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…
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 Chicago. http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._16__Locally_Sourced_-_Dave_from_Firkin_talks_about_Charlie__The_Chocolate_Factory.mp3…
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. http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._15__Book_Pick_-_The_Vinyl_Detective.mp3…
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 here. [audio src="http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._13__Its._Nice._Outside.__Jim_Kokoris.mp3"] …
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 Maegdlin, co-owner of Hansa Coffee, discusses one of the most important books he's ever read: Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain. http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._13__Locally_Sourced_-_Tom_from_Hansa_Coffee_talks_about_Kitchen_Confidential.mp3…
Book expert Jo recommends the latest from Richard Russo, one of her favorite authors. http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._12__Book_Pick_-_Everybodys_Fool.mp3…
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-worthy elements. http://traffic.libsyn.com/cooklib/Ep._11__The_Raven_Cycle.mp3 …
