Checked Out Podcast

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 and Mike celebrate the return of community festivals with Cleveland Festival Producer 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 new, 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 EPL’s podcast Checked Out EPL's Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein talked to Euclid’s Dr. Marcus Germany to answer questions you have about COVID, vaccinations for children and teens, the new Omicron variant, and more.

In today's podcast, EPL's Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein talk to Euclid's Dr. Marcus Germany.

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, EPL's Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein talk about Euclid, Ohio's rich history. Our special guest is Tom Pappas 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.