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= The Little Pepper Library =

This page is about the Little Pepper Library in Elmira, NY.
The Little Pepper Library is a lending library owned and operated by Elmira resident Jessica Spady. The library carries a range of subject matter, but specializes in social history and true crime, with significant holdings in books about comedy and music as well.

Origins
The Little Pepper Library was founded in 2016 when the founder, Jessica Spady, became an avid reader. Spady was inspired by the story of the Cuban revolutionary war and began to read any available material on the subject matter. This was soon followed by a foray into material about true crime, inspired by a lifelong interest as well as the popular podcast "My Favorite Murder." The story of the Cuban Revolution led Spady to become interested in other historical events and eventually to a fascination with alternative histories.

Name
The name "Little Pepper Library" originates from the founder's love of spicy peppers, particularly jalapeños. The name also has a double meaning and serves to indicate that the library materials will "spice" up conversations.

Expansion
After successfully lending materials from the Library for several years, Spady took stock of the conversations sparked by books in her collection. There is now an Instagram account dedicated to documenting materials from the library. There is also a podcast in the works to link the library materials to current events.