Pick of the Week: The Children by Melissa Albert
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
This week Jenny recommends Melissa Albert's The Children, a mysterious, genre-bending fantasy book. Check out from the Library. Additional titles mentioned in this episode: by Alix E. Harrow by Erin Morgenstern
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Local Genealogists Speak: A Conversation with Kim
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
In this episode of the “Local Genealogists Speak” podcast series, Kim, a local genealogist, shares about her favorite ancestor, her favorite type of genealogy record, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and more. She also shares about her 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...
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Pick of the Week: The Shippers by Katherine Center
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
This week Jenny recommends Katherine Center’s The Shippers, a perfect beach read for fans of romantic comedies. Check out from the Library. Additional titles mentioned in this episode: by Annabel Monaghan by Abby Jimenez
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Pick of the Week: Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
This week Marianne recommends Rachel Hochhauser's Lady Tremaine, a retelling of the classic Cinderella tale from the point of view of her "wicked" stepmother. Check out from the Library. Additional titles mentioned in this episode: by Gregory Maguire by Emilia Hart
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Pick of the Week: The Anniversary by Alex Finlay
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
This week Jenny recommends Alex Finlay's The Anniversary, a nostalgic thriller that follows two classmates across a decade of investigations into the mysterious May Day Killer. Check out from the Library. Additional titles mentioned in this episode: t by Alex Finlay by Liz Moore
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Local Genealogists Speak: A Conversation with Mac
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
In this episode of the “Local Genealogists Speak” podcast series, Mac, a local genealogist, shares about genealogy software, DNA, brick walls, online connections, 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...
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Pick of the Week: Bone of My Bone by Johanna Van Veen
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
This week Hannah recommends Johanna Van Veen's Bone of My Bone, a grim wartime tale of two unlikely companions bound by fate, faith, and a dangerous holy relic. Check out from the Library. Additional titles mentioned in this episode: by Caitlin Starling by M.R. Carey by Brom
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Pick of the Week: Go Gentle by Maria Semple
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
This week Marianne recommends Maria Semple's Go Gentle, the story of a fifty-something divorcée who meets a handsome stranger and is drawn into spying on her pupils' billionaire parents. Check out from the Library. Additional titles mentioned in this episode: by Maria Semple by Madeline Cash
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Pick of the Week: Seasons of Glass and Iron by Amal El-Mohtar
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
This week Hannah recommends Amal El-Mohtar's Seasons of Glass and Iron: Stories, a collection of fantastical short stories. Check out from the Library. Additional titles mentioned in this episode: by Amal El-Mohtar
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Local Genealogists Speak: A Conversation with Dana
Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast
In this episode of the “Local Genealogists Speak” podcast series, Dana, a local genealogist, shares about her genealogy journey, DNA, photographs, online connections, and more. She also shares about her 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...
info_outlineWe celebrate Women’s History Month and Cook Library’s Centennial by looking at the women who were key to the founding of the library and its early days.
Local History Librarian Jenny Barry shares the stories of Emily Barrows Cook, Mabel MacGuffin, Norma Lee Peck, Clara Colby, Laura Taylor, August Lovell, and more.
Keep checking the library’s Centennial Celebration page to stay updated on the festivities!
Previous Women’s History Month Podcast Episodes
Blog Posts
- Man at washtub, wife votes: an election year retrospective
- Stitches in Time: Discovering Libertyville History through the 1889 Union Church Signature Quilt (part 1)
- Stitches in Time: Discovering Libertyville History through the 1889 Union Church Signature Quilt (part 2)
- Stitches in Time: Discovering Libertyville History through the 1889 Union Church Signature Quilt (part 3)
- The Oldest Drug Store in Town (Part 1)