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Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
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Official podcast of the Cook Memorial Public Library District in Libertyville and Vernon Hills, IL.
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Pick of the Week: The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke
Mar 2400:03:58Tap to summarizeThis week Marianne recommends The Ending Writes Itself, the debut collaboration between V.E. Schwab and Cat Clarke under their new pen name, Evelyn Clarke. The book is a whodunit in which seven writers compete to pen the final pages of a recently deceased author's unfinished manuscript. Check out Evelyn Clarke's The Ending Writes Itself from the Library. Additional titles mentioned in this episode: Bury our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz The Guest List by Lucy Foley
Transcribe →Local Genealogists Speak: A Conversation with Phil
Mar 1200:13:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the "Local Genealogists Speak" podcast series, Phil, a local genealogist, shares about social history, his brick walls, genealogy books, and more. He also shares about his favorite part of U.S. history in honor of America250, a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of Declaration of Independence. The "Local Genealogists Speak" podcast series is an opportunity to hear from local genealogists as they share their experiences with and knowledge about family history research. Each episode contains tips and suggestions which may be helpful for your own research and/or stories that may inspire you to dig more deeply into your roots. Titles mentioned in this episode: The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy by Blaine Bettinger The Great Migration by Edwin C. Guillet
Transcribe →Pick of the Week: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Mar 1000:03:54Tap to summarizeThis week Hannah recommends Caro Claire Burke's debut novel Yesteryear, a darkly humorous story of a traditional lifestyle influencer who suddenly wakes up in an 1805 homestead. Check out Caro Claire Burke's Yesteryear from the Library. Additional titles mentioned in this episode: Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash Educated by Tara Westover
Transcribe →Pick of the Week: The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey
Mar 300:04:15Tap to summarizeThis week Erica recommends Jennie Godfrey's The List of Suspicious Things, a coming‑of‑age story set in late‑1970s Yorkshire, following a 12‑year‑old girl who hunts for the Yorkshire Ripper only to uncover the far more personal mysteries of growing up. Check out Jennie Godfrey's The List of Suspicious Things from the Library.
Transcribe →Pick of the Week: How to Write a Love Story by Catherine Walsh
Feb 2400:04:46Tap to summarizeThis week Jenny recommends Catherine Walsh's How to Write a Love Story, a warm, witty romance about a grieving former writer and the devoted editor assigned to help her finish her late father's famed fantasy series. Check out Catherine Walsh's How to Write a Love Story from the Library.
Transcribe →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
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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
Transcribe →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 →The Past is Present: Headlines! Libertyville Edition
Dec 17, 2019Tap to summarizeLocal 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 discover your own oddities in Cook Library's newspaper archives!
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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