Jeff Slakey interviews Joe Alessi at the Timberland Regional Library's pop-up location on Harstine Island. Joe discusses the significance of the pop-up library for rural communities, offering access to books and resources closer to home. He describes the process of selecting library materials based on community feedback and introduces innovative lending options like the "library of things." The interview highlights Joe's passion for bringing books to rural areas and the positive reception of the Anywhere Library initiative.