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Two questions to ask if you're considering an Echo or Google Home:

Do you enjoy music or radio?

Do you want a hands-free experience?

If you answered yes to these, try out a smart speaker! 

Below you'll find the many reasons why I’m no longer a skeptic.

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I moved to Chicago in May of 1998 for a job at the Chicago Public Library. That fall my co-worker asked me to join her for a new book club she was putting together.

The rest is 20 years of history!

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September is National Library Card Signup Month. 

Starting on September 4th, residents who sign-up for a new library card will receive

• A free DPPL tote bag,
• A Coupon for 1 free item off of The Friends’ book shelves,
• An entry into a weekly drawing for a gift certificate to Amazing Bread and Cakes! 

Already have a card? 

You can also have a chance to win. 

Come in and fill out a card telling us why you think the library is incredible.  Your name will also be entered into the weekly drawing for a gift certificate to Amazing Bread and Cakes!

I did theater for a long time. Twenty-three musicals a long time.

So, when I started working in the youth services department, I didn’t think that storytimes wouldn’t be too much of a stretch. 

I had experience singing, dancing, and storytelling in front of crowds of people, so why would 20-some children and their caregivers be any different?

But I was wrong. 

What I quickly learned was, storytime isn’t theater, it's improv.

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On this episode of the Pint & Click Podcast, Dave, Jo and Charlie are joined by special guest Greg Alexander, also known as Professor Moptop, who you may have heard on his recurring segment Beatle University on WXRT's Breakfast With The Beatles. They discussed The Beatles' self-titled 1968 double album (commonly known as The White Album) in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Have a listen below:

During this episode, Charlie puts forth the bold proposition that The White Album could have and should have been a triple album and shares his alternate tracklisting. For your listening pleasure, we've put together a Spotify playlist that plays through this extended version, which you can hear below:

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