Checked Out: The Euclid Public Library Podcast

Learn all about Euclid Public Library's plans to renovate the library. In this podcast, Mike Stein and Jean Robinson chat with EPL director Kacie Armstrong and members of the Bialosky architect team that are transforming the library.

Cleveland, Ohio has been called the Heart of Rock and Roll but did you know that the city also played a major role in Soul and R&B music? Euclid Public Library’s Jean Robinson learned all about Cleveland’s Soul roots from Dr. Fred Wheatt, a Cleveland musician who played with top R&B and Motown artists. He shares some fascinating stories in this episode.

Are you lonely, depressed, or have high blood pressure? Some local crafters suggest you get some fiber… fiber arts that is. Making creations with thread, yarn, and other materials are booming nationwide, attracting people of all ages. Discover the reasons for the popularity in this podcast episode and learn how you can jump on the “sewing, crocheting, and knitting bandwagon.”

Celebrating Juneteenth with jazz in the library garden with music provided by the group Forecast has become a popular tradition for Euclid Public Library. In this episode of "Checked Out," Mike Stein and Jean Robinson had a conversation with two members of Cleveland's legendary jazz group. 

Get ready for adventure by learning about Euclid Public Library's 2024 Summer Reading Program for All Ages. In this podcast, you’ll learn about plans for EPL’s Reading Festival on May 25 at 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. You’ll also enjoy a lively conversation with author Mindy McGinnis who will be one of the authors at this special event.

We’ve featured many authors at the library but it’s rare to meet one that is still in high school. In today’s podcast, meet Euclid High School honor student Dymond Horton and learn about her first book of poetry. You can meet the young author at EPL on January 20 at 1:30 pm.

If you are wondering how to pry your kids away from their mobile phones and videogames, one local organization has a solution, take them fishing! This podcast episode introduces you to Dennis James Knowles and Gail Ann Grizzell, founders of The Fishing Foundation, a group that introduces inner city kids to fishing.

Sometimes, when you read a good book, you want to tell everyone about it. That is exactly what YouTube book lovers (or BookTubers) do. In this episode of Checked Out, Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein had a conversation with Cleveland BookTuber Nahomy Ortiz-Garcia who explained how she shares her love of reading on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.   

Are you looking for a way to engage your child in reading and catch up on their studies? Look no further than Cuyahoga Reads, a fantastic program brought to you by Greater Cleveland partnering libraries. With this innovative new program, students in grades K-12 will embark on an exciting reading challenge that is both educational and fun. To kick off the program, everyone is invited to a free day of fun at the Great Lakes Science Center on August 5 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. But that's not all - Cuyahoga Reads will continue hosting regular events and programs at various participating libraries through December 2024. For more information and all the exciting details, be sure to listen to this podcast episode.

Cleveland, Ohio has been called "America's Polka Capitol" but did you know that the roots of America's good time music run deep in the Cleveland suburb of Euclid, Ohio? You can learn more about Euclid's role by listening to our podcast with Joe Valencic from the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum.