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SNAP JUDGMENT: TALES FROM THE LIBRARY
The whole range of human experience isn't just catalogued in a library--it actually takes place inside. Roam the stacks with Snap Judgment, and we'll teach you to hypnotize your friends, jump start your career, and stop fanatics from burning your books.

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GETTING SLEEPY
Those "How To Hypnotize" books? Some of them actually work. But be careful how (and who) you place under a trance. Host Glynn Washington tells the story.

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OLLY NEAL GETS HIS READ ON
In the 1950s, it was hard enough to come by a book by a black author, let alone a titillating book by a black author. In this amazing StoryCorps tale, Judge Olly Neal reflects on the first books he ever read - pilfered from the library with the help of a few observant librarians. Produced by Vanara Taing and Michael Garofalo of StoryCorps.

NO JUDGMENT
Whether you want to learn about Alexander the Great or get the government to stop stealing your thoughts, a librarian is always there to help.

THE LIBRARY GHOST
Who you gonna call? Snap Judgment! Shawnette rings the Snap Judgment Storyline with a tale of horror and suspense.

THE EVIL LIBRARIAN
Now that we've prayed at the altar of the non-judgmental, first amendment-defending, beacon of democracy librarian, we bring you this counterpoint-- The Evil Librarian

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WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT
A story by Benjamen Walker

BURNING BOOKS
How to cope when the person you're supposed to trust the most destroys your lifelong dream. Host Glynn Washington tells his story.

NOTE
Available for free to NPR member stations. If you're not an NPR member station, contact programservices@npr.org

CARRIAGE CONFIRMATION
Carriage reporting is not only key to our success, we'd like to tell all our cousins across the country when and where they can listen. We have a lot of cousins. Please confirm carriage of Snap Judgment by contacting Steve Martin (SFM Consulting) at 703.715.0827. Thanks!