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Explore your local library and your community with EVPL as your guide! Join the conversation as library staff recommends favorite titles, shares personal stories, highlights library resources, and much more. New episodes are released on the first and thir

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library


    • Nov 11, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 63 EPISODES


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    Murder Mystery the New Cozy Read? | TBR in November

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 56:48


    Jamye is back with a special guest, Nancy H., our Director of Public Services at EVPL Central, who brings an interesting list of books surrounding cozy themes. Jamye brings back a list of murder mystery and nonfiction reads.We'd love to hear from you! Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

    The Perfect Time for Spooky Reads | TBR in October

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 53:45


    Jamye is back with a special guest, Michelle F., at EVPL Central, who talks about the READ Center and brings an interesting list of books ranging from myths to murder mysteries. Jamye surprises us with a list that focuses mostly on spooky themes.We'd love to hear from you! Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

    Hispanic Heritage Month | Special Episode with our VolunTeens

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 3:21


    This week we have a special episode in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month brought by our VolunTeens. Jonas, Mario, and Henry, our VolunTeens, discuss quesadillas.Check back on the first Monday of the month of the next episode of Check it Out with EVPL>

    Cautious Optimism & Spooky Reads | TBR in August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 44:05


    Jamye is back with a special guest, Kris, Circulation Services Supervisor at EVPL North Park, who brings a list of books that focus mostly on spooky themes. Jamye surprises us with mostly picks of nonfiction.We'd love to hear from you! Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

    Finish Your Summer Reading Goals | TBR in July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 39:31


    Jamye is back with a special guest, Audra, one of our children's librarians. With Our Summer: Play Your Way in its final month, they discuss books you should pick up to finish your summer reading goals. Audra brings a variety of books from picture books to adult nonfiction reads. They analyze reading trends, the necessity of fun/light reads, the importance of YA graphic novels, and share their excitement about upcoming retellings of fairy tales..We'd love to hear from you! Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

    TBR in June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 38:56


    Jamye is back with her TBR segment with special guest Jenifer, our Recruitment and Hiring Specialist. They discuss upcoming new releases in June from historical fiction to murder mysteries! Jamye and Jenifer are also avid crafters and share a little bit about their current WIPS (works in progress)! We'd love to hear from you! Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

    TBR in May

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 45:34


    Jamye is back with her TBR segment with special guest Kelly, our programming librarian. They discuss upcoming new releases in May from historical fiction to cookbooks! We'd love to hear from you! Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

    SEASON THREE: TBR in April

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 60:19


    We are back with Check It Out with EVPl! To start this new season, we start with Jamye's TBR segment and special guest David. They discuss upcoming new releases in April, We'd love to hear from you! Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

    TBR June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 47:05


    In this episode, Aaron is back! He and Jamye discuss TV history, a novel about an alien-themed wedding, Jane Austen re-tellings, what our fascination with true crime says about us, and much more. We'd love to hear from you! Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

    Pride and What it Means to Me!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 21:01


    In this episode of "Check It Out with EVPL", Ryan and Faith talk about freedom, beauty, truth, and love in honor of Pride month. Topics in this episode include the history of the Stonewall Riots, growing up in a period of social change, and pets!"Check it Out" is always happy to hear from it's listeners. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

    TBR May

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 25:51


    On this month's episode, Jamye welcomes Christina back to the podcast to talk about her May reading list. Topics include but are not limited to: flying machines, flocks of birds, and the history of sugar!"Check it Out" is always happy to hear from it's listeners. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

    Our Summer 2023: Begin Your Journey!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 33:00


    Join Ellen and Erika as the drop all the details about EVPL's 2023 summer reading program. From an amazing theme to cool prizes, there is something for everyone at the library this summer! "Check it Out" is always happy to hear from it's listeners. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

    TBR April

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 39:58


    On this month's episode, Jamye is joined by newcomer Annette to gush about April's new materials. Topics discussed this month range from knitting, to springtime slashers, and even some good old fashioned piracy."Check it Out" is always happy to hear from it's listeners. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

    Swole is the Goal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 34:01


    On this episode, Ellen and Stephanie discuss their journey to becoming fitness goddesses. Along the way, the history of physical education comes up along with those oh so great memories of middle school gym class. "Check it Out" is always happy to hear from it's listeners. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

    TBR March 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 33:15


    On this episode of TBR, Jayme is joined by Chase from Redbank to discuss just a few of the books they are looking forward to on their ever growing list of books to be read. "Check it Out" is always happy to hear from it's listeners. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

    Women's History Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 32:26


    In this episode, Ellen is joined by the one and only Faith for a look into the history of women in America and their role in shaping modern day library services. "Check it Out" is always happy to hear from it's listeners. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

    TBR February 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 34:47


    This month, Jamye is joined by Katie from EVPL McCullough to talk about all the exciting new releases along with what makes an audiobook enjoyable for them.Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    Time to talk typing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 39:26


    Hold on your hats as Ellen and Jake travel through the years of typing and word processing! "Check it Out" is always happy to hear from it's listeners. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.

    EVPL Footnotes: TBR October

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 35:27


    This month, Jamye is joined by Claire from EVPL McCullough to talk how they get into a spooky mood for the reads they are most looking forward to.Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    An in depth examination into the big spooky!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 68:14


    The studio is bursting in this episode with Aaron and Lori being joined by guest hosts Keisha and Trista to talk about everything they love about horror. From movies to books and even some talk about conventions, there is something for everyone who loves to get their scare on.As always feel free to email us with any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    Episode#26 Getting Gothy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 59:22


    Lori and Jamye are kicking off the spooky season strong with an episode on gothic. Listen as they talk about their favorite influences from the genre as well as what they are looking forward to this season.As always feel free to email us with any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    TBR September 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 37:19


    This month, Jamye is joined by Lori from EVPL Redbank to discuss their favorite fall reads.Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    What will you do with a drunken librarian (and other piratey tales)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 36:57


    In this episode, captain Ellen and first mate Ryan are joined by mutinous newcomer Stephanie to talk all things pirates. From discussion of historical figures to pirate jokes and even some piratey planning, this episode is full of some epic booty. As always feel free to email us with any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    Banned Books Doesn't Mean Bad Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 54:20


    In this episode, Lori and Jamye are joined by newcomer Rachel to discuss the repercussions that censorship and obfuscation can have on the populace when they show up in the form of book bannings.As always feel free to email us with any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    EVPL Footnotes: TBR August

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 19:25


    This month, Jamye is joined by Kelsey from EVPL Stringtown to discuss all the new and exciting materials EVPL has to offer.Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    Beginner's Guide to the Wonderful World of Wrestling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 53:08


    In this episode, Chase and Aaron talk all things professional wrestling while Ryan attempts to figure out what the acronyms mean and derail the conversation.As always feel free to email us with any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    Volunteen Takeover

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 43:12


    In this special episode, hear from some of the teens that volunteered this summer as they share favorite books and music, what they're watching, funny pet stories, and what it's like behind the scenes at EVPL! Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    EVPL Footnotes: TBR July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 28:17


    This month, Jamye is joined by Kirt from EVPL Oaklyn to discuss the benefits of juvenile nonfiction, reasons why they love short stories, and their mutual fascination with cults and true crime.Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    Truth, Justice, and the Time Ryan Dressed Up as Superman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 45:47


    Ryan and Aaron are joined by Chase from EVPL Red Bank to discuss all things superheroes! Starting with their childhood introductions to the genre, they cover a lot of ground, including their favorite heroes and supporting characters, the most meaningful story arcs, their feelings on canon, and many, many recommendations. Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    O Brother Where Art Thou? At the Bookstore!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 67:25


    In this episode, Aaron and Ellen interview Sam and Adam Morris, the owners of Your Brothers Bookstore! Along the way they discuss why the brothers decided to open a bookstore, the fascinating tunnel they found in the basement, Sam's literary collection, July's Where's Waldo? event, Adam's celebrity sighting, and how the local community has welcomed them. Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    Once Upon a Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 38:43


    Join Ellen, Lori, and former children's librarian, Stacy Hurt, as they discuss favorite fairy tales, the art of storytelling, why folklore survives the test of time, the connection between hobbits and cryptids, and more!Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    EVPL Footnotes: TBR June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 45:29


    This month, Jamye welcomes Alex from EVPL's READ Center, to discuss experiences with music, their love of memoirs and mysteries, the morals of fairy tales, and their opinions on Nicolas Cage and Robert Pattinson. Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    EVPL Footnotes: And the Winner is...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 25:22


    Join Jamye as she interviews Lesa, librarian at EVPL Central and 2022's recipient of The Raven Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement in the mystery field. They discuss her early influences, the criteria for a good mystery, underrated authors, and the work that has led to this award.Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    Happy Juneteenth!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 30:22


    Aaron and Ryan are joined by Joann from EVPL East to discuss her community involvement, the history of Juneteenth, and upcoming local celebrations of the holiday. Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    EVPL Footnotes: Robot Invasion!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 17:44


    Audra and Stacy share their love of robotics and discuss the different robotics systems available at EVPL, the benefits of kids learning to code, and some of the upcoming programs this summer. Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    EVPL Footnotes: TBR May

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 24:37


    This month, Jamye is joined by Caitlyn, EVPL Oaklyn's Assistant Manager/Children's Librarian to discuss upcoming titles of interest, as well as their favorite genres and why they love them.Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    All Things Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 49:46


    Audra and Ryan interview three librarians at EVPL about their memories of past summer reading programs, upcoming events they're looking forward to, what they're reading this summer, and much more. Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    Swamp Shenanigans (D&D Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 75:40


    Welcome back as Aaron, Christina, and Ryan take on an army of suspiciously organized bullywugs! Ellen guides the trio in Part 2 of this D&D one shot, with newly leveled up characters. Featuring a DIY spider web project, oddly shaped food, squirrel transformations, and several questionable battle strategies. Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    Three Adventurers Walk into a Tavern, Or, How to Play D&D

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 71:25


    Join Aaron, Ryan, and Christina as they undertake the quest Ellen created and learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons! Featuring a cherished sack, a poorly placed hole, and the medieval equivalent of a breakfast smoothie. Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    EVPL Footnotes: TBR April

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 28:44


    This month, Jamye welcomes Audra, the new teen librarian at McCollough, to talk about how history highlights shape our understanding of the past, reading nonfiction audiobooks and graphic novels, and the possibilities presented by EVPL's Library of Things!Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    Will Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 64:25


    Jamye, Ellen, and Lori are joined by Sharon Dennis, a local actor, director, and all-around “theatrician.” They discuss favorite film adaptations, the necessity of watching Shakespeare performances, the origin of knock knock jokes, the Hogarth Shakespeare series, and how to break the curse of Macbeth!Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

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    EVPL Footnotes: What in the World is the Library of Things?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 10:15


    Ryan is joined by Beth, Experience Supervisor at EVPL Central, to answer questions about one of the library's newest, ever-expanding collections: the Library of Things!Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    Evansville is Weird

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 42:36


    Lori and Ryan are joined by local author and artist, Kyle Darnell to discuss his book Evansville Monsters: Weird Tales of Goblins, Ghoulies, and Ghosts. Along the way, they talk about Evansville history, haunted buildings, Kyle's art inspirations, aggressive drivers, and more. Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    EVPL Footnotes: TBR March

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 31:22


    This month, Jamye is joined by Lori and they focus on history, bouncing from a feminist perspective on witch hunts to what happened to the Romanovs to 19th and 20th century murder mysteries and more.Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    Let's Play!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 68:37


    In this episode, Ellen and Aaron are joined by Ryan and Eric to discuss why they love gaming, favorites that defined their childhoods, video game preservation efforts, and more. Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    A Quick Historical Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 27:14


    In honor of Black History Month, Lori and Ryan dig into the history of African Americans in Evansville, including the old Cherry Street Library, and open the first email from a listener! Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    EVPL Footnotes: TBR February

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 21:59


    This month, Jamye and Aaron talk about reading out of your comfort zone, the pseudonyms of different authors, and the newest addition to the Library of Things: kitchen equipment!Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    What We Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 34:25


    Join Ellen, Ryan, and Jamye as they discuss non-traditional Valentine's Day gifts, childhood pastimes, current hobbies, and things they would love to try in the future.Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    EVPL Footnotes: How Much Can You Read in 2022?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 10:34


    Tune in as Ryan interviews Erika, EVPL's programming manager, about baseball, the best parts of being a Hufflepuff, and the new annual reading program!Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    How to Bring Up Nicolas Cage in Casual Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 33:21


    In this episode, Ryan and Lori talk with Ellen about Evansville history, library programs in February, the polarizing Nicolas Cage, and all the books and movies they can't wait for in 2022.Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

    EVPL Footnotes: Coming to READ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 12:01


    In this brief interview, Audra speaks with Caitlyn, the new youth librarian at the READ Center, about childhood obsessions, current hobbies, upcoming programs, and what drew her to children's services at the library.Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL's YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos

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