{"id":166127,"date":"2026-02-23T21:21:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T21:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/166127\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T21:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T21:21:09","slug":"on-tuesdays-show-librarians-as-first-responders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/166127\/","title":{"rendered":"On Tuesday\u2019s show: Librarians as first responders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Florida has had plenty of competition when it comes to removing books from school shelves and students\u2019 hands, but in sheer numbers, the Sunshine State has no peer. According to PEN America<\/a>, the state has held the No. 1 title for three years running, with more than 9,000 titles removed and restricted just since 2021. A new documentary explores the trend and its effects, particularly for those working on the front lines \u2014 media specialists. No longer tasked with shushing visitors, school librarians are instead fighting efforts to silence the voices of authors, particularly those with diverse experiences or those exploring difficult topics. The PBS documentary The Librarians<\/a> explores the role of libraries and the people tasked with running them in an increasingly fraught and even dangerous environment. The film focuses primarily on Texas but features local book fights, including in Clay County, the most restrictive school district in the state. We discuss the film with two local participants ahead of a screening of the film at WJCT Studios on Thursday<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Guests:<\/p>\n

The Rev. Jeffrey Dove, freedom-to-read advocate and pastor of Saint James AME Church in Orange ParkJulie Miller, freedom-to-read advocate and librarianVirtual career fair<\/p>\n

Connecting to a new job can be difficult, but it\u2019s far more challenging when you don\u2019t know the job exists. As part of a nationwide initiative by public broadcasting stations, WJCT Public Media embarked on a social media effort to inform young people about potential careers on the First Coast. Led by social video specialist Jordan Luckin, Jobs Explained showcases both specific job opportunities \u2014 including train engineer, air traffic controller and \u201cpenetration tester<\/a>\u201d \u2014 as well as more general challenges for young employees, like finding work\/life balance, dealing with imposter syndrome and how to dress for work. We talk about meeting young workers where they live and the job of making work fun.<\/p>\n

Guests:<\/p>\n

Dr. Stephanie Murray, director of education, WJCT Public MediaJordan Luckin, social video specialist, WJCT Public Media904 Walk Club<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve started to notice a few hundred people out walking on a random Wednesday night, you may well be catching sight of the First Coast\u2019s burgeoning weekly walk show. Since it began last summer, the 904 Walk Club has emerged as both a healthy and social exploration of the city on foot. Though the Wednesday walk often starts at the Riverside Arts Market location under the Fuller Warren Bridge, meetup locations range from the beach to Friendship Fountain. All \u201cpaces\u201d are welcome, and walks are family, pet and wheelchair friendly. We talk to the club\u2019s founders about walking the walk when it comes to building fitness and friendship.<\/p>\n

Guests:<\/p>\n

Troy Busscher, founder, 904 Walk Club<\/a>Hakim Danner, founder, 904 Walk Club<\/p>\n

Topics and guests subject to change.<\/p>\n