 

Listen now on SoundCloud. 

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Episode 3: Mini-Convention and Using the Makerspace

What’s Up at Wando is a monthly podcast where library workers with the Charleston County Public Library offer a peek behind the scenes of programs, services, and other fun things happening at the Wando Mount Pleasant branch.
In this episode, Adult Services librarian Debbie Clark talks with Childrens librarian Keesha about Sensory Storytime and highlights a new CCPL resource, Sensory Toolkits. Learn more about our Sensory Toolkits at https://www.ccpl.org/neuroconnect-launch and the Lowcountry Autism Foundation at https://www.lafinc.org/.
The What Should I Read? Segment highlights two books in the CCPL catalog related to the topics discussed in the show. Books featured in this episode: “A Little Less Broken: How an Autism Diagnosis Finally Made Me Whole” by Marian Schembari, and “Unmasking for Life” by Devon Price.
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Episode 4: Making Sense of Sensory Resources

What’s Up at Wando is a monthly podcast where library workers with the Charleston County Public Library offer a peek behind the scenes of programs, services, and other fun things happening at the Wando Mount Pleasant branch.
In this episode, Adult Services librarian Debbie Clark talks all about Summer Reading 2025, one of our favorite times of the year here at CCPL, including tips, tricks, and reminders so you can feel confident logging your reading and claiming your prizes. In keeping with this year’s theme of Read Around the World, she takes listeners on a mini world tour through cookbooks and shares some other selections for the armchair travelers among us. 
The What Should I Read? Segment highlights two books in the CCPL catalog related to the topics discussed in the show. Books featured in this episode: “Around the World In 80 Books” by David Damrosch, and “The Happy Traveler: Unpacking the Secrets of Better Vacations” by Jaime Kurtz.
Learn more about Summer Reading 2025 at www.ccpl.org/summeronline. Listen now on SoundCloud.
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Episode 5: Take Off into Summer Reading!

What’s Up at Wando is a monthly podcast where library workers with the Charleston County Public Library offer a peek behind the scenes of programs, services, and other fun things happening at the Wando Mount Pleasant branch. 

In this episode, Adult Services librarian Debbie Clark hosts a very special guest: local author Brian Livingston! Brian is the author of The Habits of Squirrels and Folkston, and we'll hear him talk about his new book, his path from law to land conservancy to writing, and more.  

The What Should I Read? segment highlights two books in the CCPL catalog related to the topics discussed in the show. Books featured in this episode: “The Habits of Squirrels” and “Folkston” by Brian Livingston, and “Letters to a Young Writer: Some Practical and Philosophical Advice” by Colum McCann. 

Learn more about Brian Livingston at www.brianlivingstonbooks.com. 

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Episode 6: Author Talk with Brian Livingston

What’s Up at Wando is a monthly podcast where library workers with the Charleston County Public Library offer a peek behind the scenes of programs, services, and other fun things happening at the Wando Mount Pleasant branch. 

In this episode, Adult Services librarian Debbie Clark introduces Mango Languages, an online language learning resource available through CCPL, and chats with adult services associate Vuki about her Language and Culture club. 

The What Should I Read? Segment highlights two books in the CCPL catalog related to the topics discussed in the show. Books featured in this episode: “The language puzzle: Piecing together the six-million-year story of how words evolved” by Steven Mithen, and “Linguaphile: a life of language love” by Julie Sedivy. 

Listen now on SoundCloud. 

Theme music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/

Episode 7: Language Learning at the Library

What’s Up at Wando is a monthly podcast where library workers with the Charleston County Public Library offer a peek behind the scenes of programs, services, and other fun things happening at the Wando Mount Pleasant branch. 

In this episode, Adult Services librarian Debbie Clark introduces some options for crafty beginners out there looking to kind of get a feel for fiber arts and other resources available in our makerspace, and chats with makerspace manager Rachel Suntop about the twice-monthly Fiber Arts Club. 

The What Should I Read? Segment highlights two books in the CCPL catalog related to the topics discussed in the show. Books featured in this episode: “First time knits: Fun projects to take you from beginner to knitter” by Louise Walker, and “Fabric: The hidden history of the material world" by Victoria Finlay. 

Listen now on SoundCloud. 

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Episode 8: Wando Fiber Arts Weaves Community

What’s Up at Wando is a monthly podcast where library workers with the Charleston County Public Library offer a peek behind the scenes of programs, services, and other fun things happening at the Wando Mount Pleasant branch.

Episode 7: Language Learning at the Library

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