Checked Out

#CheckedOut, Episode 9.75 With Summer Reading at Lancaster Public Library in full swing, Amanda and Theodore take a look at the history of Summer Reading in libraries, bookstores, and popular reading. In the second part of their discussion, they explore how Summer Reading evolved into the nationwide event that it is today, and even the corporate interests that further expanded its reach. Ready to...

#CheckedOut, Episode 9.5 With Summer Reading at Lancaster Public Library in full swing, Amanda and Theodore take a look at the history of Summer Reading in libraries, bookstores, and popular reading. In part one of their discussion, they look at both local and national sources to paint a full picture of Summer Reading from the mid 19th to the mid 20th century. Make sure to check back for part two!...

#CheckedOut, Episode 9 At the start of Episode 9, Theodore and Amanda discuss their currents reads which include the summer of 1816, trailblazing female authors, and some of Murakami's oddities. Tune in next time for the conclusion of Episode 9 and a discussion of the history of Summer Reading. Check out the links below to see the books discussed in episode 9 and request them from Lancaster Pu...

#CheckedOut, Episode 8.5 Episode 8 concludes with Theodore's interview of our Director of Library Services, Jill Westen. Check out some of the books described by Jill in this episode! Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland: https://tinyurl.com/58h8588z Bamboo Kingdom: Creatures of the Flood by Erin Hunter: https://tinyurl.com/2p9z5mzf

#CheckedOut, Episode 8 At the start of Episode 8, Theodore and Amanda discuss their current spring reads, which include cannibals, book eaters, and even the Welsh! Tune in next week for the conclusion of the episode to meet our new Director of Library Services, Jill Westen. Check out the links below to see the books discussed in episode 8 and request them from Lancaster Public Library. Tomorrow Wi...

#CheckedOut, Episode 7 This month, Amanda interviews our Manager of Children and Teen Services, Christine Landis, to discuss the joys of youth literacy, the bridge between children's librarianship and adult readers, and her favorite children's literature. Check out the links below to see the books discussed in episode 6 and request them from Lancaster Public Library. Herculine by Grace Byr...

#CheckedOut, Episode 6 This month, Amanda and Theodore catch bracket fever and pit eight iconic book characters against each other in a bid to find out who the best character in literature really is! The Welsh Girl by Peter Ho Davis - https://tinyurl.com/25sza5u9 Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield - https://tinyurl.com/247etykx Ruin Their Crops on the Ground by Andrea Freeman - https://tinyurl...

#CheckedOut, Episode 5In the fifth episode of Checked Out, Amanda and Theodore discuss their current reads and break down their buddy read of "Book Lovers" by Emily Henry.

#CheckedOut, Episode 4 In the fourth episode of Checked Out, Amanda and Theodore discuss their current reads and interview a very special guest, Kathy Leader. During her 50 years of service at Lancaster Public Library, Kathy has an almost unlimited supply of fantastic stories, and she shares a few of them with us! Check out the links below to see the books discussed in episode 4 and request them f...

#CheckedOut, Episode 3 In the third episode of Checked Out, Amanda and Theodore discuss their current reads, cope with the holiday blues while breaking down their buddy read of "The Dead" by James Joyce, and "gift" each other some reading recommendations. Check out the links below to see the books discussed in episode 3 and request them from Lancaster Public Library. 0:00 - Int...

In the second episode of Checked Out, Amanda and Theodore are excited to introduce you to Lissa Holland, Lancaster Public Library's Executive Director. Check out the links below to see the books discussed in episode 2 and request them from Lancaster Public Library. 0:00 -Intro 2:09 -What We're Reading 16:04 -Interview With Lissa Holland 35:17 -Wrapping It Up! The Witching Tide by Margaret...

Amanda and Theodore discuss their current reads, get into a spooky mood while breaking down their buddy read of The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica, and take a look at some visually disturbing book covers...from a graphic design perspective. Check out the links below to see the books discussed in episode 1 and request them from Lancaster Public Library. The Secret Life of Cecily Larson by Ellen Ba...