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A roundtable review and discussion of recommended media from the Des Plaines Public Library.

  1. Episode 96: The Canvas

    07/09/2025

    Episode 96: The Canvas

    On this episode, Angelo, Sarah, Pico, and Amy talk about The Canvas, DPPL's new makerspace, discussing the equipment and resources that are now available to patrons.

    52 min
  2. Episode 95: Tails and Tales

    06/05/2025

    Episode 95: Tails and Tales

    On this episode, Angelo, Lynne, Ariana, and Quinn talk about DPPL's 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, detailing the events the library will be hosting for kids, teens and adults alike. (Find out more information about summer reading at dppl.org/summer!)

    48 min
  3. Episode 94: 97th Academy Awards

    03/04/2025

    Episode 94: 97th Academy Awards

    On this episode, Angelo, Amy, Ariana, and Quinn preview the 2025 Oscars, sharing their predictions and opinions on the films nominated.

    56 min
  4. Episode 93: Board Games

    02/24/2025

    Episode 93: Board Games

    On this episode, Angelo, Amy, Annie, and Quinn discuss board games, with an emphasis on games that can be checked out here at the Des Plaines Public Library.

    31 min
  5. Episode 92: Zines

    01/17/2025

    Episode 92: Zines

    On this episode, Quinn, Amy, Alicia, and Tia discuss zines, the small-circulation handmade booklets that provide an easy and fun way for anyone to self-publish and circulate their art and ideas.

    34 min
  6. Episode 91: Bad Movies

    10/29/2024

    Episode 91: Bad Movies

    On this episode, Angelo, Amy, Charlie, and Quinn discuss movies that are so bad they're good, including Troll 2, Vampire's Kiss, Clifford, The Master Of Disguise, Madame Web and more.

    1h 2m
  7. Episode 90: Banned Books Week

    09/30/2024

    Episode 90: Banned Books Week

    On this episode, Angelo, Alicia, Ariana and Sarah discuss Banned Books Week, an annual event seeking to promote and celebrate open and easy access to information and the freedom to read what you want.

    57 min
  8. Episode 89: Hugo Awards 2024

    08/14/2024

    Episode 89: Hugo Awards 2024

    On this episode, Angelo, Christa, Sarah, Quinn, and Cameron discuss works nominated at the 2024 Hugo Awards, science fiction and fantasy's most prestigious awards ceremony.

    56 min
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A roundtable review and discussion of recommended media from the Des Plaines Public Library.

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  • Creator
    Des Plaines Public Library
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Des Plaines Public Library
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    Miner Recs