Podcast
Library Lounge
Hosted by Chattanooga Public Library · EN
Readers, creators, artists and beat-makers, you're invited to join Cameron "C-Grimey" Williams twice a month in the Library Lounge. Kick back, relax and get ready to explore what's going on at the library, in the community and with yourself.
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Episode 12: Everything Starts With a Word
Nov 19, 202000:41:12Tap to summarizeOn this episode in the lounge, C-Grimey explores how a mixture of literature, technology, and entertainment support youth reading comprehension and social skills. Special guests: ELLA's Jazmine LeBlanc and poet and playwright Arche Twitty. Music by Big Wavy.
Transcribe →Episode 11: Vote Like It Matters
Oct 28, 202000:36:46Tap to summarizeC-Grimey's got a special election podcast for you this week! Joining him in the Lounge are Eric Atkins of The Unity Group and Tequila Johnson of Equity Alliance, talking about voting issues that impact Black voices in the past and today.
Transcribe →Episode 10: Local History Part II
Oct 15, 202000:31:00Tap to summarizeFor Part II of our Local History feature, C-Grimey gets in the Lounge with our own Suzette Raney, historian and librarian in our Local History and Genealogy Department. Learn some cool local history facts and what resources you'll find at your library. Music by Big Wavy.
Transcribe →Episode 9: Local History Part I
Sep 30, 202000:32:44Tap to summarizeCameron Williams is back in the lounge with Michael Gilliland of Chattanooga Organize for Action (COA) and Chattanooga in Action for Love, Equality and Benevolence (CALEB), as well as The Walking Tours. Kick back and let Michael get you thinking with some local history facts. Music by Big Wavy.
Transcribe →Episode 8: Game Stop
Sep 16, 202000:24:49Tap to summarizeC-Grimey is back in the lounge! This time, he's chatting with soon-to-be pro gamer Jordan Hutchinson about the boom in gaming this year, what it takes to be a pro, and their favorite games. Music by Big Wavy.
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Episode 7: Healing Gardens
Sep 2, 202000:21:59Tap to summarizeJoin C-Grimey in the lounge with Daniel Lambert of Healing Garden CHA. In this episode, they talk about sustainable living through gardening, garden parties happening within Chattanooga, and work with NEEMA Taking Root community garden. Plus, C-Grimey's got an update for ya on what's happening at the Library.
Transcribe →Episode 6: Small Biz/Big Help Part II
Aug 20, 202000:23:58Tap to summarizeC-Grimey is in the Library Lounge for part 2 of Small Biz/Big Help. This time he's hanging with Malcolm Robinson of Mac Paypers Apparel LLC. Malcolm talks about how the Library's 4th Floor helped him start the company and how he's operating during the pandemic. Music for this episode by Big Wavey.
Transcribe →Episode 5: Small Biz/Big Help Part I
Aug 6, 202000:25:40Tap to summarizeC-Grimey is back in the lounge! This time, he's talking with Louis Contreras from the Local Juicery + Kitchen about how the Library's helped his business and how he's coping with COVID-19. This is Part I in a 2-part series about small businesses who are holding on during the pandemic. Music for this episode by Big Wavey.
Transcribe →Episode 4: Power to the People
Jul 2, 202000:28:59Tap to summarizeC-Grimey is back in the lounge with Marie Mott, activist and co-founder of "I Can't Breath Cha". Sit back, turn up the volume and listen to what the movement is about, how we got here and what the future might hold. Music for this episode by Big Wavy.
Transcribe →Episode 3: Juneteenth
Jun 18, 202000:26:33Tap to summarizeThis Juneteenth is the 155th anniversary of the end of slavery, so C-Grimey is in the lounge with Ricardo Morris - educator, artist, and founder of the Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts and Ideas. They explore the history of this holiday both nationally and locally and talk about why it's important to come together as a community this year.
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