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…
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 http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._20__Olympics_Book_Pick__The_Boys_in_the_Boat.mp3…
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! http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._19__The_new_studio_recording_space_at_Cook_Park.mp3…
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 also mention some exciting things coming up as we head into the fall. http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._18__Summer_Reading_Club_recap_and_a_look_at_whats_ahead..mp3…
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. http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._17__Locally_Sourced_-_John_from_Pizzeria_Deville_talks_The_Little_Red_Lighthouse_and_the_Great_Gray_Bridge.mp3…
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