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 at the library. http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._30__Oscars_recap_and_a_review_of_the_year_in_film..mp3…
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 as a rebellious troublemaker at LHS? Joe, one of our adult services librarians, discusses how Brando ended up in Libertyville and…
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 delicious primer on Korean cooking. Check out Cook Korean! now Read Jean's original blog post http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._28__Quick_Draw_-_Cook_Korean.mp3…
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 some quirky history (and some of the best water). http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._27__Local_Book_Pick_-_Libertyville_Illustrated.mp3…
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 Check out Beaton's website Hark! A Vagrant to see examples of her comics work. http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._26__Quick_Draw_-_Kate_Beaton.mp3…
Adult Services Staff members Jocelyn, Becky, and Cyndi discuss the books that they are thankful for this year. [audio http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._25__Thanksgiving_Special_Edition.mp3] Symptoms of Being Human by Jeff Garvin The Bridge Ladies by Betsy Lerner Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo …
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! http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._24__Bonus_Features_-_Hunt_for_the_Wilderpeople__Sing_Street.mp3…
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 dives even deeper into her research and includes the presentation she gave to the Libertyville/Mundelein Historical Society. http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._23__Halloween_Special_Investigating_the_spooky_legend_of_The_Gate_-_10_26_16_3.19_PM.mp3…
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 Past Is Present blog posts and the local history page on our website. http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._22__The_Past_Is_Present_1.mp3…
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. http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._21__Locally_Sourced_-_Ana_from_Orinoco_Fitness_talks_about_The_Alchemist.mp3…
