Check It Out With EVPL

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

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

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

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@...

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 t...

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

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

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 ver...

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

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

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

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

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 ....

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

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 EV...

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 subt...

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

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 pod...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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