Esther and Brynn discuss making ma'louba from Arabiyya by Reem Assil. They also honor talk about the tenacity of people around the world who are working to maintain a sense of tradition and normalcy through food in the face of upheaval and war.

Happy Pi(e) Day everyone! On this month's episode of the Loveland Libcast, Esther and Brynn are joined by the 2023 Loveland Cherry Festival youth winner, Levi! Listen to the three of them talk about New York Apple Pie from Stacey Mei Yan Fong's 50 Pies, 50 States. They also discuss baking wins and baking flops.

Long time no see! We are happy to be back talking about cookbooks in the new year. Esther is joined by teen librarian Brynn to discuss The Woks of Life: Recipes to Know and Love from a Chinese American Family by Bill, Judy, Kaitlin, and Sarah Leung. Stop by the library on February 8th for your cooking kits. This month dumplings are on the table--just in time for Chinese New Year!

It's Ashlee’s penultimate episode with the Loveland Libcast, and Esther and Ashlee discuss November’s LOVEland Cookbook Group title New Native Kitchen by Freddie Bitsoie. *Please excuse Esther's rough sound quality this episode.*

Esther is joined by Jillian of Alternatives to Violence to discuss Domestic Violence Awareness Month.    Alternatives to Violence provides shelter, advocacy, education and resources for people impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Since 1983, Alternatives to Violence has offered victims the opportunity to heal both emotionally and physically in a supportive environment. Each year, they provide emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, information and referrals to local resources, crisis intervention, and in some cases longer-term housing to over 1,600 people. Visit: https://alternativestoviolence.org/ for more information.    Media Recommendations Related to DVAM: Black and Blue by Anna QuindlenMaid on NetflixWhy Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft Fun Book Recommendations: Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Lost Causes of Bleak Creek by Rhett McLaughlin

Esther and Ashlee discuss October’s LOVEland Cookbook Group title Dinner in One by Melissa Clark.  They also discuss why they love autumn, how to cook rice in one minute, and why Esther shouldn’t be afraid of pressure cookers (and neither should you!)

Esther and Ashlee are joined by special guest Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack to discuss September’s LOVEland Cookbook Group title Mezcla by Ixta Belfrage. Follow Yvette’s blog and be sure to check out her newest book Muy Bueno Fiestas!

Grab a frozen pickle and listen to Esther and Ashlee discuss August’s LOVEland Cookbook Group title Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving edited by Judi Kingry and Lauren Devine.  More Preservation Content: Allrecipes How to CanBall Home Canning 101Preservation: The Art and Science of Canning, Fermentation, and Dehydration by Christina WardSerious Eats A Beginner’s Guide to CanningUSDA’s Complete Guide to Home Canning Other Books: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca MakkaiI’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

Daniel and Ashlee are joined by Esther to discuss July’s LOVEland Cookbook Group title The Don’t Panic Pantry Cookbook by Noah Galuten. Food Media: Cook this Book by Molly BazDon’t Panic Pantry YouTube ChannelNYT Cooking No-Recipe Recipes by Sam SiftonOn Vegetables by Jeremy Fox and Noah Galuten Other Media: Kingdom of Dreams and MadnessMaintenance PhaseThe Patron Saint of Second Chances by Christine SimonRogues by George R.R. MartinYou Just Need to Lose Weight by Aubrey Gordon

Esther is joined by librarians Anna and Monique to talk about upcoming summer events and all things Summer Learning! Be sure to check out upcoming events and register for the Summer Learning Program!  Books Mentioned: The Last Animal by Ramona AusubelReal to Me by Minh LêIf He Had Been with Me by Laura NowlinThe Bridgertons Series by Julia QuinnRomantic Comedy by Cutis SittenfeldInk Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs

Daniel and Ashlee are joined by Westword Food and Drink Editor, Molly Martin, to discuss Snacks for Dinner by Lukas Volger. More Food Media: Caroline Chamber’s Newsletter What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like CookingCook this Book by Molly BazLukas Volger’s Newsletter Family FriendRecipe of the Day PodcastRuth Reichl’s Newsletter La BriffeSaladish by Ilene Rosen Non-Food-Exclusive Media: CityCast PodcastThe Art of Gathering by Priya Parker Westword Content and Upcoming Events: 2023 Best of Denver Out to Brunch on Saturday, June 10thTacolandia on Saturday, August 19th

Daniel sits down with Leah Johnson, author and former elected Loveland official, to talk about her book- Finding Fantastic Joy: How building a self-advocacy campaign led me out of darkness. Other Books Mentioned: It's Not Your Money: How to live fully from divine abundance by Tosha Silver The Four Agreements: a practical guide to personal freedom by Miguel Ruiz The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Way of Integrity: finding the path to your true self by Martha Beck

Teen librarians Anna and Jo are joined by representatives from Larimer County Department of Health, Thompson Teens United, and the Youth Advisory Commission to discuss mental health resources for teens in our community. They also discuss the book How to Make Friends with the Dark by Kathleen Glasgow. Register for the Summer Learning Program and check out all of the upcoming events at the Loveland Public Library this summer! Get Connected:  Thompson Teens United Thompson Teens United Instagram link Harrington Arts Alliance Loveland Youth Advisory Commission Loveland Youth Advisory Commission Instagram link Larimer Youth Mental Health Resources for Teens: I Matter.  Save 2 Tell Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255) if you need support in a crisis. Books and Authors Mentioned: Land of Stories by Chris Colfer Untamed by Glennon Doyle The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones Stephen King Sarah J. Maas When Books Went to War by Molly Guptill Manning The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery The Power of Fun Catherine Price

Ashlee and Daniel discuss the May 2023 LOVEland Cookbook Group title- Mooncakes and Milk Bread: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Chinese Bakeries by Kristina Cho Books and Media Mentioned:  Marbled Shortbread Recipe from Denver-based baker Elana Berusch Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones

Esther is joined by award-winning poet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer to discuss her new book, All the Honey, and her upcoming performance and workshop in Loveland.  The Loveland Poet Laureate Program and Columbine Poets: Northern Chapter will host Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer for a Friday evening performance (May 12th) at the Rialto Theater and a Saturday morning workshop (May 13th) in Rialto’s Devereaux Room. Both events are fundraisers. For more information: Performance, May 12th 7:00pmWorkshop, May 13th 9:30am To Follow Rosemerry: All the Honey by Rosemerry Wahtola TrommerDaily Poetry Blog The Poetic Path on the Ritual AppPoetry of Presence and Companion Guides

Guest host, Esther, is joined by poets Marj Hahne and Evan Oakley in honor of National Poetry Month.   To follow more of Marj Hahne’s work: www.marjhahne.comMarj Hahne Youtube Channel To follow more of Evan Oakley’s work: https://www.coloradopoetscenter.org/poets/oakley_evan/ More Poetry: Against Forgetting: Twentieth-Century Poetry of Witness Czeslaw Milosz

¡Este es un episodio especial en español! Las bibliotecarias Monique y Claudeth entrevistan al artista Memo Plastilina.   El día de los niños/El día de los libros 04/18/2023 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM  ¡Acompaña al personal de la biblioteca y al artista, Memo Plastilina, en un taller especial de modelado de plastilina! Se requiere asistencia de los padres para niños menores de 5 años. Suministros proporcionados. Por favor registre a CADA niño que asiste.

Ashlee and Daniel discuss the April LOVEland Cookbook Group title: Homage: Recipes and Stories from an Amish Soul Food Kitchen by Chris Scott.   Books and Media Mentioned: A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers Hope’s Table: Everyday Recipes from a Mennonite Kitchen by Hope Helmuth Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson Korean American: Food that Tastes Like Home by Eric Kim My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi The Last of Us The Rotary Club is now accepting applications for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. RYLA is open to any current 7th grader or High School Sophomore, Junior or Senior. Applications are currently live until April 15. The three Loveland Rotary Clubs together will sponsor 22 participants this year, covering 100% of the cost for every participant. Check out rockymountainryla.org for more information. If you have any questions, reach out to Ramin Rostampour at raminrostampour1@gmail.com.

Daniel is joined by Dani and Brittany from the Larimer County Office on Aging Family Caregiver Support Program. Get Connected with the Larimer County Office on Aging: facebook.com/LCOAofcolorado 970-498-7758 Caregiver Landing Page: https://www.larimer.gov/caregiver Larimer County Network of Care: https://larimer.co.networkofcare.org/aging/content.aspx?cid=9500   Books and Authors Mentioned: It Ends with Us by Colleen HooverCaps for Sale by Esphyr SlobodkinaStellaluna by Janell CannonEric Carle

Daniel and Ashlee are joined by Amber Porter, bread baker at Ginger and Baker, to discuss this month’s LOVEland Cookbook Group Title: New World Sourdough by Bryan Ford.  More Bread Media: The Fresh Loaf Bake with Jack  King Arthur BakingWordloaf by Andrew JanjigianSourdough_Explained Books Mentioned: Shadow and Bone by Leigh BardugoKindred by Octavia ButlerPiranesi by Susanna Clarke A Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah MaasThe Four Agreements by Miguel RuizThey Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera Music: Joy Jumping by Richard Myhill