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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. 

Meet the Team

Learn more about the staff who bring you this bi-monthly series.


Katie Fox, Host

Katie is a Youth Services librarian who enjoys books, good coffee (and lots of it) and riding around town on her pink bike.



Amber Hayes, Producer

Amber is the communications coordinator, which means she's on the internet a lot. When she's not reading a bunch of romance or fantasy books, she can be found yelling about soccer.



Paul Knutson, Audio Engineer

Paul is the audio and video producer at Skokie Public Library. When he isn't yelling "action", he's likely telling corny jokes, or speaking in quotes.

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Show Notes

Find links and information referenced in each episode. 

Meet our Maker in Residence

Julie became our first Maker in Residence in March 2025. Learn more about her work and the community quilt project that she spearheaded. 

The A in STEAM

Marni joins Katie to chat about how the importance of art and how the library supports STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) for all ages. 

Goodbye, Caitlin

We bid Caitlin adieu and celebrate everything Katie and Caitlin have accomplished together. 

Nature in our Community Part II

Katie and Caitlin wrap up their conversation with naturalist Amanda Krause. They chat about the history behind lawns and how families can get started with native plants. 

Nature in Our Community Part I

Caitlin and Katie are joined by Amanda Krause, naturalist at Oakton College. They discuss how families can volunteer and have a relationship with nature, even the icky bugs!

Sibling Dynamics

Does birth order determine your child's personality? Katie and Caitlin discuss their experiences with birth order and how they introduced a new sibling to their older children. 

Taking Care of You and Your Partner

It can seem almost impossible to take care of yourself when you're being pulled in many different directions. It can seem even harder to invest in your own relationship. Caitlin and Katie share how they take care of themselves and their challenges and successes when it comes to making time for their marriages. 

Burnout

What exactly is burnout? Katie and Caitlin get real about how they're feeling, and explore some ways to manage burnout. 

Meet the Crew (Our One Year Anniversary)

Caitlin and Katie introduce the behind-the-scenes team as the group reflects on their one-year anniversary and parenting adventures. 

Reflecting on Parenting

Our hosts reminisce on parenting myths they've heard over the years. 

When Things Get Scary

Caitlin and Katie share how they talk to their children about scary, and challenging events. They also share resources to help start the conversation. 

Creating Boundaries

Katie and Caitlin kick off the new year by discussing boundaries. They chat about their struggles and how to create boundaries, both as children and adults.  

Failure and Empathy

Youth Services librarian Mandy joins Caitlin and Katie to chat about failure, fitting in, and building empathy. 

Climate Change and Climate Anxiety

Katie and Caitlin share how climate change as affected them and how families can work to address it. 

Bedtime Challenges and Reading Instruction

How to Be a Friend

Katie and Caitlin take a look at how children make friends and how that differs from how children make friends. 

Post-Pandemic School

It Takes a Village

Community Engagement Supervisor Holly shares all of the community resources available to parents. 

Summer Fun

Big Feelings