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Your Family, Your Library is a podcast produced by Skokie Public Library. Staff from around the library and special guests discuss topics that matter to our community.
Your Family, Your Library is a podcast produced by Skokie Public Library. Staff from around the library and special guests discuss topics that matter to our community.
Episodes

7 days ago
Sifting through Information
7 days ago
7 days ago
Information Services Supervisor Amy shares her tips for evaluating and navigating information, as well as some of her favorite reference questions.
Show Notes: https://www.skokielibrary.info/podcast

Monday Jan 26, 2026
Local Government with Bonnie Kahn Ognisanti, Part II
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
We wrap up our conversation with Niles Township Supervisor Bonnie Kahn Ognisanti. We explore her background in policy writing, what's new in Springfield, and how the community can give back.

Monday Nov 24, 2025
Local Government with Bonnie Kahn Ognisanti, Part I
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Niles Township Supervisor Bonnie Kahn Ognisanti joins Marni and Richard to dive into the workings of a township and what services they provide.

Monday Sep 22, 2025
Meet the Executive Director Part II
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
We conclude our conversation with Executive Director Richard Kong. After the interview, we give you a behind-the-scenes look at a recent community volunteer project.
Find the show notes on our website: https://www.skokielibrary.info/podcast

Monday Jul 28, 2025
Meet the Executive Director Part I
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Richard Kong became the Skokie Public Library executive director in 2016. During his tenure, he's experienced a lot of change (like multiple renovation projects), but the library's commitment to the community hasn't wavered.
Show notes: https://skokielibrary.info/your-family-your-library/

Monday Apr 28, 2025
Meet our Maker in Residence
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
In 2025, Skokie Public Library welcomed its first Maker in Residence: Julie Oh!
Learn more about Julie's inspiration, advice to new crafters, and what she's worked on in the Studio.

Monday Feb 24, 2025
The "A" in STEAM
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Experiential Learning Supervisor Marni joins Katie to discuss the importance of art in personal and professional growth, and how the library supports STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) for all ages.
Want to connect? Email us at podcast at skokielibrary dot info.
https://skokielibrary.info/your-family-your-library
- The Studio
- BOOMbox at Home
- Skokie Fact: Telephone
- Skokie Local History
- Library of Things
- Recommended Books
- Transcript

Monday Dec 23, 2024
Goodbye, Caitlin
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
We bid a tearful goodbye to Caitlin and reflect on Katie and Caitlin's achievements as "Your Family, Your Library" hosts.
Keep an eye out for new episodes in 2025!

Your Family, Your Library
Your Family, Your Library is a podcast produced by Skokie Public Library. Each month, our Youth Sevices library staff will chat about their experiences as parents and recommend library resources for curious caregivers. We hope you'll join us for some laughs, community, recommendations, and more.
Remember, it takes a village. And your library is a part of that village.
