Checked Out: The Euclid Public Library Podcast

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. Ou...

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/podcas...

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 neare...

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...

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 adult...

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...

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 an...

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...

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...

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 betw...

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 ou...

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 ar...