Programs and events from the Kankakee Public Library http://www.lions-online.org en-us Copyright 2006 Tues, 17 Jan 2006 10:00:00 -0500 Tues, 17 Jan 2006 10:00:00 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss sbertrand@lions-online.org steve @ Kankakee Public Library The Kankakee Public Library includes a periodic Podcast from the Library featuring Allison and Steve, plus audio from some of our Library programs. The Kankakee Public Library includes a periodic Podcast from the Library featuring Allison and Steve, plus audio from some of our Library programs. You will hear famous authors, get upcoming program descriptions, Library news, and hear from local newsmakers. Kankakee Public Library sbertrand@lions-online.org No Kankakee Public Library Illinois History Authors Interviews Bradley Bourbonnais http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/arloguthrie.mp3 On December 8, 2005, legendary folk singer Arlo Guthrie and family visited the Kankakee Public Library Podcasts Thu, 19 Jan 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No This podcast was recorded December 8, 2005 at the Kankakee Public Library. Arlo Guthrie and his family were traveling on "The City of New Orleans" from Chicago to New Orleans to raise money and awareness of hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Mr. Guthrie visited the Kankakee Public library during a two day stopover. On the podcast, you will hear Arlo and his daughters, Sarah Lee, Annie and Cathy, and son-in-law Johnny Irion. Arlo talks about his legendary father Woody Guthrie, the music business, family life, world peace, and a host of other topics. We apologize for the poor audio quality of this podcast. However, we believe the historic nature of the content demands it be released as is. 01:12:30 Arlo Guthrie Folk Music Woodie City of New Orleans train Kankakee Public Library Johnny Irion Sarah Lee Guthrie http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/saller.mp3 The Kankakee Public Library's first podcast features and interview with Christina Saller, a survivor of the Dresden firebombing of WWII Podcasts Sat, 21 Jan 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No On February 13, 1945, Ash Wednesday, Allied bombs rained down on the German city of Dresden, burning it mostly to the ground. Among the citizens there that night was a young girl named Christina. Mrs. Christina Saller visited the Library on November 10, 2005 to tell her story of horror and survival on that terrible night. She speaks of a refugee family she tried to save, of the smell of burning bodies, and of days spent hiding in a smoldering attic. The saga runs from her girlhood under Nazism to her eventual escape to post-war America. Her story is the simple yet important tale of a common girl living in uncommon times. 01:14:52 World War II WWII History Kankakee Public Library Christina Saller Dresden Firebombing February 13 http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/luisurrea.mp3 During his talk, Mr Urrea spoke of doing the emotionally difficult research for the Devil's Highway, growing up in a Mexican family, the sudden success of The Hummingbird's Daughter, and the politics of immigration in the 21st century. Podcasts Fri, 27 Jan 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No During his talk, Mr Urrea spoke of doing the emotionally difficult research for the Devil's Highway, growing up in a Mexican family, the sudden success of The Hummingbird's Daughter, and the politics of immigration in the 21st century. 01:05:00 Luis Urrea Author Devil's Highway Hummingbird's Daughter Mexico Mexican Amererican Authors Immigration Latino Hispanic Books Kankakee Public Library http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/suemonkkidd.mp3 Sue Monk Kidd, popular author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Mermaid Chair, spoke from Florida to Allison Beasley of the Kankakee Public Library. Sue talks about her childhood in the turbulent Georgia of 1964, which inspired the characters of The Secret Life of Bees. She also gives insight into her use of the Black Madonna, as well as the uninvited "guests" in the walls of her home that gave rise to the title of her famous novel. Podcasts Tue, 7 Feb 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No Sue Monk Kidd, popular author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Mermaid Chair, spoke from Florida to Allison Beasley of the Kankakee Public Library. Sue talks about her childhood in the turbulent Georgia of 1964, which inspired the characters of The Secret Life of Bees. She also gives insight into her use of the Black Madonna, as well as the uninvited "guests" in the walls of her home that gave rise to the title of her famous novel. 00:25:56 Sue Monk Kidd Authors Secret Life of Bees Mermaid Chair Georgia Black Madonna American South Kankakee Public Library Interviews http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/turner.mp3 Noted author and historian Glennette Tilley-Turner visited the Library on February 23 to talk about her book The Underground Railroad in Illinois. She has served on the nine-member National Park Service Underground Railroad Advisory Committee and testified before subcommittees of the U.S. Senate and House and the Illinois Senate in support of Underground Railroad legislation. She has written Underground Railroad articles for publications of the National Parks and Conservation Association, the Illinois State Lilbrary, and the Illinois Bureau of Tourism and been interviewed on C-SPAN and other cable and network television outlets. Her work has been featured in a film produced for the Illinois State Library and in electronic and print media. Podcasts Sat, 25 Feb 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No Noted author and historian Glennette Tilley-Turner visited the Library on February 23 to talk about her book The Underground Railroad in Illinois. She has served on the nine-member National Park Service Underground Railroad Advisory Committee and testified before subcommittees of the U.S. Senate and House and the Illinois Senate in support of Underground Railroad legislation. She has written Underground Railroad articles for publications of the National Parks and Conservation Association, the Illinois State Lilbrary, and the Illinois Bureau of Tourism and been interviewed on C-SPAN and other cable and network television outlets. Her work has been featured in a film produced for the Illinois State Library and in electronic and print media. 01:00:56 Glennette Tilley Turner Black History Underground Railroad African American Kankakee Public Library http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/burroughs.mp3 The Kankakee Public Library was honored to welcome Dr. Margaret Burroughs, founder of the DuSable Museum of African American History. Dr. Burroughs is a teacher, author, poet, and artist. During her talk, she read an essay about Harriet Tubman, another on aviator Bessie Coleman, and a humorous poem about aging. Though largely retired, Dr. Burroughs continues to do public speaking, and to teach art to prisoners. She spoke to commemorate "Women Making History Month." Podcasts Fri, 3 Mar 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No The Kankakee Public Library was honored to welcome Dr. Margaret Burroughs, founder of the DuSable Museum of African American History. Dr. Burroughs is a teacher, author, poet, and artist. During her talk, she read an essay about Harriet Tubman, another on aviator Bessie Coleman, and a humorous poem about aging. Though largely retired, Dr. Burroughs continues to do public speaking, and to teach art to prisoners. She spoke to commemorate "Women Making History Month." 00:33:20 DuSable Museum of African American History Harriet Tubman Black Poetry Margaret Burroughs Bessie Coleman Kankakee Public Library http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/loislowry.mp3 Lois Lowry, two time Newberry Medal winner, talks about the origins of her books through the story of her life. Ms. Lowry traces her biography from her birth in Hawaii, her early life in New York and Tokyo, her marriage, and her son's early death. The author talks extensively about her award winning book The Giver and about events surrounding the World War II plot in Number the Stars. This program was made possible through a grant from the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley and was presented in cooperation with Kankakee School District 111, the I-KAN Regional Office of Education, and the Two Rivers Reading Council. Podcasts Mon, 20 Mar 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No Lois Lowry, two time Newberry Medal winner, talks about the origins of her books through the story of her life. Ms. Lowry traces her biography from her birth in Hawaii, her early life in New York and Tokyo, her marriage, and her son's early death. The author talks extensively about her award winning book The Giver and about events surrounding the World War II plot in Number the Stars. This program was made possible through a grant from the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley and was presented in cooperation with Kankakee School District 111, the I-KAN Regional Office of Education, and the Two Rivers Reading Council. 01:16:07 Lois Lowry The Giver Author Talks Hawaii New York Newberry Medal Kankakee Public Library http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/06poetryslam.mp3 For the first time ever, the Library Poetry Slam is available on the our podcast. Enjoy the work of teen poets from around Kankakee, as they express the tone of the times while competing for prizes. This year includes the first Round Robin competition. Podcasts Mon,10 Apr 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No For the first time ever, the Library Poetry Slam is available on the our podcast. Enjoy the work of teen poets from around Kankakee, as they express the tone of the times while competing for prizes. This year includes the first Round Robin competition. 00:30:03 Poetry Slam 2006 Teen Competition Kankakee Public Library http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/verlakay.mp3 Noted children's author Verla Kay visited the Library in April 2006 to talk about her many children's books. Verla discusses her use of cryptic rhyme, the arduous path leading to her first published book, and reads from Orphan Train, Pilot Daddy, and Yo Ho Ho I'm Pirate Joe. She also recalls her collaboration with noted local painter Ken Stark on Orphan Train. Podcasts Tues, 1 Mar 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No Noted children's author Verla Kay visited the Library in April 2006 to talk about her many children's books. Verla discusses her use of cryptic rhyme, the arduous path leading to her first published book, and reads from Orphan Train, Pilot Daddy, and Yo Ho Ho I'm Pirate Joe. She also recalls her collaboration with noted local painter Ken Stark on Orphan Train. 00:41:56 Verla Kay Children's Literature Books Orphan Train Pilot Daddy and Yo Ho Ho I'm Pirate Joe Kankakee Public Library http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/stewart.mp3 Roma Stewart holds a BA degree from Fisk University and JD degree from Georgetown University. She became seriously interested in studying her own family history with the advent of Roots. Stewart has traced her own family back to the colonial period, and has written several books and articles on Africans in the US and on free people of color in the South. She has presented papers at conferences of the Society for the Study of African American Life and History, the Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society of Chicago, and the Newberry Library. Stewart is also a past president of the Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society of Chicago, and also on the board of the Chicago Metro History Education Center. Currently, she is engaged in the private practice of law, specializing in civil rights litigation. Podcasts Wed, 4 Oct 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No Roma Stewart holds a BA degree from Fisk University and JD degree from Georgetown University. She became seriously interested in studying her own family history with the advent of Roots. Stewart has traced her own family back to the colonial period, and has written several books and articles on Africans in the US and on free people of color in the South. She has presented papers at conferences of the Society for the Study of African American Life and History, the Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society of Chicago, and the Newberry Library. Stewart is also a past president of the Afro-American Genealogical and Historical Society of Chicago, and also on the board of the Chicago Metro History Education Center. Currently, she is engaged in the private practice of law, specializing in civil rights litigation. 00:53:38 Roma Stewart Black History African American Genealogy Kankakee Public Library http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/damato.mp3 Mystery lovers will revel in this podcast with Chicago mystery writer Barbara DAmato. DAmato, playwright, novelist, and crime researcher, is the author of 18 books, mostly mystery novels. Her books include the popular Cat Marsala series and a gritty Chicago Police series. D Amato is a past president of Mystery Writers of America and also a past president of Sisters in Crime International. She has been a columnist for the Sisters in Crime newsletter and Mystery Scene magazine. A native of Michigan, DAmato has been a resident of Chicago for many years. Join us for what is sure to be a compelling look at the world of mystery writing. Podcasts Wed, 4 Oct 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No Mystery lovers will revel in this podcast with Chicago mystery writer Barbara DAmato. DAmato, playwright, novelist, and crime researcher, is the author of 18 books, mostly mystery novels. Her books include the popular Cat Marsala series and a gritty Chicago Police series. D Amato is a past president of Mystery Writers of America and also a past president of Sisters in Crime International. She has been a columnist for the Sisters in Crime newsletter and Mystery Scene magazine. A native of Michigan, DAmato has been a resident of Chicago for many years. Join us for what is sure to be a compelling look at the world of mystery writing. 00:54:36 Authors Mystery Chicago Crime Thrillers Kankakee Public Library http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/popebrock.mp3 Indiana Gothic is the true story of Pope Brock's great-grandfather, Ham Dillon, who had been a charismatic and ambitious young Indiana politician when he was shot to death in 1908 by his own brother-in-law, Link Hale. Hale was at least half-crazed with anger and grief that his wife--and Ham's wife's only sister--Allie, had just borne Ham a child. At the trial, the case made headlines because of Hale's groundbreaking attempt to use the insanity plea. Brock talks to the Kankakee Public Library's Betty Schatz about uncovering this family secret, and the impact it has had on him and those around him. Podcasts Thu, 12 Oct 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No Indiana Gothic is the true story of Pope Brock's great-grandfather, Ham Dillon, who had been a charismatic and ambitious young Indiana politician when he was shot to death in 1908 by his own brother-in-law, Link Hale. Hale was at least half-crazed with anger and grief that his wife--and Ham's wife's only sister--Allie, had just borne Ham a child. At the trial, the case made headlines because of Hale's groundbreaking attempt to use the insanity plea. Brock talks to the Kankakee Public Library's Betty Schatz about uncovering this family secret, and the impact it has had on him and those around him. 00:19:16 Authors Mystery Indiana Thrillers True Crime Gothic Pope Brock Kankakee Public Library http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/schultzmovies.mp3 Do you love historical films: epics, biopics, period pieces, and true-life stories, but also want to know: Did it really happen that way? Listen to this podcast presented by Dr. Cathy Schultz, University of St. Francis professor and writer of the syndicated column History in the Movies, which runs in newspapers nationally. Youll never watch another movie the same way again. Podcasts Sat, 11 Nov 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No Do you love historical films: epics, biopics, period pieces, and true-life stories, but also want to know: Did it really happen that way? Listen to this podcast presented by Dr. Cathy Schultz, University of St. Francis professor and writer of the syndicated column History in the Movies, which runs in newspapers nationally. Youll never watch another movie the same way again. 00:49:31 Movies History Cathy Schultz St. Francis University Columnist Kankakee Public Library http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/bib111.mp3 Welcome to the very first episode of BiblioTech: the podcast for future looking users and staff. In this episode we welcome Keri DeYoung, Student Services Coordinator at Kennedy Middle School in Kankakee Illinois, and Holly Grabow, Language Arts Coach, also of Kennedy Middle School, to talk about cooperation between public schools and public libraries. Kankakee School District 111 and the Kankakee Public Library have enjoyed a close working relationship, bringing top notch servcies to children of our city. Hear about how this relationship was established, how it thrives, and how other communities might duplicate its success. Podcasts Tues, 14 Nov 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No Welcome to the very first episode of BiblioTech: the podcast for future looking users and staff. In this episode we welcome Keri DeYoung, Student Services Coordinator at Kennedy Middle School in Kankakee Illinois, and Holly Grabow, Language Arts Coach, also of Kennedy Middle School, to talk about cooperation between public schools and public libraries. Kankakee School District 111 and the Kankakee Public Library have enjoyed a close working relationship, bringing top notch servcies to children of our city. Hear about how this relationship was established, how it thrives, and how other communities might duplicate its success. 00:33:25 BiblioTech Kankakee School District 111 Kennedy Middle School Public Library cooperation Keri DeYoung Holly Grabow Camille Rose Cindy Fuerst http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/kramer.mp3 Acclaimed local comic-book artist Don Kramer, best known for his work on The Justice Society of America, Dr. Fate, and Batman, joined us to discuss his work in the evolving superhero genre. At a time when superhero movie ticket sales are at an all-time high, Mr. Kramer talked about how he got started in this highly competitive field. This podcast appeals to all fans, young and old, who have loved the colorful crimefighters populating the panels of American comics for the past 80 years. Don Kramer, who lives in Bourbonnais, was born in Seoul, South Korea and was raised in Chebanse. He went to Clifton Central High School and honed his drawing skills in the Fine Arts program at Illinois Wesleyan University. Podcasts Mon, 4 Dec 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No Acclaimed local comic-book artist Don Kramer, best known for his work on The Justice Society of America, Dr. Fate, and Batman, joined us to discuss his work in the evolving superhero genre. At a time when superhero movie ticket sales are at an all-time high, Mr. Kramer talked about how he got started in this highly competitive field. This podcast appeals to all fans, young and old, who have loved the colorful crimefighters populating the panels of American comics for the past 80 years. Don Kramer, who lives in Bourbonnais, was born in Seoul, South Korea and was raised in Chebanse. He went to Clifton Central High School and honed his drawing skills in the Fine Arts program at Illinois Wesleyan University. 01:02:01 Don Kramer Penciler DC Comics comic books batman doctor fate detective comics artists justice society illustrators http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/porter.mp3 This is podcast 2 of BiblioTech the podcast for future looking library users and staff. Michael Porter speaks to Steve Bertrand and Allison Beasley from Ontario, California. Michael Porter is a librarian, trainer, technology fan and PEZ collector. Since receiving his graduate degree in 1999, Michael has worked for the U.S. Library Program as part of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and taught workshops on emerging library technology through OCLC Western. Michael discusses the meaning of the "2.0" library and how delivery of community generated content is the future of the public library. Podcasts Mon, 4 Dec 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No This is podcast 2 of BiblioTech the podcast for future looking library users and staff. Michael Porter speaks to Steve Bertrand and Allison Beasley from Ontario, California. Michael Porter is a librarian, trainer, technology fan and PEZ collector. Since receiving his graduate degree in 1999, Michael has worked for the U.S. Library Program as part of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and taught workshops on emerging library technology through OCLC Western. Michael discusses the meaning of the "2.0" library and how delivery of community generated content is the future of the public library. 00:41:50 libraryman michael porter blogs public libraries kankakee public library library 2.0 web junction technology http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/bib3.mp3 This is podcast 3 of BiblioTech the podcast for future looking library users and staff. Paul Mills and Brian Smith of Prairie Area Library System speak to Steve Bertrand and Allison Beasley. The system covers the northern third of Illinois excluding the Chicago area. At PALS, Paul Mills is Director of Technology and Brian Smith is a library consultant. They talk about library system trends, the RefWiki project and their thoughts on Web 2.0. Podcasts Fri, 15 Dec 2006 10:00:00 -0500 No This is podcast 3 of BiblioTech the podcast for future looking library users and staff. Paul Mills and Brian Smith of Prairie Area Library System speak to Steve Bertrand and Allison Beasley. The system covers the northern third of Illinois excluding the Chicago area. At PALS, Paul Mills is Director of Technology and Brian Smith is a library consultant. They talk about library system trends, the RefWiki project and their thoughts on Web 2.0. 00:32:50 paul mills brian smith prairie area library system PALS homer township refwiki allison beasley steve bertrand public libraries kankakee public library web library 2.0 technology http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/dybekfinal.mp3 In April of 2004 Stuart Dybek's The Coast of Chicago was named by Mayor Richard J. Daley as his selection for the citywide book club, "One Book, One Chicago." His first book was a collection of poetry, Brass Knuckles (1979). A collection of short stories, Childhood and Other Neighborhoods, followed in 1980, and then came The Coast of Chicago (1990). I Sailed with Magellan (2003) portrays the Chicago escapades of Perry Katzek in 11 stories. It has been adapted for the stage by Claudia Allen, and its World Premiere will be June 18, 2007 at the new Victory Gardens Theater now located at the restored Biograph Theater. His most recent publication is a collection of poems, Streets in Their Own Ink (2004). Mr. Dybek's characters are the product of his love for the expression of ethnicity, and many of them appear in more than one book or story. He is currently serving as a visiting professor at Northwestern University the first semester of this academic year and will return to Western Michigan University for spring semester. This podcast containts some content that may inappropriate for younger or more sensative listeners. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Podcasts Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:00:00 -0500 No In April of 2004 Stuart Dybek's The Coast of Chicago was named by Mayor Richard J. Daley as his selection for the citywide book club, "One Book, One Chicago." His first book was a collection of poetry, Brass Knuckles (1979). A collection of short stories, Childhood and Other Neighborhoods, followed in 1980, and then came The Coast of Chicago (1990). I Sailed with Magellan (2003) portrays the Chicago escapades of Perry Katzek in 11 stories. It has been adapted for the stage by Claudia Allen, and its World Premiere will be June 18, 2007 at the new Victory Gardens Theater now located at the restored Biograph Theater. His most recent publication is a collection of poems, Streets in Their Own Ink (2004). Mr. Dybek's characters are the product of his love for the expression of ethnicity, and many of them appear in more than one book or story. He is currently serving as a visiting professor at Northwestern University the first semester of this academic year and will return to Western Michigan University for spring semester. This podcast containts some content that may inappropriate for younger or more sensative listeners. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 00:58:00 kankakee public library stuart dybek short stories sailing magellan coast chicago one book community poetry http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/berg2.mp3 New York Times best-selling author Elizabeth Berg spoke at the Library February 23. Berg, writer of 17 works of fiction, including several New York Times bestsellers and an Oprah's Book Club selection (Open House), read from some of her work and also selections requested by local book club members. In particular, they included "Talk Before Sleep", "The Art of Mending", and "The Year of Pleasures". Her latest book, The Handmaid and the Carpenter was published in November 2006 and she has a new novel due out in May 2007, Dream When You're Feeling Blue. Podcasts Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:00:00 -0500 No New York Times best-selling author Elizabeth Berg spoke at the Library February 23. Berg, writer of 17 works of fiction, including several New York Times bestsellers and an Oprah's Book Club selection (Open House), read from some of her work and also selections requested by local book club members. In particular, they included "Talk Before Sleep", "The Art of Mending", and "The Year of Pleasures". Her latest book, The Handmaid and the Carpenter was published in November 2006 and she has a new novel due out in May 2007, Dream When You're Feeling Blue. 01:14:00 kankakee public library stuart elizabeth berg women's fiction author booktalk handmaid carpentar art of mending year of dream http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/stephens.mp3 This is podcast #4 of BiblioTech - the podcast for future looking library users and staff. This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at Dominican University in River Forest Illinois. Joining Steve Bertrand and Allison Beasley of the Kankakee Public Library is Michael Stephens, Instructor at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Dominican University. Michael is well known for his influential blog tametheweb.com, where he comments on library issues and trends. Since 2000, he has presented at library conferences locally, nationally and internationally as well as workshops for libraries and library associations. As a result of his tireless library advocacy, he was named a 2005 Library Journal Mover and Shaker. Podcasts Friday, 2 March 2007 10:00:00 -0500 No This is podcast #4 of BiblioTech - the podcast for future looking library users and staff. This podcast was recorded on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at Dominican University in River Forest Illinois. Joining Steve Bertrand and Allison Beasley of the Kankakee Public Library is Michael Stephens, Instructor at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Dominican University. Michael is well known for his influential blog tametheweb.com, where he comments on library issues and trends. Since 2000, he has presented at library conferences locally, nationally and internationally as well as workshops for libraries and library associations. As a result of his tireless library advocacy, he was named a 2005 Library Journal Mover and Shaker. 00:45:35 kankakee public library michael stephens tame the web dominican university graduate school of library information science library 2.0 http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/bibtech5white.mp3 This is podcast #5 of BiblioTech - the podcast for future looking library users and staff. Joining Roland Johnson of the Kankakee Public Library is Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White and Director of the Illinois State Library Anne Craig. Prior to his election as Secretary of State, Jesse White served as Cook County Recorder of Deeds and served 16 years in the Illinois General Assembly. In 1959, Secretary White founded the internationally known Jesse White Tumbling Team to serve as a positive alternative for children residing in and around the Chicago area. He was also paratrooper in the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division and served in the Illinois National Guard. He played professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs organization, which was followed by a 33-year career with the Chicago public school system as a teacher and administrator. Anne Craig has served as director of the Illinois State Library since May 2005. Before her appointment, Miss Craig held several posts at the State Library, including; Associate Director for Library Automation and Technology, the Coordinator of Public Services, the ILLINET/OCLC Network Coordinator and Reference Librarian. Prior to joining the State Library she worked at Founders Memorial Library at Northern Illinois University. This podcast was recorded on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 in Secretary White's office at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago IL. Podcasts Sunday, 18 March 2007 10:00:00 -0500 No This is podcast #5 of BiblioTech - the podcast for future looking library users and staff. Joining Roland Johnson of the Kankakee Public Library is Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White and Director of the Illinois State Library Anne Craig. Prior to his election as Secretary of State, Jesse White served as Cook County Recorder of Deeds and served 16 years in the Illinois General Assembly. In 1959, Secretary White founded the internationally known Jesse White Tumbling Team to serve as a positive alternative for children residing in and around the Chicago area. He was also paratrooper in the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division and served in the Illinois National Guard. He played professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs organization, which was followed by a 33-year career with the Chicago public school system as a teacher and administrator. Anne Craig has served as director of the Illinois State Library since May 2005. Before her appointment, Miss Craig held several posts at the State Library, including; Associate Director for Library Automation and Technology, the Coordinator of Public Services, the ILLINET/OCLC Network Coordinator and Reference Librarian. Prior to joining the State Library she worked at Founders Memorial Library at Northern Illinois University. This podcast was recorded on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 in Secretary White's office at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago IL. 00:17:26 kankakee public library illinois secretary of state librarian jesse white tumbling team tumblers roland johnson anne craig filters http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/moore.mp3 Gary W. Moore is a successful entrepreneur and business executive, exciting speaker and sales trainer, musician and author. Dedicated to success through creativity, coupled with hard work, Gary is a diverse, multitalented professional with boundless energy. In this podcast, Gary talks about and reads from his book Playing with the Enemy. The book describes the real life experiences of his father in World War II. It centers on the unusual bond created between Moore senior and a group of German prisoners created through baseball. Podcasts Thursday, 12 April 2007 10:00:00 -0500 No Gary W. Moore is a successful entrepreneur and business executive, exciting speaker and sales trainer, musician and author. Dedicated to success through creativity, coupled with hard work, Gary is a diverse, multitalented professional with boundless energy. In this podcast, Gary talks about and reads from his book Playing with the Enemy. The book describes the real life experiences of his father in World War II. It centers on the unusual bond created between Moore senior and a group of German prisoners created through baseball. 00:33:18 kankakee public library illinois baseball world war II german prisoners of war gary moore playing with the enemy history sesser http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/07slam.mp3 Welcome to the Podcast for the 2007 Teen Poetry Slam. This program features a competition of writing and performance skills of Kankakee Area teens. The host for this podcast is Tich Richardson with music by the MDs. Podcasts Friday, 27 April 2007 10:00:00 -0500 No Welcome to the Podcast for the 2007 Teen Poetry Slam. This program features a competition of writing and performance skills of Kankakee Area teens. The host for this podcast is Tich Richardson with music by the MDs. 00:27:38 kankakee public library illinois poetry slam teens 2007 teen zone http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/tubman.mp3 Kathryn M. Harris, Library Services Director at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, presented Harriet Tubman "in person." Harriet Tubman is best known for her work with the Underground Railroad, a network of people and places that helped escaping slaves to freedom. Harris? one-woman show portrayed the faith,tenacity, bravery, determination, and courage of a person who was called "The Moses of her People." After her opening monologue, "Harriet" took questions from the audience, the answers based on research that Ms. Harris has done over the years. Podcasts Wednesday, 2 May 2007 10:00:00 -0500 No Kathryn M. Harris, Library Services Director at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, presented Harriet Tubman "in person." Harriet Tubman is best known for her work with the Underground Railroad, a network of people and places that helped escaping slaves to freedom. Harris? one-woman show portrayed the faith,tenacity, bravery, determination, and courage of a person who was called "The Moses of her People." After her opening monologue, "Harriet" took questions from the audience, the answers based on research that Ms. Harris has done over the years. 01:14:53 kankakee public library illinois harriet tubman kathryn harris lincoln library underground railroad black african american history civil war slavery http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/adamselzer.mp3 Adam Selzer lives in downtown Chicago, where his only official job is as guide on Weird Chicago Tours. By day, he roams from coffee shop to coffee shop writing books - the first, "How To Get Suspended and Influence People", was released in February, 2007 by Random House. It will be followed by a sequel, "Pirates of the Retail Wasteland", and at least two more books in coming years. Adam talks to Vicki Stankewicz of the Kankakee Public Library about his books, writing and favorite stories about wierd Chicago. Podcasts Friday, 12 July 2007 10:00:00 -0500 No Adam Selzer lives in downtown Chicago, where his only official job is as guide on Weird Chicago Tours. By day, he roams from coffee shop to coffee shop writing books - the first, "How To Get Suspended and Influence People", was released in February, 2007 by Random House. It will be followed by a sequel, "Pirates of the Retail Wasteland", and at least two more books in coming years. Adam talks to Vicki Stankewicz of the Kankakee Public Library about his books, writing and favorite stories about wierd Chicago. 00:41:36 kankakee public library illinois adam selzer wierd chicago history How To Get Suspended and Influence People Retail Wasteland author Vicki Stankewicz http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/ryan.mp3 Governor and Mrs. Ryan appeared at the Library July 28 to discuss the book "At Home with Illinois Governors: A Social History of the Illinois Executive Mansion", written by Mrs. Ryan with historian Dan Monroe. The former Illinois governor and first lady discussed what it was like to live in the historic Springfield mansion, and what went into creating this commemorative book. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library, the Kankakee County Historical Museum, the Junior League of Kankakee County, and the Abraham Lincoln Book Shop in Chicago. This podcast is dedicated to Mary Jo Johnston. Podcasts Monday, 13 Aug 2007 10:00:00 -0500 No Governor and Mrs. Ryan appeared at the Library July 28 to discuss the book "At Home with Illinois Governors: A Social History of the Illinois Executive Mansion", written by Mrs. Ryan with historian Dan Monroe. The former Illinois governor and first lady discussed what it was like to live in the historic Springfield mansion, and what went into creating this commemorative book. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library, the Kankakee County Historical Museum, the Junior League of Kankakee County, and the Abraham Lincoln Book Shop in Chicago. This podcast is dedicated to Mary Jo Johnston. 00:21:56 kankakee public library illinois Governors george ryan lura lynn mansion springfield book at home with illinois governors http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/mkasler.mp3 Martha Kasler is the wife of retired Colonel James Kasler. Colonel Kasler, subject of the book "Tempered Steel", was a WWII B-29 tail gunner, a Korean War jet ace, and a Vietnam War P.O.W. Library staff members Mitchell Haug, Allison Beasley and Stephen Bertrand interviewed Colonel Kasler for an upcoming library produced documentary series about Kankakee Area WWII veterans. Mrs. Kasler joined us after the scheduled interview was completed. A spontaneous conversation arose about her experience of being a P.O.W. wife for seven long years while her husband was in captivity in Vietnam. Mrs. Kasler was so informative about her years without her husband that we decided to make a podcast from this fascinating conversation. Her story is reflective of many women who bravely endured for their family and their country. Podcasts Tuesday, 25 September 2007 10:00:00 -0500 No Martha Kasler is the wife of retired Colonel James Kasler. Colonel Kasler, subject of the book "Tempered Steel", was a WWII B-29 tail gunner, a Korean War jet ace, and a Vietnam War P.O.W. Library staff members Mitchell Haug, Allison Beasley and Stephen Bertrand interviewed Colonel Kasler for an upcoming library produced documentary series about Kankakee Area WWII veterans. Mrs. Kasler joined us after the scheduled interview was completed. A spontaneous conversation arose about her experience of being a P.O.W. wife for seven long years while her husband was in captivity in Vietnam. Mrs. Kasler was so informative about her years without her husband that we decided to make a podcast from this fascinating conversation. Her story is reflective of many women who bravely endured for their family and their country. 00:19:14 kankakee public library illinois Martha Kasler Vietnam Prisoner of War wives families James Kalser Tempered Steel http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/schill.mp3 Liesl Schillinger is best known for writing for monumental publications such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, and London's The Independent on Sunday, but this Yale graduate's resume is as varied and interesting as she is. She began her professional writing career at The New Yorker in 1988 as a fact checker, but then became a theatre and dance editor for the magazine. She spent a year living in Moscow as an editor of the English supplement of Moscow Magazine and wrote for the New Republic magazine there. Schillinger is the cousin of Kankakee's Rosemary Pistorius and is a native of Illinois. You will want to seize the opportunity to listen to this intriguing writer. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Podcasts Monday, 29 October 2007 10:00:00 -0500 No Liesl Schillinger is best known for writing for monumental publications such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, and London's The Independent on Sunday, but this Yale graduate's resume is as varied and interesting as she is. She began her professional writing career at The New Yorker in 1988 as a fact checker, but then became a theatre and dance editor for the magazine. She spent a year living in Moscow as an editor of the English supplement of Moscow Magazine and wrote for the New Republic magazine there. Schillinger is the cousin of Kankakee's Rosemary Pistorius and is a native of Illinois. You will want to seize the opportunity to listen to this intriguing writer. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 01:00:52 kankakee public library illinois book critics new york times new yorker washington post new republic http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/simpson.mp3 Korean War veteran Robert Simpson speaks about his experiences fighting America's "forgotten war." Simpson recounts stories of duty in occupied Japan, battles across Korea's mountainous terrain, and emotional memories of lost friends. Don't miss this gripping program about a "police action" that took place more than 50 years ago, but whose effect echoes to today. This program was sponsored by the Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society. Podcasts Monday, 12 November 2007 10:00:00 -0500 No Korean War veteran Robert Simpson speaks about his experiences fighting America's "forgotten war." Simpson recounts stories of duty in occupied Japan, battles across Korea's mountainous terrain, and emotional memories of lost friends. Don't miss this gripping program about a "police action" that took place more than 50 years ago, but whose effect echoes to today. This program was sponsored by the Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society. 00:43:00 kankakee public library illinois robert simpson veterans korean war history police action http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/elster.mp3 Aaron Elster was born in 1933 in the small northeastern village of Sokolow-Podlaski in Poland. Aaron lived in the Sokolow Ghetto with his family until the liquidation of the ghetto in September 1942. He escaped and hid in various surrounding farms. Eventually, Aaron found refuge in the attic of a Polish family, where he hid for two years until the war's end. He came to the United States in June of 1947. Mr. Elster reads from his book "I Still See Her Haunting Eyes" and talks of survival under terrifying conditions. He also discusses dealing with anger and hate in our past and in our future. Podcasts Monday, 14 November 2007 10:00:00 -0500 No Aaron Elster was born in 1933 in the small northeastern village of Sokolow-Podlaski in Poland. Aaron lived in the Sokolow Ghetto with his family until the liquidation of the ghetto in September 1942. He escaped and hid in various surrounding farms. Eventually, Aaron found refuge in the attic of a Polish family, where he hid for two years until the war's end. He came to the United States in June of 1947. Mr. Elster reads from his book "I Still See Her Haunting Eyes" and talks of survival under terrifying conditions. He also discusses dealing with anger and hate in our past and in our future. 00:57:34 kankakee public library illinois Aaron Elster Holocaust survivor hidden children world war ii jews history museum and education center http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/shoup.mp3 Christopher Shoup is a local artist, photographer, writer and school teacher. His works of art can be seen on the walls in the Kankakee Public Library and have been displayed in Chicago galleries. Shoup showed examples of his work and discussed his process and future work. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Library. You can follow along with the slideshow shown at this program by going to www.lions-online.org/podcasts/shoup.html and downloading the Adobe Acrobat Reader file containing images of Chris' work. Podcasts Monday, 04 February 2008 10:00:00 -0500 No Christopher Shoup is a local artist, photographer, writer and school teacher. His works of art can be seen on the walls in the Kankakee Public Library and have been displayed in Chicago galleries. Shoup showed examples of his work and discussed his process and future work. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Library. You can follow along with the slideshow shown at this program by going to www.lions-online.org/podcasts/shoup.html and downloading the Adobe Acrobat Reader file containing images of Chris' work. 00:51:34 kankakee public library illinois Christopher Shoup King Middle School photography tessellation photographers http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/cw-trailer.mp3 The Kankakee Public Library is very proud to present this audio excerpt from the video trailer for "City at War: Soldiers of Kankakee." Library staffer Mitchell Haug, with contributions by other library staff, has undertaken to produce a historical record of the stories of the men and women from our town who served in the Second World War. This five minute preview, "Joining Up", provides the flavor of the completed film coming this spring. The video preview is available at our website www.lions-online.org or just Google "Kankakee Public Library." Podcasts Monday, 25 February 2008 10:00:00 -0500 No The Kankakee Public Library is very proud to present this audio excerpt from the video trailer for "City at War: Soldiers of Kankakee." Library staffer Mitchell Haug, with contributions by other library staff, has undertaken to produce a historical record of the stories of the men and women from our town who served in the Second World War. This five minute preview, "Joining Up", provides the flavor of the completed film coming this spring. The video preview is available at our website www.lions-online.org or just Google "Kankakee Public Library." 00:05:01 kankakee public library illinois WWII World War II audio history interviews James Kasler Ann Chandler Vivian Lock Frederick Ziemer Eugene Toler Harvey Yarno Mitchell Haug http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/romano.mp3 Tony Romano has been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes and is a two-time winner of a PEN Syndicated Fiction Project. His fiction has appeared in many publications, including the Chicago Tribune, and his stories have been produced for National Public Radio's The Sound of Writing series. He lives near Chicago, Illinois. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Podcasts Monday, 12 March 2008 10:00:00 -0500 No Tony Romano has been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes and is a two-time winner of a PEN Syndicated Fiction Project. His fiction has appeared in many publications, including the Chicago Tribune, and his stories have been produced for National Public Radio's The Sound of Writing series. He lives near Chicago, Illinois. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 00:39:10 kankakee public library illinois Tony Anthony Romano Italian American Authors Fiction Chicago http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/curtis.mp3 In the first of the Mary Johnston Author Series, the Kankakee Public Library, in association with the Friends of the Library, are proud to present Christopher Paul Curtis. Mr. Curtis is the author of numerous children's books, including, The Watsons go to Birmingham-1963 and and Bud, Not Buddy which was the first book ever to receive both the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Author Award. Nearly 300 attendies enjoyed this rousing, and often hilarious program. Podcasts Monday, 17 March 2008 10:00:00 -0500 No In the first of the Mary Johnston Author Series, the Kankakee Public Library, in association with the Friends of the Library, are proud to present Christopher Paul Curtis. Mr. Curtis is the author of numerous children's books, including, The Watsons go to Birmingham-1963 and and Bud, Not Buddy which was the first book ever to receive both the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Author Award. Nearly 300 attendies enjoyed this rousing, and often hilarious program. 00:46:40 kankakee public library illinois christopher paul curtis youth authors black African American bud not buddy http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/kjh08slam.mp3 The first Poetry Slam featuring poets from the Kankakee Junior High School was held at the Library on Tuesday, April 15th. Contestants competed for a $50.00 cash 1st prize and a $25.00 cash 2nd prize. 118 battlers and listeners attended this phenomenally successful event. Don't miss hearing the future of Kankakee's literary talent today. All artists appear on this podcast with permission. Podcasts Thursday, 17 April 2008 10:00:00 -0500 No The first Poetry Slam featuring poets from the Kankakee Junior High School was held at the Library on Tuesday, April 15th. Contestants competed for a $50.00 cash 1st prize and a $25.00 cash 2nd prize. 118 battlers and listeners attended this phenomenally successful event. Don't miss hearing the future of Kankakee's literary talent today. All artists appear on this podcast with permission. 00:45:42 kankakee public library illinois junior high school poetry slam competition poems youth teen http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/cindy-als.mp3 This is podcast #5 of BiblioTech - the podcast for future looking library users and staff. In this program, we hear Kankakee Public Library Director Cindy Fuerst's keynote address to the members of the Alliance Library System. In her address, Cindy discusses the fears many librarians have about "jumping on" the web, outlines some tough facts that librarians must face about the web, and talks about the great technological leap forward KPL has made with its "Library 2.0" initiative. Podcasts Monday, 28 April 2008 10:00:00 -0500 No This is podcast #5 of BiblioTech - the podcast for future looking library users and staff. In this program, we hear Kankakee Public Library Director Cindy Fuerst's keynote address to the members of the Alliance Library System. In her address, Cindy discusses the fears many librarians have about "jumping on" the web, outlines some tough facts that librarians must face about the web, and talks about the great technological leap forward KPL has made with its "Library 2.0" initiative. 00:53:15 kankakee public library Alliance Library System Internet library 2.0 branding http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/sedaris.mp3 WKAN Radio AM 1320 and the Kankakee Public Library are proud to present this joint production of an interview with author David Sedaris. KPL's Allison Beasley arranged this interview conducted by WKAN's Bill Yohnka in which Sedaris discusses his popular "slice-of-life" stories, including his latest collection "When You Are Engulfed in Flames". Sedaris' other collections, "Me Talk Pretty One Day", "Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim", "Holidays on Ice", and "Naked" have been staples on National Public Radio and are world-wide best sellers. The interview aired on "The Bill Yohnka Radio Program" on Saturday, June 14, 2008. "The Bill Yohnka Radio Program" can be heard each Saturday at 8:00am to 10:00am on WKAN AM 1320. Podcasts Monday, 16 June 2008 10:00:00 -0500 No WKAN Radio AM 1320 and the Kankakee Public Library are proud to present this joint production of an interview with author David Sedaris. KPL's Allison Beasley arranged this interview conducted by WKAN's Bill Yohnka in which Sedaris discusses his popular "slice-of-life" stories, including his latest collection "When You Are Engulfed in Flames". Sedaris' other collections, "Me Talk Pretty One Day", "Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim", "Holidays on Ice", and "Naked" have been staples on National Public Radio and are world-wide best sellers. The interview aired on "The Bill Yohnka Radio Program" on Saturday, June 14, 2008. "The Bill Yohnka Radio Program" can be heard each Saturday at 8:00am to 10:00am on WKAN AM 1320. 00:13:18 kankakee public library WKAN Radio DAvid Sedaris Interview gay When you are engulfed in flames author short stories this american life npr http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/web.mp3 "Weaving a Web of Success: How Local Companies Are Marketing on the Web" is a panel discussion that is third in the Kankakee Forum series. This interactive event is full of tips to enhance the web presence of local businesses. Join host Bill Yohnka with panelists Scott Watson of the Magruder House Bed and Breakfast, Allan Smesaert of Acorn Design Source, and Steve Bertrand from the Kankakee Public Library, and Bertrand Digital Designs as they provide practical insight into lessons that can be learned from what local companies are doing on the internet. This interactive forum includes plenty of audience participation and serveral good, and not so good examples of web design. The Kankakee Forum is a public panel series designed to share success stories from our area and learn what others are doing to improve their communiti Podcasts Saturday, 28 June 2008 10:00:00 -0500 No "Weaving a Web of Success: How Local Companies Are Marketing on the Web" is a panel discussion that is third in the Kankakee Forum series. This interactive event is full of tips to enhance the web presence of local businesses. Join host Bill Yohnka with panelists Scott Watson of the Magruder House Bed and Breakfast, Allan Smesaert of Acorn Design Source, and Steve Bertrand from the Kankakee Public Library, and Bertrand Digital Designs as they provide practical insight into lessons that can be learned from what local companies are doing on the internet. This interactive forum includes plenty of audience participation and serveral good, and not so good examples of web design. The Kankakee Forum is a public panel series designed to share success stories from our area and learn what others are doing to improve their communiti 00:13:18 kankakee public library Bill Yohnka Stephen Bertrand Scott Watson Allan Smesaert Acorn Design Source Magruder House World Wide Web Marketing Internet http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/benson.mp3 Christopher Benson is an associate professor of African American Studies, and Journalism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in journalism at the University of Illinois and his J.D. at Georgetown University. Benson is co-author with Mamie Till-Mobley of her memoir Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America, (Random House, October 2003) the Essence bestseller about the life and death of Mrs. Mobley's son, Emmett Till, and the history-making changes that followed. The book won the 2004 BlackBoard Nonfiction Book of the Year Award and the 2003 Robert F. Kennedy Book Award Special Recognition. Benson co-authored a screenplay and stage play based on the book, currently in development for production. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. Podcasts Monday, 29 September 2008 10:00:00 -0500 No Christopher Benson is an associate professor of African American Studies, and Journalism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in journalism at the University of Illinois and his J.D. at Georgetown University. Benson is co-author with Mamie Till-Mobley of her memoir Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America, (Random House, October 2003) the Essence bestseller about the life and death of Mrs. Mobley's son, Emmett Till, and the history-making changes that followed. The book won the 2004 BlackBoard Nonfiction Book of the Year Award and the 2003 Robert F. Kennedy Book Award Special Recognition. Benson co-authored a screenplay and stage play based on the book, currently in development for production. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. 01:21:42 kankakee public library Emmett Till Murder Money Mississippi civil rights movement lynching christopher benson Mamie Till-Mobley black history american history http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/boosters.mp3 Dr. Wayne Sheehan presented the history of the West Side Boosters, a Kankakee baseball team that was in existence from 1936 to 1955. Through articles from the Daily Journal, personal interviews and several other sources he has managed to piece together the story of the Boosters. A native of Kankakee, Sheehan has taught history for 32 years at Sul Ross State University, including courses in American sports history. Podcasts Wednesday, 1 October 2008 10:00:00 -0500 No Dr. Wayne Sheehan presented the history of the West Side Boosters, a Kankakee baseball team that was in existence from 1936 to 1955. Through articles from the Daily Journal, personal interviews and several other sources he has managed to piece together the story of the Boosters. A native of Kankakee, Sheehan has taught history for 32 years at Sul Ross State University, including courses in American sports history. 01:29:05 kankakee public library baseball sandlot leages semiprofessional 1930s 1940s 1950s Wayne Sheehan Sul Ross State University Westside Boosters http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/cityatwar.mp3 A City at War: Soldiers of Kankakee is a documentary film by Mitchell Haug and Stephen Bertrand of the Kankakee Public Library that chronicles the experiences of Kankakeens in World War II. The film features veterans Anne Chandler, Vivian Lock, Eugene Toler, Frederic Ziemer, Harvey Yarno, and James Kasler, who tell their stories of humor, survival, and uncommon bravery. Mr. Toler speaks of witnessing the ravages of the holocaust first hand. Mr. Yarno tells of three unimaginable days adrift alone at sea. Mr. Kasler talks of photographing Nagasaki just hours after its destruction in nuclear fire. This film will serve as a permanent archive of local people called to make history during the world's darkest days. The streaming video version of the film can be seen at http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/cityatwar.html Podcasts Sunday, 9 November 2008 10:00:00 -0500 No A City at War: Soldiers of Kankakee is a documentary film by Mitchell Haug and Stephen Bertrand of the Kankakee Public Library that chronicles the experiences of Kankakeens in World War II. The film features veterans Anne Chandler, Vivian Lock, Eugene Toler, Frederic Ziemer, Harvey Yarno, and James Kasler, who tell their stories of humor, survival, and uncommon bravery. Mr. Toler speaks of witnessing the ravages of the holocaust first hand. Mr. Yarno tells of three unimaginable days adrift alone at sea. Mr. Kasler talks of photographing Nagasaki just hours after its destruction in nuclear fire. This film will serve as a permanent archive of local people called to make history during the world's darkest days. The streaming video version of the film can be seen at http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/cityatwar.html 00:39:33 Kankakee Public Library history world war II WWII a city at war soldiers of kankakee vivian lock james kasler frederick ziemer anne chandler eugene toler harvey yarno stephen bertrand n.m. garcia local histories buffalo soldiers http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/cityatwarpanel.mp3 The veterans interviewed in "A City at War: Soldiers of Kankakee" participated in a panel discussion after the premier of the film on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Included are: Vivian Lock, James H. Kasler, Eugene Toler, Harvey Yarno, and Frederick Ziemer. Each tells stories not heard in the film. Podcasts Sunday, 9 November 2008 10:00:00 -0500 No The veterans interviewed in "A City at War: Soldiers of Kankakee" participated in a panel discussion after the premier of the film on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Included are: Vivian Lock, James H. Kasler, Eugene Toler, Harvey Yarno, and Frederick Ziemer. Each tells stories not heard in the film. 00:23:28 Kankakee Public Library history world war II WWII a city at war soldiers of kankakee vivian lock james kasler frederick ziemer anne chandler eugene toler harvey yarno stephen bertrand n.m. garcia local histories buffalo soldiers http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/colling.mp3 Dr. Richard Colling, author of "Random Designer" and professor at Olivet Nazarene University spoke on his book. "Random Designer" establishes a permanent place for God in the intellectual discussions regarding science and faith. Dr. Colling has served 27 years as Professor of the Biological Sciences Department at Olivet Nazarene University. He has bachelor's degrees in Zoology and Chemistry, and a Ph.D. degree in Microbiology from the University of Kansas. His academic teaching experience is broad having taught courses in biochemistry, genetics, and biology courses for non-science majors. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. You may follow the slides for Dr. Colling's program by downloading a PDF file at www.lions-online.org/podcasts/images/colling.pdf Podcasts Saturday, 24 January 2009 10:00:00 -0500 No Dr. Richard Colling, author of "Random Designer" and professor at Olivet Nazarene University spoke on his book. "Random Designer" establishes a permanent place for God in the intellectual discussions regarding science and faith. Dr. Colling has served 27 years as Professor of the Biological Sciences Department at Olivet Nazarene University. He has bachelor's degrees in Zoology and Chemistry, and a Ph.D. degree in Microbiology from the University of Kansas. His academic teaching experience is broad having taught courses in biochemistry, genetics, and biology courses for non-science majors. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. You may follow the slides for Dr. Colling's program by downloading a PDF file at www.lions-online.org/podcasts/images/colling.pdf 01:03:09 Kankakee Public Library Richard Colling Olivet Nazarene University Random Designer Religion Biology Evolution Science http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/debate.mp3 The Kankakee Public Library was proud to host the 2009 Republican Mayoral Primary Debate between candidates Tim Schmidt and Nina Epstein, with Lorreto Cowhig moderating. The event was held in the new auditorium on the 4th floor of the Kankakee Public Library on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. It was sponsored by the Daily Journal, the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce and the YMCA Living and Learning Committee. The area journalists asking questions included: Ronda Claire of Taylor Publications and City News, Phil Angelo of The Daily Journal, Mike Tomano of WKAN, and Mike Ruble of WVLI/WIVR. Podcasts Thursday, 12 February 2009 10:00:00 -0500 No The Kankakee Public Library was proud to host the 2009 Republican Mayoral Primary Debate between candidates Tim Schmidt and Nina Epstein, with Lorreto Cowhig moderating. The event was held in the new auditorium on the 4th floor of the Kankakee Public Library on Tuesday, February 10, 2009. It was sponsored by the Daily Journal, the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce and the YMCA Living and Learning Committee. The area journalists asking questions included: Ronda Claire of Taylor Publications and City News, Phil Angelo of The Daily Journal, Mike Tomano of WKAN, and Mike Ruble of WVLI/WIVR. 00:52:29 Kankakee Public Library Nina Epstein Tim Schmidt Lorreto Cowhig YMCA Living and Learning Chamber of Commerce Daily Journal Mayoral local polictics debates WVLI WKAN Taylor Publications http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/love.mp3 Former NBA star Bob "Butterbean" Love spoke at the Library about his rise in the Chicago Bulls and his struggle to overcome a severe stutter. Podcasts Friday, 20 February 2009 10:00:00 -0500 No Former NBA star Bob "Butterbean" Love spoke at the Library about his rise in the Chicago Bulls and his struggle to overcome a severe stutter. 00:46:01 Kankakee Public Library Bob Butterbean Love basketball Chicago Bulls NBA stuttering speach therapy black history month http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/tax.mp3 Economist Ralph Martire is executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability ("CTBA"). He also serves as a regular columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, the State Journal-Register and The Herald News on issues involving government accountability, tax, fiscal and budget policies. In this program, discusses his recent study which examined the growing debt of the state's pension systems and why he says the state needs to restructure its taxing system to meet the growth in the cost of state government. This program was sponsored by the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce. You may follow the PowerPoint slides for this program by going to http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/tax.html. Podcasts Friday, 27 February 2009 10:00:00 -0500 No Economist Ralph Martire is executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability ("CTBA"). He also serves as a regular columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, the State Journal-Register and The Herald News on issues involving government accountability, tax, fiscal and budget policies. In this program, discusses his recent study which examined the growing debt of the state's pension systems and why he says the state needs to restructure its taxing system to meet the growth in the cost of state government. This program was sponsored by the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce. You may follow the PowerPoint slides for this program by going to http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/tax.html. 01:04:50 Kankakee Public Library Chamber of Commerce Bill Yohnka Ralph Martire Center Tax Budget State Illinois Accountability http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/111forum.mp3 This podcast, "Kankakee District 111 School Board Candidates Forum" is a production of the Kankakee Public Library and was sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers Local 604. Our host was Sue Siedentop, President of the Kankakee Federation of Teachers. The moderator was Dick Manley, president of the American Federation of Teachers Local 604. Participating Candidates were Sheila Kramer, Jill Pristach, Jerry Shapiro, Kelly Drake, Amelia Davis and Dr. Fred Harris Jr. It was recorded by Stephen Bertrand at the Kankakee Public Library before a live audience on Monday, March 16th, 2009. Podcasts Tuesday, 17 March 2009 10:00:00 -0500 No This podcast, "Kankakee District 111 School Board Candidates Forum" is a production of the Kankakee Public Library and was sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers Local 604. Our host was Sue Siedentop, President of the Kankakee Federation of Teachers. The moderator was Dick Manley, president of the American Federation of Teachers Local 604. Participating Candidates were Sheila Kramer, Jill Pristach, Jerry Shapiro, Kelly Drake, Amelia Davis and Dr. Fred Harris Jr. It was recorded by Stephen Bertrand at the Kankakee Public Library before a live audience on Monday, March 16th, 2009. 01:24:48 Kankakee Public Kankakee School District 111 Board of Trustees Candidates Forum American Federation of Teacherse Local 604 http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/debate09.mp3 The Kankakee Public Library was proud to host the 2009 Mayoral Debate between Democratic Nominee Robert Ellington-Snipes, Write-in Candidate Nickey Yates and Republican Nominee Nina Epstein, with Lorreto Cowhig moderating. The event was held in the new auditorium on the 4th floor of the Kankakee Public Library on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. It was sponsored by the Daily Journal, the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce and the YMCA Living and Learning Committee. The area journalists asking questions included: James Taylor, Sr. of Taylor Publications and City News, Phil Angelo of The Daily Journal, Mike Tomano of WKAN, and Ken Zayer of WVLI/WIVR. Podcasts Friday, 20 March 2009 10:00:00 -0500 No The Kankakee Public Library was proud to host the 2009 Mayoral Debate between Democratic Nominee Robert Ellington-Snipes, Write-in Candidate Nickey Yates and Republican Nominee Nina Epstein, with Lorreto Cowhig moderating. The event was held in the new auditorium on the 4th floor of the Kankakee Public Library on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. It was sponsored by the Daily Journal, the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce and the YMCA Living and Learning Committee. The area journalists asking questions included: James Taylor, Sr. of Taylor Publications and City News, Phil Angelo of The Daily Journal, Mike Tomano of WKAN, and Ken Zayer of WVLI/WIVR. 01:15:27 Kankakee Public Library Nina Epstein Robert Ellington-Snipes Nickey Yates Lorreto Cowhig YMCA Living and Learning Chamber of Commerce Daily Journal Mayoral local polictics debates WVLI WKAN Taylor Publications http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/naacp-m.mp3 The Kankakee Public Library was proud to host the 2009 NAACP Mayoral Debate between Democratic Nominee Robert Ellington-Snipes, Write-in Candidate Nickey Yates and Republican Nominee Nina Epstein, with Theodis Pace moderating. The event was held in the new auditorium on the 4th floor of the Kankakee Public Library on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Podcasts Monday, 30 March 2009 10:00:00 -0500 No The Kankakee Public Library was proud to host the 2009 NAACP Mayoral Debate between Democratic Nominee Robert Ellington-Snipes, Write-in Candidate Nickey Yates and Republican Nominee Nina Epstein, with Theodis Pace moderating. The event was held in the new auditorium on the 4th floor of the Kankakee Public Library on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. 01:17:55 Kankakee Public Library Nina Epstein NAACP Theodis Pace Robert Ellington-Snipes Nickey Yates Mayoral local polictics debates candidates' forum Taylor Publications http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/naacp-111.mp3 This podcast, NAACP District 111 School Board Candidates' Forum is a production of the Kankakee Public Library and was sponsored by the Kankakee Chapter of the NAACP. Our moderator was Theodis Pace. It was recorded by Stephen Bertrand at the Kankakee Public Library before a live audience on Tuesday, March 24th, 2009. Due to circumstances beyond our control, some candidates may be difficult to hear. We ask that listeners ignore this technical circumstance when judging the candidates. Podcasts Monday, 30 March 2009 10:00:00 -0500 No This podcast, NAACP District 111 School Board Candidates' Forum is a production of the Kankakee Public Library and was sponsored by the Kankakee Chapter of the NAACP. Our moderator was Theodis Pace. It was recorded by Stephen Bertrand at the Kankakee Public Library before a live audience on Tuesday, March 24th, 2009. Due to circumstances beyond our control, some candidates may be difficult to hear. We ask that listeners ignore this technical circumstance when judging the candidates. 01:20:30 Kankakee Public Library NAACP Theodis Pace School Board District 111 Sheila Kramer Jill Pristach Jerry Shapiro Kelly Drake Amelia Davis Dr. Fred Harris Jr http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/lincoln.mp3 Dr. Richard Carwardine is the Rhodes Professor of American History at St. Catherine's College, of Oxford University, and is the future President of Corpus Christi College. He is the first British author to earn the prestigious Lincoln Prize, awarded by Gettysburg College. Abraham Lincoln, often considered our greatest president, transcends mere country boundaries. So, please join us on a journey, one that will take us across the fields and woods of Illinois, to the gleaming white marble of Washington, D.C., to the battlefields of Vicksburg, and to the ghosts of Gettysburg. This program is sponsored by a Generous Grant from the Abraham Lincoln Illinois Bicentennial Commission Endorsed by the Illinois Library System Director's Organization. For more information, please see: lincolnread2009.org. Podcasts Sunday, 19 April 2009 10:00:00 -0500 No Dr. Richard Carwardine is the Rhodes Professor of American History at St. Catherine's College, of Oxford University, and is the future President of Corpus Christi College. He is the first British author to earn the prestigious Lincoln Prize, awarded by Gettysburg College. Abraham Lincoln, often considered our greatest president, transcends mere country boundaries. So, please join us on a journey, one that will take us across the fields and woods of Illinois, to the gleaming white marble of Washington, D.C., to the battlefields of Vicksburg, and to the ghosts of Gettysburg. This program is sponsored by a Generous Grant from the Abraham Lincoln Illinois Bicentennial Commission Endorsed by the Illinois Library System Director's Organization. For more information, please see: lincolnread2009.org. 01:03:26 Kankakee Public Library Dr. Richard Carwardine United States History Civil War Abraham Lincoln Presidents Oxford University Bicentennial http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/urrea-2.mp3 Pulitzer Prize nominated author Luis Urrea's newest novel Into the Beautiful North was launched the day of this program. It's the story of a small town in Mexico where the young women come to the realization that all the men have immigrated North. The heroine of the book is 19-year-old Nayeli whose father left the town several years ago to work in our hometown of Kankakee, Illinois! Her goal is to make her way from Mexico to Kankakee and bring her father back. Her guardian angel during the climax of her adventure is a Kankakee librarian based on our beloved Mary Jo Johnston. Three years ago, Luis Alberto Urrea visited Kankakee and has changed our community in ways we never expected. Mary Jo invited the Pulitzer Prize nominated author here to speak at the library and upon his visit to Kankakee, he discovered a community full of passionate spirit and vigor. He was so impressed with Kankakee and with Mary Jo, that in June of 2006 he wrote an op-ed piece for the New York Times called "Kankakee Gets Its Groove Back". Luis never ceases to amaze us with his dedication and support of our community. He is as phenomenal an individual as he is a writer. Podcasts Sunday, 22 May 2009 10:00:00 -0500 No Pulitzer Prize nominated author Luis Urrea's newest novel Into the Beautiful North was launched the day of this program. It's the story of a small town in Mexico where the young women come to the realization that all the men have immigrated North. The heroine of the book is 19-year-old Nayeli whose father left the town several years ago to work in our hometown of Kankakee, Illinois! Her goal is to make her way from Mexico to Kankakee and bring her father back. Her guardian angel during the climax of her adventure is a Kankakee librarian based on our beloved Mary Jo Johnston. Three years ago, Luis Alberto Urrea visited Kankakee and has changed our community in ways we never expected. Mary Jo invited the Pulitzer Prize nominated author here to speak at the library and upon his visit to Kankakee, he discovered a community full of passionate spirit and vigor. He was so impressed with Kankakee and with Mary Jo, that in June of 2006 he wrote an op-ed piece for the New York Times called "Kankakee Gets Its Groove Back". Luis never ceases to amaze us with his dedication and support of our community. He is as phenomenal an individual as he is a writer. 00:59:09 Kankakee Public Library Luis Alberto Urrea Into the Beautiful North Border Fiction Novels Literature http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/slam09.mp3 Welcome to the Podcast for the 2009 Teen Poetry Slam. This program features a competition of writing and performance skills of Kankakee area teens. The hosts for this podcast are Kent Wade and Phyllis Taborn. Podcasts Saturday, 06 June 2009 10:00:00 -0500 No Welcome to the Podcast for the 2009 Teen Poetry Slam. This program features a competition of writing and performance skills of Kankakee area teens. The hosts for this podcast are Kent Wade and Phyllis Taborn. 00:39:16 Poetry Slam 2006 Teen Competition Kankakee Public Library http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/vince.mp3 Vince Singleton, a Greater Chicago area native, is a writer, director and cinematographer. His works include The Porter, The Forgotten West, the short film Absent, several public service announcements and numerous music videos. His work has been shown in a wide variety of film festivals and conferences, including the Palm Springs International and the University Film and Video Association Conference. He has been awarded numerous times for his works, including top honors in the Chase Legacy Film Challenge. He is graduate of Knox College and currently holds an MFA in Film and Video from Columbia College Chicago. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. Podcasts Saturday, 02 October 2009 10:00:00 -0500 No Vince Singleton, a Greater Chicago area native, is a writer, director and cinematographer. His works include The Porter, The Forgotten West, the short film Absent, several public service announcements and numerous music videos. His work has been shown in a wide variety of film festivals and conferences, including the Palm Springs International and the University Film and Video Association Conference. He has been awarded numerous times for his works, including top honors in the Chase Legacy Film Challenge. He is graduate of Knox College and currently holds an MFA in Film and Video from Columbia College Chicago. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. 01:17:01 Kankakee Public Library Vince Singleton African American Film Pembroke http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/vallillo.mp3 Singer Chris Vallillo's shows incorporate original and traditional material with the works of other contemporary songwriters to form a musical portrait of the history and lifestyle of the Midwest. Vallillo's Abraham Lincoln in Song helps shed light on one of history's most beloved figures. Vallillo uses period music Lincoln may well have known and sung, and Lincoln's own stories to illustrate his life. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. Podcasts Tuesday, 20 October 2009 10:00:00 -0500 No Singer Chris Vallillo's shows incorporate original and traditional material with the works of other contemporary songwriters to form a musical portrait of the history and lifestyle of the Midwest. Vallillo's Abraham Lincoln in Song helps shed light on one of history's most beloved figures. Vallillo uses period music Lincoln may well have known and sung, and Lincoln's own stories to illustrate his life. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. 01:00:25 Kankakee Public Library Chris Vallillo Folk Music Abraham Lincoln http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/burton.mp3 Orville Vernon Burton discussed his book The Age of Lincoln that shows how the president's Southern-ness empowered him to conduct a civil war that redefined freedom as a personal right protected by the rule of law. The extent of that freedom has been contested by racism and unregulated capitalism, but not its central place in what defined the country. Dr. Burton is Director of the Institute for Computing in Humanities, Arts, and Social Science (CHASS) at the University of Illinois, and Executive Director of the College of Charleston's Program in the Carolina Lowcountry and Atlantic World. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. Podcasts Tuesday, 20 October 2009 10:00:00 -0500 No Orville Vernon Burton discussed his book The Age of Lincoln that shows how the president's Southern-ness empowered him to conduct a civil war that redefined freedom as a personal right protected by the rule of law. The extent of that freedom has been contested by racism and unregulated capitalism, but not its central place in what defined the country. Dr. Burton is Director of the Institute for Computing in Humanities, Arts, and Social Science (CHASS) at the University of Illinois, and Executive Director of the College of Charleston's Program in the Carolina Lowcountry and Atlantic World. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. 00:56:48 Kankakee Public Library Abraham Lincoln United States History Civil War http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/poe.mp3 2009 marks the celebration of 200 years of Poe's life and work. The Kankakee Area Library Association's One Book, One Community presents Broadway and film veteran Duffy Hudson who brings his talent and fascination for Edgar Allan Poe to life in this unique one-man play. "In The Shadow of the Raven" begins as Edgar Allan Poe rises from the scene of his mysterious death and continues as he pieces together the events of his life. Using a combination of biographical information and the dramatic interpretation of Poe's literature, Annabel Lee, The Raven and The Tell Tale Heart, Hudson provides a unique, in-depth theatrical experience of the life and works of one of America's best-known and enigmatic personalities. Podcasts Tuesday, 20 October 2009 10:00:00 -0500 No 2009 marks the celebration of 200 years of Poe's life and work. The Kankakee Area Library Association's One Book, One Community presents Broadway and film veteran Duffy Hudson who brings his talent and fascination for Edgar Allan Poe to life in this unique one-man play. "In The Shadow of the Raven" begins as Edgar Allan Poe rises from the scene of his mysterious death and continues as he pieces together the events of his life. Using a combination of biographical information and the dramatic interpretation of Poe's literature, Annabel Lee, The Raven and The Tell Tale Heart, Hudson provides a unique, in-depth theatrical experience of the life and works of one of America's best-known and enigmatic personalities. 01:06:47 Kankakee Public Library Edgar Allan Poe Tell Tale Heart Raven Duffy Hudson Literature Poetry http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/frye.mp3 Alex Frye (Bishop McNamara '07, Swarthmore College '11) spoke on his experience working with fellow Swarthmore College undergraduates and with students from La Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia, to form Taller de Paz (TdP) to work with children of internally displaced families ages 10 - 14 living in Suba, a neighborhood on the outskirts of the city. The children served are among the steady flow of people fleeing the brutal civil war that has ravaged Colombian society for years. The program encourages peaceful resolutions to conflict and self-expression through photography, art, and digital storytelling, and uses these mediums as empowerment tools for the students to explore their environments, as well as their own meanings of peace. Please come to learn more about the conflict, the project, and how to get involved. Podcasts Tuesday, 19 January 2010 10:00:00 -0500 No Alex Frye (Bishop McNamara '07,,Swarthmore College '11) spoke on his experience working with fellow Swarthmore College undergraduates and with students from La Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia, to form Taller de Paz (TdP) to work with children of internally displaced families ages 10 - 14 living in Suba, a neighborhood on the outskirts of the city. The children served are among the steady flow of people fleeing the brutal civil war that has ravaged Colombian society for years. The program encourages peaceful resolutions to conflict and self-expression through photography, art, and digital storytelling, and uses these mediums as empowerment tools for the students to explore their environments, as well as their own meanings of peace. Please come to learn more about the conflict, the project, and how to get involved. 01:00:26 Kankakee Public Library Alex Frye poverty Bogota Colombia Taller de Paz children http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/supre.mp3 Documentarian Andrew Suprenant showcases his work, including segments from his company's three films and examples of his photography. He produced the IFP/Chicago Production Fund -winner Galileo's Grave, is Executive Producer of the forthcoming cold fusion documentary The Experiment, and is currently creating a promotional video for the United States Department of Energy. He has also created work for many nonprofits and businesses, including The Museum of Science and Industry and Lollapalooza. The Atom Smashers, which he produced, was featured on the award-winning PBS series Independent Lens. His individual work - including photographs of IndyCar race teams and Eastern Kentucky mountaintop removal sites - has been showcased in Pilsen East Artists Open House. He is currently developing a photo book documenting Chicago hot dog stands. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. Podcasts Friday, 04 February 2010 10:00:00 -0500 No Documentarian Andrew Suprenant showcases his work, including segments from his company's three films and examples of his photography. He produced the IFP/Chicago Production Fund -winner Galileo's Grave, is Executive Producer of the forthcoming cold fusion documentary The Experiment, and is currently creating a promotional video for the United States Department of Energy. He has also created work for many nonprofits and businesses, including The Museum of Science and Industry and Lollapalooza. The Atom Smashers, which he produced, was featured on the award-winning PBS series Independent Lens. His individual work - including photographs of IndyCar race teams and Eastern Kentucky mountaintop removal sites - has been showcased in Pilsen East Artists Open House. He is currently developing a photo book documenting Chicago hot dog stands. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. 00:48:07 Kankakee Public Library Andrew Suprenant filmaker documentary cold fusion fermilab PBS Atom Smashers http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/birdine.mp3 Join motivational speaker Steve Birdine for an evening of motivation, inspiration and excitement. Birdine is a nationally acclaimed speaker who has addressed thousands of audiences across the nation. His speeches, lectures, and seminars aim to present topics such as student motivation, diversity education and leadership development in an engaging and exciting format. Birdine is the author of A Common Sense Approach To Retaining Students of Color. He was recognized as one of the 100 most influential Blacks in the US four years in a row by Ebony Magazine. This program was sponsored by the City of Kankakee, The Kankakee NAACP, Brother to Brother of Kankakee, The Kankakee Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. Podcasts Friday, 04 February 2010 10:00:00 -0500 No Join motivational speaker Steve Birdine for an evening of motivation, inspiration and excitement. Birdine is a nationally acclaimed speaker who has addressed thousands of audiences across the nation. His speeches, lectures, and seminars aim to present topics such as student motivation, diversity education and leadership development in an engaging and exciting format. Birdine is the author of A Common Sense Approach To Retaining Students of Color. He was recognized as one of the 100 most influential Blacks in the US four years in a row by Ebony Magazine. This program was sponsored by the City of Kankakee, The Kankakee NAACP, Brother to Brother of Kankakee, The Kankakee Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. 01:23:51 Kankakee Public Library african american youth black motivational speaker comedy http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/martire.mp3 Economist Ralph Martire is Executive Director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability (CTBA). He also serves as a regular columnist for The Chicago Sun-Times, The State Journal-Register, and The Herald News on issues involving government accountability and tax, fiscal, and budget policies. In this program, he discusses his recent study which examined the growing debt of the state's pension systems and why he says the state needs to restructure its taxing system to meet the growth in the cost of state government. Ralph returns to the Kankakee Public Library to discuss the continued economic slide Illinois has experienced since his visit one year ago. This program is sponsored by the Kankakee Public Library, the Kankakee Chapter of the NAACP, and the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce. Podcasts Friday, 04 February 2010 10:00:00 -0500 No Economist Ralph Martire is Executive Director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability (CTBA). He also serves as a regular columnist for The Chicago Sun-Times, The State Journal-Register, and The Herald News on issues involving government accountability and tax, fiscal, and budget policies. In this program, he discusses his recent study which examined the growing debt of the state's pension systems and why he says the state needs to restructure its taxing system to meet the growth in the cost of state government. Ralph returns to the Kankakee Public Library to discuss the continued economic slide Illinois has experienced since his visit one year ago. This program is sponsored by the Kankakee Public Library, the Kankakee Chapter of the NAACP, and the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce. 01:02:57 Kankakee Public Library Chamber of Commerce NAACP Ralph Martire Center Tax Budget State Illinois Accountability http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/longworth.mp3 Author Richard Longworth appeared for a lunchtime presentation in the Kankakee Public Library's 4th floor auditorium to discuss his latest book, Caught in the Middle. The book explores the new realities of life in the heartland. The results add up to a portrait of the vast and influential segment of America's economy and culture that goes almost entirely ignored in the media. In this program he addresses what's right and what's wrong in the region and offers a prescription of how it must change if it is to survive and prosper. This program was sponsored by the Kankakee Public Library, the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce, HomeStar Bank and Bennett Commercial. Podcasts Monday, 12 April 2010 10:00:00 -0500 No Author Richard Longworth appeared for a lunchtime presentation in the Kankakee Public Library's 4th floor auditorium to discuss his latest book, Caught in the Middle. The book explores the new realities of life in the heartland. The results add up to a portrait of the vast and influential segment of America's economy and culture that goes almost entirely ignored in the media. In this program he addresses what's right and what's wrong in the region and offers a prescription of how it must change if it is to survive and prosper. This program was sponsored by the Kankakee Public Library, the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce, HomeStar Bank and Bennett Commercial. 00:47:34 Kankakee Public Library Chamber of Commerce eonomic dowturn midwest economy http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/ajohnson.mp3 Award-winning author Angela Johnson was honored as the third annual Mary Jo Johnston Spring Children/Teen Author. "Kids and teens are so much more interesting than adults. Life is happening when you are a teenager. One minute you're a child, the next you're allowed to go out in the world by yourself. Who knows what will happen?" Johnson is the author of Toning the Sweep (1994), Heaven (1999), and First Part Last (2004) - all three of these books were awarded the Coretta Scott King Award. First Part Last was also awarded the Michael L. Printz Award. This event was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library and Kankakee School District 111. Podcasts Monday, 12 April 2010 10:00:00 -0500 No Award-winning author Angela Johnson was honored as the third annual Mary Jo Johnston Spring Children/Teen Author. "Kids and teens are so much more interesting than adults. Life is happening when you are a teenager. One minute you're a child, the next you're allowed to go out in the world by yourself. Who knows what will happen?" Johnson is the author of Toning the Sweep (1994), Heaven (1999), and First Part Last (2004) - all three of these books were awarded the Coretta Scott King Award. First Part Last was also awarded the Michael L. Printz Award. This event was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library and Kankakee School District 111. 00:48:03 Kankakee Public Library african american children author http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/stout.mp3 Utica author and historian Steve Stout presents a lecture at the Kankakee Public Library on his book The Starved Rock Murders, which details the brutal murder of three women at Starved Rock State Park and the grueling 8-month investigation it sparked. Stout also tells the awful tale of the 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster that took the lives of 259 men and boys. Stout began his passion for Illinois history with high school studies of poet and Galesburg native Carl Sandburg. Following graduation from ISU in 1974, Stout moved to La Salle where he worked at the local newspaper as the photo editor. Stout now writes for Ottawa's The Times newspaper and continues work on several different writing projects dealing with Illinois Valley history. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. Podcasts Monday, 12 April 2010 10:00:00 -0500 No Utica author and historian Steve Stout presents a lecture at the Kankakee Public Library on his book The Starved Rock Murders, which details the brutal murder of three women at Starved Rock State Park and the grueling 8-month investigation it sparked. Stout also tells the awful tale of the 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster that took the lives of 259 men and boys. Stout began his passion for Illinois history with high school studies of poet and Galesburg native Carl Sandburg. Following graduation from ISU in 1974, Stout moved to La Salle where he worked at the local newspaper as the photo editor. Stout now writes for Ottawa's The Times newspaper and continues work on several different writing projects dealing with Illinois Valley history. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. 01:25:35 Kankakee Public Library LaSalle County Illinois Cherry Mine Disaster Starved Rock State Park true crime murders http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/10slam.mp3 Welcome to the Podcast for the 2010 Teen Poetry Slam. This program features a competition of writing and performance skills of Kankakee area teens. The hosts for this podcast are Kent Wade and Author Tara Betts. Miss Cook County Imani Josey served as our special guest celebrity judge. Podcasts Friday, 30 April 2010 10:00:00 -0500 No Welcome to the Podcast for the 2010 Teen Poetry Slam. This program features a competition of writing and performance skills of Kankakee area teens. The hosts for this podcast are Kent Wade and Author Tara Betts. Miss Cook County Imani Josey served as our special guest celebrity judge 00:48:13 Poetry Slam 2010 Teen Competition Kankakee Public Library Miss Cook county Tara Betts http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/stein.mp3 Illinois Poet Laureate Kevin Stein appeared at the Kankakee Public Library to read a selection of his works and answer questions. Author of seven poetry collections, two scholarly books, two poetry anthologies, and numerous poems and essays published in various journals and collections, Stein has received wide acclaim from reviewers. In 2003, Stein was named Illinois Poet Laureate - a position previously held by Gwendolyn Brooks, Carl Sandburg, and Howard Austin. This title is one of many honors and accolades Kevin Stein has earned during his career as poet, critic, editor, and teacher. In addition to writing poetry, Stein has pursued a lively scholarly career as literary critic. Stein's scholarly works enhance readers' appreciation for his fellow poets' art. Stein's efforts as professor and creative writing program director at Bradley University have earned highest honors, including Bradley Faculty Member of the Year and the Samuel Rothberg Award for Professional Excellence. Mr. Stein will be donating Poetry Now funds to the Kankakee Public Library to purchase books by Illinois poets. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. Podcasts Saturday, 8 May 2010 10:00:00 -0500 No Illinois Poet Laureate Kevin Stein appeared at the Kankakee Public Library to read a selection of his works and answer questions. Author of seven poetry collections, two scholarly books, two poetry anthologies, and numerous poems and essays published in various journals and collections, Stein has received wide acclaim from reviewers. In 2003, Stein was named Illinois Poet Laureate - a position previously held by Gwendolyn Brooks, Carl Sandburg, and Howard Austin. This title is one of many honors and accolades Kevin Stein has earned during his career as poet, critic, editor, and teacher. In addition to writing poetry, Stein has pursued a lively scholarly career as literary critic. Stein's scholarly works enhance readers' appreciation for his fellow poets' art. Stein's efforts as professor and creative writing program director at Bradley University have earned highest honors, including Bradley Faculty Member of the Year and the Samuel Rothberg Award for Professional Excellence. Mr. Stein will be donating Poetry Now funds to the Kankakee Public Library to purchase books by Illinois poets. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. 01:11:01 Poetry Kankakee Public Library Poet Laureate http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/boger.mp3 Matthew Boger, a prominent figure in equal rights activism, visited the library via Skype to speak on his life experiences. As a young man, Boger was ousted from his home due to his parents' intolerance of his homosexuality. On a summer night in 1981, Boger was severely beaten by several neo-Nazi youths, including a young man named Timothy Zaal. After years of healing and finding his way in life, Boger and Zaal (having renounced his former skinhead ways) were reunited at the Museum of Tolerance, where they both now work. The two work together, promoting the idea that hope and forgiveness can heal all wounds. Today, Boger is operations manager for the Museum of Tolerance. The video presentation is called "Blood Brothers" and is available at http://current.com/entertainment/86544881_blood-brothers.htm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library, Kankakee PFLAG, and Brother2Brother. Podcasts Wednesday, 6 October 2010 10:00:00 -0500 No Matthew Boger, a prominent figure in equal rights activism, visited the library via Skype to speak on his life experiences. As a young man, Boger was ousted from his home due to his parents' intolerance of his homosexuality. On a summer night in 1981, Boger was severely beaten by several neo-Nazi youths, including a young man named Timothy Zaal. After years of healing and finding his way in life, Boger and Zaal (having renounced his former skinhead ways) were reunited at the Museum of Tolerance, where they both now work. The two work together, promoting the idea that hope and forgiveness can heal all wounds. Today, Boger is operations manager for the Museum of Tolerance. The video presentation is called "Blood Brothers" and is available at http://current.com/entertainment/86544881_blood-brothers.htm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library, Kankakee PFLAG, and Brother2Brother. 00:52:59 Kankakee Public Library Gay Hate Crimes Homelessness Center for Tolerance Tim Zaal Teenagers Blood Brothers http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/leonard.mp3 NBC correspondent Mike Leonard visited to the Library to talk about his book The Ride of Lives in which he details traversing the country with his parents and grown children in an RV. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. Podcasts Tuesday, 2 November 2010 10:00:00 -0500 No NBC correspondent Mike Leonard visited to the Library to talk about his book The Ride of Lives in which he details traversing the country with his parents and grown children in an RV. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. 01:03:01 Kankakee Public Library NBC Today Show Mike Leonart travel logs chicago http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/fleming.mp3 Before anyone knew what 007 stood for, and before we ever ordered our Martini "Shaken, not Stirred" there was a man named Ian Fleming. Fleming was a true man of the world: a real spy, an accomplished writer, and one of the original creators of the CIA. Fleming called upon all of these traits when he sat down at his home in Jamaica to write his first novel, Casino Royale, in 1952. Doug Redenius, Vice President of the Ian Fleming Foundation, revealed the man behind the legend in this engaging presentation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. Podcasts Tuesday, 15 February 2011 10:00:00 -0500 No Before anyone knew what 007 stood for, and before we ever ordered our Martini "Shaken, not Stirred" there was a man named Ian Fleming. Fleming was a true man of the world: a real spy, an accomplished writer, and one of the original creators of the CIA. Fleming called upon all of these traits when he sat down at his home in Jamaica to write his first novel, Casino Royale, in 1952. Doug Redenius, Vice President of the Ian Fleming Foundation, revealed the man behind the legend in this engaging presentation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library. 01:09:08 Kankakee Public Library James Bond British authors spy novels http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/blackhistory.mp3 Black History Month was marked by a special visit from author Christopher Benson. Author of several books, including Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime that Changed America and Special Interest, Benson is also a professor of African American Studies and Journalism at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Community Scholarships were presented. Sponsored by the Kankakee Public Library, the City of Kankakee, Kankakee Community College, the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce, the Kankakee Chapter of the NAACP, Brother 2 Brother and Sister Circle. Podcasts Tuesday, 15 February 2011 10:00:00 -0500 No Black History Month was marked by a special visit from author Christopher Benson. Author of several books, including Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime that Changed America and Special Interest, Benson is also a professor of African American Studies and Journalism at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Community Scholarships were presented. Sponsored by the Kankakee Public Library, the City of Kankakee, Kankakee Community College, the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce, the Kankakee Chapter of the NAACP, Brother 2 Brother and Sister Circle. 00:49:12 Kankakee Public Library black history month Emmet Till brother2brother sister circle kankakee community college http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/lindsay.mp3 Greg Lindsay, author of "Aerotropolis: The Way We'll Live Next", explores how air travel and transportation are largely responsible for the shape and scope - and winners and losers - of globalization. He speaks extensively about the social impact and politics of the controversial "third Chicago airport" during his talk. He also reads from his book Aerotropolis and takes audience questions. Lindsay is a contributing writer for Fast Company, and has written for Fortune, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Wired, Time and many more prestigious magazines. Podcasts Tuesday, 29 March 2011 10:00:00 -0500 No Greg Lindsay, author of "Aerotropolis: The Way We'll Live Next", explores how air travel and transportation are largely responsible for the shape and scope - and winners and losers - of globalization. He speaks extensively about the social impact and politics of the controversial "third Chicago airport" during his talk. He also reads from his book Aerotropolis and takes audience questions. Lindsay is a contributing writer for Fast Company, and has written for Fortune, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Wired, Time and many more prestigious magazines. 00:44:55 Kankakee Public Library aviation airports chicago third airport peotone globalization http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/111-2011.mp3 The Kankakee chapter of the NAACP sponsored a candidates forum for the Kankakee School District 111 school board race. This podcast is that forum in full. The election is April 5, 2011. Seven candidates are competing for three board seats. The candidates are: Ben Garcia, Richard Harris, Bill Sole, Roosevelt Green, Karen Johnston-Gentry, Dana Washington, Barbara Wells. Podcasts Wednesday, 30 March 2011 10:00:00 -0500 No The Kankakee chapter of the NAACP sponsored a candidates forum for the Kankakee School District 111 school board race. This podcast is that forum in full. The election is April 5, 2011. Seven candidates are competing for three board seats. The candidates are: Ben Garcia, Richard Harris, Bill Sole, Roosevelt Green, Karen Johnston-Gentry, Dana Washington, Barbara Wells. 01:13:01 Kankakee Public Library Kankakee School Disctrict 111 Board elections local politics http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/ald-2011.mp3 The Kankakee chapter of the NAACP sponsored a candidate's forum for the Kankakee City 2011 aldermanic races. This podcast is that forum in full. The election is April 5, 2011. The participating candidates were as follows. * 2nd Ward - Democrat James Stokes Jr. and Republican Jeff Kinkade are vying for an open seat. * 3rd Ward - Republican incumbent Steve Linneman is being challenged by independent Michael James Duval. * 4th Ward - Republican incumbent Danita Grant-Swanson is being challenged by Democrat Mike Pitts. * 5th Ward - There are two races. Rayleen Harris, the Republican incumbent is being challenged by independent Dexter Thompson for the four-year term. Democratic incumbent Tyler Tall is being challenged by independent Bruce Wilson for the two-year term. * 6th Ward - Republican Dennis Baron is being challenged by Democrat Linda Abel. * 7th Ward - Democratic incumbent P. Carl Brown is being challenged by independent Pete Martin. Podcasts Wednesday, 30 March 2011 10:00:00 -0500 No The Kankakee chapter of the NAACP sponsored a candidate's forum for the Kankakee City 2011 aldermanic races. This podcast is that forum in full. The election is April 5, 2011. The participating candidates were as follows. * 2nd Ward - Democrat James Stokes Jr. and Republican Jeff Kinkade are vying for an open seat. * 3rd Ward - Republican incumbent Steve Linneman is being challenged by independent Michael James Duval. * 4th Ward - Republican incumbent Danita Grant-Swanson is being challenged by Democrat Mike Pitts. * 5th Ward - There are two races. Rayleen Harris, the Republican incumbent is being challenged by independent Dexter Thompson for the four-year term. Democratic incumbent Tyler Tall is being challenged by independent Bruce Wilson for the two-year term. * 6th Ward - Republican Dennis Baron is being challenged by Democrat Linda Abel. * 7th Ward - Democratic incumbent P. Carl Brown is being challenged by independent Pete Martin. 01:51:34 Kankakee Public Library city government Illinois aldermanic race http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/elder.mp3 Award-winning cartoonist and nationally recognized comic advocate Josh Elder spoke at the Library on Thursday, April 21st. He discussed his educational nonprofit organization Reading with Pictures. Reading with Pictures advocates the use of comics in classrooms to promote literacy and improve educational outcomes for all students. This organization works with academics to cultivate groundbreaking research into the proper role of comics in education and collaborates with cartoonists to produce exceptional graphic novel content for scholastic use. It also partners with educators to develop a system of best practices for integrating comics into their curriculum. For more information on Reading with Pictures, visit the website at www.readingwithpictures.org. Podcasts Thursday, 28 April 2011 10:00:00 -0500 No Award-winning cartoonist and nationally recognized comic advocate Josh Elder spoke at the Library on Thursday, April 21st. He discussed his educational nonprofit organization Reading with Pictures. Reading with Pictures advocates the use of comics in classrooms to promote literacy and improve educational outcomes for all students. This organization works with academics to cultivate groundbreaking research into the proper role of comics in education and collaborates with cartoonists to produce exceptional graphic novel content for scholastic use. It also partners with educators to develop a system of best practices for integrating comics into their curriculum. For more information on Reading with Pictures, visit the website at www.readingwithpictures.org. 01:04:17 Kankakee Public Library comic books graphic novels reading education schools literacy http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/fiffer.mp3 Kankakee native Sharon Fiffer talks to Bill Yohnka and Allison Beasley of WKAN AM 1320 about her visit to the Kankakee Farmers' Market. She is the author of more than 10 books, including the Jane Wheel mysteries. Each of the Wheel mysteries have the distinction of taking place in Kankakee, IL. In Backstage Stuff, Antiques picker Jane Wheel finds trouble when assisting her friend Tim in an estate sale and the staging of a local play. Strange events occur at the mansion, and Jane investigates a murder on the set of the play. Podcasts Friday, 10 June 2011 10:00:00 -0500 No Kankakee native Sharon Fiffer talks to Bill Yohnka and Allison Beasley of WKAN AM 1320 about her visit to the Kankakee Farmers' Market. She is the author of more than 10 books, including the Jane Wheel mysteries. Each of the Wheel mysteries have the distinction of taking place in Kankakee, IL. In Backstage Stuff, Antiques picker Jane Wheel finds trouble when assisting her friend Tim in an estate sale and the staging of a local play. Strange events occur at the mansion, and Jane investigates a murder on the set of the play. 00:10:33 Kankakee Public Library Sharon Fiffer radio interviews cozy mysteries Jane Weel http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/town-hall-2011.mp3 Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D - 40th) State Representative Lisa Dugan (D - 79th) visited the Kankakee Public Library on Wednesday, September 14th to hold a joint town hall meeting. The Senator and Representative spoke to a full house about a variety of topics, but most extensively on the current fiscal crisis in Illinois. Both took questions from audience members. Also on hand was Illinois Department of Revenue Director Brian Hamer. Mr. Hamer gave a 20 minute presentation on corporate taxation. Podcasts Wednesday, 19 September 2011 10:00:00 -0500 No Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D - 40th) State Representative Lisa Dugan (D - 79th) visited the Kankakee Public Library on Wednesday, September 14th to hold a joint town hall meeting. The Senator and Representative spoke to a full house about a variety of topics, but most extensively on the current fiscal crisis in Illinois. Both took questions from audience members. Also on hand was Illinois Department of Revenue Director Brian Hamer. Mr. Hamer gave a 20 minute presentation on corporate taxation. 02:31:17 Kankakee Public Library Illinois government Senator Representative fiscal crisis town hall meeting http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/tax-forum.mp3 On Tuesday, October 12, 2011 the public was invited to the Kankakee Public Library to hear Kankakee Mayor Nina Epstein, Kankakee County Board Chairman Mike Bossert and Illinois State Representative Lisa Dugan outline the importance of the tax rebate program to the City and County of Kankakee and to the State of Illinois. That also discussed their view on the merits of the lawsuit against Kankakee concerning the tax rebate program brought by the City of Chicago, the Regional Transit Authority and various other municipalities. Representative Dugan also talked about the legislative strategy she is promoting in the state house. Questions were taken from the audience. Podcasts Friday, 14 October 2011 10:00:00 -0500 No On Tuesday, October 12, 2011 the public was invited to the Kankakee Public Library to hear Kankakee Mayor Nina Epstein, Kankakee County Board Chairman Mike Bossert and Illinois State Representative Lisa Dugan outline the importance of the tax rebate program to the City and County of Kankakee and to the State of Illinois. That also discussed their view on the merits of the lawsuit against Kankakee concerning the tax rebate program brought by the City of Chicago, the Regional Transit Authority and various other municipalities. Representative Dugan also talked about the legislative strategy she is promoting in the state house. Questions were taken from the audience. 00:52:50 Kankakee Public Library Illinois government Chicago Cook county lawsuit tax rebates fiscal crisis town hall meeting http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/JJJ.mp3 The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County invited Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) to Kankakee to discuss the proposed Abraham Lincoln National Airport in Peotone IL. Mr. Jackson currently represents the second congressional district of Illinois which is expected to include Kankakee County as the 2012 election campaign begins. The Representative spoke to local economic and political leaders about the ongoing process for developing the new airport. He outlined predicted economic benefits to the area. In particular, Representative Jackson discussed the modular design that would allow expansion of the facility as need increases. Podcasts Wednesday, 14 December 2011 10:00:00 -0500 No The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County invited Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) to Kankakee to discuss the proposed Abraham Lincoln National Airport in Peotone IL. Mr. Jackson currently represents the second congressional district of Illinois which is expected to include Kankakee County as the 2012 election campaign begins. The Representative spoke to local economic and political leaders about the ongoing process for developing the new airport. He outlined predicted economic benefits to the area. In particular, Representative Jackson discussed the modular design that would allow expansion of the facility as need increases. 00:53:08 Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. Kankakee County Economic Alliance Abraham Lincoln National Airport peotone third http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/mccarthy.mp3 Orland Park Police Chief and retired Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy visited the Kankakee Public Library on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Chief McCarthy has the unenviable status of being the only Secret Service agent to be shot as he hurled his body in front of a President during an assassination attempt. McCarthy was wounded in the chest on March 30, 1981 when John Hinckley Jr. fired shots into Ronald Reagan's entourage. He tells the vivid story of how he was put in the position to protect President Reagan that day by a literal flip of a coin. Chief McCarthy also talks in detail about his duties guarding President Harry S. Truman on his death bed, working on the protection details of Presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush, and working anti-counterfeiting stings. His wealth of anecdotes gives the listener a fascinating insider's view of the mysterious workings of the Secret Service. Podcasts Friday, 20 January 2012 10:00:00 -0500 No Orland Park Police Chief and retired Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy visited the Kankakee Public Library on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Chief McCarthy has the unenviable status of being the only Secret Service agent to be shot as he hurled his body in front of a President during an assassination attempt. McCarthy was wounded in the chest on March 30, 1981 when John Hinckley Jr. fired shots into Ronald Reagan's entourage. He tells the vivid story of how he was put in the position to protect President Reagan that day by a literal flip of a coin. Chief McCarthy also talks in detail about his duties guarding President Harry S. Truman on his death bed, working on the protection details of Presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush, and working anti-counterfeiting stings. His wealth of anecdotes gives the listener a fascinating insider's view of the mysterious workings of the Secret Service. 01:22:02 Kankakee Public Library Timothy McCarthy United States Secret Service President Ronald Reagan assassination John Hinkley Jr. Jimmy Carter Harry S. Truman http://www.lions-online.org/podcasts/pinkney.mp3 The 2012 Mary Jo Johnston author series speaker was Andrea Davis Pinkney. The author of over 20 children's books shared her work with 75 attendees at the Kankakee Public Library on Monday, March 26, 2012. Listen as she discusses her life, her stories, and her books, which include "Alvin Ailey", "Dear Benjamin Banneker" and the award-winning "Let it Shine". She is a graduate of Syracuse University, and is married to Caldecott Award winning illustrator Brian Pinkney. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library, Kankakee School District 111, and Olivet Nazarene University. Podcasts Friday, 14 April 2012 10:00:00 -0500 No The 2012 Mary Jo Johnston author series speaker was Andrea Davis Pinkney. The author of over 20 children's books shared her work with 75 attendees at the Kankakee Public Library on Monday, March 26, 2012. Listen as she discusses her life, her stories, and her books, which include "Alvin Ailey", "Dear Benjamin Banneker" and the award-winning "Let it Shine". She is a graduate of Syracuse University, and is married to Caldecott Award winning illustrator Brian Pinkney. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Kankakee Public Library, Kankakee School District 111, and Olivet Nazarene University. 00:51:21 Kankakee Public Library Brian Pinkney Children's literature civil rights african american authors mary jo johnston