Loveland Libcast
The Loveland Public Library’s podcast! Get the latest library news and updates straight from your local librarians. Hear our thoughts on books, movies, technology, games, and everything else your Loveland Library has to offer. Get to know Loveland through fun, informative conversations with community members and library partners.
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Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Esther and Brynn discuss making ma'louba from Arabiyya by Reem Assil. They also honor talk about the tenacity of people around the world who are working to maintain a sense of tradition and normalcy through food in the face of upheaval and war.
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Happy Pi(e) Day everyone! On this month's episode of the Loveland Libcast, Esther and Brynn are joined by the 2023 Loveland Cherry Festival youth winner, Levi! Listen to the three of them talk about New York Apple Pie from Stacey Mei Yan Fong's 50 Pies, 50 States. They also discuss baking wins and baking flops.
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Long time no see! We are happy to be back talking about cookbooks in the new year. Esther is joined by teen librarian Brynn to discuss The Woks of Life: Recipes to Know and Love from a Chinese American Family by Bill, Judy, Kaitlin, and Sarah Leung. Stop by the library on February 8th for your cooking kits. This month dumplings are on the table--just in time for Chinese New Year!
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
It's Ashlee’s penultimate episode with the Loveland Libcast, and Esther and Ashlee discuss November’s LOVEland Cookbook Group title New Native Kitchen by Freddie Bitsoie.
*Please excuse Esther's rough sound quality this episode.*
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Esther is joined by Jillian of Alternatives to Violence to discuss Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Alternatives to Violence provides shelter, advocacy, education and resources for people impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Since 1983, Alternatives to Violence has offered victims the opportunity to heal both emotionally and physically in a supportive environment. Each year, they provide emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, information and referrals to local resources, crisis intervention, and in some cases longer-term housing to over 1,600 people.
Visit: https://alternativestoviolence.org/ for more information.
Media Recommendations Related to DVAM:
Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen
Maid on Netflix
Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft
Fun Book Recommendations:
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek by Rhett McLaughlin
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Esther and Ashlee discuss October’s LOVEland Cookbook Group title Dinner in One by Melissa Clark.
They also discuss why they love autumn, how to cook rice in one minute, and why Esther shouldn’t be afraid of pressure cookers (and neither should you!)
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Esther and Ashlee are joined by special guest Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack to discuss September’s LOVEland Cookbook Group title Mezcla by Ixta Belfrage.
Follow Yvette’s blog and be sure to check out her newest book Muy Bueno Fiestas!
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Grab a frozen pickle and listen to Esther and Ashlee discuss August’s LOVEland Cookbook Group title Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving edited by Judi Kingry and Lauren Devine.
More Preservation Content:
Allrecipes How to Can
Ball Home Canning 101
Preservation: The Art and Science of Canning, Fermentation, and Dehydration by Christina Ward
Serious Eats A Beginner’s Guide to Canning
USDA’s Complete Guide to Home Canning
Other Books:
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Daniel and Ashlee are joined by Esther to discuss July’s LOVEland Cookbook Group title The Don’t Panic Pantry Cookbook by Noah Galuten.
Food Media:
Cook this Book by Molly Baz
Don’t Panic Pantry YouTube Channel
NYT Cooking No-Recipe Recipes by Sam Sifton
On Vegetables by Jeremy Fox and Noah Galuten
Other Media:
Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
Maintenance Phase
The Patron Saint of Second Chances by Christine Simon
Rogues by George R.R. Martin
You Just Need to Lose Weight by Aubrey Gordon
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Esther is joined by librarians Anna and Monique to talk about upcoming summer events and all things Summer Learning!
Be sure to check out upcoming events and register for the Summer Learning Program!
Books Mentioned:
The Last Animal by Ramona Ausubel
Real to Me by Minh Lê
If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin
The Bridgertons Series by Julia Quinn
Romantic Comedy by Cutis Sittenfeld
Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs
The Loveland Libcast is the official podcast of the Loveland Public Library. Get the latest Loveland Public Library news and updates straight from your local librarians, and learn more about Loveland through fun, informative conversations with community members and library partners. Loveland Libcast host and Adult Services Librarian, Daniel Tate, will chat with a variety of guests about local events, resources, and opportunities that you’ll definitely want to hear about! And don’t worry, there will also be plenty of discussions about books, movies, technology, games, and everything else your Loveland Library has to offer. New episodes will come out twice a month, every other Friday. Stream or download on your favorite podcasting platforms, just search for “Loveland Libcast” and subscribe today!