In this episode, Salina Post News Director Nathan King talks with <a href="https://salinapubliclibrary.org/">Salina Public Library</a> Director Melanie Hedgespeth about how the library has changed and adapted to the community's needs.

They share exciting updates about new services, including digital materials, youth services, and unique things like seed packets and spice libraries available to everyone.

Melanie also talks about the important role of volunteers like the<a href="https://salinapubliclibrary.org/support/friends/"> Friends of the Salina Public Library</a> in supporting the library's mission. Nathan asks about how the library plans to serve all age groups — Melanie explains how planned changes to the lower level will allow for all age groups including teens.

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/775048988041545">Melanie also reminds adults in the community about the upcoming summer reading party at Ad Astra Coffee House in Downtown Salina.&nbsp;</a>

Tune in to find out how the Salina Public Library is becoming more than just a place for books but a lively community hub with something to spark everyone's interest in learning and discovery.

<div><iframe title="Melanie Hedgespeth, Salina Public Library Director" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=b7ya3-168a14e-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><b>By SALINA POST</b></p><p>In this episode, Salina Post News Director Nathan King talks with <a href="https://salinapubliclibrary.org/">Salina Public Library</a> Director Melanie Hedgespeth about how the library has changed and adapted to the community's needs.</p><p>They share exciting updates about new services, including digital materials, youth services, and unique things like seed packets and spice libraries available to everyone.</p><p>Melanie also talks about the important role of volunteers like the<a href="https://salinapubliclibrary.org/support/friends/"> Friends of the Salina Public Library</a> in supporting the library's mission. Nathan asks about how the library plans to serve all age groups — Melanie explains how planned changes to the lower level will allow for all age groups including teens.</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/775048988041545">Melanie also reminds adults in the community about the upcoming summer reading party at Ad Astra Coffee House in Downtown Salina.&nbsp;</a></p><p>Tune in to find out how the Salina Public Library is becoming more than just a place for books but a lively community hub with something to spark everyone's interest in learning and discovery.</p>

🎙King in the Community: Melanie Hedgespeth, Salina Public Library director