Check It Out With EVPL: Recent Episodes
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library
Explore your local library and your community with EVPL as your guide! Join the conversation as library staff recommends favorite titles, shares personal stories, highlights library resources, and much more. New episodes are released on the first and third Monday of every month. Don’t forget to check it out!
Share your questions, comments, and suggestions with us at podcast@evpl.org.
This week we have a special episode in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month brought by our VolunTeens. Jonas, Mario, and Henry, our VolunTeens, discuss quesadillas.
Check back on the first Monday of the month of the next episode of Check it Out with EVPL.
Jamye is back with a special guest, Kris, Circulation Services Supervisor at EVPL North Park, who brings a list of books that focus mostly on spooky themes. Jamye surprises us with mostly picks of nonfiction.
We'd love to hear from you! Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.
Jamye is back with her TBR segment with special guest Audra, one of our children's librarians.
We'd love to hear from you! Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.
Jamye is back with her TBR segment with special guest Jenifer, our Recruitment and Hiring Specialist. They discuss upcoming new releases in June from historical fiction to murder mysteries! Jamye and Jenifer are also avid crafters and share a little bit about their current WIPS (works in progress)!
We'd love to hear from you! Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.
Jamye is back with her TBR segment with special guest Kelly, our programming librarian. They discuss upcoming new releases in May from historical fiction to cookbooks!
We'd love to hear from you! Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.
We are back with Check It Out with EVPl!
To start this new season, we start with Jamye's TBR segment and special guest David. They discuss upcoming new releases in April,
We'd love to hear from you! Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.
In this episode, Aaron is back! He and Jamye discuss TV history, a novel about an alien-themed wedding, Jane Austen re-tellings, what our fascination with true crime says about us, and much more. We'd love to hear from you! Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.
In this episode of "Check It Out with EVPL", Ryan and Faith talk about freedom, beauty, truth, and love in honor of Pride month. Topics in this episode include the history of the Stonewall Riots, growing up in a period of social change, and pets!"Check it Out" is always happy to hear from it's listeners. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.
On this month's episode, Jamye welcomes Christina back to the podcast to talk about her May reading list. Topics include but are not limited to: flying machines, flocks of birds, and the history of sugar!"Check it Out" is always happy to hear from it's listeners. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.
Join Ellen and Erika as the drop all the details about EVPL's 2023 summer reading program. From an amazing theme to cool prizes, there is something for everyone at the library this summer! "Check it Out" is always happy to hear from it's listeners. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.
On this month's episode, Jamye is joined by newcomer Annette to gush about April's new materials. Topics discussed this month range from knitting, to springtime slashers, and even some good old fashioned piracy."Check it Out" is always happy to hear from it's listeners. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.
On this episode, Ellen and Stephanie discuss their journey to becoming fitness goddesses. Along the way, the history of physical education comes up along with those oh so great memories of middle school gym class. "Check it Out" is always happy to hear from it's listeners. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.
On this episode of TBR, Jayme is joined by Chase from Redbank to discuss just a few of the books they are looking forward to on their ever growing list of books to be read."Check it Out" is always happy to hear from it's listeners. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.
In this episode, Ellen is joined by the one and only Faith for a look into the history of women in America and their role in shaping modern day library services.
"Check it Out" is always happy to hear from it's listeners. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.
This month, Jamye is joined by Katie from EVPL McCullough to talk about all the exciting new releases along with what makes an audiobook enjoyable for 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
Hold on your hats as Ellen and Jake travel through the years of typing and word processing!
"Check it Out" is always happy to hear from it's listeners. Questions, comments, or suggestions can be sent to us at podcast@evpl.org.
This month, Jamye is joined by Claire from EVPL McCullough to talk how they get into a spooky mood for the reads they are most looking forward to.
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 Lori from EVPL Redbank to discuss their favorite fall reads.
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.
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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.
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For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL’s YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos
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.
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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.
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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.
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For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL’s YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos
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.
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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 EVPL’s YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos
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 subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL’s YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos
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 podcast, please visit EVPL’s YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos
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!
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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!
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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.
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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
In this brief interview, Audra speaks with Caitlyn, the new youth librarian at the READ Center, about childhood obsessions, current hobbies, upcoming programs, and what drew her to children's services at the library.
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 new mini series, join Jamye and her guests each month as they discuss new books, movies, Library of Things, and more materials coming to EVPL. For January, she's joined by Christina, who shares her love of historical fiction and learning the stories behind the stories.
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
Aaron and Ellen welcome two new co-hosts: Ryan and Lori! Together, they discuss all the departments that make up a library, Jazzy the cat's program at Red Bank, the possibility of hosting goat yoga, and all the film sequels/reboots to premiere in 2021.
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
With 2021 mostly in the rear view mirror, Audra joins Aaron and Ellen to look back at favorite entertainment choices this year, the most memorable programs, and some of the wildlife that has wandered near–and into–the library.
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
Aaron and Ellen are joined by library staff members who share cherished holiday memories and favorite ways they celebrate the season! Listen to Stacy’s worst Christmas ever, the cozy mysteries Erika is re-reading, Claire’s competitive gift sorting, Christina’s unusually intense holiday tradition, and the best gift Katie has ever received.
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 debut episode of EVPL Footnotes, Kerisa joins Aaron to share how she navigates the holidays with food allergies and recommends some favorite cookbooks along the way.
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For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL’s YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos
Aaron and Ellen are joined by Jake to discuss everything food! In this episode, they share Thanksgiving recipes, their feelings on sweet potatoes, the horror that is vegetable Jello, favorite cookbooks at the library, and the importance of fresh parsley.
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
Aaron and Ellen interview five library staff members about all things books! In this episode, we learn about Jamye’s fond reading memories in China, Audra’s return to familiar favorites, Alex’s top three books ever, Ryan’s love of high fantasy, and Stacy’s advice for reluctant readers.
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 the third episode, Aaron, Ellen, and Jamye created a fictional ghost for EVPL. This is a dramatic reading of the story they wrote, just in time for Halloween!
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 to the spookiest time of the year! Join Aaron, Ellen, and Jamye from EVPL McCollough as they create a library ghost, share their own experiences with the supernatural, and recommend some fall reading.
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 week’s episode, Aaron and Ellen are joined by Christina, EVPL’s Maker Librarian. Together, they discuss childhood library visits, favorite library programs, Aaron’s fear of clowns, and why the READ Center boat was closed for years.
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 to Episode One! Today, Ellen and Aaron talk about streaming movies on EVPL’s digital platforms, their first experiences with audiobooks, the perpetuity of James Patterson, and much more.
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For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL’s YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos
Get ready to Check It Out With EVPL where we discuss what we're reading, watching, and listening to and what's going on at the library. Plus, we'll dive into non-library things too!
You can ask questions and let us know what you want to hear at podcast@evpl.org.
New episodes drop on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.