Multnomah County Library Podcasts

Speaker: Jennifer Anderson Learn ways to frame and focus your job search, and find a career rooted in your deep interests and passions. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded live at Central Library: April 11, 2013

Speakers: Mary Forst & Molly Keating   Conflict is a natural part of life. The question isn't whether you'll experience it, but how to find effective solutions, both at work and home.   Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded live at Central Library: April 4, 2013

Session 5: War and Freedom Speaker: Dr Richard Etulain Multnomah County Library presents a free five-part reading and discussion series with project scholar Richard Etulain to discuss the legacy of the Civil War.   Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War, has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association. Local support provided by The Library Foundation.    Recorded live at Central Library: May 30, 2012

Speaker: Sam Imperati Disagree without being disagreeable; fix problems without fixing blame. Discover the conflict resolution and communication tools necessary to reach resolution, not just settlement. Recorded live at the Central Library: February 28, 2013

Speaker: Natasha Harmon Tools for Getting Unstuck:Discover tools for getting out of stuck spots -- in your personal and work lives -- making decisions you'll feel good about and creating the forward motion that makes change happen. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded live at Central Library: February 21, 2013

Speaker:Flora Novarra We May Be Getting Older, But Don't Have to Act It with Flora Novarra Three key lifestyle choices keep us younger and more energized. You know the first two: exercise and nutrition. Learn why social interaction/engagement is the crucial third task for living your life with gusto. Recorded live at Central Library: February 14, 2013

Speaker: Steven Fulmer How to Get What you Mean, Not What You Say with Steven Fulmer. Building a life is like building a house, and the right tools make all the difference. Add a few more skills to your tool belt to achieve craftsmanship-quality, success and happiness in your life. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded live at Central Library: January 30, 2013

Join us for our 13th annual celebration of the work of Oregon's most famous and beloved poet, William Stafford. Born in 1914, Stafford was a celebrated poet, teacher, mentor, and champion of free speech and thought. He was a professor at Lewis and Clark College, received the National Book Award for Traveling Through the Dark in 1963, was poetry consultant to the Library of Congress (1970-71), and served as Oregon’s Poet Laureate in 1975.  A conscientious objector during World War II, Stafford died in 1993. The program is hosted by Joseph A. Soldati, poet, long-time member of Friends of William Stafford and former chair of its board of trustees.  He is the author of four poetry books, including most recently the chapbook, On Account of Darkness.  Recorded live at Central Library: January 27, 2013 Participants in this year's celebration include: Greta Blalock is the Port of Portland Art Program Coordinator, working with local and regional visual artists and musicians to create pockets of serenity within the

In this special presentation, the Venerable Geshe Tenphel from the Drepung Loseling Phukhang Monastery will describe the history and meaning of the sand mandala within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The six monks creating the mandala are on their first visit to the western world, and Geshela will share what they hope to accomplish by creating this ancient and unique piece of artwork. He will speak about how a healthy attitude about everyday living can lead to a contented and happy life. As more people experience love and compassion, we will create peaceful communities, and ultimately a peaceful world. This event is part of the week-long creation of the sand mandala in the Collins Gallery in December 2012. Recorded at Central Library: December 14, 2012 Most of the Tibetan words spoken by the Venerable Geshe Tenphel have been removed. The English translation remains.

Speaker: Philip Mandel Go Ahead, Make My Day! Criticize Me! with Philip Mandel. One of the toughest things we deal with is criticism from others. Learn how to easily de-escalate any comment or critical self-talk in order to hear something of value in the criticism. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded live at Central Library: October 25, 2012

Speaker: Chris Sheesley Conflict Ain’t So Bad: A New Way at Looking at Discord with Chris Sheesley. Examine any part of your life and you will find conflict. This presentation will help you develop a more constructive outlook on this phenomenon. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded live at Central Library: October 18, 2012

Feeling Stuck in Your Job? Learn Three Keys to Freedom with Kirsten Meneghello. Discover what may be blocking you from finding fulfillment in your job or career: not knowing what you want, an identity that is wrapped up in your job, and/or some beliefs that may be holding you back. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded live at Central Library: October 11, 2012

Speaker: Jennifer Anderson What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? with Jennifer Anderson. It’s never too late to start again. Whether you’re looking for a new challenge or a new purpose, you’ll find tools to help you find the perfect career position for this time of your life. Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded live at Central Library: October 4, 2012

Join Wordstock and the Multnomah County Library for a festival “sneak-peek” event at the Central Library.  Portland-based festival authors will read climactic scenes from their newest books; featuring Evan P. Schneider, Jerry McGill and Alexis Smith. Dear Marcus: A Letter to the Man Who Shot Me by Jerry McGill A Simple Machine, Like the Lever: A Novel by Evan P. Schneider Glaciers: A Novel by Alexis Smith Recorded live at Central Library: October 10, 2012

Speakers: Vailey Oehlke, Molly Raphael, Greg Williams and Brandon Barnett (moderator) Electronic books are changing the world in unexpected and disconcerting ways for authors, publishers, libraries and readers.  In the last several years, libraries have experienced significant barriers that make it hard or even impossible to provide e-books to library users -- including barriers that have been purposely erected to shut libraries and library patrons out.  Our panel of experts will explain the barriers to e-book access in libraries that exist today, and tell you what we're doing to make sure that you'll have access to e-books from your library now and in the future.   Panelists:  Vailey Oehlke, Multnomah County Director of Libraries, member of ALA E-Content Working Group; Molly Raphael, Immediate Past President, American Library Association (ALA) and former Multnomah County Library Director; Greg Williams, Librarian, West Linn Public Library and Vice-chair, Oregon Digital Library Consortium (Library 2Go); Bart

Speaker: Scott Crabtree Everyone can act on these steps -- grounded in solid scientific data -- to be happier on the job. Studies show that happier people are healthier and more productive, creative, insightful, engaged and resilient! Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills. Recorded live at Central Library: September 27, 2012

The Eigth Annual Zinesters TalkingFeatured the release of the print-only, small press literary journal We'll Never Have Paris. Speakers included Gabby Holden (My Time at Fabric Depot), editor Andria Alefhi, Jaime Borschuk, Bob Soper, Seth Kaplan and Martha Grover (One More for the People) Recorded live at Central Library U.S. Bankroom, September 4, 2012 Audience: Adult Programming

While public schools cannot require devotional use of the Bible, academic study of the book is allowed. However, political and legal considerations often make discussions of the Bible either impossible or uncomfortable. Dr. Marie Wachlin, nationally recognized for her biblical literacy research, looks at the Bible as a piece of classroom literature. Recorded at Central library: July 31, 2012

Session 4:The Shape of War Speaker: Dr Richard Etulain Multnomah County Library presents a free five-part reading and discussion series with project scholar Richard Etulain to discuss the legacy of the Civil War. Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War, has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association. Local support provided by The Library Foundation.  Recorded live at Central Library: May 19, 2012

Discover how what you eat affects the brain. Learn natural strategies to support nervous-system health, enhance neurological performance and prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, MS and other conditions. Recorded live at Central Library: May 10, 2012