Listen to The Trailer Here; First Episode Drops March 12
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Brooklyn Public Library launched their flagship podcast Borrowed: Stories That Start at the Library. From a grandfather’s journey to a high school diploma, to a grandmother’s copy of 50 Shades of Gray, to a Dungeons & Dragons-based community building program for teens, Borrowed tells the stories of Brooklyn anchored by the borough’s hub of art, learning, and innovation: the library. Listen to the trailer here and check out the first episode on March 12.
Every other Tuesday, the podcast will take listeners somewhere new in the borough, exploring Brooklyn’s ever-changing neighborhoods and communities. Borrowed is hosted by Krissa Corbett Cavouras, librarian and the director of marketing and engagement at Brooklyn Public Library, and Felice Belle, a literacy advisor at Brooklyn Public Library’s central branch.
“Borrowed” is available wherever you get podcasts.
Upcoming episodes include:
March 12
Episode 1: Books Are Not Dead
March 26
Episode 2: Something to Offend Everyone
April 2
Episode 3: Oil Spills and Moldy Paper
About Brooklyn Public Library
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is an independent library system for the 2.5 million residents of Brooklyn. It is the fifth largest library system in the United States with 60 neighborhood libraries located throughout the borough. BPL offers free programs and services for all ages and stages of life, including a large selection of books in more than 30 languages, author talks, literacy programs and public computers. BPL’s eResources, such as eBooks and eVideos, catalog information and free homework help, are available to customers of all ages 24 hours a day at our website: http://www.bklynlibrary.org/.