Checking In, Checking Out

Surprise! This month The Library Scoop will be giving you not one, but four episodes!

We are kicking off our October series by talking to Aggie Fitch, the Communications Manager of the Dinner Party. The Dinner Party's mission is "To transform some of our hardest conversations and most isolating experiences into sources of community support, candid conversation, and forward movement using the age old practices of gathering and breaking bread". Aggie and Carleigh talk about the history of the organization and where it will be going from here.

Links:

The Dinner Party: www.thedinnerparty.org

Dinner Party Tables & Host Training: https://connect.thedinnerparty.org/

Buddy System: https://www.thedinnerparty.org/buddysystem

If You Know Someone in Crisis Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). You can also contact the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services provide 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency.

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Music: "Don't Forget To Live" by HoliznaCC0 is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License

On this month's episode of The Library Scoop, Carleigh talks to fellow Digital Services team member Ruth Schuster. Ruth tells us about her experiences working in different types of libraries and how Niles-Maine District Library has changed in her 23 years of working here.

Links:

Press Reader: https://www.pressreader.com/catalog

LinkedIn Learning: https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/nileslibrary

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On this month's episode of The Library Scoop, Carleigh talks to author Alina Rubin about her first novel "A Girl With a Knife". She talks about the creative writing process, as well as books and resources she recommends.

Links:

"A Girl With a Knife"

At Niles-Maine District Library: https://tinyurl.com/AGirlWithAKnifeLibrary

On Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/AGirlWithAKnifeAmazon

Creative Writing Resources:

Creative Writing Club: https://tinyurl.com/NilesCreativeWritingClub

"On Writing" by Stephen King: https://tinyurl.com/OnWritingSK

"The Elements of Style" by William Strunk: https://tinyurl.com/elementsofstyleWS

Other recommendations not in our catalog:

-"Polish your Prose" by Harmony Kent

-"Save the Cat! Writes a Novel" by Jessica Brody

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On this month's episode of The Library Scoop, Carleigh talks to actor Sean Giambrone (The Goldbergs, Solar Opposites, Camp Cretaceous) about growing up in Park Ridge, IL and attending Maine South High School, as well as his career as an actor, both on screen and in voiceover roles.

Links:

Sean's Work in our Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/SeanGiambrone

Intro to Voiceover Program: https://nmdl.libnet.info/event/6245906

Books about voiceover: https://tinyurl.com/VoiceoverBooks

Borrow a Roku to watch more of Sean's work: https://tinyurl.com/NilesRoku

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This episode of The Library Scoop explores Niles's connection to the broader Global Community. Youth Services Librarian Rosie Camargo discusses our World Language & Bilingual Storytimes for kids here at the library. Then artist Samra Bashir explains how Pakistan and Islamic patterns influence her works. Lastly, Carleigh visits a fundraiser for Ukrainians affected by the war at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Park Ridge.

Links:

Storytimes: https://tinyurl.com/JuneStorytimes

Samra’s Art: https://tinyurl.com/GlassCalligraphy

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Card Ministry:

https://tinyurl.com/CardMinistry

Lutheran World Relief: https://tinyurl.com/LWRUkraineInfo

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The Library Scoop was created by Jabez and he has hosted the podcast for four years, highlighting the stories of Niles-Maine District Library and its surrounding communities. We’re sad to announce that Jabez is moving on in his career, but we’re so excited to introduce you to Carleigh, the show’s new host!

In this special episode, Jabez begins interviewing Carleigh about her new hosting endeavor and her career in libraries. Then the roles are reversed as Carleigh interviews Jabez for a stroll down memory lane, gaining some of his best tips for being a successful host along the way.

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Niles-Maine District Library Staff members join us to discuss upcoming programs and events happening during spring 2022.

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Tom Elenz, Executive Director of the Niles Park District, join us to discuss park programs and facilities. Other interesting topics include the first nationally televised golf tournament, Eddie O’s youth hockey beginnings, the local and national rise of pickleball popularity, and a stake park developed with local teens!

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Niles Park District

https://www.niles-parks.org/

https://twitter.com/nilesparkdist

Jin Park, owner of Hello Tokyo, joins us to discuss his journey of being an entrepreneur and the unique Japanese cultural experience the store brings to the village of Niles.

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Hello Tokyo

https://www.hellotky.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Hellotky/

https://www.instagram.com/HelloToky0/

Niles-Maine District Library Staff members join us to discuss upcoming programs and events happening during winter 2022.

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