Loveland Libcast

Latest Episodes:

Library Work and Introducing ULab Aug 05, 2022

Show notes

Former Loveland Public Library Children’s librarian- and current library consultant- Haley joins Daniel to discuss what it’s like working at a library, as well as the Loveland Public Library ULab initiative to create meaningful library partnerships and opportunities for the community of Loveland.

Learn more about the Community Conversation reports and ULab results on the Library’s webpage: https://www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org/information/who-we-are/community-conversations

Check out Haley’s consulting group here: https://athenaeum.consulting/

Books Mentioned:

For adults:

The Expanse Series by James S. A. Corey

For kids:

The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton

Music: Joy Jumping by Richard Myhill

Poetry with Beth Lechleitner Jul 29, 2022

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Daniel is joined by local poet Beth Lechleitner to discuss her upcoming reading and poetry workshop, her poetry background, and to hear a few of her poems. Beth’s reading will be on August 5th at 7pm in the Devereaux room, and the workshop is on August 6th in the Devereaux room from 10am to noon (registration recommended for the workshop). This podcast, along with the reading and workshop, are presented in partnership with the Loveland Poet Laureate Program & Columbine Poets - Northern Chapter.

Learn more about Beth’s upcoming reading and workshop at this link. You can also register for her workshop on August 6th by going to this link.

Check out Beth’s blog here: secondlettersalon.blogspot.com

Purchase Beth’s collection of poetry “Catchments” here.

Books Mentioned:

Rember: the science of memory and the art of forgetting by Lisa Genova

Breakthrough: how to overcome doubt, fear, and resistance to be your ultimate creative self by Todd Mitchell

Ada Limón titles

Veronica Patterson titles

Lisa Zimmerman titles

Music: Joy Jumping by Richard Myhill

Meet Your College with Kim Joiner of AIMS Community College Jul 23, 2022

Show notes

Featuring Kim Joiner, Admissions Counselor & Recruiter, AIMS Community College. In this episode of the Loveland Libcast, Teddy interviews Kim about AIMS Community Colleges participation in the Meet Your College Series, beginning 13 June 2022 at Loveland Public Library and what AIMS has to offer prospective students (traditional & nontraditional) during the event series and on campus.

There is just one advising session left for the month of July on the 25th from 1-2pm.

Resources Mentioned:

AIMS Early Childhood Education

AIMS Campus Tours

AIMS Student Commons

Books mentioned:

Privilege, Power, and Difference by Allen G Johnson

Shows mentioned:

Stranger Things

Music: Joy Jumping by Richard Myhill

LOVEland Cookbook Group (July 2022) How to Cocktail by America’s Test Kitchen Jul 14, 2022

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Ashlee and Daniel are joined by special guest Grace Kelly (with Serious Eats, and formerly of America’s Test Kitchen) to discuss the July LOVEland Cookbook Group title- How to Cocktail by America’s Test Kitchen. They also talk about Ashlee and Grace’s time as interns at America’s Test Kitchen, Grace’s work at Serious Eats, and answer some listener questions about cocktails, cooking, and the food industry. Don’t forget, the first LOVEland Cookbook Group potluck is on Saturday, July 23rd from 12pm - 2pm in the Gertrude Scott Meeting room at the Loveland Library.

Check out Serious Eats here!

Grace’s upcoming guide on where to eat in Providence can be found here.

King Arthur Gluten-Free Baking guide.

Books Mentioned:

Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe

Beautiful World, Where are You by Sally Rooney

Grant by Ron Chernow

Cherry Pie Celebration 2022 Jul 11, 2022

Show notes

Jenni Dobson and Jennifer Cousino from the Loveland Museum- as well as local historian Sharon Danhauer- join the podcast to talk to Daniel about the upcoming Cherry Pie Celebration and Loveland’s unique history with cherries. The Cherry Pie Celebration is a free event on Saturday, July 16 at 5pm that will take place in Peters Park and the parking lot, next to the Museum.

To learn more about the Cherry Pie Celebration, or the exhibits, programs, and events going on at the Loveland Museum, visit: https://www.thelovelandmuseum.org/

Discover more about the Loveland Historical Society at their website: https://www.lovelandhistorical.org/

Click this link and scroll down the page to find the virtual lesson on the cherry industry in Northern Colorado.

Interested in Historic Larimer County? Visit their website here: https://historiclarimercounty.org/

Books Mentioned:

Little Britches by Ralph Moody

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

Podcast Mentioned:

https://www.smartless.com/

Teen Summer Learning Program & YA Book Talk: Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo Jul 09, 2022

Show notes

Teen Librarians Becca and Anna join Daniel to talk about how the Summer Learning Program is going for the Teen division at the Loveland Public Library, all of the awesome Summer Learning Program events Teens can look forward to in July, and they also dive deep into the YA book Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo, which is the sequel to Six of Crows (previously discussed on the podcast).

Check out what’s going on in Teens for the Summer Learning Program here.

Books mentioned:

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

Saga: Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan

Summer Learning Program 2022: Children’s Edition Jul 02, 2022

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Children’s Librarians Andrea and Keleigh join Daniel to discuss all things kid-related for the 2022 Summer Learning Program, as well as the fun events and programs going on into the future.

Learn all about the wonderful Summer Learning Program events for Children at the Loveland Public Library right here .

Visit the full calendar of Loveland Public Library events at this link: https://www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events

Adult Book Recommendations:

The Last WIld Horses: A Novel by Maja Lunde

The History of Bees by Maja Lunde

Duma Key by Stephen King

Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant

Book Recommendations for Kids:

The Flowers are Calling by Rita Gray

Dinosaur on Kitty Island by Michael Slack

Dog Says, Cat Says by Marilyn Singer

Music: Joy Jumping by Richard Myhill

Black America: Unchained - Juneteenth Jun 19, 2022

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In this special episode of the Loveland Libcast, Michael Anthony Tatmon presents another installment of "Black America: Unchained”, this time focusing on Juneteenth.

Meet Your College Jun 13, 2022

Show notes

A special split episode featuring Vesna Bashovska, Teen Division Librarian at Loveland Public Library and Dion Duran and Phillip Hayes of Front Range Community College. In this episode of the Loveland Libcast Teddy interviews Vesna, Dion, and Phillip about the Meet Your College Series, beginning 14 June 2022 at Loveland Public Library.

On June 14th, AIMS Community College will present information about academics, financial aid, and when they will be in the library to offer individual counseling 14 June from 5-7pm in the Gertrude Scott Conference Room. This will be followed by an information session by Front Range Community College on 21 June where Front Range Community College will give their presentation followed by information on when they will be in the building offering college counseling as well from 5-7 pm in the Gertrude Scott Conference Room.

Resources Mentioned:

CareerRise | Larimer County

Books mentioned:

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates: https://loveland.flatironslibrary.org/GroupedWork/8a0af902-122b-740a-9bf3-1471b03ef598/Home?searchId=33043777&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local

Music mentioned:

Driftin’ by Herbie Hancock: https://loveland.flatironslibrary.org/GroupedWork/75d3c3d1-5519-79b8-52fa-d96b173dde0c/Home?searchId=33043871&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local

Books by Richard Rohr: https://loveland.flatironslibrary.org/Author/Home?author=%22Rohr%2C+Richard%22&basicSearchType=Author&type=Keyword&sort=year+asc%2Ctitle+asc&view=list

Music: Joy Jumping by Richard Myhill

LOVEland Cookbook Group (June 2022) Jubilee by Toni Tipton-Martin Jun 06, 2022

Show notes

Ashlee and Daniel discuss the June LOVEland Cookbook Group title- Jubilee: recipes from two centuries of African American cooking by Toni Tipton-Martin. Ashlee also discusses high altitude baking and gives listeners a few tips. Don’t forget, the LOVEland Cookbook Group potluck is on July 23rd. Click here for more info!

King Arthur Baking tips for High Altitude

Ashlee’s Cookbook Article in Westword

Books mentioned:

The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor

50 Things to Bake Before You Die by Allyson Reedy

Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

Music: Joy Jumping by Richard Myhill