On Reserve

On Reserve

By Independence Public LibraryArtsBooks
Download on the App Store

On Reserve episodes

  • Episode 6 - In the Holiday Spirit

    In this episode, Caitlin shares some holiday favorites for you to enjoy this season, including some fun holiday cookbooks to explore.  The featured service this week is our children's book bundles, allowing you and your family to take a deep dive into a topic and maybe even find something new to read together! 

    11 min
  • Episode 5 - More Than Just Books

    This episode explores a timely service available to library patrons - Curbside Service. Though it's not the same as in-person browsing, our online catalog provides you access to all of our materials for easy pickup from your car! The titles discussed this episode keep you on the edge of your seat, and Caitlin even shares about a DVD series that has been very popular. 

    11 min
  • Episode 4 - Stay up-to-date at the Library

    Episode 4 brings three popular titles your way that have been reserved again and again. Caitlin discusses read-alike titles for each selection, allowing you to dig deep into similar characters, storylines, or genres. She also shares information about eNewsletters, brought to your inbox weekly, loaded with information about IPL events and new materials in our catalog. 

    13 min
  • Episode 3 - Internet to go at IPL

    This episode explores three titles that might just put you a bit outside of your comfort zone. Some books are mirrors, reflecting the life that you know, while others are windows, providing you with an inside look into a culture or social issue of which you're not familiar. Caitlin also shares information on our newest service, mobile hotspots, allowing you to borrow the internet like you might borrow your next great book!

    11 min
  • Episode 2 - Your Advantage at the Library

    In this episode, Caitlin shares more titles that are consistently on reserve at IPL. She also shares information about the Bridges Advantage program, which provides significantly lower waiting times for eBooks and audiobooks in our catalog. 

    11 min
  • Episode 1 - Virtual Programs at IPL

    In this episode, Caitlin shares three titles that just can't seem to stay on the shelves. She also shares suggestions for how to participate virtually and learn a thing or two in library programs.

    7 min

About On Reserve

From the publisher's feed

On Reserve is a bi-monthly podcast from the Independence Public Library in Iowa that explores the most popular titles among our staff and some read-alikes you can add to your To Be Read list. Listen…