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Cover to Cover with DGPL

Cover to Cover is a podcast that takes a look behind the curtain at the Downers Grove Public Library to give you the inside scoop on how the library works for our patrons. We'll talk to staff members about the ins and outs of DGPL, community events, and more!
Join the team for their monthly chats; episodes are released the first week of the month.

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Update frequency
every 30 days
Average duration
48 minutes
Episodes
78
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Cover to Cover 204: Teen Outreach Coordinator, Jessica Staedter

Cover to Cover 204: Teen Outreach Coordinator, Jessica Staedter

Meet the library's new Teen Outreach Coordinator, Jessica Staedter and learn about what the library has for middle and high school teens.

00:41:38  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
Cover to Cover 203: Genealogy with Librarian Cal Rydzinski

Cover to Cover 203: Genealogy with Librarian Cal Rydzinski

The Cover to Cover team learn about genealogy resources at the library with Cal Rydzinski.

00:46:42  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
Cover to Cover 202: Strategic Plan Update

Cover to Cover 202: Strategic Plan Update

Find out what's been happening at the library with the Strategic Plan update. The Cover to Cover team discusses updates in Teen Central, new additions to the collection, and how the library is making…

00:49:00  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
Cover to Cover 201: Meet the New Team!

Cover to Cover 201: Meet the New Team!

Cindy and Ed get to know Jade and Tim, two new co-hosts of the Cover to Cover Team! They discuss working at the library, what library trends are exciting, and what they can't put down.

01:14:40  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
Cover to Cover 174: Adult Reading Challenge with Mary McDonald

Cover to Cover 174: Adult Reading Challenge with Mary McDonald

Join the Adult Reading Challenge and read widely! The Cover to Cover team chats with Mary McDonald about recommendations for each of the 12 prompts. 

01:05:36  |   Fri 14 Mar 2025
Cover to Cover 173: Andrew Cook, Adult & Teen Services Librarian, and Services for Older Adults

Cover to Cover 173: Andrew Cook, Adult & Teen Services Librarian, and Services for Older Adults

Local Hero Award winner Andrew Cook discusses his job as an Adult and Teen Services Librarian and services for older adults with the Cover to Cover team. 

00:41:57  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
Cover to Cover 172: The Shortest Episode

Cover to Cover 172: The Shortest Episode

Listen to Cover to Cover's shortest episode ever! This episode skips ahead to the regular features: events, Did Ya Know?, and What We Can't Put Down. Hear about new reading challenges, the library's …

00:17:57  |   Tue 14 Jan 2025
Cover to Cover 171: Book Discussion: Homicide and Halo Halo by Mia P. Manansala

Cover to Cover 171: Book Discussion: Homicide and Halo Halo by Mia P. Manansala

Enjoy a cozy mystery with the Cover to Cover team and learn about Consumer Reports with the library's Did You Know? 

00:31:40  |   Tue 10 Dec 2024
Cover to Cover 170: Home Delivery with Mary

Cover to Cover 170: Home Delivery with Mary

Patrons with temporary or permanent health or mobility conditions can use the library's Home Delivery service. Learn about the Illinois State Library's Talking Book and Braille Service.

00:35:21  |   Tue 05 Nov 2024
Cover to Cover 169: Voter Resources at DGPL

Cover to Cover 169: Voter Resources at DGPL

Prepare for November's election by learning about the library's Voters' Corner, where patrons can find nonpartisan resources to educate themselves on the candidates, issues, and voting process.

00:30:35  |   Tue 01 Oct 2024
Cover To Cover 168: DGPL Family Feud

Cover To Cover 168: DGPL Family Feud

Find out what the survey says about the library's services! The Cover to Cover team play DGPL Family Feud and discuss the most popular answers.  

00:56:17  |   Tue 10 Sep 2024
Cover To Cover 167: Art and Exhibits at the Library with Grace Goodwyn

Cover To Cover 167: Art and Exhibits at the Library with Grace Goodwyn

Meet Grace Goodwyn, the library's Graphic Design and Gallery Coordinator, and learn about how she brings local artwork to DGPL.

00:39:34  |   Fri 02 Aug 2024
Cover To Cover 166: Movie Discussion: Past Lives (2023)

Cover To Cover 166: Movie Discussion: Past Lives (2023)

Ponder Past Lives (2023) with the Cover to Cover Team, and learn about the Talking Book & Braille Service.

00:48:33  |   Thu 11 Jul 2024
Cover To Cover 165: Strategic Plan Discussion

Cover To Cover 165: Strategic Plan Discussion

Learn more about the current updates on the library's strategic plan.

00:38:12  |   Thu 06 Jun 2024
Cover To Cover 164: Jade Parks, Teen Services Coordinator and Summer Reading Club

Cover To Cover 164: Jade Parks, Teen Services Coordinator and Summer Reading Club

Meet our new Teen Services Coordinator, Jade Parks, and learn about what's in store for Summer Reading Club!

00:58:19  |   Tue 07 May 2024
Cover to Cover 163: Building Monitors Danny and Miriam

Cover to Cover 163: Building Monitors Danny and Miriam

Get to know the library's Building Monitors, Danny and Miriam! 

00:49:24  |   Fri 05 Apr 2024
Cover to Cover 162: Tricia Thompson and Veteran Services

Cover to Cover 162: Tricia Thompson and Veteran Services

Learn about veteran services with Tricia Thompson.

00:42:37  |   Wed 06 Mar 2024
Cover to Cover 161: DGPL Foundation with Amanda ReCupido

Cover to Cover 161: DGPL Foundation with Amanda ReCupido

Learn more about the Downers Grove Public Library Foundation with their new president, Amanda ReCupido.

00:43:09  |   Fri 02 Feb 2024
Cover to Cover 160: Adult Program Coordinator Mary Hurtado

Cover to Cover 160: Adult Program Coordinator Mary Hurtado

Mary Hurtado, our new Adult Program Coordinator, discusses how she chooses programs at the library and what we can look forward to.

00:46:05  |   Thu 28 Dec 2023
Cover to Cover 159: Best of 2023

Cover to Cover 159: Best of 2023

Discover the Cover to Cover team's picks for best books, movies/TV shows, and albums for 2023.

01:07:53  |   Wed 06 Dec 2023
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