The Silverton Library Connection Podcast
by Misti Anderson-Library Director
Latest episode
The Cost of Free
The Cost of Free
About this podcast
Welcome, library friends, to the Silverton Library Connection Podcast!
Where pages turn, stories unfold, and community bonds grow stronger.
I’m your host Misti Anderson. Join me as we dive into the world of books, explore the heart of our library, and uncover the pulse of our town's happenings.
This is the Silverton Library Connection Podcast. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and entertained!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 45 episodes
- The Cost of Free · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 3The books, programs, and services are free to use—but what does it cost to keep them available? In this episode of The Silverton Library Connection Podcast, Misti takes you…
- Meet Neen: Books, Dice & Everything Nice! · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 2Get to know Neen Antonelli, our newest library team member and resident Dungeon Master! As they approach their one-year anniversary at the Silverton Public Library, Neen joins…
- Best Books of Summer · 33 min · Season 4 Episode 1Welcome back! Season 4 is here! In the first episode of the season, Misti looks back at the best books she read this summer—from stories that surprised her to characters she…
- Summer Kickoff with Misti & Evin · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 10Summer has officially arrived in Silverton, and Misti & Evin are wrapping up the season of Silverton Public Library’s podcast with a fun, casual conversation all about…
- A New Chapter for Silverton: A Conversation with Elizabeth Stuffings · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 9In this episode of The Silverton Library Connection Podcast, Misti sits down with Elizabeth Stuffings, Silverton’s new Town Administrator, for a welcoming conversation about her…
- Pride on the Page: Our favorite LGBTQIA+ · 30 min · Season 3 Episode 8June is Pride Month, and we’re helping you get your holds in early! In this episode of The Silverton Library Connection Podcast, Misti and Evin share some of their favorite…
- So Far, So Good: Our Favorite Reads of the Year (So Far!) · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 7What’s worth your reading time right now? In this episode of The Silverton Library Connection Podcast, Misti and Evin dive into their favorite books of the year—so far! From…
- Library FAQ's · 33 min · Season 3 Episode 6In this episode, Misti and Evin tackle the most frequently asked questions they hear at the Silverton Public Library—from how to get a library card (hint: it’s free!), to what…
- The Best Books of 2025 · 52 min · Season 3 Episode 5It’s our Best Books of 2025 episode! Join Misti Anderson and Evin Harris as they look back on a year packed with incredible reading. In this episode, both Misti and Evin share…
- Viva los Libros! Adventures from FIL Guadalajara · 42 min · Season 3 Episode 4In this episode, Misti and Evin share their incredible experience attending FIL Guadalajara—the world’s largest international book fair—as part of a special delegation through…
- Nourishing Our Community: The Story of the Silverton Community Pantry · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 3In this solo episode, Library Director Misti Anderson dives into the heart of one of Silverton’s most meaningful projects — the Silverton Community Pantry, housed inside the…
- Fright Club: Our Favorite Scary Reads · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 2It’s spooky season at the Silverton Public Library, and Misti and Evin are diving into all things eerie! From childhood fears to favorite horror reads, the two share what first…
- New Season, New Voices · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 1We’re back for Season 3 of The Silverton Library Connection Podcast! This season kicks off with Misti Anderson and her new co-host, Evin Harris, catching up after summer…
- Stacking Up Support: Fueling the Future of Our Library · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 16In this special season finale, Misti shares a heartfelt look at why the Silverton Public Library matters more than ever—and how you can be a part of its future. From giving your…
- Kid Life in Silverton: Valerie Anderson Tells All · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 15What’s it like to be a kid in Silverton? In this special episode, we sit down with Valerie Anderson — host Misti Andersons 8-year-old daughter — to hear all about life from a…
- Mythbusters-Library Edition · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 14Think libraries are quiet, dusty places just for checking out books? Think again! In this special episode of The Silverton Library Connection Podcast, we're busting the biggest…
- Book Banning & Why It Matters · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 13In this episode of The Silverton Library Connection Podcast, Misti dives into the topic of book banning—what it is, how it affects our society, and why it matters. From the…
- Strength in Partnerships – Collaborating for Silverton Public Library · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 12In this episode of The Silverton Library Connection podcast, we explore the power of partnerships and collaboration in our small but mighty town. From working with Silverton…
- Behind the Shelves with Sophie Blue · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 11In this episode of The Silverton Library Connection, Misti sits down with Sophie Blue, a valued member of the Silverton Public Library team. Get to know Sophie as she shares her…
- Cozy Up with Our Top Winter Reads · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 10In this episode of The Silverton Library Connection, we are sharing our favorite winter reads to keep you company during the chilly months. Whether you’re in the mood for a…
