{"podcast":{"title":"Notable New England","slug":"notable-new-england-7070176","podcast_index_feed_id":7070176,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/notablene/feed.xml","website_url":"https://notablene.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19648911/Spotify_vk8sr5.jpg","author":"gbossmusicco","episode_count":40,"summary":"Welcome to the Notable New England podcast. I’m your host, Gretchen B. I’m a lifelong New Englander and I’m excited to share with you the people, places, and things that make New England so noteworthy. Subscribe, tell a friend, grab a ”regulah” and a Boston cream, and tune in. Episodes are released bi-weekly on Sundays.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/notable-new-england-7070176"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 37: Let's Go To The Library—Your Library Card Might Be the Most Powerful Thing You Own","slug":"episode-37-let-s-go-to-the-library-your-library-card-might-be-the-most-powerful-thing-you-own","published_at":"2026-04-12T21:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/notable-new-england-7070176/episode-37-let-s-go-to-the-library-your-library-card-might-be-the-most-powerful-thing-you-own","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/notable-new-england-7070176","url":"https://notablene.podbean.com/e/episode-37/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y2jw5ix2q4kkissv/April12EpisodeFull.mp3","summary":"Public libraries are more than just books—they’re acts of resistance. In this episode of Notable New England, we explore how libraries expand access to knowledge, and create free, welcoming spaces for everyone. From media literacy to community connection, libraries quietly empower people every day. Plus, discover unique library programs across New England from gardening workshops and author talks to makers spaces, concerts, and more. If you haven’t visited your local library lately, this episode might just inspire you to go. To submit a spring 2026 New England photo for our Notable New England Spring Photo Contest, click here! 📌 Show Notes & Resources: 🔹 Episode Sources, References & Featured Links🔹 Music licensing & credits 💙 Support Notable New England: Join our Notable New England Patreon community for a dedicated space to connect, explore New England history, hidden gems, and local stories without the distractions of traditional social media! Get early, ad-free episodes and exclusive perks starting at just $2 a month. Your support helps cover production costs and keeps engaging episodes coming! Or, sign up for free and connect with other lovely listeners. 👉 Join here To make a one-time donation to Notable New England, head over to buymeacoffee.com/notablenewenglandYou'll get an on-air shout out of thanks for your donation. 📢 Follow Notable New England: 🔹 Patreon🔹 BuyMeaCoffee🔹 Substack🔹 Facebook🔹 Instagram🔹 Threads🔹 Bluesky🔹 YouTube🔹 Reddit 🎙️ Podcast Website: https://notablene.podbean.com/ 📩 Contact: gbossmusicco@gmail.com","meta_description":"Public libraries are more than just books—they’re acts of resistance. In this episode of Notable New England, we explore how libraries expand access to kn…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2620,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/notable-new-england-7070176/episodes/episode-37-let-s-go-to-the-library-your-library-card-might-be-the-most-powerful-thing-you-own/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/notable-new-england-7070176/episode-37-let-s-go-to-the-library-your-library-card-might-be-the-most-powerful-thing-you-own.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}