8 Best Illinois Book Podcasts

1. The Deerfield Public Library Podcast

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Thoughtful, in-depth conversations with authors of all genres and other notable people from Chicagoland and around the world. A monthly program from the Deerfield Public Library in Deerfield, IL, hosted by Dylan Zavagno.Our archives include episodes from the Library's John Cotton Dana Award-winning series, The Fight to Integrate Deerfield: 60 Year Reflection; our Pride Month series, Queer Poem-a-Day; and our local history audio tours.MORE Host Dylan Zavagno
Producer/Network Deerfield Public Library
Email ****@deerfieldlibrary.org
Location Deerfield, Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 2KTwitter 1.3KInstagram 2.6K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast

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Official podcast of the Cook Memorial Public Library District in Libertyville and Vernon Hills, IL.
Producer/Network Cook Library Staff
Email ****@cooklib.org
Location Libertyville, Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 4.4KTwitter 1.8KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Since Feb 2016 Get Email Contact

3. Purpose of this Book - Intensive Big Book Study

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Recordings of our intensive study of the Big Book covering the title page through 'A Vision For You' each journey. This is not a recovery meeting, rather it is a study of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Therefore, it may be a  suitable resource for members of twelve-step recovery programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Cocaine Anonymous (CA) and others that follow the practical program of action in the volume 'Alcoholics Anonymous'. Hosted by David G, David G, and friends - members of this study and of fellowship groups physically located in the far-west Chicagoland / rural Illinois area...MORE Producer/Network David G, David G, and friends
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Sparks Podcast

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Conversations about trends and issues affecting libraries. The Reaching Across Illinois Library System provides support services to about 1300 library institutions -- academic, public, school, and special -- in northern and western Illinois.MORE Producer/Network Reaching Across Illinois Library System
Email ****@railslibraries.info
Location Burr Ridge, Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 3.4KTwitter 1.3KInstagram 3.9K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Quick Picks

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Readers advisory, but so much more! Books of all genres, videogames, board games, audiobooks, music, movies, TV shows, and all the media the library has to offer! In each episode, we'll feature multiple items in different categories that we recommend and why. Brought to you by the Round Lake Area Public Library, in Round Lake, Illinois, but to be enjoyed by adults and mature teens everywhere.MORE Email ****@rlalibrary.org
Location Round Lake, Illinois, United States
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Facebook 4.2KTwitter 189Instagram 1.2K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Moraine Valley Community College Library Podcast

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Moraine Valley Community College Library, Palos Hills, Illinois, USA. The Library PodCast includes audio from cultural events and interviews with faculty and scholars. This podcast is intended to enhance the larger Moraine Valley curriculum. The views expressed by guest speakers or audience members are their own and are not necessarily the official views of the Moraine Valley Community College board of trustees, staff, faculty, or administration.MORE Producer/Network Moraine Valley Community College Library
Email ****@morainevalley.edu
Location Palos Hills, Illinois, United States
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7. RAILS Minute

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Short episodes where you can find out what's happening with our library system.Hosted by Dan Bostrom (RAILS Member Engagement Manager) and Monica Harris (RAILS Executive Director). Produced and edited by Ola Gronski (RAILS Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist).MORE Hosts Daniel Bostrom, Monica Harris
Producer/Network Reaching Across Illinois Library System
Email ****@railslibraries.org
Location Burr Ridge, Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 3.4KTwitter 1.3KInstagram 3.9K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

8. Cordova Conversations

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On the banks of the Mississippi River, Cordova, Illinois has the rich history of a small river town. This podcast collects stories of old along with new stories to preserve our local history. This podcast was started with a grant from Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that helps library workers better serve their small and rural communities.MORE Producer/Network Cordova District Library
Email ****@cordovalibrary.com
Location Cordova, Illinois, United States
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Facebook 1.4KInstagram 95 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact