Fayetteville Public Library

Horror author Brad Carter will read from his novelization of the 1984 Italian cult film Rats: Night of Terror during a screening at the Fayetteville Public Library on Jan. 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

At Fayetteville Public Library's Human Library event, human books like Chloe and Tram invite patrons into face-to-face conversations about adoption, refuge, identity and community.

In today's show, the Human Library, a global initiative and assemblage of real people waiting for anybody to ask them questions about their experiences, returns to the Fayetteville Public Library. Also today, northwest Arkansas-based Autism Involves Me leads a campaign to provide area businesses with items like noise-reduction headphones and fidget toys to offer to customers who might be susceptible to sensory overload.

This week’s archive from the Pryor Center features Jim Blair features his own words, family and friends reflecting on his love of books, law, politics and philanthropy, drawn from a 2008 interview.

David Lane Williams speaks to Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about his first novel, “Carousel Grift,” which is now available. While it’s his first novel, it’s his third book. His first two were nonfiction, based on his 30-year career as a paramedic and police officer.

The Fayetteville Public Library will screen Voices from Vietnam and host a discussion with director Mark Biggs and veteran Larry Rottman, along with a photo exhibit and spoken word program honoring Vietnam veterans.

The NWA Book Fest will take place at the Ledger in Bentonville, this weekend, Sept 27 and 28. Events schedule include the Big Bookish Market, Bookish Bingo, and children's book swap.

On today's show, we hear a conversation with Fayetteville's first chief housing officer, Marlee Stark. Plus, the NWA Book Fest is expanding its lineup to include a day dedicated to children's literature. Also, a rundown of the week ahead in live music.

The Fayetteville Public Library will present KUAF podcast host and University of Arkansas music professor Lia Uribe for a discussion and listening session to start its Hispanic Heritage month programming.

Today's Sound Perimeter is an entry point to tonight’s presentation at the Fayetteville Public Library and to the concept of borderless music.