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Gaston Speaks is produced by the Gaston County Public Library for the Gaston County community and beyond. We cover upcoming releases, local history, library events, and more! This is a podcast for your community, from your library.
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Sep 14, 2020
Sep 14, 2020
1 min
The Loray Mill Strike of 1929 is an important moment in Gaston County Textile History.
For more information on Gaston County Textile Heritage, click here.
To listen to a performance of Ella's ballad Mill Mother's Lament, click here.
Episode music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
Jul 14, 2020
Jul 14, 2020
1 min
In 1918, the Spanish Flu hit Gaston County.
Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
Jul 2, 2020
Jul 2, 2020
8 min
A short interview with Library Public Information Officer, Dandria Bradley, about summer programs from the library.
Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com/
Apr 1, 2020
Apr 1, 2020
5 min
A short podcast detailing some of the upcoming book and DVD releases in April.
Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com
As of the publishing of this episode, the Gaston County Public Library is currently closed to the public and non-essential staff is under a stay at home order. Please wait until normal operations resume to contact the library with requests.
Please email library@gastongov.com with any questions or concerns.
Feb 20, 2020
Feb 20, 2020
1 min
Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst once visited Gaston County.
Music provided by: https://www.purple-planet.com