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From the Cook Memorial Public Library in Libertyville/Vernon Hills, Illinois. Librarians sharing book recommendations, author interviews, local history stories, and more! Hosted by Nate Gass & Lindsay Barber-Peddycoart.
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Fresh Start Books from 2022-01-28T08:30
To kick off the first podcast episode of the year, Andrea and Erica recommend four excellent books for your 2022 reading list. This is an edited version of January’s Bookies Live Facebook event. Fo...
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Our Favorite Books of 2021 from 2021-12-21T16:38:45
Believe it or not 2021 is wrapping up and Readers’ Advisor Jo is back for our annual episode recounting Cook Library’s favorite books of the year! Make sure you visit either Cook Park or Aspen Driv...
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All in the Family from 2021-11-19T08:30
The Bookies are back just in time for Thanksgiving with some stellar November reading selections all about families. This is an edited version of November’s Bookies Live Facebook event. Follow the ...
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Centennial Stories: Cook Library’s First Forty Years from 2021-11-05T07:15
It’s the podcast’s 100th episode! And what better way to celebrate than by exploring the library’s own 100th birthday. As part of Cook Library’s Centennial Celebration, Local History Librarian Jenn...
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Hauntingly Good Books from 2021-10-27T06:30
Horror readers Lindsay, Mark, and Karen talk up some chilling October reads. This is an edited version of October’s Bookies Live Facebook event. Follow the library on Facebook to catch future Booki...
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Fall Book Buzz from 2021-09-30T19:12:09
Readers’ Advisor Erica O’Rourke talks up some of the season’s best and most buzzed about books. If you need some new reading suggestions or just want to know what titles are worth adding to your TB...
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Everything you need to know about the 2021 Summer Reading Club from 2021-06-07T20:42:36
Head of Children’s Services Melissa Phillips is here to get you excited about summer reading! Get info on how to sign up, all the fun activities to participate in, and of course the prizes. Why wai...
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The Year in Film (2020) / Oscars Recap from 2021-04-27T03:57:59
For the 6th year in a row, AV Librarian Becky King is back to talk about the Academy Awards ceremony. Nate and Becky discuss the night’s biggest moments, the movies and performances of the year, pl...
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Women of Cook Library from 2021-03-31T15:09:49
We celebrate Women’s History Month and Cook Library’s Centennial by looking at the women who were key to the founding of the library and its early days. Local History Librarian Jenny Barry shares t...
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Happiness Guaranteed: Romance Recommendations for Valentine’s Day from 2021-02-11T21:01:41
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Cook Library’s Romance book selector Erica O’Rourke shares a few of her favorite titles. Erica talks about what differentiates a romance from a love st...
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Our Favorite Books of 2020 from 2021-01-12T17:13:58
Readers’ Advisor Jo is back for our annual episode on Cook Library’s favorite books of the year! Astute listeners will note it is no longer 2020, but with so many great books published and our annu...
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Publishing During A Pandemic: A Conversation with Skip Dye of Penguin Random House from 2020-08-14T18:52:05
How has COVID-19 impacted the book publishing industry? Our guest Skip Dye – SVP of Library Sales & Digital Strategy and SVP Director of Sales Operations at Penguin Random House – knows a thing or ...
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Author Ariel Lawhon on Nazi-killing socialite spy Nancy Wake from 2020-07-01T21:57:38
Why haven’t more people heard of Nancy Wake? An upper-class expat who smuggled documents and people out of WWII Paris, armed the French Resistance, and killed a Nazi commander bare-handed, this war...
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CMPL Podcast Presents: A History of Racism in Libertyville and the North Shore (part 3) from 2020-06-11T17:43:22
Note: This episode is part three in a three-part series originally released by Drops of Ink – the student news publication of Libertyville High School. Drops of Ink explores different perspectives ...
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CMPL Podcast Presents: A History of Racism in Libertyville and the North Shore (part 2) from 2020-06-10T18:37:05
Note: This episode is part two in a three-part series originally released by Drops of Ink – the student news publication of Libertyville High School. Drops of Ink explores the history of the moveme...
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CMPL Podcast Presents: A History of Racism in Libertyville and the North Shore (part 1) from 2020-06-09T21:07:24
Note: This episode is part one in a three-part series originally released by Drops of Ink – the student news publication of Libertyville High School. Drops of Ink delves into the history behind the...
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Phil Christman on Being Midwestern from 2020-05-22T20:07:58
Phil Christman is the author of the new book Midwest Futures – a collection of interconnected essays about the Midwest. The book expands on Christman’s 2017 essay for The Hedgehog Review On Being M...
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10 Movies to Stream on Hoopla Right Now from 2020-04-21T01:37:25
Many of us find ourselves with a lot more time at home these days. Why not use that time to explore one of the library’s best digital resources – hoopla! Audiovisual librarian Becky King and host N...
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The Past is Present: Dr. Norma Munson from 2020-03-23T14:46:08
Local History Librarian Jennifer Barry helps us celebrate Women’s History Month at the local level by highlighting the extraordinary life of Libertyville High School teacher Dr. Norma Munson.
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The Year in Film (2019) / Oscars Recap from 2020-02-10T20:08:15
Becky and Nate get together for the 5th year in a row to talk about last night’s Academy Awards Ceremony. They discuss some of the biggest surprises and their favorite moments, plus recommend a few...
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Our Favorite Books of 2019 from 2019-12-23T19:25:31
As the year wraps up, Readers Advisor Jo talks about the most beloved books of 2019 according to the staff at Cook Library. We go over highlights from our immensely popular 2019 fiction and nonfict...
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The Past is Present: Headlines! Libertyville Edition from 2019-12-17T19:58:14
Local History Librarian Jenny Barry shares some of the quirkiest newspaper headlines and articles she’s encountered in her years researching Libertyville’s history. Visit our local history page to ...
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A Final Update on the Aspen Drive Library Expansion from 2019-11-18T18:26:12
Library Director David Archer returns for one last episode about wrapping up the Aspen Drive Library expansion project. Construction is complete and the library is open for business! We hope you wi...
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Horror Book Recommendations from 2019-10-25T18:35:33
Cook Library’s own horror aficionados Lindsay and Mark deliver the thrills and chills with some horror book recommendations just in time for Halloween. IN THIS EPISODE The Haunting of Hill House by...
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Authors Out Loud: Gemma Hartley – Fed Up from 2019-09-24T01:19:19
Writer, reporter, and author Gemma Hartley talks with Nate and Erica about her book Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward. Hartley discusses why women often take on such a large share...
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Books We Are Excited About / Ways To Discover Upcoming Books from 2019-07-30T00:16:03
Readers’ Advisor Jo Hansen joins Nate to talk about a handful of great books coming out over the next few months. Jo also shares ways you can subscribe to library newsletters so you won’t miss out ...
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Update on the Aspen Drive Library Expansion from 2019-06-14T18:39:54
Library Director David Archer returns to give us an update on the 15,000 square foot addition to the Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills. Dave reviews the most exciting features coming to the libra...
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Authors Out Loud: Suzanne Slade on writing Children’s Nonfiction from 2019-05-07T21:44:52
Children’s librarian Melissa Phillips interviews Suzanne Slade, a prolific author whose recent picture book, Astronaut Annie, is literally out of this world. Learn about what goes into the creation...
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“Be A Voter” – a guide to the April 2nd local election from 2019-03-21T17:23:18
On April 2nd, a little over a week away, you have the opportunity to vote for all things local in the general consolidated election. We’re talking about positions like village trustees, library boa...
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The Past is Present: 3 Women of Libertyville from 2019-03-08T17:59:59
It is Women’s History Month and when it comes to Libertyville history there is no shortage of inspiring women who have lived and served in this town to make it what it is today. Our local history l...
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The Year in Film (2018) / Oscars Recap from 2019-02-26T13:33:18
For the 4th year in a row, AV Librarian Becky King comes onto the podcast to talk about the Academy Awards ceremony. Nate and Becky discuss the night’s biggest moments, plus share a few 2018 movies...
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Up Lit Adult Winter Reading Club from 2019-02-08T20:31:04
If this cold winter is starting to feel like it was last forever, we’ve got a suggestion for something to give you a bit of that hygge feeling until spring shows its face. Join our Up Lit Adult Win...
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Our Favorite Books of 2018 from 2018-12-20T19:04:50
Jo is back on the podcast to help us review the year 2018 in books. She shares highlights from our annual Favorite Fiction/Nonfiction booklets now available online and at the Reference Desk. We tal...
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Authors Out Loud: Jenn Segal – Once Upon A Chef from 2018-11-09T16:27:06
Jennifer Segal is the classically trained chef and busy mom behind Once Upon A Chef, a popular cooking blog where she uses tips and tricks learned in culinary school to create tested and perfected ...
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Bookies Recommend: Fall Reads from 2018-10-19T16:03:38
What better way to spend a chilly, blustery day than with a good read (and maybe a warm drink)? Andrea stops by to share five titles that she recommends for this fall. Titles mentioned: Dracul by D...
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Authors Out Loud: Juliet McDaniel – Mr. & Mrs. American Pie from 2018-10-11T14:36:18
Mr. & Mrs. American Pie is “riotously funny with a surprising amount of heart” according to Erica who interviews McDaniel about her debut novel already in the works to be adapted for television. Th...
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Great American Reads: Brooke reads Ghost from 2018-09-26T18:38:27
Aspen Drive Library Manager Brooke Bahnsen talks about reading Jason Reynolds’ award-winning youth fiction novel Ghost as part of PBS’s The Great American Read. We talk about why this contemporary ...
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Great American Reads: Jo reads A Prayer for Owen Meany from 2018-09-18T19:44:53
Popular Services Librarian Jo Hansen shares her thoughts on John Irving’s A Prayer for Owen Meany, a novel she read for the first time as part of PBS’s The Great American Read. We talk about why sh...
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The 200th Anniversary of Frankenstein from 2018-08-23T17:12:02
Mary Shelley aficionado Emily Stensloff joins us on the podcast to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Frankenstein’s publication. We talk about Shelley’s life, her feminist/anarchist upbringing, th...
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Locally Sourced: Chris from My Flavor It! Place talks about The Devil in the White City from 2018-07-24T20:09:02
In Locally Sourced we ask local business owners to talk about an influential or special book they’ve read. Chris Hamel is one of the owners of the new ice cream and Hawaiian shaved ice shop in Libe...
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Bookies Recommend: Beach Reads from 2018-07-06T20:38:25
We’re in the full swing of summer and for anybody still looking for that great beach read, we’ve got you covered! Andrea joins us to talk about must-read titles from five different genres, each wit...
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Authors Out Loud: Catherine Price on How To Break Up with Your Phone from 2018-05-21T20:32:07
Award-winning journalist Catherine Price joins us on the podcast for a conversation on smartphone addiction. A growing number of smartphone users are starting to notice their phone usage has evolve...
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The Past is Present: The forgotten influence of Samuel Insull from 2018-05-03T15:05:44
Chances are you’ve never heard of Samuel Insull, but his fingerprints are all over Libertyville. Stick around this town long enough and you will surely use a building or service with a history that...
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National Library Week – What does a librarian do? from 2018-04-10T22:51:47
This second week in April is National Library Week – a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. For a special National Li...
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Book Pick: Educated by Tara Westover from 2018-03-15T18:07:04
Susie, Andrea, and Nate recommend a powerful new memoir. They try to put into words why the book had such an impact on each of them. Read Andrea’s original Educated blog post on Shelf Life. Check o...
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The Year in Film / Oscars Recap from 2018-03-06T16:45:33
Nate and AV Librarian Becky King meet up once again to talk about the past year in film and last Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony. They discuss the night’s hits and misses plus share a few personal...
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Authors Out Loud: Chris Harris – I’m Just No Good at Rhyming from 2018-02-22T21:05:53
Chris Harris is the author of the New York Times bestselling I’m Just No Good at Rhyming: and Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups. This impressive debut of children’s poetry ...
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The Aspen Drive Library Expansion Project from 2018-02-08T19:45:49
Library Director David Archer makes his podcast premiere! We chat about the recently announced Aspen Drive Library construction project. Find out what the expanded Vernon Hills library will look li...
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Reading Resolutions from 2018-01-31T21:45:58
In December Erica set some reading resolutions for herself, which you can read about in her blog post. We thought we would check in with Erica and get some tips on those resolutions, get some good ...
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Our Favorite Books of 2017 from 2017-12-19T02:05:26
Each year Jo Hansen meticulously culls, analyses, organizes, edits, and publishes our selections for the year’s best Fiction and Nonfiction. 2017 produced the library’s largest booklets yet! Jo com...
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Authors Out Loud: Jac Jemc from 2017-12-13T22:48:52
Jac Jemc is the author of The Grip of It, a deftly told story about a couple who purchase what turns out to be a haunted house. You may think you’ve read haunted house stories before, but you’ve ne...
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Genealogy at the Library from 2017-12-04T23:49:49
While we like to discuss books, movies and music on our podcast, we also like to share with you all the other great stuff we do here at the library. In this episode we talk with our genealogy libra...
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Authors Out Loud: Mark Russell – The Flintstones from 2017-11-15T22:26:40
Mark Russell is the author of DC Comics’ re-imagined version of The Flintstones, one of our favorite comics here at the library. And yes, we are talking about the Yabba-Dabba-Doo Hanna-Barbera TV c...
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Ep. 50: Authors Out Loud – Annie Spence: Dear Fahrenheit 451 from 2017-11-01T16:31:56
If you consider yourself a book lover, bookworm, or bibliophile you will love this week’s author interview. Annie Spence is the author of Dear Fahrenheit 451: A Librarian’s Love Letters and Break-U...
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Ep. 49: Authors Out Loud – Gail Lukasik: White Like Her from 2017-10-25T20:43
Libertyville local mystery author Gail Lukasik discovered a family secret that led her on an extraordinary personal journey through America’s complicated racial history. After appearing on PBS’s Ge...
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Ep. 48: The Past is Present – Murder at Cook House? from 2017-10-13T22:11:48
For a chilling Halloween edition of The Past is Present, Local History Librarian Jenny Barry digs into a mysterious Libertyville legend: the 1885 murder of August Rosine. You may never look at the ...
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Ep. 47: Meet the Bookies – Jo from 2017-09-29T21:30:07
It’s time for another episode of Meet the Bookies, where we introduce our library’s Bookies who can give you great book, movie and music recommendations. This week we are chatting with Jo Hansen, t...
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Ep. 46: Teen Lit for Grownups from 2017-08-31T21:04:40
The library offers several book clubs for you to join, but we wanted to take time with this episode to highlight one of our newer book clubs, Teen Lit for Grownups. We talk with Andrea who runs the...
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Ep. 45: Authors Out Loud – Elizabeth Berg from 2017-08-25T21:03:22
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Berg and her dog Gaby join us on the podcast to talk about her new collection of Facebook posts Make Someone Happy and her upcoming novel The Story of Ar...
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Ep. 44: Bonus Features – Growing Up Smith & One More Time With Feeling from 2017-08-11T16:47:07
Welcome to another edition of Bonus Features where Nate and Becky highlight two movies currently flying under the radar. Becky shares the cultural coming-of-age tale Growing Up Smith, then Nate sha...
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Ep. 43: Meet the Bookies – Ellen from 2017-07-26T16:40:02
Welcome to another episode of our Meet the Bookies podcast, where we introduce you to our library’s Bookies who can give you great book, movie and music recommendations. This week we are chatting w...
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Ep. 42: The Past is Present – Why are we called Cook Memorial Public Library? from 2017-07-13T20:12:41
Have you ever wondered why the library servicing Libertyville/Vernon Hills is called the Cook Memorial Public Library District? I mean, we’re not even in Cook county! The answers are found in 19th ...
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Ep. 41: Meet the Bookies – Lindsay from 2017-07-06T19:00:49
It’s time for another episode of Meet the Bookies, where we get a chance to hear from one of our recommendation specialists (The Bookie). This week we get to know Lindsay, our Digital Services Libr...
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Ep. 40: Locally Sourced – Paul from GRIL talks about Your Best Life Now from 2017-06-16T02:00:31
It’s time for another edition of Locally Sourced, the podcast series where we ask local business owners to talk about an influential or special book they’ve read. Paul Patricelli is owner of GRIL, ...
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Ep. 39: Meet the Bookies – Nate from 2017-06-01T19:55:07
In this episode of our podcast, we get some recommendations from Nate, one our podcast hosts but also one of our library’s Bookies, a new service to get book, movie and music recommendations from o...
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Ep. 38: The Past Is Present – Frederick Grabbe and Libertyville’s Spring Water from 2017-05-25T15:28:55
Jenny, our local history librarian returns to the podcast to talk about Libertyville’s 19th century claim to fame- the best spring water in the nation! Jenny shares her research on Libertyville ico...
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Ep. 37: Meet the Bookies – Becky from 2017-05-17T21:29:54
In this episode of our podcast we meet Becky, one of our library’s Bookies, a librarian who you can ask for a book, movie or music recommendation. You can find Becky and all our other Bookies at ou...
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Ep. 36: Authors Out Loud – Mystery Writer Lori Rader-Day from 2017-05-05T22:00:41
Mary Higgins Clark and Anthony award winning author Lori Rader-Day talks about her latest book The Day I Died. We discuss the origins of the new book, writing troubled characters, professional hand...
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Ep. 35: New at the Library – Text Notifications & 3D Printing from 2017-04-27T17:43:32
Susie and John come on the podcast to get the word out about two new library services- text message notifications via Shoutbomb, and 3D printing. Find out how you can use these new features today! ...
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Ep. 34: Meet the Bookies – Andrea from 2017-04-20T19:26:52
Andrea, Manager of Popular Services, talks to us about Cook Library’s new books, movies and music recommendation service and some of her personal recommendations for individuals and book clubs. Aut...
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Ep. 33: Book Pick – Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman from 2017-04-14T20:13:47
Erica, the newest member of our Popular Services department and a Neil Gaiman superfan, thinks now is the perfect time to brush up on your Norse Mythology, and she explains why Neil Gaiman’s new bo...
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Ep. 32: A librarian’s perspective on fake news from 2017-03-24T19:23:10
So many of us feel overwhelmed by the amount of constant news information. Throw “fake news” into the mix and you have the perfect recipe for a confused and exhausted citizenry. But don’t panic bec...
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Ep. 31: Quick Draw – Dept. H from 2017-03-15T21:35:37
Melissa joins us to recommend Dept. H by Matt Kindt, a locked-room mystery graphic novel that takes place at the bottom of the ocean. We also discuss how reading comics and graphic novels differs f...
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Ep. 30: Oscars recap and a review of the year in film. from 2017-02-28T17:25:46
Becky and Lindsay join Nate to discuss the Academy Awards ceremony last Sunday and talk more broadly about the past year in film, plus all the different ways you can catch up with the latest movies...
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Ep. 29: Marlon Brando’s coming of age in Libertyville from 2017-02-22T21:33:38
The Academy Awards are this weekend, so it seemed fitting to talk about some local history that connects Libertyville to Hollywood. Did you know Marlon Brando spent a large chunk of his teen years ...
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Ep. 28: Quick Draw – Cook Korean! from 2017-02-15T20:10:15
It’s time again for Quick Draw where we bring to your attention a comic book that should not be missed. Jean makes a recommendation that is equal parts comic and cookbook all mixed together into a ...
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Ep. 27: Local Book Pick – Libertyville Illustrated from 2016-12-09T18:07:19
Jenny, our local history librarian returns to the podcast and shares her favorite book about Libertyville. Jenny reads a few sections that demonstrate why Libertyville is a delightful town with som...
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Ep. 26: Quick Draw – Kate Beaton from 2016-12-02T22:13:26
Lindsay recommends a comics artist and author for anyone who prefers a funny cartoonists take on history and classic literature. And for fans of Garfield books. Kate Beaton’s books at Cook Library ...
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Ep. 25: Thanksgiving Special Edition from 2016-11-23T20:22:32
Adult Services Staff members Jocelyn, Becky, and Cyndi discuss the books that they are thankful for this year. Symptoms of Being Human by Jeff Garvin The Bridge Ladies by Betsy Lerner Crooked Kingd...
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Ep. 24: Bonus Features – Hunt for the Wilderpeople & Sing Street from 2016-11-18T15:44:53
Becky and Nate recommend two movies from this year that might have flown under your radar, but that you don’t want to miss. Check out Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Sing Street now!
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Ep. 23: Halloween Special! – Investigating the spooky legend of The Gate from 2016-10-26T21:23:28
Just in time for Halloween, local history librarian Jenny Barry uncovers some of the mysteries behind The Gate – a homegrown urban legend 30 years in the making. Read Behind The Gate, where Jenny d...
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Ep. 22: The Past Is Present from 2016-09-22T20:24:07
Jenny, our local history librarian, describes what it’s like preserving a history as rich as Libertyville’s and tells a few good stories along the way. For more local history goodies check out our ...
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Ep. 21: Locally Sourced – Ana from Orinoco Fitness talks about The Alchemist from 2016-08-31T20:11:40
For the latest installment in our Locally Sourced series, Ana Santos Gitzinger, founder of Orinoco Fitness, talks about her favorite book- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
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Ep. 20: Olympics Book Pick- The Boys in the Boat from 2016-08-19T19:31:08
As The Olympics in Rio wind down, Jo recommends a fantastic book about the 1936 US Rowing Team winning the gold against incredible odds. Read Jo’s full review on Shelf Life
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Ep. 19: The new studio recording space at Cook Park from 2016-08-12T21:14:12
Digital Studio guru John Hoch talks about the new recording space at Cook Park which features a 5 x 7 sound isolation booth. Book your session now!
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Ep. 18: Summer Reading Club recap and a look at what’s ahead from 2016-08-04T17:30:03
Another wildly successful summer reading club has concluded, so Melissa Henderson, Senior Manager of our Children’s Department, talks about how library patrons Exercised Their Minds this summer. We...
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Ep. 17: Locally Sourced – John from Pizzeria Deville talks about The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge from 2016-07-05T22:17:21
John Durning, owner of Pizzeria Deville in downtown Libertyville, discusses a favorite book from his childhood with a message that has remained relevant through the generations.
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Ep. 16: Locally Sourced – Dave from Firkin talks about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from 2016-06-28T16:49:46
For our second Locally Sourced episode, Dave Domrese, long-time bartender at Firkin talks about the influence Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl had on his childhood growing up in Chic...
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Ep. 15: Book Pick – The Vinyl Detective from 2016-06-23T13:55:14
Andrea and Nate talk about a light, but clever debut mystery from an up and coming British author. Check out The Vinyl Detective now or read Andrea’s full review.
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Ep. 14: It’s. Nice. Outside. & Jim Kokoris from 2016-06-09T18:53:57
Ellen and Cyndi discuss Jim Kokoris‘ new book It’s. Nice. Outside. and his upcoming visit to the library. Jim Kokoris will be at Aspen Drive Library on June 14, 2016 at 7 pm. Register for the event...
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Ep. 13: Locally Sourced – Tom from Hansa Coffee talks about Kitchen Confidential from 2016-06-01T12:00:37
For this podcast episode, we launch a new segment called “Locally Sourced” where local business owners talk about books with special significance in their lives. For the first Locally Sourced, Tom ...
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Ep. 12: Book Pick – Everybody’s Fool from 2016-05-13T19:08:48
Book expert Jo recommends the latest from Richard Russo, one of her favorite authors.
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Ep. 11: The Raven Cycle from 2016-05-04T22:22:31
Listen to Andrea, Heather, and Cyndi discuss Maggie Stiefvater’s Raven Cycle series (The Raven Boys, Dream Thieves, Blue Lily, Lily Blue, and newly released The Raven King) and the various fangirl-...
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Ep. 10: What to read in between Game of Thrones episodes. from 2016-04-25T20:25:37
Fresh off last night’s Game of Thrones premiere Heather and Aarin recommend some of their favorite fantasy series that will get you through those long waits between episodes. Series referenced duri...
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Ep. 9: Book Pick – Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg from 2016-04-19T01:17:08
Cyndi loves this picture filled biography on Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Cyndi’s full review.
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Ep. 8: Pick of the Week – Four Seasons in Rome from 2016-04-07T16:46:37
Haley suggests a beloved author’s memoir that her nonfiction book club loved.
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Ep. 7: Quick Draw – The Influencing Machine from 2016-03-21T21:56:32
Digital Services Librarian Lindsay recommends a rad comic book perfect for comic geeks and newbies alike!
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Ep. 6: How do I know if this book is right for my child? from 2016-03-15T00:50:52
Melissa Henderson, the head of our Children’s Department, offers advice on how to pick books that are just right for your kids.
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Ep. 5: Oscars Recap from 2016-02-29T23:09:47
AV Librarian Becky King shares her thoughts on last night’s Oscars and we talk about the best films of 2015.
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Ep. 4: Processing “Go Set a Watchman” as we remember Harper Lee from 2016-02-26T18:24:19
We remember Harper Lee, who died one week ago today. Ellen from our Popular Services department discusses why she needed Go Set a Watchman. Read Ellen’s original Go Set a Watchman review.
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Ep. 3: Book Pick – Simon vs. the Home Sapiens Agenda from 2016-02-23T01:42:06
Cyndi, who leads our new YA for Grown-Ups book club, recommends a recent Young Adult novel people of all ages will love.
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Ep. 2: Book Pick – The Road to Little Dribbling from 2016-02-16T20:19:28
Book expert Jo Hansen recommends a fun read from one of the library’s favorite authors.
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Ep. 1: Book Pick- The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend from 2016-02-09T18:00:15
In our very first episode Andrea Larson, head of our Popular Services department, recommends a book that has all the librarians talking.
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