Podcast
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
Hosted by Cook Library Staff · EN
Official podcast of the Cook Memorial Public Library District in Libertyville and Vernon Hills, IL.
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Libertyville Celebrity Spotting Part 2 (1943-1960)
Dec 4, 2023Tap to summarizeEnjoy part two of Celebrity Spotting, where local history librarian Jenny Barry guides us through a few notable people who made historical appearances in Libertyville. We pick up right where part one left off! Mentioned in the Podcast Watch John F. Kennedy's 1960 Cook Park speech John F. Kennedy's Libertyville campaign stop in the Illinois Digital Archives Local History page
Transcribe →Libertyville Celebrity Spotting Part 1 (1845-1942)
Jun 9, 2023Tap to summarizeFind out the who's who of national celebrities and historical figures that have made appearances in Libertyville through the years. Enjoy part one of the series. There's more to come! Mentioned in the Podcast Ep. 38: The Past is Present - Frederick Grabbe and Libertyville's Spring Water Local History page
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Early Women-Owned Businesses of Libertyville
Mar 29, 2023Tap to summarizeWe close out Women's History Month with a look at some of the earliest businesses in Libertyville that were owned by women. Previous Women's History Month Podcast Episodes Women of Cook Library The Past is Present: Dr. Norma Munson The Past is Present: 3 Women of Libertyville Libertyville Historical Society on YouTube History Matters: Stay - The History of Libertyville Hotels
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Runaway Animals in Libertyville
Sep 19, 2022Tap to summarizeOur local history librarian Jenny Barry shares news articles of animals running wild throughout Libertyville. MORE... Loose Pigs in the Libertyville Briefs Horse in the Wagon Find more on our Local History Page Video: Ask Geoffrey: The Hawthorn Mellody Dairy Farm (WTTW)
Transcribe →Ep. 27: Local Book Pick - Libertyville Illustrated
Dec 9, 2016Tap to summarizeJenny, our local history librarian returns to the podcast and shares her absolute 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).
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