Checked Out is the official podcast of Euclid Public Library in Euclid, Ohio USA. We interview people in our community, talk about books, movies, library services, and events. Each podcast ends with some entertaining and always amusing library news.
In this podcast episode, Mike Stein and Jean Robinson celebrated National Poetry Month with members of Cleveland's “The Sparrow's Fortune” spoken word poetry collective. The group shared their journey as poets and performed some of their poems.
Learn all about Euclid Public Library's plans to renovate the library. In this podcast, we chat with EPL director Kacie Armstrong and members of the Bialosky architect team that are transforming our library.
Cleveland, Ohio has been called the Heart of Rock and Roll but did you know that the city also played a major role in Soul and R&B music? Euclid Public Library's Jean Robinson learned all about Cleveland's Soul roots from Dr. Fred Wheatt, a Cleveland musician who played with top R&B and Motown artists. He shares some fascinating stories in this episode.
Are you lonely, depressed, or have high blood pressure? Some local crafters suggest you get some fiber… fiber arts that is. Making creations with thread, yarn, and other materials are booming nationwide, attracting people of all ages. Discover the reasons for the popularity in this podcast episode and learn how you can jump on the “sewing, crocheting, and knitting bandwagon.”
Celebrating Juneteenth with jazz in the library garden with music provided by the group Forecast has become a popular tradition for Euclid Public Library. In this episode of "Checked Out," Mike Stein and Jean Robinson had a conversation with two members of Cleveland's legendary jazz group.
Get ready for adventure by learning about Euclid Public Library's 2024 Summer Reading Program for All Ages. In this podcast, you'll learn about plans for EPL's Reading Festival on May 25 at 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. You'll also enjoy a lively conversation with author Mindy McGinnis who will be one of the authors at this special event.
We've featured many authors at the library but it's rare to meet one that is still in high school. In today's podcast, meet Euclid High School honor student Dymond Horton and learn about her first book of poetry. You can meet the young author at EPL on January 20 at 1:30 pm.
If you are wondering how to pry your kids away from their mobile phones and videogames, one local organization has a solution, take them fishing! This podcast episode introduces you to Dennis James Knowles and Gail Ann Grizzell, founders of The Fishing Foundation, a group that introduces inner city kids to fishing.
Sometimes, when you read a good book, you want to tell everyone about it. That is exactly what YouTube book lovers (or BookTubers) do. In this episode of Checked Out, Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein had a conversation with Cleveland BookTuber Nahomy Ortiz-Garcia who explained how she shares her love of reading on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
Are you looking for a way to engage your child in reading and catch up on their studies? Look no further than Cuyahoga Reads, a fantastic program brought to you by Greater Cleveland partnering libraries. With this innovative new program, students in grades K-12 will embark on an exciting reading challenge that is both educational and fun. To kick off the program, everyone is invited to a free day of fun at the Great Lakes Science Center on August 5 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. But that's not all - Cuyahoga Reads will continue hosting regular events and programs at various participating libraries through December 2024. For more information and all the exciting details, be sure to listen to this podcast episode.
Cleveland, Ohio has been called "America's Polka Capitol" but did you know that the roots of America's good time music run deep in the Cleveland suburb of Euclid, Ohio? You can learn more about Euclid's role by listening to our podcast with Joe Valencic from the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum.
Euclid and the Greater Cleveland area are home to many talented artists. We are excited to introduce you to one Euclid organization that has been bringing these artists together for 65 years to share their techniques and showcase their incredible work. In this podcast episode, get ready to dive into the world of The Euclid Art Association.
Looking to take your business to the next level? Look no further than networking! Tune into this Checked Out podcast episode with the Euclid Chamber of Commerce to learn how networking can help you grow your business.
Gather round, Euclid and Cleveland! It's time to team up and get competitive with "The Big Clean" – a friendly neighborhood competition to see which city can pick up the most trash on Earth Day. You can witness the power of two Ohio cities working together on April 22nd starting at 9:00 am and ending with an Earth Day party. Tune into our latest podcast episode to learn more about this popular event.
The Ukraine-Russian war has surpassed the one-year mark. Hundreds of Ukrainian refugees have made their way to the Greater Cleveland, Ohio area. In this podcast episode, our special guests from Global Cleveland share what is being done in Cleveland to support those affected by the war and what you can do to help.
Did you know that you can meet Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks, and Amelia Earhart? Thanks to a local group of actresses from Women in History, you can learn about inspiring women through their performances. Ruth Pangrace, a member of this group, is our special guest in this podcast episode. If you haven't been to a Women in History performance, join us on March 23 at noon for a lunch performance. Tickets are on sale in the library. https://euclidlibrary.libcal.com/event/9880555
One of Euclid Public Library's “Gather Out of Stardust: Exploring the Harlem Renaissance” events will transport you back to 1920's Harlem without a TARDIS or time machine. EPL's Pop-Up VR Café will feature the historic virtual reality experience on selected days February 6-18. This VR project was created by University of Arizona students. You can learn more by listening to this podcast episode. Our special guest is Dr. Bryan Carter who heads the Virtual Harlem project in Tucson, Arizona.
In this episode, you can learn about a civil rights exhibit at the Maltz Museum. “This Little Light of Mine” is based on a book of the same name and features photos from the civil rights movement. Visitors can also talk to an artificial intelligence version of Cleveland civil rights activist Rev. Otis Moss Jr., who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. https://www.euclidlibrary.org/podcast
How much do you know about Social Security? In our latest podcast episode, EPL's Mike Stein and Jean Robinson talked to special guest Brandon Smith from the Social Security Administration. Discover what you should and shouldn't do with your social security card, at what age you can get a card, and what the Social Security Administration has in common with popular baby names.
If you think vegetables and farming are boring listen to this podcast. Our special guest in this episode is Farmer Lee Jones whose farm in Huron, Ohio supplies vegetables to restaurants all over the world. He has worked with former first lady Michelle Obama to promote nutrition and has been used as a Jeopardy answer! Farmer Lee's tips and enthusiasm for veggies will inspire you to run to the nearest farmer's market.
In this podcast episode, EPL's Kacie Armstrong and Frank Antloga talked with special guest Dr. Charles Modlin, the first and only African American kidney transplant surgeon in the history of the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Modlin is the author of It Isn't Difficult to Do It If You Know How to Do It, a YA book he created to share life lessons and tips for success. If you like the podcast, check out his book, it's in the library and also available on Hoopla.
Stargazing is a great way to experience nature and feel that “wow” moment. Not sure where to start? Listen to this episode of our podcast “Checked Out.” We talked to the hosts of WKYC TV 3's In the Sky series, Jay Reynolds and Gail Franko. Also, register online to go stargazing with us at the library on September 29, 7:00 pm-10:00 pm with members of the Cuyahoga Astronomical Association. For adults/teens https://euclidlibrary.libcal.com/event/9224085
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion last June. Since then, there has been some confusion as to what does the ruling mean for women in Ohio. In this episode of EPL's podcast “Checked Out,” we talked to Jessie Hill from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
The Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival returns September 15-23. The theme will be “BlackFuturism: Black to the Future.” Movie fans can expect sci-fi movies, virtual reality, and even a Meta Ball, a sci-fi version of the famous Met Ball. EPL's Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein talked to the festival's executive director Donna Dabbs in this episode.
If you love basketball, September will be your month. In this episode of "Checked Out," hosts Frank Antloga and Temah Britt-Jackson talk to Sgt. Vashon Williams about the upcoming 3-on-3 Crossover Classic Basketball Tournament and the NBA 2K22 Virtual Blacktop Tournament. Both events will be held in Euclid, Ohio on September 10. If you register by August 26, you will get a free t-shirt. 3-on-3 Crossover Classic Basketball Tournament: September 10 at 3:00p at 585 E. 222nd Street. For adults and kids. The grand prize is $800 for each team! For more info and to register call 216-289-8114. NBA 2K22 Virtual Blacktop Tournament: September 10 at 11:00 am in Euclid Public Library. Compete in Youth or Teen Divisions. Winners will receive a free copy of NBA2K23 video game. Register for this free event at the teen or children desks in the library!
When local artist Kimmy Henderson learned she was bipolar; her first instinct was to draw butterflies. Today, her butterfly art is in demand all over Ohio bringing awareness and helping to end the stigma about mental illness. Listen to her story in this podcast episode. Stop by the library, her art is on display in EPL's art gallery this August and September.
Is the book always better than the movie? Find out by listening to this episode of our podcast “Checked Out.” EPL's Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein talk to Adult Services manager, Karla Bowman about books that will be turned into movies and TV shows this year.
Discover why audiobooks are amazing in this episode of "Checked Out!" EPL's Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein celebrate audiobook month with Youth Services Manager Christine Pyles and Reference Librarian Marjory Mogg. Learn the different ways to access free audiobooks and how to fully enjoy them. This podcast also features, audiobook recommendations and anticipated new releases.
In this episode of our podcast “Checked Out,” we're celebrating Small Business Month. EPL's Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein talked to Dana Heil from the Euclid Chamber of Commerce and small business owner Shantelle Myers.
It wouldn't be spring and summer without seeing colorful butterflies fluttering around our flowers. Unfortunately, today, fewer butterflies can be found in our gardens and some butterflies have been added to the endangered species list. In this episode of "Checked Out," EPL's Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein talked to biologist Marci Lininger from the Ohio Pollinator Initiative about this problem and what we can do to help save our butterflies. You can meet Marci at the library on May 17, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. We will be giving out free milkweed seeds as part of EPL's save the butterflies program this spring and summer.
This year, you'll have a wider variety of festivals to attend in Greater Cleveland--including the Cleveland Asian Festival in May and One World Day in August. In today's podcast episode, EPL's Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein celebrate the return of community festivals with Johnny Wu.
In this episode of Euclid Public Library's podcast Checked Out, Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein talk to Amy Breslin, Outreach Librarian for the Lorain Public Library System and a member of Ohio Progressive Asian Women's Leadership. They discussed the Asian American and Pacific Islander experience in America and how libraries and communities can work together to fight the rise in Asian hate crimes.
The practice of yoga offers far more than physical postures and stress relief. Did you know that yoga can also help you lose weight, lower blood pressure, and "bad" cholesterol? In this episode of Checked Out, Euclid Public Library's Marjory Mogg and Mike Stein talk to yoga instructor Melissa Miller about the benefits of yoga and how to get started. Melissa teaches yoga classes at EPL once a month. For more information about the free classes go to: https://www.euclidlibrary.org/libcalendar
The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, is Hollywood's most prestigious artistic award in the film industry. Before you watch the 2022 awards ceremony in March, listen to this podcast. Euclid Public Library's Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein had a lively discussion about the Oscars and movies with Frederick Gooding Jr., author of the book “Black Oscars: From Mammy to Minny, What the Academy Awards Tell Us about African Americans.”
It's a new year and a new opportunity to read some exciting books. In this episode of EPL's podcast “Checked Out,” Euclid Public Library's Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein talked to adult librarian Brianna Mayle and Senior Youth Services Librarian Ami Bray about the 21 most anticipated books of 2022.
In the latest edition of Euclid Public Library's podcast "Checked Out," EPL's Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein talked to Euclid's Dr. Marcus Germany about COVID, vaccinations for children and teens, the new Omicron variant, and more.
How much do you know about the COVID vaccine? In this podcast episode, Euclid Public Library's Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein talk to Euclid's Dr. Marcus Germany about the vaccine.
Early voting has begun! In Cuyahoga County, you have options when it comes to voting. Do you have a voting plan? In today's podcast, EPL's Kacie Armstrong and Ben Fagan talk Simeon Best, the Department of Health & Human Services Voting Rights Coordinator to learn how to prepare for the election. If you have more questions about voting, come to the library on October 22nd between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm for assistance.
Clinical social worker and therapist Angela Flowers joins Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein in a discussion about community conversations about the loss of black lives around the country. Flowers is hosting a series of community support sessions with Euclid Public Library via Zoom. You can attend the upcoming Community Support sessions on July 15 at 6:30 pm and July 29 at 2:30 pm by registering on our website. https://euclidlibrary.libcal.com/event/6841796
In this episode of Checked Out, Euclid Public Library's Kaci Armstrong and Mike Stein talk about Euclid, Ohio's rich history. Our special guest is Tom Papas from the Euclid Historical Society.
Audrey Wynne from the U.S. Census Bureau joins Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein in a conversation about why you should participate in the 2020 Census and how you can make sure you are counted. If you would like to learn more about the census, come to Euclid Public Library on March 25 at 6:30 pm to meet representatives from the U.S. Census and the Cuyahoga County Counts Committee. You are also invited to celebrate Census Day at the library on April 1, 2:00 pm-8:00 pm. Join us for activities, refreshments, and census info.
Are you fantastic with Fortnite? A natural playing NBA2K? A master at Mario? The place to go to show off your amazing video game skills is Euclid Public Library. Teens love playing their favorite games on huge screens. Recently, EPL added virtual reality games and the library will host a NBA2K Blacktop Tournament on September 7th. Listen as Checked Out podcast hosts Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein have a conversation about the library's lively video game program with teen librarian Ray Ford.
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